NEWS
Board of Health passes regulations banning sale of kratom, synthetic THC products
After hearing no opposition from the public, the Board of Health on Thursday night voted unanimously to adopt regulations prohibiting the sale of kratom and...
Claflin Place final paving scheduled for Tuesday
The town announced on Friday that work on final paving on Claflin Place will begin early next week.Contractors will be...
Water main shutdown set for Monday as Ash Street construction project begins
The Department of Public Works announced it will begin a three-week construction project on Ash Street starting...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Riley
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old...
Arts Residency: Marisa Jones
Marisa Jones wears a lot of hats in the theater world. She is the associate director of education and practical...
Professional Insights: Four stages of raising confident, money-smart kids
Good financial habits are a little like brushing your teeth. When you learn them early, they become second nature, and...
EDUCATION
School Committee tables study about moving modulars to Hopkins School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1qNkQPWaBc&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee on Thursday voted to table a proposal...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians honored
A number of Hopkinton residents were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Worcester Polytechnic...
Third-party engineer determines shared responsibility for Charleswood School infiltration issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1pIwZhj5F8&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Both the design...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Zhang
A “dedicated member” of the unified track and field team for the past three years, according to coach Chip Collins, Zhang has become a key part of the squad....
HHS softball rolls to 18-win season, TVL title
A veteran group led the Hopkinton High School softball team to an 18-4 record this season, including a spot in the...
Hillers boys track among top 10 in state
Coming off the best indoor track season in the program’s history, Hopkinton High School boys outdoor track and field...
OBITUARIES
Francine Maranda, 77
Francine Mildred Maranda, 77, of Hopkinton peacefully passed away on July 14, 2026, following a brief illness. She was a devoted mother, a loving sister and a...
Stephen Wallace, 76
Stephen F. Wallace, 76, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2026. Born in Lowell, Steve spent his childhood and...
Nancy Ring, 83
Nancy J. Ring, 83, of Westborough and formerly of Hopkinton and Southborough, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026....
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, July 27: Swoon to reopen in August under new ownership
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Swoon to keep focus on customers as store changes hands Swoon Central has shut its doors for the next...
