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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Nov. 4: HMS ranks 9th statewide in U.S. News & World Report survey

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. HMS performs 'well above expectations' in reading, math Hopkinton Middle School principal Matt...

Youths identified in Legacy Farms door pranks

According to interim Chief Scott van Raalten, Hopkinton Police have identified two youths allegedly responsible for a series of door knocking disturbances around the Legacy Farms South area in recent months. Van Raalten informed the Independent via email Tuesday that...

Planning Board calls special meeting for Benson Road subdivision review as court deadline looms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0islGu0gZE The Planning Board at its meeting Monday called for a special meeting on Nov. 9 in the hope that it will receive a court ruling regarding a landowner’s plan to build a home at 0 Benson Road. The board devoted about 100...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jillian Toran

A co-captain, Toran led the Hillers in wins over Holliston and Medfield — winning the latter meet on Hopkinton’s new course, thus establishing a course record. She led the team again at the Tri-Valley League Showcase with a 10th-place, medal-winning performance....

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Nov. 3: Town officials celebrate opening of adaptive playground

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. New adaptive playground has 'something for everybody' Town officials gathered at Marathon Elementary...

HPD seeks information on Legacy Farms incidents possibly related to TikTok challenge

The Hopkinton Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying one or more individuals involved in a suspected door knocking prank around the Legacy Farms South area over the past several months. A post shared on Facebook by the HPD on Saturday shows...

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Arthur McMahon, 98

Arthur McMahon, 98

Arthur Thomas McMahon, 98, of Hopkinton and formerly of Framingham, passed away on Oct. 23, 2026. Born in Boston, he...

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Louise Turner, 90

Louise Turner, 90

Louise B Turner, 90, of Natick and a former resident of Mashpee, passed away on Oct. 17, 2026. Born and raised in...

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