NEWS
Hopkinton voters favor Markey, Minogue in state primary races
Ballots cast by Hopkinton residents during the state primary on Tuesday reflected results statewide for two key races: the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 2 edition
ARRESTS Aug. 30 5:13 p.m. Officers arrested a 33-year-old man from Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, for operating a...
Historical Commission to probe historical significance of Winter Street home
The Historical Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to designate the house at 155 Winter Street as historically...
FEATURED
Tales from a Townie: HOP
This story is on a more serious subject than my usual tales. I will explain the organization HOP (Hopkinton Organization for Prevention), who we are, what we...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sherman
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Sept. 3: Yoga studio organizes community fundraiser for local food pantries
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: Russian School of Mathematics students recognized
A number of Hopkinton students were recognized recently by the Russian School of Mathematics for their accomplishments. Eighth grader Mayukh Pujari took 19th...
Options for school start times outlined at meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 On Sept. 10, the School Committee anticipates voting on start and end...
School Committee public comment period focuses on kirpan exemption for Sikh students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 An exception in the district’s weapons policy that allows some Sikh...
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
Kathleen Kimura, 63
Kathleen M. Kimura, 63, of Hopkinton passed away on Aug. 28, 2026. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Lois (Hauser) and Robert...
Kenneth Bogue, 83
Kenneth (Ken, Kenny) George Bogue passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2026, at Silverado Memory Care in Encinitas,...
Kathleen Gamache, 69
Kathleen Mary Gamache was born Kathleen Mary Hussey on June 19, 1957, in Grafton. Kathy passed away on Aug. 27, 2026,...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Sept. 3: Yoga studio organizes community fundraiser for local food pantries
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. Yoga studio fundraiser to benefit PJB, church Samantha Lee grew up in Hopkinton and moved to Upton...
