NEWS
Board of Library Trustees discusses new director search, reducing hours amid staff departures
At its meeting Thursday afternoon, the Board of Library Trustees voted unanimously on the steps it will take to hire a new director and assistant director in...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Traffic marking installation to begin Tuesday
The town announced in the latest Main Street Corridor Project update that Markings Inc. will be onsite from Tuesday to...
Overnight ramp closures at I-90/I-495 interchange set for Monday, Tuesday
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced more overnight ramp closures at the Interstate 90/Interstate...
FEATURED
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 4: Effect of federal voting changes on Hopkinton not yet known
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...
Tales from a Townie: HOP
This story is on a more serious subject than my usual tales. I will explain the organization HOP (Hopkinton...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sherman
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
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 Friday, Sept. 4: Effect of federal voting changes on Hopkinton not yet known
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. Voting options available if federal mail-in ballot changes advance The effects of a new federal rule...
