NEWS
Parks & Rec increases fees for Fruit Street soccer fields
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday approved changes to the booking structure for the Fruit Street athletic complex, raising rates for in-town...
Meet the Candidates Night spotlights contested School Committee race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J_KHE0bJGs Candidates for town government seats in the May 18 Annual Town Election...
Man who allegedly crashed stolen BMW held without bail pending dangerousness hearing Friday
A North Billerica man arrested in Hopkinton on April 21 on charges including cocaine trafficking and malicious...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-year-old...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Molly
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Professional Insights: Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle them
While older generations worry about having enough money for retirement, many Gen Z workers aren’t even starting to...
EDUCATION
DPW expresses concern about Charleswood School’s effect on sewer
The Elementary School Building Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to partially fund a sewer capacity engineering study requested by the Department of Public...
DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg The Hopkinton school district has a disproportionate number of white...
School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU The School Committee on...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Elena Valis
One of the team’s “most disciplined hitters,” according to coach Shannon Allbery-Yerardi, Valis led the team with 10 walks and struck out just twice through...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Joe Krattenmaker
Playing No. 1 singles, Krattenmaker won his first four matches of the season without losing a game. “As a captain, Joe...
Hillers baseball shows promise in early season
The Hopkinton High School baseball team always sets its expectations high, especially since the program has reached...
OBITUARIES
John Kirby, 89
John J. “Jack” Kirby Jr., 89, of Milford and formerly of Bellingham and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical...
Charmaine Wall, 87
Charmaine Wall, 87, passed away on April 29, 2026. She left her husband of 59 years, Joel. Charmaine was well known in...
Phyllis Hill, 94
Phyllis A (Glaude) Hill, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on April 23, 2026. She resided with her daughter...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 1: Hopkinton student wins award for animated film
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. Lennon awarded for animated short at youth film festival Hopkinton resident Ellis Lennon got a lot...
