The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s annual Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival was held Sunday in the parking lot of Hopkinton High School.
Photos: Touch-A-Truck Festival
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HHS Sports Roundup: Softball rolls; track teams finish in top 10 in D2; boys lax falls
Hopkinton High School freshman Elyn Stomberg pitched a two-hit shutout as the Hillers softball team opened postseason play with a 7-0 victory over visiting Plymouth North on Sunday afternoon in the first round of the Division 1 state tournament. Stomberg allowed just...
MassDOT announces I-90/I-495 ramp closure for Thursday
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced it will close one ramp at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton Thursday night. The I-495 southbound ramp to I-90 (Exit 58) will close Thursday at 11 p.m. to facilitate construction...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello delays work on Marathon Way, Main Street
According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, A.F. Amorello & Sons has delayed work on the corridor scheduled for next week. Amorello was scheduled to install conduit under Marathon Way and do driveway reconstruction at 35 Main Street. No backup...
HHS Sports Roundup: Girls tennis, boys tennis, boys VB teams fall
The Hopkinton High School girls tennis team dropped a 3-2 decision at home to 17th-seeded Newton North on Thursday in the first round of the Division 1 state tournament. Hopkinton's points came from senior May Chen at second singles (6-4, 7-6) and the doubles team of...
HHS Sports Roundup: Softball, baseball, boys lax tourney brackets announced
The final Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association tournament brackets were revealed Wednesday. With a 17-3 record, the Hopkinton High School softball team is seeded seventh in Division 1. The Hillers open with a home game Sunday at 1 p.m. against...
Photos: Memorial Day ceremonies
Hopkinton held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. This year's event took place inside the parish center of St. John the Evangelist Church due to inclement weather.
Business Briefs: New businesses open in town
Code Ninjas has opened a new branch at 77 Main Street in Hopkinton. Owner Victor Lee shared that many Hopkinton families were familiar with Code Ninjas in Northborough, and there are additional locations in Sudbury and Wellesley. The program serves students ages 5-17...
HHS girls lax, tennis teams open postseason play this week
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announced the brackets for some spring sports over the weekend. In girls lacrosse, Hopkinton is seeded 20th in Division 1. The Hillers (14-4) will visit 13th-seeded Central Catholic (8-10) in a first-round game...
Memorial Day events move inside to St. John Church
Inclement weather forecast for Monday has pushed the town's Memorial Day events inside. Mike Whalen, chair of the Veterans Celebration Committee, informed the Independent Monday morning that all Memorial Day events will move into the parish center at St. John the...
Fruit Street bridge closure planned for early June
The Department of Public Works announced that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will close the Fruit Street bridge June 6-7 for full depth roadway construction. Work will begin at 6 a.m. on June 6. Construction is anticipated to wrap up by 6 p.m. the...
South Street hydrant tests scheduled for Saturday
The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting a required hydrant flow tests on South Street Saturday morning. The tests will begin at 8 a.m. and continue through the early afternoon. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff noted the tests could...
Senior Snippets, May 20 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Main Street hydrant test expected to cause water discoloration
The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting a required hydrant flow test on Main Street on Tuesday. The test is scheduled for 10 p.m. at 13 Main Street. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff said officials were anticipating the flow test to...
Ramps at I-90/I-495 interchange to close overnight this week
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced it will close two ramps overnight at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton starting Monday. The I-90 eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound will be closed Monday and Tuesday night between 11...
Work on Echo Trail parking area starts this week
Work on the Echo Trail parking area will start this week and is expected to continue through the rest of the month, the Hopkinton Trails Committee announced. During this time, the parking area may be temporarily closed or have limited availability. The Trails...
2026 Annual Town Election: Candidate list, bios
Following is a list of the positions and candidates that will appear on the May 18 Annual Town Election ballot. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School’s Brown Gym. Also included are responses (from those who chose to participate) to our...
Work on water system for Charleswood project could cause water discoloration
The Water-Sewer Department announced it will be completing work on the water system on Hayden Rowe Street starting Wednesday and continuing through Friday. According to a notice from Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff, his department is conducting work on the water...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello to be on-site for work ahead of final paving
A.F. Amorello & Sons will be on-site in the next two weeks for additional work, according to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update. The construction company plans to complete several pieces of initial work, including: driveway construction at 35 Main...
Senior Snippets, May 6 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
