Hopkinton Independent
Professional Insights: Great commission shakeup — Who’s paying buyer’s agent?
When the real estate industry changed its commission rules in August 2024, you might have thought buyer-agent commissions were headed the way of avocado-green appliances. Sellers were no longer expected to automatically offer compensation to a buyer’s agent through...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 7: Public forum on surveillance tech moves forward despite Flock contract termination
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. Select Board hopes for open, transparent discussion about police tech Although the town has moved to...
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...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sherman
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Sherman. Here is Baypath's description of Sherman: “Meet Sherman, a sweet, mellow guy who is showing just how...
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...
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 vehicle with a suspended license and driving without an inspection sticker. Aug. 31 8:40 p.m. Units came across a single-vehicle crash on West Main Street....
Arts Residency: Jeff Luth
It was the natural environment of Arizona that inspired Jeff Luth to take up photography. “I got taken by all the landscapes out there,” he said. His camera became his creative outlet, and soon he had work on display at galleries and Arizona institutions including the...
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 Testa. She was the wife of 34 years to Alan Kimura. Kathy and Alan met while working together in Pearl River, New...
Business Profile: Jolicoeur Overhead Doors continues family-run tradition
Jolicoeur Overhead Doors has been family owned and operated for more than 32 years by the Sutherland family. Julie Sutherland has been running the company since her husband, Michael, passed away in 2024. Now a new generation, son Taylor Sutherland, is readying to take...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 2: Mosquitoes in Hopkinton test positive for West Nile virus
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. Health Department to monitor mosquitoes, increase spraying by CMMCP The Health Department announced...
Newspaper: Sept. 2, 2026
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 1: MWRTA revamps regional transit network
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. Hopkinton MWRTA riders to benefit from additional stops, expanded service The Metrowest Regional...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 31 edition
Library Corner, Sept. 2 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. ADULT PROGRAMS...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Aug. 31: Senior Center to host inaugural resource fair
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. Fair aims to connect seniors with community resources The Hopkinton Senior Center is trying something...
Kenneth Bogue, 83
Kenneth (Ken, Kenny) George Bogue passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2026, at Silverado Memory Care in Encinitas, California, after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born Aug. 15, 1943, in Montreal, Canada, Ken remained a proud Canadian for all of his...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 28: Resident plans to propose 19 citizen petitions for STM
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. STM petitions aim to help town do 'big things' for residents Hopkinton resident Parker Happ is...
Kathleen Gamache, 69
Kathleen Mary Gamache was born Kathleen Mary Hussey on June 19, 1957, in Grafton. Kathy passed away on Aug. 27, 2026, at home, her favorite place on Earth, surrounded by her loving family, after a 20-month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Until her final...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Elvis Purrsley
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Elvis Purrsley. Here is Baypath's description of Elvis Purrsley: “Meet Elvis Purrsley, a big, affectionate cat...
