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. Pantry sees steady increase in need as federal SNAP funding shifts Project Just Because still can...
Richard A. Rizza, 83, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2026. He is survived by his son, Andrew Rizza, Andrew’s wife, Michelle, and their daughter, Lily; his daughter, Alyson Barboza, and her children, Charles and Domenic; and his longtime partner,...
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. Monument lighting, bench plaques get OK from Historic District Commission The Hopkinton Historic...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Chewy. Here is Baypath's description of Chewy: “Chewy is an adorable chihuahua with a big personality and an even...
After spending the 2025 season with the junior varsity, MacLennan “played a ton of golf and has really come into his own,” according to coach Bill Phaneuf. MacLennan shined in tryouts and earned a starting spot in the team’s opening match. He responded by shooting a...
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. Gibson performance to kick off new HCA poetry series Massachusetts poet laureate Regie Gibson will...
Whether we are shoreline residents, avid boaters or neighbors who simply love the view, everyone in Hopkinton shares the same goal: keeping Lake Maspenock healthy, beautiful and thriving. When community members raise questions about weed management, it comes from a...
ARRESTS Sept. 18 8:35 p.m. Officers conducted a straight warrant arrest on West Main Street of a 26-year-old female from South Yarmouth. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been...
On the equinox, environmental advocates held an informal meeting to discuss how to better involve the Hopkinton community in protecting our natural resources. Representatives from the Garden Club, Conservation Commission, Sustainable Green Committee, Planning Board,...
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. New Family Day organizers needed as Friends membership turns over Members of the Friends of Hopkinton...
Paul Edmond Sullivan Jr., 85, of Northboro and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Sept. 20, 2026. Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Ruth (Moran) and Paul Edmond Sullivan Sr. He was the husband of 44 years to Carolyn E. Heath. Paul was an Army Air...
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. Software integration results in water/sewer billing delays A software issue that has caused billing...
It is with deep, deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Kristen Thuerk Prior, 39, on Sept. 17, 2026, at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital. Kristen was not just a light, she was a fire. Kristen was born in Connecticut’s Bridgeport Hospital on May 17, 1987,...
Marie C. McInerney, 93, of Hopkinton passed away on Sept. 15, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Bernadette and John J. McInerney. Marie grew up in Brazil and had a background in psychology and special...
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. Story time event recognizes impact of service dogs The Hopkinton Public Library will host a story...
A few years ago, the “C-wire” became a bit of a buzzword as smart thermostats started showing up in more homes. Homeowners buying Nest, ecobee and other Wi-Fi thermostats quickly discovered that what looked like a simple do-it-yourself upgrade sometimes became much...
Akiko “Aki” Yamagawa Hibbett died at the Golden Pond assisted living facility in Hopkinton on Sept. 13, 2026. She was 102 years old. Aki was a poet, a casual historian, a librarian and an incomparable wife, mother and grandmother. She was born on July 21, 1924, in El...
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. Gallery exhibit at HCA highlights 'healing' impact of art The Hopkinton Center for the Arts will host...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-year-old Freya. Here is Baypath's description of Freya: “Freya is a gentle, affectionate senior searching for the...
