I am Maddy Grant, I’m 9 years old, and I go to Elmwood. I am writing this letter to convince people that we should make Sandy Beach more accessible to disabled people. It would be better if the beach had special wheelchairs to help people wheel over the sand. Or maybe...
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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 seeks $50,000 for delivery truck to help procure produce Project Just Because has launched an...
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. Youth coalition recognized at State House for work in local community A group of Hopkinton students...
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. Sculpture of historic marathon runner to be erected on Hayden Rowe Street The 26.2 Foundation, town...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Royce. Here is Baypath's description of Royce: "Royce is a young, happy-go-lucky pup with a goofy grin and a heart...
The team’s captain, O’Brien ranked fourth overall in the Central Massachusetts Ski League after consistently scoring in the top 10 in league races, with a couple of top-five finishes. At the state championship, he “finished both runs and made a decent showing in the...
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. Protest joins national movement, hopes to draw 700 participants A group of Hopkinton residents will...
I write following up my comments at the March 3 Select Board meeting, which I made with respect to the Select Board’s executive session on Jan. 30, 2018. That session was attended by, I believe, 13 individuals, including Peter Sismanis, his attorney, town counsel, and...
ARRESTS [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] March 11 3:12 p.m. The Southborough Police Department reported a male attempted to cash fraudulent checks at a bank...
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. HPL Friends expands silent auction, brings back mini golf fundraiser The Friends of the Hopkinton...
Jerry E. (Jerome) Hanna, 78, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2026, at Boston Medical Center surrounded by family. He was the husband of Christy (Shapalis) Hanna, to whom he was married for 51 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late John and Mary...
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. Team Hoyt event moves ahead of Boston Marathon after racer feedback Team Hoyt's annual road race is...
Herminda DeSabogal, 91, of Hopkinton and formerly of Belmont and Peabody, passed away March 8, 2026, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was born in Bogota, Colombia, on Oct. 23, 1934, and was the cherished daughter of the late Diogenes and Pasquala (Sanchez) Alayon....
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. Water restrictions remain in place as snow melts Despite major snow accumulations melting in the...
Mrs. Judith A. (Mancini) Laramee, 78, of Milford died March 13 at her residence after an illness. Judith was born in Framingham, the daughter of the late Aldo Mancini and the late Mildred (Cunningham) Mancini. She attended Framingham public schools, graduating from...
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. Updated interagency agreement helps establish 'working partnership' with other police departments The...
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 Bailey. Here is Baypath's description of Bailey: “Bailey is a sweet, gentle girl with a big heart and an even...