Hopkinton Independent
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, April 22: Select Board to consider EV policy adoption
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 to review finalized draft of zero-emission vehicle policy The Select Board is set to...
Real Estate Transactions, April 21 edition
Library Corner, April 23 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....
Hopkinton Today for Monday, April 21: Health Department sets public hearing on nicotine regulations for May 14
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 seeks public comment on nicotine-free policies The Health Department has set a...
Gertrud Bacon
Gertrud Elsasser Bacon, beloved mother and Oma, died April 14, 2025, at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton of Alzheimer’s disease. Born in 1938 as second daughter to Frida Wagner and Gerhard Elsäßer (Elsaesser) in Aufhausen, Geislingen an der Steige,...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, April 18: HMS Drama to stage production of ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’
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. HMS Drama to bring 'Beetlejuice Jr.' to stage May 2-3 Hopkinton Middle School Drama will stage a...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Rachel Bouvier
A two-year captain, Bouvier recorded her 100th career point in the Hillers’ opening game this season, a 19-4 rout of Holliston, and had 11 goals through the team’s first seven games. “Rachel is a strong midfielder who is a threat on either end of the field,” coach...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Chloe
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 Chloe. Here is Baypath's description of Chloe: "Chloe has it all — brains, beauty and the biggest heart. The only...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, April 17: Health Department concerned over federal funding cuts
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 says federal funding cuts may impact trainings, vaccination services Health...
Arrests/Police Log, April 16 edition
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG April 8 7:56 a.m. Officer Justin Cappuccio assisted an Oliver Lane resident who was locked out of her house. 8:47 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker completed community relations on Hayden Rowe Street during school drop-off. 11:15...
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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, April 16: Hopkinton Freedom Team to offer bystander training
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. Bystander intervention training to focus on skills to stand up for 'vulnerable people' Sometimes...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, April 15: HHS club to hold badminton tournament for PJB
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. HHS club sets up badminton tournament fundraiser to benefit PJB Hopkinton residents of all ages have...
Elizabeth Ahearn, 76
Elizabeth “Liz” Louise Ahearn, 76, a resident of Hopkinton and formerly of Framingham and Natick, died March 11, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a short, hard-fought illness. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (McCarthy)...
Real Estate Transactions, April 14 edition
Hopkinton Today for Monday, April 14: Key races emerge in Town Election
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, Board of Assessors seats contested in this year's Town Election This year's Town...
Professional Insights: Donor-advised funds a smart way to give
You can find several ways to make charitable gifts — but if you’re looking for a method that can provide multiple tax benefits, along with an efficient platform for giving year after year, you might want to consider a donor-advised fund. Once you open a donor-advised...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, April 11: Select Board finalizes Annual Town Meeting warrant
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 reviews, signs amended warrant for May 5 ATM The Select Board on Tuesday night finalized...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Frank
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 Frank. Here is Baypath's description of Frank: “This big, handsome shepherd mix is ready for a fresh start....
