Hopkinton Independent
Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 23: Turtle crossings a concern as nesting season extends
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. Residents look to raise awareness about turtle crossings With turtle nesting season in full swing,...
Letter to the Editor: Aggressive driver on Wood Street lucky
To the blithering idiot that thought it a good idea to pass, one, two or maybe three cars on Wood Street, between No. 200 and No. 164 Saturday eve at about 8, I trust you are relieved that I wasn’t driving a truck, but instead a GTI, and that I knew enough to look for...
Professional Insights: Pros, cons of pool ownership
Some homebuyers see a swimming pool as a property enhancement — an aesthetically pleasing feature that provides entertainment for friends, family and neighbors and endless fun and exercise for the kids. It's almost like being able to vacation every day at the comfort...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, June 20: Movies, concerts return to Town Common this summer
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. Parks & Rec brings back movie, concert programs on Town Common Thursday and Sunday nights on the...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Leilani
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-month-old Leilani. Here is Baypath's description of Leilani: “Looking for a sweet and snuggly sidekick? Meet Leilani! This...
Professional Insights: Key risks you can’t afford to overlook when navigating retirement
Retirement should be a time of freedom and fulfillment — a reward for decades of hard work and careful planning. But this next chapter also brings unique financial risks. Recognizing and preparing for these challenges can mean the difference between an independent...
Business Profile: Southwick’s Zoo celebrates 60 years of animals, adventure, memories
Once upon a time, there was a farm surrounded by a beautiful forest, filled with all manner of woodland creatures. It’s the beginning of many fairy tales, but this tale is far from fiction. Southwick’s Zoo, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a renowned...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, June 18: Kenney places top 16 in Miss Teen Massachusetts pageant
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. Kenney reaches pageant semifinals, plans to compete again next year Recent Hopkinton High School...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, June 18 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner...
Newspaper: June 18, 2025
Arrests/Police Log, June 18 edition
ARRESTS June 12 3:38 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle with a flat tire on West Main Street. Sgt. Aaron O’Neil, Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officer Nicholas Saletnik responded and performed field sobriety tests on the driver. A 66-year-old Northborough resident was...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, June 18: Horribles parade gets permit but no town insurance
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 votes to allow Horribles Parade permit, deny town sponsorship The Horribles Parade has...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Felix Dieckmann
An exchange student from Germany, Dieckmann recorded more than 100 kills as a middle hitter for the Hillers, who were playing their first season as a varsity team. “Right from the start of the season, he was extremely motivated and enthusiastic to get better every...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, June 17: Hopkinton Fire Local 3772 to host first golf fundraiser
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. Firefighters union to host golf tournament Aug. 4 Hopkinton Firefighters Local 3772 is teeing off its...
Library Corner, June 18 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. ALL AGES...
Real Estate Transactions, June 16 edition
Letter to the Editor: Better late than never
Around 1970, we had a couple of incidents of fire equipment having trouble coming out of the station to answer a call. Fire Chief Arthur Stewart went before the Board of Selectmen to ask for red lights to be installed to stop traffic when we had an emergency call....
Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 16: Select Board to hold public hearing on water/sewer rates
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. Public hearing to gather community feedback on FY 26 water and sewer recommendations Residents will...
Letter to the Editor: Town should support HYFS
After reading the letter to the editor titled “HYFS a community cornerstone at risk," I felt it is important to add to this high level of concern from my own life experience. Families who come to the United States from other nations often embark on a journey driven by...
