Hopkinton Independent
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Oct. 27: Harlem Wizards to face off against Hopkinton teachers for 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. HPTO brings Wizards back for annual fundraiser The Harlem Wizards will return to town next month to...
Portion of West Main Street to close overnight Monday, Tuesday
The Department of Public Works announced that a part of West Main Street will close Monday and Tuesday night to accommodate repair work. According to a notice from the DPW, Eversource plans to repair a manhole in front of Cumberland Farms on West Main Street, near the...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Oct. 24: Historical Society to honor Hopkinton’s military history
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. Exhibition to salute town's military history, celebrated WWI general The Hopkinton Historical Society...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Ruby
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 Ruby. Here is Baypath's description of Ruby: "Meet Ruby! This wiggly little lady is the perfect medium size, with...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Oct. 23: Shah completes Jimmy Fund Walk for cancer research
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. Shah walks to support cancer research, honor relatives' memory Hopkinton resident Manan Shah recently...
Janus Connelly, 73
Janus Marie Connelly passed away peacefully on Oct. 21 at the age of 73, surrounded by loved ones after a brave battle against an aggressive cancer. She was born to Kenneth and Marie (McGowan) Cameron on Jan. 24, 1952. Janus lived the majority of her life in the same...
June Bouvier, 91
June C. Bouvier, 91, of Shrewsbury passed away on Oct. 17, 2025. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Edward Winters, who died when she was young, and the late Mary (Boyd) Winters. She was the wife of 54 years to the late Bernard D. Bouvier. Formerly of...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 22 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG Oct. 14 6:01 a.m. A caller reported a fallen tree blocking half of the roadway of...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Oct. 22: PJB begins first phase of holiday giving program
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. PJB looks for holiday program sponsors The first phase of the Project Just Because holiday program...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Alvin Zhong
Zhong has had a strong second half of the season. On Oct. 9, in his first time playing the TPC Boston course, he recorded a 39 to earn medalist honors. He also notched two rounds of 37, once at Hopkinton Country Club and the other at Westborough Golf Course. “He has a...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Oct. 21: Health Department opens flu clinics to general public
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, HPL team up to offer fall flu clinics The Health Department and the Hopkinton...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 20 edition
Professional Insights: What Federal Reserve rate cut means for housing market
On Sept. 17, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, or 0.25%. This is positive news: Variable interest rate costs have gone down, and such things as credit card rates, auto loan rates and home equity loan rates all should be lowered....
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Oct. 20: Protest at Town Common sees big turnout
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 No Kings event draws estimated 500 protestors Hundreds of protestors gathered at the Town...
Raymond Himmel, 64
Raymond S. Himmel, 64, of Hopkinton passed away at his home on Oct. 13, 2025. Born in Hudson, New York, on Jan. 28, 1961, he was the son of the late Marcia (Shumsky) and Raymond Himmel. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Veronica (Osben-Orellana) Himmel,...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Oct. 17: HPTO continues Tall & Small Ball tradition
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. Tall & Small Ball returns to Marathon School Oct. 26 The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization...
Arts Residency: Betsy Johnson
Betsy Johnson is an autism educator and specialist who writes and performs poetry centered on disability justice. The Hopkinton resident's work uses storytelling as a vehicle for disability advocacy. Her poem “Mathematics of Mercy,” which touches on “the human cost of...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Babydoll
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Babydoll. Here is Baypath's description of Babydoll: “Meet Babydoll! “This affectionate girl is full of life and...
Professional Insights: Fed cuts rates: What it means for economy, consumers
The Federal Reserve recently made its first interest rate cut of the year, lowering the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 4%-4.25%. This move signals a cautious shift in monetary policy after holding rates steady for eight months. According to the Fed,...
