Stefan Stanley Mikulski, known to all as Steve, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on Nov. 5, 1936, in New Bedford, Steve was the son of Bernard L. and Anastayza Macek Mikulski. He grew up in Milton alongside his...
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. Bear sightings could be linked to recent heatwave Bear sightings that occurred in Hopkinton recently...
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. Resident organizes rally on Town Common as part of national protest Hopkinton resident Nancy McBride...
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. Road race on Sunday open to community, sponsored by local business The USA Track & Field New...
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 Ms. Piggy. Here is Baypath's description of Ms. Piggy: "Looking for a sweet, loyal and slightly goofy best friend?...
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. Trails Day at Hughes Farm to include trail walks, events for kids The Hopkinton Trails Club will...
ARRESTS July 3 9:41 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker completed a motor vehicle stop on Glen Road, and Officer Robert Ekross responded as backup. An 18-year-old from Ashland was arrested and charged with failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle...
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. HFD, Red Cross team up for blood drive at Senior Center The Hopkinton Fire Department is hosting its...
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. Brown brothers run to benefit Mental Health Collaborative Alex and Nick Brown's collegiate running...
Bruce Lutz passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025. Bruce was the devoted husband of Maureen (Bulger). He also is survived by brother Don (Susan) Lutz of Arizona, sisters-in-law, Joan Griffin of Tifton, Georgia, Peggy Barnett of Syracuse, New York, and Tricia...
Courtesy of the San Diego Zoo, here are the new rules for the Horribles Parade. Please do not: Annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry, harass, heckle, persecute, irk, bullyrag, vex, disquiet, grate, beset, bother, tease, nettle, tantalize or...
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. GEM aims to promote gender equity in entrepreneurship, finance with workshop A workshop to be held by...
Ann C. Lane, 95, of Framingham and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Spencer) and Phillip G. Mead. She was the beloved wife of 71 years to the late Arthur L. Lane. Ann loved...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Uno. Here is Baypath's description of 2-year-old Uno: “Uno is a 2-year-old bundle of playful energy and enthusiasm! “This...
As a business owner, you’ve always got a lot to think about today — but what about tomorrow? Have you thought about whom you would like to see as your successor? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. Of the business owners who have created a succession plan, about 70%...
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. Knotweed, bittersweet major issues in town, according to Harrow Open Space Preservation Commission...
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...
Hopkinton — You are invited to the virtual July Fourth Horribles Parade at noon. Because the Select Board chose not to provide insurance for the event as done previously, the parade will be done virtually on Hopnews.com. The theme is “Get Involved." The organizers...