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. Senior Center greenhouse, garden programs earn recognition The Hopkinton Senior Center recently...
Nancy J. Ring, 83, of Westborough and formerly of Hopkinton and Southborough, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. Born in Framingham, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Stuart H. Merrifield and Doris (Wright) Merrifield. She was the devoted wife of 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. Repaired shed to store materials for trail projects The Hopkinton Trails Club and the Trails...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-year-old Daphne. Here is Baypath's description of Daphne: “Some cats are happiest sharing the spotlight. Daphne would much...
Kris Charles Eberlin passed away peacefully, in the company of his family, on July 11, 2026, following a battle with cancer. He was 72. Kris was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, to Donald and Jean Eberlin, and was one of six children in the tight-knit, rambunctious...
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. Greyhound Friends program seeks to educate about shelter, dogs Greyhound Friends in Hopkinton will...
ARRESTS July 9 5:02 p.m. Officers conducted an arrest on West Main Street and detained a 37-year-old woman from Beacon Street in Worcester on a warrant out of Worcester District Court. A vehicle was towed from the scene. July 10 4:17 p.m. Officers conducted a stop on...
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. $30K earmark to fund energy efficiency upgrades to Senior Center The Hopkinton Senior Center could...
Linda A. Johnson of Harwich and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 4, 2026, at Cape Cod Hospital. She was born June 22, 1942, at the Richardson House at Boston Lying-In Hospital (now Brigham & Women’s Hospital) in Boston. Linda...
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. Buying locally, washing produce reduces cyclosporiasis risk Amidst a national outbreak of cyclospora,...
Our beloved Kumiko Oga, a former Hopkinton resident, moved on to meet her mom and dad in heaven on June 19, 2026, at the tender age of 58 years old. We could tell you a lot about her achievements; she had many after graduating as a communications major from Boston...
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 Committee shares early designs for play areas with OSPC Although members expressed concerns...
Eleanor Theresa Moser, 87, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully at her home on July 9, 2026. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing, in her beautiful home in the woods, with the birds and forest animals that she so dearly loved to watch just...
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. Annual Family Day to shift schedule, expand offerings The Friends of Hopkinton's annual Family Day...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-year-old Jill. Here is Baypath's description of Jill: “Meet Jill! “Jill is a 7-year-old sweetheart who’s ready to find the...
Charles W. “Chuck” Moore, 56, of Mendon passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 7, 2026. Chuck was the beloved husband of Lori (Sherman) Moore. High school sweethearts, they shared nearly 40 years together, marrying in 1992 and building a life centered on love...
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. Siblings travel to North Carolina for world competition A pair of Hopkinton siblings recently...
Edward L. Fair, 73, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2026, in the comfort of his West Boylston home. He is survived by his two sons, Timothy M. Fair of Rumford, Maine, and Michael E. Fair of Wakefield; and by his brother, Raymond J. Fair and wife Brenda of Hopkinton....
ARRESTS July 1 7:34 p.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision with a tree on Frankland Road and found the driver walking away from the scene. The 49-year-old Aspen Way resident was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, leaving the...
