Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-year-old Arya. Here is Baypath's description of Arya: “At 11 years old, Arya is proving that age is just a number. This...
EARTH Ltd., a non-profit conservation and nature education organization, will have a new home this summer next to Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon. “We are really excited about the new EARTH Connection Center,” said Betsey Brewer, EARTH’s executive director and founder. “It...
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. Multiple town boards, committees seek new members Although elections for town offices are over, there...
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...
ARRESTS May 13 12:53 a.m. Multiple callers reported an erratic operator of a gray minivan who almost hit a guardrail, stopped at a green light and attempted to make an illegal U-turn on West Main Street. Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officers Aline Matos and Sean McKeon...
Franco DeSantis, age 87, passed away May 16, 2025, at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, where all four of his children were born. He had endured serious health challenges for many months yet stayed remarkably strong, holding on to the hope of returning to 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. Weed survey to look at impact of herbicides, winter drawdown Residents around Lake Maspenock are...
Walkiewicz is one of the Tri-Valley League’s top-ranked athletes in the high jump and 400-meter hurdles and has qualified for the state Division 2 meet in both events. At the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association Freshman Sophomore Championship on May 3, she...
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...
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. Parade, family activities planned for Pride event in June at HCA The Hopkinton Center for the Arts...
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 Town Election to decide new members for Select Board, town offices Voting in the Annual Town...
One of my first memories of Matt Kizner is him walking up to the mic and asking a question of one of our town leaders. He was new to town at the time, yet cared enough and was courageous to cut through the chase. I continue to see the ability to process information,...
Robert Louis Patrick Champney, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and uncle, passed away May 17, 2025, at the age of 86. He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara; his children, Kara, Kevin, and Kevin’s partner, Laura; and his cherished...
Arthur Lee “Art” Anderson, 85, passed away May 6, 2025, at New Hampshire’s Cheshire Medical Center, surrounded by family. Art was a well-known folk artist and a proud member of the League of NH Craftsmen. While he grew up in Hopkinton, he was a longtime resident of...
I’m writing to support Jeff Doyle for the Hopkinton [Select Board]. Jeff grew up in town and is now choosing to raise his own family here, it's clear he has made a commitment to this community. He is concerned about our commercial base, the budget, clean water and...
I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. I have had the privilege of knowing Shahidul, and I can say with full confidence that he possesses the intelligence, integrity and dedication that our community needs in its leadership....
As we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind all Hopkinton residents to vote on May 19. The truth is, you have more control, influence and access to local politics versus anything you see on TV about national issues. And local officials have more to...
I am writing this letter to ask you to vote for Jeff Doyle and his ideals to become a member of the Hopkinton Select Board. Like many others who have written to endorse Jeff, I have known him for a very long time. To be honest, I’ve known him since the July Fourth day...
