Mary M. (Hally) Lauzon, a dedicated advocate for children and a respected educator, passed away on Jan. 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Hopkinton for 33 years, Mary moved to Windermere, Florida, following her retirement to begin a vibrant new...
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. Top stories of 2025 include Sismanis, school outbreak reporting The Hopkinton Independent covered a...
Edward “Ed” William Kennedy of Northbridge and formerly Hopkinton, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Jan. 1, 2026, in Worcester. He was 82. Ed was born Nov. 27, 1943, in...
ARRESTS Dec. 24 2:42 a.m. A caller reported a white pickup truck parked on the side of the roadway on East Main Street with music playing loudly. Officer Aline Matos responded along with the Ashland Police Department. Officers Robert Ekross and Eva Cann assisted with...
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. Editor’s note: Hopkinton Today will be on hiatus until Jan. 5. Follow the Independent on...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week there are two adoptable animals: 8-year-olds Stacie and Nola. Here is Baypath's description of Stacie and Nola: "Stacie and Nola are a bonded pair...
ARRESTS Dec. 22 6:30 p.m. A caller reported a white truck struck a pole on Legacy Farms North and drove off. Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Officers Justin Cappuccio and Brian Ziniti responded and notified Eversource. The Southborough Police Department was contacted and...
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. Editor's note: Hopkinton Today will be on hiatus until Dec. 28, and then off again until Jan. 5....
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. Metrowest YMCA to host global meditation gathering A group of Hopkinton residents are organizing an...
Marion I. (Montville) Merchant, 97, beloved wife of the late Donald F. Merchant Sr., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Dec. 11, 2025. Born in Millbury and raised in Hopkinton, she was the daughter of the late Peter...
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 Rocky. Here is Baypath's description of Rocky: “Meet Rocky! “Rocky is a 2-year-old Australian shepherd mix with a...
In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments. Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this wisdom to mean they should avoid...
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. Feeding wildlife poses risks to residents, animals says health director The Health Department is...
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...
Libby Lit (second from right) is a paraprofessional at Hopkinton High School and creator of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ Unified Theater program. She developed the program as a way for special needs students to apply drama and dramatic practice in their daily...
ARRESTS Dec. 12 3:58 p.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ash Street and subsequently arrested a 45-year-old from Oran Road in Framingham, charging him with speeding in violation of special regulation, operation of motor vehicle with license...
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. Police look into individual claiming to be delivery driver Hopkinton Police are investigating the...
Mary Ellen Kenney (O’Toole), 81, passed peacefully on Dec. 14, 2025, at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham following a brief illness. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Hannigan) O’Toole. She was predeceased by her husband of 57...
