I attended a town hall hosted by Rep. Jim McGovern in Holliston on Saturday (March 8). Rep. McGovern spent almost three hours answering questions from about 40 people, among them a Hopkinton mother who has already lost critical medical support for her child with a...
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. Inaugural first responder dodgeball tournament to benefit Michael Lisnow Respite Center Firefighters...
Robert L. Pellegrini Sr., 87, of Hopkinton and a former longtime resident of Sudbury, passed away March 5, 2025. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, Nonno and friend. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late John and Mabel (Abelle) Pellegrini 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. Trails Club asks for community support in clearing Colella cattle run To help realize its vision for...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 6-month-old Annabelle. Here is Baypath's description of Annabelle: "Meet Annabelle! This young, energetic girl is ready to...
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. Group of HHS students to hold virtual sessions on eating disorder Hopkinton High School students will...
Burke took second in the 100-yard backstroke and fifth in the 100 freestyle at the Tri-Valley League meet. She went on to finish sixth in the backstroke at the Division 1 state meet. She also helped qualify two HHS relay teams for the state meet. “She has continuously...
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG February 25 2:58 a.m. A Hunter’s Ridge Road caller reported she heard a door open and a loud bang in her house. She was home with her children, and no one else was to be there. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officers Aline Matos 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. Hopkinton's municipal aggregation plan gets approval from state officials In a brief update Tuesday...
After an extended illness, and surrounded by his loving family, Frederick Joseph (Rick) Taylor passed on March 2, 2025. He was a native of Hopkinton, living there his entire life until recently residing in Gilmanton Ironworks, New Hampshire. He was born on Sept. 1,...
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. Parks & Rec evaluates rates for Sandy Beach passes, votes for nominal increases After reviewing...
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. Pretrial hearing for HMS custodian Hogan delayed to April Upon a request from the Worcester County...
Randall “Randy” Hofstetter, beloved husband, father, grandfather and longtime business owner, passed away Feb. 26, 2025, at the age of 76. Born June 7, 1948, in New York, Randy built a life filled with passion, hard work, and deep love for his family. As the longtime...
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. Town looks to fill vacancies on multiple boards, committees The town is looking for volunteers to...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Tiny. Here is Baypath's description of Tiny: “Tiny might just be the perfect addition to your family! This...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. 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 will have their...
Recently perceived changes to the structure of real estate commissions haven’t really changed things much at all. This was noted in the Professional Insights article published in the Dec. 18, 2024, issue of the Hopkinton Independent. Many home buyers have long had 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. HCC looks for artists to submit proposals for diversity mural at EMC Park The Hopkinton Cultural...
ARRESTS February 21 8:12 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Officers Matthew LaTour and Kyle Quinzani responded, and while portable breath tests were being conducted, the driver sped off and headed east on West...
