Hopkinton Independent
Hopkinton Today for Monday, May 5: Tonight’s Annual Town Meeting covers FY 26 budget, capital requests
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. Balanced budget, capital requests focus of tonight's ATM Tonight’s Annual Town Meeting will cover 41...
Florence Higgins, 86
Florence (Stone) Higgins, 86, of Hopkinton passed away May 1 after a period of declining health. Born in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late Myron and Alice (Burton) Stone and wife of the late Robert Higgins Sr., who died in 2014. Florence worked as a cook for...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I am writing in support of the reelection of Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. In my capacity as a School Committee member during his first term as a Select Board member, I have had the opportunity to work closely with Shahidul and have appreciated his sometimes...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I am writing to endorse Shahidul Mannan for reelection to our Select Board. I have had the pleasure of knowing Shahidul and his beautiful family for several years now. I find myself inspired by Shahidul’s dedication, hard work and devotion to the town of Hopkinton. I...
Beatrice McMullen, 93
Beatrice Carolyn McMullen (Boyle) entered into the Lord’s loving embrace on April 29, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Boston on Sept. 16, 1931, she was the wife, for 47-plus years, of Joseph Michael McMullen Jr., who passed away in 1999. The daughter...
Donald Harris, 92
Donald C. Harris passed away peacefully at his Hopkinton home on April 27, 2025. He was 92. Born Nov. 7, 1932, he was the son of Arthur L. Harris and Helen (Clark) Harris. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Julia Harris. Donald is survived by his sons, D....
Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 2: Mosque to host free dental screenings on Sunday
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. BU dental students to offer Hopkinton residents screenings, consultations Hopkinton residents will...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Hannah
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Hannah. Here is Baypath's description of Hannah: "Look at Hannah’s bright smile — she’s got the personality to...
Letter to the Editor: Support for adaptive playground
As May 5 approaches, the Town of Hopkinton has a few key decisions to make. I am reaching out to the community in support of the adaptive playground project. Hopkinton would benefit from adding an adaptive playground to promote accessibility, inclusion and enabling an...
Nathan Beale, 89
Nathan Otis Beale, better known as “Nate,” a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Hopkinton on April 28, 2025, just shy of his 90th birthday. He was surrounded by love, with his beloved wife of 66 years by his...
Marjorie Porterfield, 80
Gertrud Marjorie (Marge) Stein Porterfield passed away April 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Marge was born Jan. 2, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to Ella Emma Wirth and Henry Gustave Stein. She grew up in Brooklyn, graduated with a music theory...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, May 1: HPD warns about HHS ‘senior assassin’ game after incident
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 encourage 'more appropriate' celebrations after calls about senior assassin game The Hopkinton...
Arrests/Police Log, April 30 edition
ARRESTS April 23 3:10 p.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloion and Officers Robert Ekross, Matthew LaTour and Kyle Quinzani responded to a motor vehicle accident on Chamberlain Street and subsequently arrested a 56-year-old resident of Colella Farm Road in Hopkinton and charged her...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: May Chen
Chen won eight of her first 10 matches this season, her third straight year playing first singles. “May is one of the hardest ball strikers in the league,” shared coach Lyn Calkins. “She sets up points with her deep topspin groundstrokes. In the past year, she has...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, April 30: Board of Trustees responds to library letter regarding executive order
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. Trustees offer support to library amid federal funding concerns, resources for residents The...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, April 29: Public forum to introduce student services director candidates tonight
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. School Committee narrows director of student services search to 3 finalists A public forum at...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I met Shahidul Mannan a few years ago when he was first running for Select Board and I was running for the Hopkinton Housing Board. I knew right away that he was a wonderful and kind man, because I was pretty nervous on the day we all pulled our nomination papers. I...
Letter to the Editor: Kizner for Select Board
I am writing to express my strong support for Matthew Kizner in his candidacy for Hopkinton’s Select Board. For the past four years, I have had the privilege of serving alongside Matt on our town’s Capital Improvement Committee. Throughout this time, I have witnessed...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I am writing in support of Shahidul Mannan. Shahidul has tirelessly served our community on various boards and commissions for a number of years, which has given him the knowledge and experience to best help our town going forward. What I’ve always been particularly...
