Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Freida. Here is Baypath's description of Freida: “Meet Freida! This adorable shepherd pup is ready to find her forever...
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...
The inflation rate is closer to the Federal Reserve's target of 2%, sitting at 2.7% as of December 2024; a significant decline from 9.1% in June 2022. The Fed cut its rates for the first time in four years on Sept. 19, 2024, from 5.5% to 4.5% on Dec 18, 2024, 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. Tickets to Baypath Humane Society's 13th annual Fur Ball now on sale Animal lovers will have the...
Virginia “Ginny” Foster, 67, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Susan (Robinson) Hansen and the late Irving Richard Hansen. She leaves her...
ARRESTS January 25 4:46 p.m. Sgt. William Burchard, Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officers Adam Rowe and Nicholas Saletnik responded to a report of a vehicle driving into a house on Oakhurst Road. No damage to the house was reported, and no personal injuries were...
Jon RV Burke, 37, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly after a long and difficult battle with his inner demons on Jan. 28, 2025. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Cindy (Vyska) Carey of South Carolina and James G. Burke...
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. HHS announces tests for Seal of Biliteracy will commence this March Hopkinton High School students...
The team’s starting center, Marcinowski averaged 11 points and eight rebounds in helping the Hillers to an 8-3 start. “James has been a cornerstone for our team, excelling on both ends of the court,” coach Tom Keane shared. “His shot-blocking and shot-altering...
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, Ashland hold annual Coaches vs. Cancer wrestling match Wednesday night Tomorrow night,...
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. Schedule Update...
Helping children of all ages make the physical gains they want and need in a welcoming atmosphere is the aim of Hopkinton Pediatric Therapy Center. “I want to push kids to make their goals but also want them to feel warmth and joy, too,” said Daniel Cahaly, PT, DPT,...
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. DPW announces move of white metal recycling program to EL Harvey facility Hopkinton's white metal...
Surrounded by family, Donna Irene Lowell, a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, died Jan. 23, 2025, at the age of 81. Donna was married to the love of her life, Charles Francis Lowell, for 53 years prior to his passing in 2019. Donna was a nurturer at heart, evidenced by...
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. Residents needing help with property taxes encouraged to apply for tax relief For residents...
M. Joan Swan, age 89, died at home surrounded by her family on Jan. 21, 2025. Joan was born in Buffalo, New York. Growing up, Joan spent many summers with her family at Muskoka Lake in Ontario, Canada, and loved visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, on 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. HHS' Young Scientists Association to hold interactive biology workshop for kids in Grades 3-6...
ARRESTS January 16 6:15 a.m. A caller reported a verbal argument in a Revolutionary Way apartment. Officers Sean McKeon and Justin Cappuccio responded and subsequently arrested a 31-year-old man from Marlborough for trespassing. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton...
