Hopkinton Independent
Hopkinton Today for Monday, March 23: HOP Youth wins award for nicotine prevention efforts
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. Youth coalition recognized at State House for work in local community A group of Hopkinton students...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, March 20: Ribbon cutting ceremony planned for Gibb statue
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. Sculpture of historic marathon runner to be erected on Hayden Rowe Street The 26.2 Foundation, town...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Royce
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 Royce. Here is Baypath's description of Royce: "Royce is a young, happy-go-lucky pup with a goofy grin and a heart...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Barry O’Brien
The team’s captain, O’Brien ranked fourth overall in the Central Massachusetts Ski League after consistently scoring in the top 10 in league races, with a couple of top-five finishes. At the state championship, he “finished both runs and made a decent showing in the...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, March 19: Residents gear up for next No Kings protest
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. Protest joins national movement, hopes to draw 700 participants A group of Hopkinton residents will...
Letter to the Editor: Town leaders need to explain actions
I write following up my comments at the March 3 Select Board meeting, which I made with respect to the Select Board’s executive session on Jan. 30, 2018. That session was attended by, I believe, 13 individuals, including Peter Sismanis, his attorney, town counsel, and...
Arrests/Police Log, March 18 edition
ARRESTS [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] March 11 3:12 p.m. The Southborough Police Department reported a male attempted to cash fraudulent checks at a bank...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, March 18: Mini golf, silent auction fundraisers aim to fund library programs
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. HPL Friends expands silent auction, brings back mini golf fundraiser The Friends of the Hopkinton...
Jerry Hanna, 78
Jerry E. (Jerome) Hanna, 78, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2026, at Boston Medical Center surrounded by family. He was the husband of Christy (Shapalis) Hanna, to whom he was married for 51 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late John and Mary...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, March 17: Team Hoyt road race gets new name, earlier date
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. Team Hoyt event moves ahead of Boston Marathon after racer feedback Team Hoyt's annual road race is...
Herminda DeSabogal, 91
Herminda DeSabogal, 91, of Hopkinton and formerly of Belmont and Peabody, passed away March 8, 2026, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was born in Bogota, Colombia, on Oct. 23, 1934, and was the cherished daughter of the late Diogenes and Pasquala (Sanchez) Alayon....
Real Estate Transactions, March 16 edition
Hopkinton Today for Monday, March 16: Melting snow not enough to curb drought issues
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. Water restrictions remain in place as snow melts Despite major snow accumulations melting in the...
Judith Laramee, 78
Mrs. Judith A. (Mancini) Laramee, 78, of Milford died March 13 at her residence after an illness. Judith was born in Framingham, the daughter of the late Aldo Mancini and the late Mildred (Cunningham) Mancini. She attended Framingham public schools, graduating from...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, March 13: Select Board votes to adopt police interagency agreement
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. Updated interagency agreement helps establish 'working partnership' with other police departments The...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bailey
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 Bailey. Here is Baypath's description of Bailey: “Bailey is a sweet, gentle girl with a big heart and an even...
Professional Insights: Failed Title 5 septic? There’s a tax credit for that!
Thinking of selling your home? In Massachusetts, if your home has a septic system, you are required to have a Title 5 inspection prior to putting your home for sale. The system must pass the Title 5 inspection to sell; otherwise, you need to repair, replace or connect...
Business Profile: Scott Septic focused on solving septic, excavation problems
Giving septic systems and water and sewer connections the attention and skill required to turn potential problems into smoothly functioning, almost invisible systems, is the aim of Scott Septic. The Hopkinton-based, family-owned business founded by Don Scott in 1968...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, March 12: Enforcement a concern for proposed e-bike bylaw
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. Lack of licensing, officer availability could affect efficacy of proposed e-bike speed limit on...
