Hopkinton Independent
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Aug. 4: HHS student selected for leadership seminar
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 leadership seminar teaches HHS student value of diversity, action Rising Hopkinton High School...
Christopher Whalen, 59
Christopher R. Whalen, 59, of Marlborough and formerly Hopkinton, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following a brief illness. Chris attended Hopkinton schools and was a passionate fan of New England sports and NASCAR...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 3 edition
Russell Shine, 78
Russell A. “Russ” Shine, 78, of Whitinsville passed away on July 28, 2026, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge after a long illness. He is survived by his daughter, Anne-Marie Shine of Whitinsville and companion Dwayne of Douglas; his partner of 27 years, best...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Aug. 3: HHS student co-founds nonprofit focusing on STEM education for women
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. Student advocates for women with nonprofit, TEDx talk Rising Hopkinton High School senior Yixuan Li...
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to HFD for professionalism
Shout-out to the Hopkinton Fire Department! Smoke detector inspections are typically one of the last hurdles required before closing the sale of a house. My clients replaced the smoke detectors in their home in advance of the inspection with the wrong type of smoke...
Ollie Mae Flannery, 93
Ollie Mae (Martin) Flannery, 93, of Hopkinton passed peacefully on July 29, 2026. Ollie Mae was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Silas and Ollie Mae (Fanning) Martin. Yes, she was an Okie from Muskogee. Ollie was proud of her Oklahoma roots, and though she...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, July 31: Select Board reopens police chief survey as hiring process advances
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. Select Board wants additional feedback on police chief search The Select Board has reopened a survey...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Thor
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 Thor. Here is Baypath's description of Thor: “Meet Thor, a 5-year-old pup who's ready to become your new best...
Dorothy Thomas, 98
Dorothy Eleanor Thomas, 98, of Hopkinton passed away July 23, 2026, at the age of 98. Dorothy was born Nov. 29, 1927, in Indianapolis and lived there most of her life, relocating to Massachusetts in 2019 to be near family. Dorothy was the sixth and youngest child of...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, July 30: Hopkinton psychologist publishes new book
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. New book by Ciaramicoli explores overcoming pain, trauma Hopkinton psychologist/author Dr. Arthur...
Arrests/Police Log, July 29 edition
ARRESTS July 24 9:21 a.m. Officers identified a vehicle with no plates parked in front of a house on Connelly Hill Road. They spoke with the male owner of the vehicle. Two license plates inside the vehicle came back as stolen. A 26-year-old man from Morton Street in...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, July 29: Historical Society preserves Carbone’s sign
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. Carbone's sign to join collection at Historical Society A piece of Carbone's Restaurant will live on...
Letter to the Editor: Concerns raised about solar agreement
As neighbors who share forests, wildlife habitat and trail connections, we’re asking Hopkinton residents to help ensure that commitments made during the approval of the Frankland Road solar project are honored. In 2020, Seaboard Solar, the original owner of the...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, July 28: Town to hold hazard mitigation plan meeting
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. Fire chief invites residents to share local hazards, priorities The town is in the process of...
Real Estate Transactions, July 27 edition
Francine Maranda, 77
Francine Mildred Maranda, 77, of Hopkinton peacefully passed away on July 14, 2026, following a brief illness. She was a devoted mother, a loving sister and a dear friend and will be deeply missed. Francine was born in Jamaica Plain to Clifford and Juanita Ansell, the...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, July 27: Swoon to reopen in August under new ownership
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. Swoon to keep focus on customers as store changes hands Swoon Central has shut its doors for the next...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, July 24: Friends team up to start mahjong business
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. Mahj & Mingle Social brings mahjong to players of all skill levels Hopkinton residents Mina Tiber...
