hopkinton-independent-logo2x
Hopkinton, MA
loader-image
Hopkinton, US
7:49 pm, Thursday, October 1, 2026
68°F
86 %
Wind Gust: 18 mph
Clouds: 46%
Sunrise: 6:42 am
Sunset: 6:28 pm

SIGN UP TODAY!
BREAKING NEWS & DAILY NEWSLETTER





Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 9

by | Jun 9, 2023 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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.

During a two-hour Zoom public forum Wednesday, most questions asked of the Elementary School Building Committee concerned the cost and tax impact of a new Elmwood School on Hayden Rowe Street.

State Rep. James Arena-DeRosa will host office hours on Monday, June 12, from 10 a.m.-noon. The session will take place at Hopkinton Town Hall, in the lower level.

The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s annual Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival returns to the Hopkinton High School parking lot this Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Children can climb on trucks of all kinds, see a police cruiser and fire truck, take a ride on a railroad, and enjoy lunch and desserts from local food trucks and vendors.

The Hopkinton Farmers Market returns to the Town Common on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. starting this Sunday and running through Oct. 15.

Photo of the Day: The Alpha Omega Council and the 26.2 Foundation held a ceremony Wednesday at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts to recognize middle school students from Hopkinton and Ashland who participated in essay contests focusing on the spirit of the marathon and the lasting impact of the ancient Greeks on the world. In the photo below, Hopkinton students show off their certificates.

Marathon essay winners

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

0 Comments

Related Articles

Historical Society celebrates Hopkinton with fall activities

Anne Mattina has lived in Hopkinton for 30 years. A lover of local and Irish history, she has channeled her enthusiasm into engaging residents to explore the richness of Hopkinton’s past. This fall, the Hopkinton Historical Society is celebrating its 75th...

Historical Society garden

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Scruffy

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Scruffy. Here is Baypath's description of Scruffy: “Scruffy is a sweet senior looking for a cozy retirement...

Adoptable Animal-Scruffy

Arts Residency: Josée Vachon

Josée Vachon has represented the Franco-American community in New England all around the world with her music. She has played her French language music in Quebec, France, Berlin and Martinique for audiences and dignitaries. She hosted a French language local access...

Arts Residency-Vachon
Key Storage 4.14.22