https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeFdm0Gyjzw The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed two upcoming community events as well as several trail project priorities. Clerk Linda Chuss discussed the trail networking event that will take place March 31 from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 State Senate President Karen Spilka and Rep. James Arena-DeRosa appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday to discuss the state budget and their legislative wins for Hopkinton constituents. Spilka explained that the state...
Fresh off their state title, the Hopkinton High School boys track team sent a handful of runners to national competitions this month. At the New Balance Nationals, the 4x55-meter hurdles relay team of Braden Lu, Max Keeler, Harry Millar and Jacob Logan raced to a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 The Select Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the permit application for the Boston Athletic Association to start the 130th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton on April 20. The historic race is expected to draw 30,000 runners...
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...
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...
Elementary School Building Committee members on Tuesday spoke about recent conversations with neighbors regarding what Vertex managing director Jeff D’Amico called “hiccups” near the Charleswood School project site. ESBC chair Jon Graziano said it seemed like an...
A number of Hopkinton High School students won awards at the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair, which was held March 6 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Arjun Mehta and Sahaj Pogula received a third-place award for their project, “How Does Applying a...
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...
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, 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....
A number of Hopkinton High School student-athletes who are committed to continuing their sports careers in college participated in a signing day last week at the school.
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...
The Hopkinton Basketball Association's travel season came to a close Sunday with three HBA Grade 5 teams winning championships in the Metrowest League playoffs. The girls team coached by Jarred Sakakeeny — which includes a few fourth graders — won the Group 5 title...
A home on Wood Street sustained "significant" structural damage after a distracted driver struck the residence Sunday morning, police said. Hopkinton Police and Fire crews were dispatched to 200 Wood Street at 9:07 a.m. Sunday after reports a vehicle had crashed into...
