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. Town in early stages of applying for cultural district designation The Hopkinton Center for the Arts...
Hopkinton hosted a memorial at the Town Common on Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The event was organized by Marine Corps veteran Mike Whalen. Featured speakers included Fire Chief Gary Daugherty, Interim Police Chief Scott van Raalten and state...
According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, crews will be out conducting driveway apron work at Town Hall early next week. Contractors will be out on Monday to work on the west side driveway of Town Hall. They are scheduled to conduct work on the east...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will continue ramp closures overnight at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton starting Monday, according to a recent notice. All closures this week, with the exception of the one from the I-495...
Ryan S. Holland, 53, died unexpectedly at home on Sept. 3, 2026, following a brief illness. He is survived by his mother, Geraldine F. (Musto) Holland, brother Shayne D. Holland, niece Ayla Holland, uncle Paul Musto and Roseanne, aunt Karen Musto and Bobby, cousins...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY7K79Ep0dU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Whether new to the profession, new to the school district or taking on a new role, educators in Hopkinton tend to stay. Hopkinton ranks second in Middlesex County among...
The ramp exiting Interstate 495 northbound onto West Main Street toward town is perhaps the most dangerous I’ve encountered in years. As one exits the interchange onto West Main, there is a total lack of merging roadway, placing vehicles in a dangerous game of “Should...
Ann M. (Taylor) Alexander, 77, died Sept. 5, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of James W. Alexander of Northbridge, to whom she was married for 57 years. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ida (Johnson) Taylor. She...
In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that crews were flushing hydrants in the area of Colella Farm Road and Joseph Road due to discolored water Friday. Fenneuff anticipated the discolored water would dissipate shortly following the...
The School Committee on Thursday adopted a three-run transportation schedule for the 2027-28 school year. That option has high school and middle school students starting at 7:45 a.m. and ending at 2:15 p.m. With this choice, the school day for Hopkins School runs 8:25...
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. Committee split on proposal to expand Board of Health membership The Charter Review Committee will...
Nanci Hill, the outgoing director of the Hopkinton Public Library, chose to resign from her position to focus on her family and travel after a 27-year career of working as a librarian and eventually as a library director, according to her email to the Independent...
Edward Joseph Chwalek, 80, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2026, surrounded by family. Ed was the husband of Marcia, and together they recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. He was born in Ludlow on March 30, 1946, the son of the late Edward Joseph...
Hopkinton’s Nina Clement was selected for the U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team training camp, one of only two players from Massachusetts to earn a spot with the high-level team. The 24-player squad is preparing for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying next year....
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Porcini. Here is Baypath's description of Porcini: "Porcini is a handsome, gentle sweetheart looking for a patient...
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. 9/11 ceremony to feature local leaders, remembrance of victims In memory of the 25th anniversary of...
Carol Margaret (Pentheny) Jones, 79, of Wilton, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at the Jack Byrne Center for Hospice Care in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on Sept. 8, 2026. Born on Jan. 2, 1947, in Framingham, Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and...
Parks & Recreation Commission chair Kyle Smith will lead the commission's coordination with the town’s Human Resources Department as the search begins for a new Parks & Rec director. At its meeting Tuesday, the commission discussed the finer details of...
ARRESTS Sept. 5 6:06 p.m. Officers conducted a straight warrant arrest of a 45-year-old woman from Mayhew Court. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbJ-j8PIzs The Select Board on Tuesday held a public forum to discuss the town’s recent decision to terminate its contract with Flock Safety after resident outcry about privacy concerns. It also focused more broadly on using...
