Driving westerly through Hopkinton on Main Street on a recent evening, dodging this way and that, my passenger hit upon — no, not raised structures, but a sport known as barrel racing, which will be familiar to the horse set. That is an event where a course is set up...
A.F. Amorello & Sons may begin paving next week, according to an a Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday. The notice from the town states that Amorello has scheduled tentative dates for final paving of the west side of the project for Wednesday and...
After airing concerns over how the Hopkinton Housing Authority handled Community Preservation funds and procurement procedures, the Community Preservation Committee on Thursday night voted unanimously to continue its hearing on the matter. CPC chair Ken Weismantel...
On the MCAS math tests in Grades 3-8, Hopkinton had the highest percentage of students meeting or exceeding expectations of any public school in Massachusetts. Also in those grades, the district was one of 63 state-wide to have its math scores return to or surpass...
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-Sewer Department identifies service lines for replacement The Water-Sewer Department will send...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Milly. Here is Baypath's description of Milly: "Milly is a gentle, affectionate tortoiseshell cat who loves...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner...
If you’re retired, it’s easy to let your finances go on autopilot. Since October is National Retirement Security Month, it’s a good time to revisit some areas that can impact your long-term financial security and help your money last a lifetime. Consider these...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usoENjn6ol0 The Conservation Commission on Tuesday reprimanded the representative for the Newbury Glen subdivision for the latest in a series of stormwater management violations, this time apparently brought about by a contractor in...
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. 'Need is there' for Scouting for Food program Scouts from all of Hopkinton's units will collect and...
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team rallied from a two-goal deficit to win in an overtime shootout over host Concord-Carlisle on Wednesday and advance to the Division 1 state quarterfinals. The Hillers trailed 3-1 but came back to tie the score at 3-3 in the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQxS_HegXTE The Select Board on Tuesday discussed safety concerns around the escalating use of electric bicycles in town, particularly on trails and in the downtown area. Trails Committee chair Peter LaGoy told the board that over the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQxS_HegXTE The Select Board on Tuesday discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, noting that the current projected budget shortfall of $1.8 million should not cause residents to panic this early in the process. Kyla LaPierre,...
ARRESTS Nov. 1 12:20 a.m. On Hayden Rowe Street, Officer Jennifer Manning arrested a 59-year-old Ashland resident and charged her with marked lanes violation and OUI liquor. 12:25 a.m. Officer Justin Cappuccio arrested a 34-year-old from Ashland on Marathon Way and...
Louise F. Mayer passed into the loving hands of the Lord on Nov. 4, 2025. She was born Dec. 1, 1927, in Hopkinton, where she lived all of her life. She was the daughter of Frederick and Madeline (Greene) Moran. Louise graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1945 and...
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. Sismanis in ICE custody, per NBC report According to a report from NBC10 Boston, Petros "Peter"...
Catherine Chow and Aila Chase combined for two first-half goals to lead the Hopkinton High School girls soccer team to a 4-1 victory over visiting Weymouth on Tuesday in the Division 1 state tournament’s Round of 32. The 14th-seeded Hillers (13-2-2) advance to play...
Louis Ottaviani Jr., 72, passed away Nov. 3, 2025, at Oak Knoll Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Framingham. A longtime Hopkinton resident, he was the husband of Barbara (Creighton) Ottaviani, to whom he was married for 51 years. Born in Framingham, he was...
Dr. Matthew John Pantera III, “Doc,” a devoted husband of the late Patricia Pantera, father, grandfather, professor and coach, passed away on Oct. 31, 2025, at the age of 75. He spent his final days at Waterview Lodge in Ashland, surrounded by family and the care and...
The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting required flow tests on two streets this Thursday which may result in water discoloration. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced in a notice to residents that a set of required fire flow tests is scheduled for South...
