Betty Lee (Brooks) Davis, 92, of Concord passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 23, 2025. Born Feb. 24, 1933, she grew up in Akron, Ohio, with her siblings, Virginia, Don, John, Cecil, Anna Belle and Donna. Betty met the love of her life, Richard Alan Davis of Akron,...
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. Students organize TEDx event on youth and wellness Students with Hopkinton High School's Health...
William “Bill” Bowker, 77, passed away on Jan. 16, 2026. Born on March 16, 1948, he was the son of the late Raymond and Violet (Lauze) Bowker. He graduated in 1966 from Hopkinton High School and in 1971 from East Coast Aero Tech in Bedford. Bill was a proud veteran...
I am writing as a Hopkinton resident to share concerns about leadership clarity and transparency within the Hopkinton Police Department, and how recent events may be affecting public confidence. Over the past year, Hopkinton has experienced several serious incidents...
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. Measles concern prompts Health Department reminder about disease prevention The Health Department...
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 Lizzy. Here is Baypath's description of Lizzy: “Lizzy is a 5-year-old scruffy sweetheart looking for a home to...
Hopkinton’s Lucie Mato knew she wanted to go to Lafayette the moment she first stepped on the Pennsylvania campus, but that doesn’t mean her journey to playing Division 1 lacrosse was easy. Mato visited Lafayette for a camp following her sophomore season last year...
If you're selling a home for $1 million or more, it's vital to be aware of the tax laws that will affect you. Effective Nov. 1, 2025, Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) regulations require withholding on certain non-resident sales of Massachusetts real property...
At Elevate Personal Training, fitness is personal. Whether it’s a busy parent wanting to be healthy to keep up with their kids, a young athlete working to improve performance or an individual focused on weight loss, Elevate Personal Training creates customized...
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. Darts team, BoMain collaborate on Veterans Day fundraiser A local darts team raised $1,500 for the...
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...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday discussed available options to finalize the installation of security cameras at EMC Park. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus led the discussion, explaining that he had discussed available options for camera...
Two area realtors spoke at Tuesday’s Economic Development Advisory Board meeting about Hopkinton’s potential for commercial development, pinpointing South Street as the key target. Guest speakers Nick Slottje, Charlesbank Realty Group’s president/chief executive...
ARRESTS None this week. [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 Jan. 6 4:31 a.m. Officer Jennifer Manning checked on a vehicle parked on Pratt Way...
Sandy Lehane blames it all on her dad — kiddingly, of course. A runner in high school, Lehane had hung up her running shoes when her father told her in 2011 that he would be “so proud” to see her run the Boston Marathon. “I should have been glad that he didn’t say...
Hopkinton High School senior Caroline Ozmun focuses her work in the school’s advanced photography course on capturing images of buildings and structures in black and white. “This project highlights how a simple approach can reveal surprising beauty,” said Sterling...
One of the team’s captains, Burke placed in two or three events at every meet in the first month of the season. As the new year began, she had posted the Tri-Valley League’s best time in the 300 meters, was ranked fifth in the shot put and was tied for seventh in the...
