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. Siblings travel to North Carolina for world competition A pair of Hopkinton siblings recently...
Edward L. Fair, 73, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2026, in the comfort of his West Boylston home. He is survived by his two sons, Timothy M. Fair of Rumford, Maine, and Michael E. Fair of Wakefield; and by his brother, Raymond J. Fair and wife Brenda of Hopkinton....
ARRESTS July 1 7:34 p.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision with a tree on Frankland Road and found the driver walking away from the scene. The 49-year-old Aspen Way resident was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, leaving the...
The Water-Sewer Department will perform two water main test shutoffs on Thursday as part of ongoing reconstruction projects. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that water mains on Hayden Rowe Street and Ash Street will be temporarily...
A short list of tasks is on the docket this week for the Main Street Corridor Project, according to the latest update from the town. Crews will be performing irrigation work near the doughboy statue on Marathon Way. Curb work will be done throughout the project, 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. Repairs for Claflin Place water main intended to restore 'long-term reliability' of system A recent...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shTey8Gh1hc The Planning Board on Monday continued two hearings regarding a property on Maple Street Extension that includes a historic house in a 5-0 vote until the July 20 meeting. Attorney George Connors represented the applicant,...
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. Invasive species removal exemptions considered for updated wetland regulations The Conservation...
The Department of Public Works has scheduled roadwork through the month of July that is slated to begin on Thursday. Work hours are approximately 7 a.m.-5 p.m., during which residents are asked not to park along the sides of the affected streets. The work schedule for...
Cynthia Gibson Lin, 40, of Hopkinton passed away on July 1, 2026, at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Born in Hong Kong, she was the cherished daughter of Martina (Law) and Brian Tong of Natick. She was the beloved wife of Terry Lin of Hopkinton. Cyndi was a graduate...
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. Bear likely seeking area to cool off, says animal control A black bear seen in town late in June...
Gregory Christopher Leal, 66, of Hopkinton passed away on July 4. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Alice (Fitzgerald) and George F. Leal Jr. He was the husband of 39 years to Rachel (Dyer) Leal of Hopkinton. Greg enjoyed spending time at Woodville Rod...
The town's Democratic and Republican town committees co-hosted a July 4 parade Saturday morning in partnership with the Veterans Celebration Committee to mark the nation's 250th anniversary. The event began on Hayden Rowe Street and ended at the Town Common, where a...
Private contractors will install a water main bypass on Claflin Place Monday, according to a notice from the Water-Sewer Department. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, workers will put in place a temporary, above-ground water main bypass on Claflin Place. The installation...
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. EV charger costs a concern for Pyne Field project Members of the Parks & Recreation Commission on...
William Guthrie, 78, of Hopkinton died June 29, 2026, at Framingham’s MetroWest Medical Center after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was the husband of Carol (Drowne) Guthrie, to whom he was married for 39 years. Born in Bangor Maine, he was a true outdoorsman and...
Last May, Eli Marshall, then 12 years old, experienced one of the most exciting — and frightening — times in his life. As he prepared for a Memorial Day weekend baseball tournament, he began to experience sudden, uncontrollable twitches. “This time last year, things...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-month-old Colby. Here is Baypath's description of Colby: “Looking to add a puppy to grow alongside your family? Colby may...
Equity markets have continued their advance in recent weeks, with the S&P 500 near a record high following a rare nine-week winning streak on strong AI-driven earnings and prospects for an Iran agreement. While the macro backdrop remains mostly constructive,...
