Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-month-old Brave. Here is Baypath's description of Brave: "Brave is a young, social pup with the best smile and is always...
Department of Public Works director Kerry Reed announced that crews would be out conducting annual line painting overnight this week through Friday. The work includes center lines, crosswalks, stop bars, arrows and more. Work hours will be approximately 10 p.m.-6 a.m....
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. Claflin Place lot refurbished using existing road material A collaboration between private and public...
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 Aug. 5 7:37 a.m. A caller reported a tree fell on Saddle Hill Road and took down a wire,...
According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, paving from the fire station to Ray Street is scheduled to begin early next week. Milling for the transitions onto the side roads will be done on Monday. Crews will commence paving operations on Tuesday and...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE36zKMNtXo The Conservation Commission on Tuesday reviewed two cases where heavy rains did not excuse failing stormwater management methods. Over the past few years, multiple applicants have appeared before the commission, claiming...
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. Improvements on Ash Street address drainage, icing concerns Weather and site conditions have delayed...
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. Paving east side of Main Street brings major construction operations to a close At its meeting on...
Michael P. Umina Sr., 72, a former longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2026, while visiting with family. Born on Sept. 10, 1953, Michael was the son of Anthony and Julie Umina (both deceased). They moved to Hopkinton in 1964. He graduated...
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. Student's soccer book focuses on themes of teamwork, determination While the world seemed transfixed...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will continue ramp closures at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton through next week. The I-90 eastbound and westbound ramps to I-495 northbound (Exit 106) will be closed starting Monday and...
A portion of North Mill Street will close Tuesday morning for roadwork, according to the Department of Public Works. In a notice to residents, highway manager Mike Mansir stated that the area of North Mill Street between Cold Spring Brook Road and East Street will be...
Irene F. Cook, 79, of Hopkinton passed away on Aug. 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and multiple sclerosis. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Helen (Benedetto) DeLucia. Irene was the beloved wife of Michael Cook...
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. Police dog Kobe remains active in first 8 months of service with HPD Kobe, the Hopkinton Police...
A.F. Amorello & Sons will implement eastbound detours on Main Street beginning on Friday, according to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update. Ahead of final paving for the east side of the project, crews need to prepare the area from the fire station to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z_O1qHYoqY After months of concerted effort, the Select Board on Tuesday approved a common victualer license policy in a 4-0 vote. “This is something we’ve been discussing for quite some time,” explained chair Shahidul Mannan “[We]...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old Quest. Here is Baypath's description of Quest: “Don’t let his short legs fool you ... Quest is always ready for...
The University of Massachusetts announced its dean’s list recipients for the spring semester. Hopkinton residents recognized were Jahan Bahri, Marc Beauvais, Matthew Beauvais, Virendra Bhawsar, Julian Bianchi, Caleb Burke, Olivia Carrazza, Owen Champlin, Shivali...
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. Amorello conducted detour without proper notice, says town official An unannounced detour for work on...
