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Marathon School teacher signs on for photography exhibition
Photographer Chelsea Bradway said her upcoming exhibit with fashion stylist Brooke Kanal is a fun and creative way to illustrate how women have a voice and a right to use it. For the past nine years, Bradway has worked as an integrated preschool teacher at Marathon...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Oct. 13: HDTC to hold protest Saturday
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. HDTC to join other groups in national day of action The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee will hold...
Parks & Rec votes to sign memorandum over cash handling, procurement
During a brief special meeting Friday morning, the Parks & Recreation Commission voted to accept a memorandum of understanding with the town regarding procurement and cash handling. “The one agenda item we have is to review, discuss and potentially agree to sign...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Dottie
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Dottie. Here is Baypath's description of Dottie: "Sweet Dottie has been an absolute star in her foster home! She’s...
School Committee looks at timing on HVAC projects, approves capital plan
On Thursday, the School Committee gave administrators direction on how to proceed with HVAC projects at the middle and high schools. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan Rothermich gave a presentation on how to accomplish these projects without...
Discussion continues on school calendar issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVPaXF51QWw&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee continued its listening tour Thursday regarding the school calendar, hearing from residents and students concerned about the removal of some...
Michele Piane, 72
Michele Piane (Lenk), of Keene, New Hampshire, passed away on her 72nd birthday, after bravely battling Parkinson’s and its complications for over a decade. She was born Sept. 11, 1953, in Hanover, New Hampshire, and grew up there before attending Reed College in...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Oct. 10: Health Department to run flu clinics next week
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. Flu clinics to serve seniors, children The Hopkinton Health Department has scheduled flu clinics next...
Bernard Garron, 79
Bernard Lent Garron Jr. of Hopkinton passed away at his home on Oct. 8, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Marion (Johnson) and Bernard Lent Garron Sr. He was the husband of 56 years to Sandra (Morris) Garron of Hopkinton. An Air...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Verizon work nears completion, curb and pavement work planned
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Wednesday announced that Verizon is on track to complete its work by the end of October. Verizon reached an agreement with the town back in August and committed to be on-site our days per week until work...
Conservation Commission approves DPW exemption requests for work on East Main, Spring streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfGQ-Y1ouB0&t=4832s The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday unanimously approved an exemption request made by the Department of Public Works for borings needed for a water main replacement project on East Main Street....
Photos: HHS boys golf drops close matches
The Hopkinton High School golf team hosted Westborough and Westwood on Tuesday at Hopkinton Country Club. The Hillers fell to Westborough, 240-245, and to Westwood, 235-245.
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Oct. 9: Chamber of Commerce hires new executive director
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. Mongeau to lead Chamber of Commerce as it focuses on membership, efficiency The Hopkinton Chamber of...
Chamberlain Street to close for roadwork Thursday
A portion of Chamberlain Street will be closed on Thursday for roadwork, according to the Department of Public Works. In a notice to residents, DPW Director Kerry Reed noted that crews would be working to install a speed hump across both lanes of travel near 35...
Helen Kelley, 88
Helen S. Kelley, 88, passed away on Sept. 27, 2025, at Concord-Laconia Hospital in New Hampshire. Helen was born Nov. 1, 1936, and was the adopted daughter of Bertha and Leon Evlian. She was raised in Hopkinton and graduated from Hopkinton High School, where she was a...
Jonathan Richards, 73
Jonathan Eric Richards of Hopkinton peacefully passed away on Sept. 16, 2025, at the age of 73 after a courageous yearlong battle with prostate cancer. He was the beloved husband of the late Martha Gwen (Zollo) Richards. Born June 23, 1952, in Boston, Jonathan was the...
Crust & Co. fined for opening early; new details emerge questioning former owner’s involvement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to fine the owner of Crust & Co. $1,000 for opening the restaurant that replaced Hillers Pizza, its controversial predecessor, before all inspection requirements were met for...
OIG investigation into former Parks & Rec director prompts call by Select Board member to look at other departments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI During Tuesday night's Select Board meeting, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus referred to a letter she received from the state's Office of the Inspector General into what it deemed was illegal conduct by a former director of the...
Select Board delivers FY 27 budget message, chooses new town counsel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI The Select Board on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve a budget message of financial restraint for the upcoming fiscal year, mirroring the level-service funding message of FY 26. Member Matt Kizner cast the dissenting vote. He...
