A subcontractor for A.F. Amorello & Sons will on site next week to pour concrete for sidewalks, according to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update. In addition to the sidewalk pouring, Amorello's casting subcontractor will be raising castings on Main...
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 Thor. Here is Baypath's description of Thor: “Meet Thor, a 5-year-old pup who's ready to become your new best...
Dorothy Eleanor Thomas, 98, of Hopkinton passed away July 23, 2026, at the age of 98. Dorothy was born Nov. 29, 1927, in Indianapolis and lived there most of her life, relocating to Massachusetts in 2019 to be near family. Dorothy was the sixth and youngest child of...
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. New book by Ciaramicoli explores overcoming pain, trauma Hopkinton psychologist/author Dr. Arthur...
A lack of retail interest in town for selling kratom products and alignment with the town’s Drug Free Communities grant were some of the factors influencing the town’s new ban on the substance, according to Health Director Shaun McAuliffe. Following last week’s public...
ARRESTS July 24 9:21 a.m. Officers identified a vehicle with no plates parked in front of a house on Connelly Hill Road. They spoke with the male owner of the vehicle. Two license plates inside the vehicle came back as stolen. A 26-year-old man from Morton Street 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. Carbone's sign to join collection at Historical Society A piece of Carbone's Restaurant will live on...
As neighbors who share forests, wildlife habitat and trail connections, we’re asking Hopkinton residents to help ensure that commitments made during the approval of the Frankland Road solar project are honored. In 2020, Seaboard Solar, the original owner of the...
The Permanent Building Committee on Monday voted 3-0 to select Vertex as the owner’s project manager for the Center School reuse project. Early estimates for the project went as high as $16.8 million, but some features were cut during design revisions in May that...
On the most recent Advanced Placement tests, 96% of 619 Hopkinton High School students scored higher than the qualifying score of 3, with the average exam scores at 4.2 out of 5. The exams are offered in 25 subjects. At Thursday’s School Committee meeting, Sarah...
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. Fire chief invites residents to share local hazards, priorities The town is in the process of...
Francine Mildred Maranda, 77, of Hopkinton peacefully passed away on July 14, 2026, following a brief illness. She was a devoted mother, a loving sister and a dear friend and will be deeply missed. Francine was born in Jamaica Plain to Clifford and Juanita Ansell, the...
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. Swoon to keep focus on customers as store changes hands Swoon Central has shut its doors for the next...
After hearing no opposition from the public, the Board of Health on Thursday night voted unanimously to adopt regulations prohibiting the sale of kratom and synthetic THC products in Hopkinton. The vote came after a brief public hearing at the Hopkinton Senior Center....
The town announced on Friday that work on final paving on Claflin Place will begin early next week.Contractors will be on site Monday to do pavement repairs and prep work ahead of paving on Tuesday. They will return for another half day of work later in the week to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1qNkQPWaBc&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee on Thursday voted to table a proposal to authorize $136,953 to study and develop a funding request for this fall’s expected Special Town Meeting to...
The Department of Public Works announced it will begin a three-week construction project on Ash Street starting Monday. In a notice, project manager Nicole Bratsos explained that the project includes the installation of new underground drainage lines and drainage...
According to a recent update from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, ramps at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton will close next week for construction operations. The I-90 eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound (Exit 106) will be closed...
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. Mahj & Mingle Social brings mahjong to players of all skill levels Hopkinton residents Mina Tiber...
