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Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Tim Zakharov
A captain and three-year varsity player, Zakharov mans the midfield for the Hillers. He recorded a pair of goals and an assist early in the season to help the team earn points in tight games and get off to a 4-1-1 start. “Tim also provides effective leadership on...
Hillers girls cross-country relies on depth
The Hopkinton High School girls cross-country team is deeper this year than it has been in many past seasons, despite having a relatively small roster. Coach Jean Cann said the start of the season was focused on getting newer runners some experience after the Hillers...
Senior Snippets, Oct. 1 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Eileen Roth, 65
Eileen M. Roth, 65, died suddenly on Sept. 11, 2025, at her home in Hopkinton. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (McClernon) Roth. Eileen graduated from Boston University School of Nursing in 1981 and earned her master’s...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 30: Girl Scouts complete Silver Award project for Senior Center
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. Scouts create bookshelf for dementia resources Four Hopkinton Girl Scouts recently were recognized...
HPD responds to telephone pole struck by car, HFD delivers baby in separate overnight incidents
The Hopkinton Police Department and Fire Department responded to two separate incidents overnight into Monday morning, one during which firefighters delivered a baby boy. In the second event, a telephone pole was struck by a car late Sunday night on Hayden Rowe...
Principals outline improvement plans that emphasize transitions
At Thursday’s School Committee meeting, principals from all grade levels presented school improvement plans, emphasizing multi-tiered layers of support, academic, social and emotional growth and transitions. Hopkinton High School Principal Justin Pominville said...
Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 29 edition
Library Corner, Sept. 24 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. SCHEDULE UPDATE...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 29: Local physical therapist to appear on ‘Family Feud’
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. Rickert, family to compete on 'Family Feud' Local physical therapist Julianne Rickert and her family...
Photos: HHS unified basketball wins opener
The Hopkinton High School unified basketball team won its opening game against visiting Ashland on Friday.
Routine ramp closures at I-90/I-495 interchange continue Monday
Overnight work on ramps at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton continues this week. According to a notice from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, routine construction on the I-90/I-495 interchange will commence Monday and continue...
Newspaper: Sept. 17, 2025
School Committee considers debt exclusion request for HVAC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOUHaO2YDt4&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At its next meeting, the School Committee is tasked with deciding the type of heating/cooling system that is necessary going forward as part of its long-range capital...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 26: Parks & Rec looks for new member as Hanson departs
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. Hanson resigns from Parks & Rec before end of fourth term The Parks & Recreation Commission...
Commission on Disability votes for new leadership, announces state funding for library accessibility improvements
The Commission on Disability on Monday elected a new slate of leaders and discussed its plans to highlight areas of concern for people with disabilities through a joint event with the Department of Public Works. Nancy “Punky” Drawe was voted as the new chair,...
Photos: HHS girls volleyball tops Norton
The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team improved to 7-1 with a 3-0 victory over visiting Norton on Wednesday.
Conservation Commission reviews plans for proposed commercial office building off Lumber Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep5Wx04hT5I&t=4515s The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to continue the hearing on a proposed commercial office building off Lumber Street until Oct. 7 after reviewing plan changes and proposed new language. REC...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Atticus
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-month-old Atticus. Here is Baypath's description of Atticus: "Looking for a fun-loving, energetic companion to join you on...
