https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA7Ojbn-F7U The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed a proposed warrant article for Annual Town Meeting on May 2 that would allow for e-bikes and related electric vehicles to travel on shared-use paths at speeds up to 10 mph. Chair...
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. Chamber marathon banners promote Hopkinton, nation's anniversary The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce is...
The former Marathon School assistant principal accused of assaulting a disabled veteran from West Bridgewater at a Plainville casino two years ago decided to share his side of the story with the Independent the day before the anniversary of the incident. Eric Mitchell...
There are more dog poop piles than there are nip bottles on the side streets of downtown Hopkinton, and that's saying something! Our sidewalks are littered with poop. It’s nasty for the kids walking to school, who will track the poop on their shoes into the schools,...
Butkus upset top seed Jack Sauer of Franklin in the championship match at the MIAA Division 1 West/Central sectional Feb. 15, pulling off a two-point escape and reversal in the closing seconds for a 2-1 victory, and became the first Hiller in school history to be...
The Department of Public Works notified residents Thursday morning that it was addressing a water main break in the area of Davis Road. "Our team is working to isolate the issue," Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff stated in a notice. He added that residents in the...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old Rosie. Here is Baypath's description of Rosie: “Rosie is a big, lovable bulldog with an even bigger personality....
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard about a proposed plan that would pump more funding into the water/sewer enterprise fund. Select Board member Matthew Kizner said tackling the issue of underfunding this enterprise fund was something he has spoken...
David Loomis Burr, 64, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Dawn (Conte) and Orville L. Burr. He was the husband of Polly (Denham) Burr of Hopkinton. Dave grew up in Chester,...
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. HPD removes parent from wrestling match following reports of disorderly conduct A female parent from...
Walter Steven Motyka, 85, a longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, and most recently of Yarmouth Port, passed away on Feb. 16, 2026. He was born in 1940 in Ware to Steven and Emily Motyka and was raised in nearby West Warren. In 1964, he married Sandra Rosa of...
The Hopkinton Chinese American Association hosted its 10th annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday evening at Hopkinton High School. The event featured dinner and performances from a variety of groups.
Developers of Charleswood School will seek an alternative irrigation well site following a drilling attempt that did not yield water. During Tuesday’s Elementary School Building Committee meeting, Vertex project manager Chris Kenney said the area was drilled to a...
ARRESTS Feb. 11 5:47 p.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Sgt. Aaron O’Neil conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and performed field sobriety tests. A 32-year-old from Saddle Hill Road in Hopkinton was arrested and charged with improper turn and OUI liquor....
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. Suspect caught on West Main Street by HPD following highway pursuit Hopkinton Police helped bring an...
Multiple events impacting the town's water lines may result in isolated water discoloration, according to the Department of Public Works. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff informed residents on Tuesday that crews were responding to a "water-related issue" on Castle...
Allan Edward Stark was born in Fitchburg on July 4, 1939, to parents Walter William Stark and Edith M. Vaananen. He passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2026, in Milford after a period of declining health. He was 86. Allan spent most of his childhood in New Ipswich, New...
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. Commission approval allows Parks & Rec to move forward on Town Common improvements The Historic...
The Lake Maspenock Weed Management & Control Advisory Group on Wednesday heard about the results of the lake’s recent extended drawdown as well as varying opinions about the use of herbicides to control invasive species. Chair Joe Baldiga spoke about how 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. Baypath joins statewide effort to adopt out extended-stay animals An adoption event this weekend...
