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...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Riley. Here is Baypath's description of Riley: “Don't let the word ‘senior’ fool you, Riley still has plenty of...
Marisa Jones wears a lot of hats in the theater world. She is the associate director of education and practical learning at the Huntington Theatre Company, a professor at Emerson College and a performing arts coordinator at Roxbury Community College. Jones is most...
Good financial habits are a little like brushing your teeth. When you learn them early, they become second nature, and you carry them with you for life. And while money can feel complicated, especially today, the foundation starts simply. Parents can begin the...
A number of Hopkinton residents were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The list includes senior Mena Youssif (a civil engineering major), juniors Sofia Bilodeau (psychological science), Joseph Kane (mathematical...
Stephen F. Wallace, 76, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2026. Born in Lowell, Steve spent his childhood and school years in Hopkinton, where he graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1967. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years...
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. Higher tick density a concern for Health Department Health Director Shaun McAuliffe reported to the...
The Department of Public Works announced it will continue roadwork through the end of this month and into the beginning of August. Work hours are approximately 7 a.m.-5 p.m., during which residents are asked not to park along the sides of the affected streets....
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cht60I7vtIg The Select Board on Tuesday heard concerns about the Hopkinton Police Department’s use of Flock cameras to capture license plate and vehicle data. It also learned about the progress made by the committee in charge of...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cht60I7vtIg The Select Board on Tuesday approved changes to the town’s financial management policies in a 4-0 vote. Chief Financial Officer Kyla LaPierre said the department conducted a review "with fresh eyes" of the town’s financial...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cht60I7vtIg The Select Board on Tuesday received an update on issues discussed by the Charter Review Committee as it prepares revisions for Special Town Meeting in early October. Town Clerk Connor Degan serves as the Charter Review...
ARRESTS July 15 12:40 a.m. Officers stopped a 57-year-old man from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on West Main Street and conducted a warrant arrest. July 16 9:06 p.m. Units conducted a stop on West Main Street and arrested a 32-year-old man from Montgomery Street in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1pIwZhj5F8&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Both the design engineer and contractor have ownership regarding the infiltration system at the Charleswood School site, according to a third-party geotechnical...
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. Katta teaches peers about budgeting, investing On a mission to spread financial literacy to his...
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...
Since last fall, Boston Eyes in Hopkinton has been offering the community a fully integrated ophthalmology practice that provides care ranging from routine eye exams to more complex diagnoses and conditions. “Boston Eyes brings a high level of specialty care by...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mwUBmgQ32k The Planning Board on Monday heard accusations about the alleged widening of Morse Lane, a private way, by residents of that street and abutting Spring Lane. After an hour-long debate, the board remained firm in its previous...
A portion of the water main on Hayden Rowe Street will be shut down Wednesday morning, according to the Water-Sewer Department. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff stated that a water main on Hayden Rowe Street will be shut down from 9 a.m.-1...
