The town announced on Monday that contractors are set to begin working on the Claflin Place drainage project on June 15. According to a notice from the town, work will start at the top of the road near Main Street and move south down Claflin Place. There will be no...
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. Race to benefit HHS student injured in crash Hopkinton High School will host the Run for Rafa 5K...
Did you know that the Center School property in Hopkinton spans over 11 acres? And that it is getting harder to find new jobs in our wonderful town? A community garden is the solution to both of these problems. Center School has an enormous plot of land, and some of...
David H. Minkle, 83, of Hopkinton passed away on June 5, 2026, after navigating many years of a complex medical journey with remarkable strength and determination. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Henry F. and Edith (Davis) Minkle. He was the beloved...
The Hopkinton High School Senior Car Parade was held on Saturday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzVZuh7dKTo&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Aj699bS6FZi2z5TBgt15io&index=9 Superintendent Evan Bishop encouraged members of the class of 2026 at Hopkinton High School to keep learning, evolving and growing during graduation exercises Friday...
Hopkinton resident Steven Dana was released on bail Friday afternoon after a Framingham District Court judge deemed the commonwealth had not met its burden of proving the defendant was a danger to the community. Friday’s detention hearing was intended to determine...
On June 16, our town will be poisoning Lake Maspenock with Procella, diquat and other herbicides containing PFAS. It is a sad day for the lake I have lived next to for 42 years. Thousands of dollars of your tax money is being spent to degrade one of the most beautiful...
Robert “Coley” or “Coleware” Ernest Cole Jr. passed away on June 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 20, 1962, in Panama City, Florida, Rob’s life is marked by commitment, both to his professional career and to those he cherished most deeply. Rob...
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. HHS graduate to lead girls basketball A familiar face with a strong coaching record will lead the...
The suspect in an altercation at Sandy Beach on Wednesday night pleaded not guilty to three charges in Framingham District Court on Thursday, including attempt to murder. Stephen Dana, 70, also was referred to in court documents as Stephen Dion (and as Steven Dana by...
Ness Mason Fennelly, 77, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Ness was raised in New Jersey and on Long Island, the middle of five children of the late Agnes (Gilhuly) and Norris N. Mason. Ness was devoted to her family, with...
Julian Edward Whitney Jr., known to family and friends as Ted, was born March 31, 1933, in Quincy, and passed away May 30, 2026, in Hopkinton after a life marked by love, perseverance, humor and steadfast devotion to his wife, Barbara, and the people who mattered most...
A Hopkinton man was arrested Wednesday night on three charges, including attempted murder, after a serious physical altercation involving the suspect and a 21-year-old man at Sandy Beach, according to police. Steven Dana, 70, was arrested and charged with attempt to...
The Hopkinton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance as it investigates a suspicious video circulating online. The video, seen on social media Thursday morning and reposted to the Hopkinton Police Department’s Facebook page, shows a suspicious...
The Department of Public Works announced it will start crack sealing work on several streets in town beginning Monday. The following streets are included in the project, which is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete: Connelly Hill Road Donna Pass East...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old Mikasa. Here is Baypath's description of Mikasa: “Looking for a dog who greets every day like it’s the best day...
Hopkinton High School senior Thomas Donahue won the $2,000 scholarship awarded by the Hopkinton Area Land Trust for 2026. Donahue plans to become a wildlife biologist, starting with studying environmental science at Wesleyan University. He set up bat boxes on 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. HHS students speak about importance of inclusivity during flag ceremony The town and the Hopkinton...
Joseph A. Lozeau Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as “Butch,” passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 83. A resident of Cape Coral, Florida, and formerly of Hopkinton, Joe leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, service and love. Joe was...
