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Library Corner, July 1 edition
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 29: Health Department wants resident input on survey
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. Health survey intended to identify, address community needs The Hopkinton Health Department is...
Crews address water main break on Claflin Place
Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that repair crews were responding to a water main break on Claflin Place Sunday afternoon. Fenneuff stated in a notice that, in order to facilitate repairs, the water main serving Claflin Place was shut down. As a result,...
Schools Notebook: HHS students shine at HOSA conference
A dozen Hopkinton High School students participated in the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis from June 17-21. Arshia Tharakabhushanam, Hasika Chauhan and Yixuan Li, competing as a team, placed fifth overall in the Anatomage competition. Li also...
New ramp to open in July at I-90/I-495 interchange
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced a new Interstate 90 on-ramp from Interstate 495 will open next month. MassDOT announced that the new I-90 eastbound on-ramp (Exit 58) from I-495 southbound is scheduled to open July 9. Temporary lane closures on...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello scheduled to be on-site, driveway work continues
A.F. Amorello & Sons will be on-site on Main Street Monday, Thursday and Friday for continued construction work as part of the Main Street Corridor Project, according to the latest update from the town. Crews will be off-site by noon on Thursday.Meanwhile,...
UPDATE: Claflin Place to close Wednesday for paving
The town announced on Friday that contractors Claflin Place will be closed Wednesday morning for street paving. Work hours are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday. Access for residents will be maintained. Residents parked in the area are asked to move their cars before...
Letter to the Editor: Herbicides wrong approach for Maspenock
I am writing to show my support for stopping the use of PFAS herbicides in Lake Maspenock. I read the letter to the editor in the June 17 edition about this topic, and with our town struggling with PFAS in our water for many years now, I was surprised when I read it....
Hopkinton Today for Friday, June 26: Movie by local filmmakers to be shown at NASA space 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. Local artists, HCA support film dramatizing rocketry pioneer A short film created by local artists...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Big Bertha
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 Big Bertha. Here is Baypath's description of Big Bertha: “Meet Big Bertha (or Bertha for short)! “Bertha has...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, June 25: Town gauges resident interest on Elmwood study committee
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. Residents wanted for potential Elmwood School committee as property nears end of use The town is...
Alexander Toloczko, 32
Alexander George Toloczko (known to everyone except his family as “Al”), 32, of Upton and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on June 22, 2026. Born in Newton, Al was the son of Linda Ouellette of Upton and Mitchell Toloczko of Hopkinton. He was a 2012 graduate...
Arrests/Police Log, June 24 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG June 16 2:01 a.m. Officer Eva Cann responded to Spring Street and removed a tree...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, June 24: Motor issue forced repairs on Well 7
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. Wells 7, 8 expected to be back in operation next week A well shutdown that began on Monday will fix a...
Literacy pilot programs adopted at elementary level
The Hopkinton school district will pilot three literacy programs in kindergarten through Grade 5 this fall, with an eye toward adoption of one for the 2027-28 school year. Jeff LaBroad, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and Julie Matson,...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, June 23: Select Board chair to hold listening session next week
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. Mannan hopes to hear feedback from residents on town issues As Shahidul Mannan settles into his new...
Photos: Run for Rafa 5K at HHS
The Run for Rafa 5K was held at Hopkinton High School on Saturday. The event included a post-race celebration, community partner booths and a raffle. Organizers put the race together as a fundraiser for HHS student Raphaela Cristeli, who is recovering from...
Real Estate Transactions, June 22 edition
Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 22: Parks & Rec movies, concerts at Town Common return this summer
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. Movies on the Common starts up this week with 'Zootopia 2' The Parks & Recreation Department's...
