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. Whalen recognized at Military Appreciation Day Hopkinton resident and Marine Corps veteran Mike...
With a 13-0-2 record in the regular season, the Hopkinton High School girls golf team had reason to be confident heading into Tuesday’s North/Central/West sectional championship at Ellinwood Country Club in Athol. “They were overly optimistic about doing well and were...
A three-year starter, Grady led the Hillers to a 12-6 record and the young program’s first tournament berth this spring, recording 177 kills (.427%) and 82 blocks with nine serving aces. “Liam has a competitive, hard-working mentality and makes a difference 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. Students engage community on importance of pollinators with festival, variety show A group of...
Hopkinton held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. This year's event took place inside the parish center of St. John the Evangelist Church due to inclement weather.
Code Ninjas has opened a new branch at 77 Main Street in Hopkinton. Owner Victor Lee shared that many Hopkinton families were familiar with Code Ninjas in Northborough, and there are additional locations in Sudbury and Wellesley. The program serves students ages 5-17...
If you’re a local business owner, a workplace retirement plan can be a powerful tool — helping you manage taxes, strengthen employee retention and build personal financial security. Many in your situation, however, assume retirement plans are complicated or only...
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announced the brackets for some spring sports over the weekend. In girls lacrosse, Hopkinton is seeded 20th in Division 1. The Hillers (14-4) will visit 13th-seeded Central Catholic (8-10) in a first-round game...
Inclement weather forecast for Monday has pushed the town's Memorial Day events inside. Mike Whalen, chair of the Veterans Celebration Committee, informed the Independent Monday morning that all Memorial Day events will move into the parish center at St. John the...
The Department of Public Works announced that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will close the Fruit Street bridge June 6-7 for full depth roadway construction. Work will begin at 6 a.m. on June 6. Construction is anticipated to wrap up by 6 p.m. the...
The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting a required hydrant flow tests on South Street Saturday morning. The tests will begin at 8 a.m. and continue through the early afternoon. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff noted the tests could...
Dr. Brian Arthur Bidlingmeyer of Frazer, Pennsylvania, and a former Hopkinton resident, passed away April 1, 2026, at Paoli Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A leading scientist in the field of separations, Brian made significant and lasting contributions,...
Carbone’s Restaurant, an iconic Italian-American eatery in Hopkinton at the border of Southborough and Ashland, will be closing on June 27 after 93 years in operation. The town is negotiating with the owners to purchase the land for town and open space use, Assistant...
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. Memorial Day ceremonies start early Monday at Evergreen Cemetery UPDATE, MAY 25: Memorial Day events...
Edward L. Halloran, 81, of Hopkinton passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 20, 2026. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Doris (Dexter) and Henry Halloran. Ed dedicated more than 30 years of his life working as a car assembler at General...
Ruth Esther (Mercer) Dusseault, 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late George “Bud” Dusseault Sr. Born April 10, 1936, in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend water and sewer rate increases to the Select Board in June. After reviewing three options for each rate included in a rate study presented at the meeting, members recommended to increase...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Shayla. Here is Baypath's description of Shayla: “Meet Shayla, a playful and affectionate young pup ready to find...
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. Pawtriots partnership highlights Baypath, encourages adoption Shelter dogs from Baypath Humane...
