Court documents obtained by the Independent on Monday revealed that the elementary school assistant principal placed on administrative leave last week by the Hopkinton Public Schools was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution in a criminal case last...
The Board of Health on Monday continued a hearing on a drinking well variance request after members expressed concerns over the long-term viability of the plan presented. Developer Lou Petrozzi of Wall Street Development Corporation met with the board to discuss a...
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...
Asked to describe his team this winter, Hopkinton High School boys basketball coach Tom Keane simply replied “very, very young.” The Hillers started the season with only a couple of players returning from last year’s squad. “We are kind of starting over,” Keane said....
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. PJB sees increased need from residents, looks for volunteers This year's holiday season at Project...
Court documents reveal that the victim in the case against former Hillers Pizza owner Petros "Peter" Sismanis has filed a lawsuit against Sismanis, the Town of Hopkinton, and Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett. NBC10 Boston broke the story about the lawsuit on...
Paul E. Goss, M.D., Ph.D., age 70, of Hopkinton and formerly of Wellesley, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 19, 2025, with his wife at his side surrounded by love after a long struggle with multiple system atrophy (MSA). Paul was born in Klerksdorp, South...
Hopkinton High School girls basketball coach Mike Greco has been building chemistry within his program, and this year’s team is showing the results of that process. The Hillers, who opened the season with six straight wins, are a tight-knit unit, the coach said,...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. SCHEDULE...
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. 'No doubt' tax assistance needs will increase, says Tax Relief chair Hopkinton's Tax Relief Committee...
A Hopkinton man is being held by the Middlesex Sheriff's Office as he awaits an arraignment in Framingham District Court for an alleged assault that took place over the weekend. The Ashland Police Department on Friday arrested 23-year-old Jadaius Figueroa and charged...
Superintendent Evan Bishop and Marathon School Principal Lauren Dubeau announced this week that Eric Mitchell, an assistant principal at the school, was placed on administrative leave "pending an investigation into an incident that occurred outside of school hours,...
At Thursday's School Committee meeting, vice chair Susan Stephenson responded to public concern regarding her meeting attendance and remote participation in recent months. Stephenson, who attended Thursday's meeting in person, explained that she has been undergoing...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpRjRHqVQws&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 A public hearing about the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget of $71,836,488 highlighted Thursday's School Committee meeting. Superintendent Evan Bishop noted the budget...
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. Foundation looks to renovate trails as marathon center project ramps up The 26.2 Foundation announced...
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 Dottie. Here is Baypath's description of Dottie: "Dottie is ready to start the new year in a home of her own. Her...
The Hopkinton Police Department on Wednesday announced that it has charged an individual with animal cruelty following an incident that occurred in town over the weekend. According to a press release, Hopkinton Police received a report on Sunday that an individual...
Competing in the 150-pound weight class, Durocher has emerged as a standout. On the first weekend in January, he went 4-0 at the Natick Red Hawk dual meet and placed second at the Wayland Holiday Tournament. He’s also mentored the team’s younger wrestlers. “Finn has...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDuE-bzW5hU The Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved a certificate of compliance for the Whisper Way subdivision in a 6-0 vote. This vote clears the way for the developers to seek approval for Whisper Way as a town road at the...
