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. Marathon Monday has arrived In case you have not heard, there’s a road race in town today. The 130th...
The Hopkinton Marathon Committee and the Parks & Recreation Department hosted weekend festivities at the Town Common in the lead-up to Monday's Boston Marathon, with one of the highlights being the third annual 100-Yard Dash on Main Street.
Three vehicles were involved in a crash on West Main Street on Thursday night, prompting the Hopkinton Fire Department to extricate passengers from two cars, according to local emergency personnel. The incident occurred at 8:24 p.m., according to the police log...
I am writing to formally endorse Nasiba Mannan for reelection to the Board of Health. Over the last three years, Nasiba has been a diligent steward of our town’s well-being. She has worked tirelessly to maintain high health standards across our businesses, schools and...
Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett announced Friday in a press release that he will retire June 30. Bennett’s retirement caps 35 years of police service, nearly all of which he spent in Hopkinton. His law enforcement journey began in 1991 when he became a part-time...
There are 48 individuals registered to run this year’s Boston Marathon who listed Hopkinton as their hometown. NAME, BIB NUMBER, WAVE/CORRAL Sonal Ambwani, 30555, 6-Orange/5 Cameron Arnold, 3610, 1-Red/4 Aamir Benincaso, 28696, 6-Orange/3 Benton Berman, 27563,...
Four longtime Hopkinton public servants have been chosen as the official starters for the final four waves of this year’s Boston Marathon on April 20. This year, six waves of runners will start the race, two more than in past years. They will follow the more...
The Boston Marathon, held on Patriots’ Day, is one of the ultimate tests of strength, endurance and courage. These are traits not only held by runners and athletes but also by military veterans who have spent much of their adult lives preserving and defending our...
[Editor's note: The following is a roundup of some out-of-town runners who are running to support Hopkinton-based charities.] Andrew Racca is running the Boston Marathon on behalf of the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association, an organization that is “dedicated to...
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. 130th Boston Marathon start to feature new layout, local honorees The 130th Boston Marathon will kick...
Andrea Marguerite hopes her first marathon run can make a difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction and substance use disorders. “If I can take that experience and turn it into something that helps even one person or one family, it’s just so much more...
Running the Boston Marathon takes a lot of heart. Matt Prior understands that more than most. A year ago, the Hopkinton resident faced “one of the toughest challenges of my life.” He was diagnosed with heart failure and myocarditis, which required an ablation...
The current generation recognizes 1 Ash Street as the local home to the Boston Athletic Association, organizer of the Boston Marathon. But this building, located at the intersection with East Main Street, about 50 feet from the Boston Marathon start line, has a long...
Heather Santucci plans to finish the Boston Marathon in seconds. “I grew up with a dad who told me: You can do anything for 30 seconds,” she said. So, one second at a time, she said, “I can do this for a couple of hours.” Her father also provided a different sort of...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 6-year-old Pebbles. Here is Baypath's description of Pebbles: “At around 6 years old, Pebbles is the perfect mix of great...
The Marathon Quilters Guild held its 30th annual show at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on April 11-12. An opening celebration was held April 10.
The Commission on Disability on Monday discussed the need to partner with the town’s ADA coordinator in light of a recent complaint the chair received from a resident. Chair Nancy “Punky” Drawe said she received a comment in mid-March from a resident regarding their...
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. Democratic, Republican town committees collaborate on Independence Day parade The Select Board on...
Jean C. Scarlata, 97, died April 12, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Jean was born Feb. 8, 1929, in Milford to the late John and Mary (Morrisey) Deneen. Raised in Hopkinton, Jean graduated as salutatorian of the class of 1947 from...
