Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Dottie. Here is Baypath's description of Dottie: "Sweet Dottie has been an absolute star in her foster home! She’s...
On Thursday, the School Committee gave administrators direction on how to proceed with HVAC projects at the middle and high schools. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan Rothermich gave a presentation on how to accomplish these projects without...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVPaXF51QWw&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee continued its listening tour Thursday regarding the school calendar, hearing from residents and students concerned about the removal of some...
Michele Piane (Lenk), of Keene, New Hampshire, passed away on her 72nd birthday, after bravely battling Parkinson’s and its complications for over a decade. She was born Sept. 11, 1953, in Hanover, New Hampshire, and grew up there before attending Reed College in...
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. Flu clinics to serve seniors, children The Hopkinton Health Department has scheduled flu clinics next...
Bernard Lent Garron Jr. of Hopkinton passed away at his home on Oct. 8, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Marion (Johnson) and Bernard Lent Garron Sr. He was the husband of 56 years to Sandra (Morris) Garron of Hopkinton. An Air...
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Wednesday announced that Verizon is on track to complete its work by the end of October. Verizon reached an agreement with the town back in August and committed to be on-site our days per week until work...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfGQ-Y1ouB0&t=4832s The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday unanimously approved an exemption request made by the Department of Public Works for borings needed for a water main replacement project on East Main Street....
The Hopkinton High School golf team hosted Westborough and Westwood on Tuesday at Hopkinton Country Club. The Hillers fell to Westborough, 240-245, and to Westwood, 235-245.
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. Mongeau to lead Chamber of Commerce as it focuses on membership, efficiency The Hopkinton Chamber of...
A portion of Chamberlain Street will be closed on Thursday for roadwork, according to the Department of Public Works. In a notice to residents, DPW Director Kerry Reed noted that crews would be working to install a speed hump across both lanes of travel near 35...
Helen S. Kelley, 88, passed away on Sept. 27, 2025, at Concord-Laconia Hospital in New Hampshire. Helen was born Nov. 1, 1936, and was the adopted daughter of Bertha and Leon Evlian. She was raised in Hopkinton and graduated from Hopkinton High School, where she was a...
Jonathan Eric Richards of Hopkinton peacefully passed away on Sept. 16, 2025, at the age of 73 after a courageous yearlong battle with prostate cancer. He was the beloved husband of the late Martha Gwen (Zollo) Richards. Born June 23, 1952, in Boston, Jonathan was the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to fine the owner of Crust & Co. $1,000 for opening the restaurant that replaced Hillers Pizza, its controversial predecessor, before all inspection requirements were met for...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI During Tuesday night's Select Board meeting, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus referred to a letter she received from the state's Office of the Inspector General into what it deemed was illegal conduct by a former director of the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI The Select Board on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve a budget message of financial restraint for the upcoming fiscal year, mirroring the level-service funding message of FY 26. Member Matt Kizner cast the dissenting vote. He...
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 Sept. 30 1:14 a.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin checked on Lumber Street property. 3:20 a.m....
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. HCA, MetroWest YMCA to host circus-themed Haunt event The MetroWest YMCA and the Hopkinton Center for...
The Board of Health on Monday discussed changes to the Health Department’s open-door policy and other updates relating to a First Amendment audit that occurred last month. In his report to the board, Health Director Shaun McAuliffe clarified that the public nursing...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foOGXcyTYkU At Monday night’s Planning Board meeting, the owner of The Trails agreed to meet with town counsel to negotiate a solution to resolving damage to Wilson Street allegedly caused by runoff from the subdivision. Vin Gately...
