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Hopkinton Today for Monday, July 14: ‘Good Trouble’ protest on Town Common set for Thursday
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. Resident organizes rally on Town Common as part of national protest Hopkinton resident Nancy McBride...
Friends describe witnessing teen’s July 4 accident as fundraisers soar on victim’s behalf
The best friends of the Hopkinton teen who was severely injured after being struck by a car on July 4 described what they witnessed and how fundraisers to support her medical expenses have exploded in less than a week’s time. Raphaela Cristeli, a 16-year-old Hopkinton...
I-495/I-90 interchange ramp work continues this week
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has scheduled work on ramps at the interchange of Interstate 90 and I-495 In Hopkinton that will impact drivers throughout the week. All work is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. and conclude at 5 a.m. and is...
OSPC focuses on Whitehall Conservation Area maintenance
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night focused on efforts to maintain the Whitehall Conservation Area. Chair Ed Harrow told the commission that landowners Brian Morrison and Susan Erdman are seeking to “put together a conservation...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, July 11: Hopkinton to host championship USATF road race
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. Road race on Sunday open to community, sponsored by local business The USA Track & Field New...
Town, residents at odds over beaver removal at Bloods Pond
Residents are expressing frustrations with what they believe are “inhumane practices” after beavers were removed from Bloods Pond last month. Between June 3-15, the Department of Public Works applied for an emergency permit and contracted a problem animal control...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Ms. Piggy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Ms. Piggy. Here is Baypath's description of Ms. Piggy: "Looking for a sweet, loyal and slightly goofy best friend?...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, July 10: Trails Club to commemorate 20th anniversary with Trails Day celebration
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. Trails Day at Hughes Farm to include trail walks, events for kids The Hopkinton Trails Club will...
Hopkinton Little League warns of Venmo account impersonating organization
On July 3, Hopkinton Little League announced on its Facebook page that a Venmo account had impersonated the organization, taking money from Little League families. “It was intentional,” said HLL president Gabe Recos. He said the fake account copied his organization’s...
Fundraisers organized for HHS junior seriously injured in July 4 car accident
Community members have organized fundraisers to aid the family of a rising Hopkinton High School junior who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in New Bedford on July 4. HHS junior Isla Clarke set up a GoFundMe page for the victim, whom she identified as...
Arrests/Police Log, July 9 edition
ARRESTS July 3 9:41 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker completed a motor vehicle stop on Glen Road, and Officer Robert Ekross responded as backup. An 18-year-old from Ashland was arrested and charged with failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, July 9: HFD to host blood drive July 17
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. HFD, Red Cross team up for blood drive at Senior Center The Hopkinton Fire Department is hosting its...
Planning Board continues UniBank/Starbucks parking lot hearing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNNTKQjC3aU&ab_channel=HCAM In a brief meeting, the Planning Board on Monday continued a scheduled hearing for a minor site plan review of 85-89 West Main Street until July 21 at the request of the applicant. The proposed restriping...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, July 8: Hopkinton brothers to run Falmouth Road Race for charity
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. Brown brothers run to benefit Mental Health Collaborative Alex and Nick Brown's collegiate running...
Real Estate Transactions, July 7 edition
Bruce Lutz, 77
Bruce Lutz passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025. Bruce was the devoted husband of Maureen (Bulger). He also is survived by brother Don (Susan) Lutz of Arizona, sisters-in-law, Joan Griffin of Tifton, Georgia, Peggy Barnett of Syracuse, New York, and Tricia...
Letter to the Editor: Tips for Horribles behavior
Courtesy of the San Diego Zoo, here are the new rules for the Horribles Parade. Please do not: Annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry, harass, heckle, persecute, irk, bullyrag, vex, disquiet, grate, beset, bother, tease, nettle, tantalize or...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, July 4: GEM youth to hold financial literacy workshop for girls
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. GEM aims to promote gender equity in entrepreneurship, finance with workshop A workshop to be held by...
Ann Lane, 95
Ann C. Lane, 95, of Framingham and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Spencer) and Phillip G. Mead. She was the beloved wife of 71 years to the late Arthur L. Lane. Ann loved...
