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Photos: No Kings protest at Town Common
The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee and Indivisible MA hosted a protest Saturday at the Town Common that joined others across the country for the No Kings Day of Action.
Photos: 26th annual Michael’s Run 5K
The 26th annual Michael's Run was held Saturday, with 280 participants completing the 5K course. The event is a fundraiser for the Michael Lisnow Respite Center.
Business Briefs: Marsh promoted to EVP at Advantage Truck Group
Advantage Truck Group, the largest Daimler Truck North America dealer network in New England, recently announced the promotion of Hopkinton resident Christopher Marsh to executive vice president of network truck sales. In this role, Marsh will lead strategy and...
Professional Insights: What Federal Reserve rate cut means for housing market
On Sept. 17, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, or 0.25%. This is positive news: Variable interest rate costs have gone down, and such things as credit card rates, auto loan rates and home equity loan rates all should be lowered....
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Oct. 20: Protest at Town Common sees big turnout
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. Hopkinton No Kings event draws estimated 500 protestors Hundreds of protestors gathered at the Town...
Photos: The Haunt at Metrowest YMCA
Hopkinton Center for the Arts held its first performances of The Haunt: The Carnival Comes to Deadwoodville this weekend at the MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center.
Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello plans paving for west end of Main Street
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday details plans by Verizon and Eversource to coordinate with A.F. Amorello & Sons for paving. A.F. Amorello & Sons was scheduled to be onsite this past week to begin curb and sidewalk work on...
Chair: CPC to be stricter with project completion deadlines in FY 27 budget cycle
At its meeting Thursday, the Community Preservation Committee stressed that it is going to be tougher on applicants who are applying for funds for the upcoming fiscal year if they have not made progress on previously funded projects. “I think we just have to start...
Raymond Himmel, 64
Raymond S. Himmel, 64, of Hopkinton passed away at his home on Oct. 13, 2025. Born in Hudson, New York, on Jan. 28, 1961, he was the son of the late Marcia (Shumsky) and Raymond Himmel. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Veronica (Osben-Orellana) Himmel,...
Cousin: HMS teacher/coach faces ‘long road to recovery’ after sustaining multiple injuries in motorcycle crash
A popular Hopkinton Middle School civics teacher and baseball coach injured in an Oct. 6 motorcycle crash was “in good spirits” upon being moved to an area rehabilitation center Wednesday, according to the victim’s cousin. In a phone interview with the Independent on...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Oct. 17: HPTO continues Tall & Small Ball tradition
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. Tall & Small Ball returns to Marathon School Oct. 26 The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization...
Arts Residency: Betsy Johnson
Betsy Johnson is an autism educator and specialist who writes and performs poetry centered on disability justice. The Hopkinton resident's work uses storytelling as a vehicle for disability advocacy. Her poem “Mathematics of Mercy,” which touches on “the human cost of...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Babydoll
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Babydoll. Here is Baypath's description of Babydoll: “Meet Babydoll! “This affectionate girl is full of life and...
Professional Insights: Fed cuts rates: What it means for economy, consumers
The Federal Reserve recently made its first interest rate cut of the year, lowering the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 4%-4.25%. This move signals a cautious shift in monetary policy after holding rates steady for eight months. According to the Fed,...
Trails Committee proposes 10 mph speed limit for bikes on trails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WmK4Tk0RdA The Trails Committee on Wednesday voted 8-0 to recommend that the Select Board consider the implementation of a 10 mph speed limit for both traditional and electric bicycles on the town’s shared-use trails. Chair Peter LaGoy...
Newspaper: Oct. 15, 2025
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Oct. 16: Friends of Whitehall to host fall cleanup, author talk
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. Annual fall cleanup at Whitehall planned for Saturday The Friends of Whitehall is gearing up to host...
HPD awarded federal traffic safety grant
The Hopkinton Police Department will expand its capacity for traffic enforcement thanks to a federal grant. The Municipal Road Safety Grant Program recently awarded the HPD nearly $35,000 to support targeted traffic enforcement and safety initiatives in the community....
DPW to close Spring Street Monday for stormwater drain repairs
The Department of Public Works will close part of Spring Street on Monday to complete work on a stormwater drain. In a notice to residents, DPW Director Kerry Reed stated that crews plan to replace a section of stormwater drainage pipe that crosses the road near 34...
