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...
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. Commission hopes to work out deal with Deerfield Estates for property The Historical Commission on...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b435mDpztII Business licensing issues dominated Tuesday’s Select Board meeting after public participants leveled accusations against the town manager, the Select Board and a Mexican restaurant for what they saw as lack of adherence to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b435mDpztII The Select Board on Tuesday provided feedback on a draft tax increment financing (TIF) agreement between the town and the owner of a new pickleball/padel club. Members suggested negotiating a shorter-term agreement than...
Mary Ruth “Cookie” Scott Everett, age 81, passed peacefully on Dec. 20, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She left this world just as she lived in it — held close by those she cherished most. Mary was the beloved mother of her son, Dale M....
ARRESTS Dec. 31 4:52 p.m. Officer Brian Ziniti and Sgt. Cody Normandin conducted a motor vehicle stop on Main Street and administered field sobriety tests to the driver. A 31-year-old from Joanne Drive in Ashland was arrested and charged with marked lanes violation...
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. Health Department in holding pattern as state, region respond to CDC vaccine changes The Hopkinton...
Questions were raised about the age and condition of the roof at the former Center School during Tuesday's meeting of the Permanent Building Committee. Committee members agreed to look into the cost of a potential full replacement in case that scope of work would be...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZAsgKehJag The Planning Board on Monday reviewed four new proposals for MBTA Communities overlay zoning district modifications because the previously approved plan did not fully meet the state’s zoning requirements. Principal planner...
Roy P. Tiziani, 82, of Hopkinton passed away on Jan. 4, 2026, after a period of declining health. Born in Framingham to the late Cesare and Mary (Tognacci) Tiziani, Roy graduated in 1961 from Framingham High School, where he played football and formed friendships that...
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. Warrant open for May 2 Town Meeting The warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting is open for article...
Robert E. Manchester, 93, of Milford and a former longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away on Jan. 4, 2026. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Arvilla (Reynolds) and Charles Manchester. He was the husband of 50 years to the late Penny...
Mary M. (Hally) Lauzon, a dedicated advocate for children and a respected educator, passed away on Jan. 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Hopkinton for 33 years, Mary moved to Windermere, Florida, following her retirement to begin a vibrant new...
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. Top stories of 2025 include Sismanis, school outbreak reporting The Hopkinton Independent covered a...
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team held off visiting Westborough on Friday night, winning by a score of 66-64. The Hillers have won three straight and take a 3-2 record into Monday's home game vs. Bellingham.
Edward “Ed” William Kennedy of Northbridge and formerly Hopkinton, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Jan. 1, 2026, in Worcester. He was 82. Ed was born Nov. 27, 1943, in...
