According to the latest update for the Main Street Corridor Project, crews will be out overnight next week to complete permanent line striping. Striping from the fire station to Ray Street will be done as night work starting Monday through Thursday. Detours and lane...
At a brief meeting Thursday night, the Community Preservation Committee heard positive updates on projects for which it previously awarded funding, particularly for the Center School reuse project. Chair Ken Weismantel told the committee that the town received 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. STM petitions aim to help town do 'big things' for residents Hopkinton resident Parker Happ is...
Kathleen Mary Gamache was born Kathleen Mary Hussey on June 19, 1957, in Grafton. Kathy passed away on Aug. 27, 2026, at home, her favorite place on Earth, surrounded by her loving family, after a 20-month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Until her final...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard from Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed about ongoing projects and financial needs that will be presented at Special Town Meeting on Oct. 26. Reed noted that an M36 audit recently was completed. It...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Elvis Purrsley. Here is Baypath's description of Elvis Purrsley: “Meet Elvis Purrsley, a big, affectionate cat...
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. Hanlon to take professional boxing career 'one fight at a time' Former Hopkinton resident Barrett...
Eric Neal Seaholm of Hopkinton died peacefully at home on Aug. 24, 2026, surrounded by his family and song. Eric graduated from Wilfred Academy and then served in the National Guard as a member of the 215th Army Band. He met his wife of 58 years at International...
Fred Miles Prince passed away on May 19, 2026, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, at the age of 76. Formerly of Hopkinton, Fred lived in Seven Lakes, North Carolina, with his wife, Terry. Fred was raised in Natick. He graduated from Newman Prep in Boston and attended the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF6UD30HiuM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued a hearing about razing and rebuilding a mosque after one member noted that the century-old building may be considered a historic structure. Co-vice chair Ted Barker-Hook...
ARRESTS Aug. 22 11:41 p.m. Units responded to Pond Street after a caller reported a crash and vehicle rollover with the driver still inside. A 19-year-old male from Hopkinton was placed into custody, and an officer reported property damage in the area. The male party...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday discussed limiting its Community Preservation funding requests for the upcoming fiscal year and putting a feasibility study for a splash pad on hold. In reviewing capital projects and requests for Community Preservation...
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. Book club's influence extends to students A monthly staff book club of current and former...
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. 'Garden of Hope' honors substance abuse deaths, encourages conversation Almost 500 purple flags sit...
The Hopkinton Police Department arrested a 19-year-old Hopkinton resident involved in a rollover crash on Pond Street late Saturday night, according to the interim police chief. This was the first of two weekend incidents where the vehicle operator was determined by...
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. Expanded adult visual arts department offers more programs, free events Two years ago, Marion...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 On Sept. 10, the School Committee anticipates voting on start and end times beginning with the 2027-28 school year. But first, members want to give the public a few weeks to provide input. At Thursday's School Committee...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 An exception in the district’s weapons policy that allows some Sikh students to don kirpans — sheathed blades worn as part of a religious requirement — was challenged by several out-of-town speakers during Thursday's School...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 School administrators highlighted changes to student handbooks during Thursday's School Committee meeting — addressing a range of issues including toys, fast food, attendance and suspensions. Elementary school principals...
