Quebec picked up a goal and an assist through the team’s 2-1-1 start to the season, “but her impact goes far beyond the stat sheet,” shared coach Ally Valencia. The last two seasons — both of which ended with state tournament quarterfinal appearances — Quebec stood...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UVBwx33lN8 The Planning Board on Monday night decided 9-0 to continue a hearing on a proposed amendment to a previously approved site plan for a Hayden Rowe Street office building. More feedback was needed from the town departments...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UVBwx33lN8 The Planning Board on Monday reviewed proposed amendments to the town charter that concerned the board's timeline for a master plan revision and its feedback on the town employees with whom it works most closely. The Charter...
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. Library posts surveys, plans focus groups to get patron feedback The Hopkinton Public Library is...
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Charles Francis Carlstrom, born Dec. 29, 1942, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 25, 2026, at the age of 83. Charles was born to his birth parents, Florence Johnson Dalrymple and James Dalrymple. As a baby, he was lovingly adopted by Ella Pingree Carlstrom and...
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. Pantry sees steady increase in need as federal SNAP funding shifts Project Just Because still can...
Richard A. Rizza, 83, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2026. He is survived by his son, Andrew Rizza, Andrew’s wife, Michelle, and their daughter, Lily; his daughter, Alyson Barboza, and her children, Charles and Domenic; and his longtime partner,...
Town officials are preparing for a nor'easter that is expected to bring mostly strong winds and rain to Hopkinton over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, northeast winds around 17 mph should move in Friday afternoon, with rain starting early...
The latest work schedule for the Main Street Corridor Project released by the town includes resetting pavers and conducting granite curb work in the corridor, along with landscaping and other punch list work. The tentative work schedule anticipates that crews will...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVWIDtMIhzM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee on Thursday awarded a $15,750 contract to FutureThink, LLC to conduct an enrollment study and forecast spanning 2027 to 2031. Cynthia D. Mahr, the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVWIDtMIhzM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Returning to the Hopkinton School Committee on Thursday after a year, representatives from the engineering firm CMTA noted the district must make a decision about its...
The Permanent Building Committee on Thursday introduced the team that will be managing the Center School reuse project. It also shared the name of the demolition contractor, linking the project’s three entities together. Vertex was selected as the owner’s project...
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. Monument lighting, bench plaques get OK from Historic District Commission The Hopkinton Historic...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Chewy. Here is Baypath's description of Chewy: “Chewy is an adorable chihuahua with a big personality and an even...
After spending the 2025 season with the junior varsity, MacLennan “played a ton of golf and has really come into his own,” according to coach Bill Phaneuf. MacLennan shined in tryouts and earned a starting spot in the team’s opening match. He responded by shooting a...
Town Manager Elaine Lazarus on Wednesday responded to an inquiry from the Independent regarding the funding distribution for revenue from the local meals tax that has been collected since Jan. 1, 2025. The response was triggered by comments made at the Economic...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday reviewed data that showed that the PFAS filtration system has been effective at keeping PFAS levels below the allowable limit. Chair Paul Gallagher took information he gleaned from the state’s Executive Office of...
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. Gibson performance to kick off new HCA poetry series Massachusetts poet laureate Regie Gibson will...
