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Hopkinton Today for Monday, May 5: Tonight’s Annual Town Meeting covers FY 26 budget, capital requests
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. Balanced budget, capital requests focus of tonight's ATM Tonight’s Annual Town Meeting will cover 41...
Florence Higgins, 86
Florence (Stone) Higgins, 86, of Hopkinton passed away May 1 after a period of declining health. Born in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late Myron and Alice (Burton) Stone and wife of the late Robert Higgins Sr., who died in 2014. Florence worked as a cook for...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I am writing in support of the reelection of Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. In my capacity as a School Committee member during his first term as a Select Board member, I have had the opportunity to work closely with Shahidul and have appreciated his sometimes...
Pominville named HHS interim principal
In the wake of Evan Bishop’s appointment as district superintendent, Hopkinton High School assistant principal Justin Pominville will become interim principal for a year. English Department subject leader Sarah Ellam will step into the assistant principal role, also...
School Committee members express concerns about safety on trails
Peter LaGoy, the chair of Hopkinton's Trails Committee, appeared before the School Committee on Thursday to start conversations about some of the trail developments impacting school properties. These include fitness equipment set up on the Center Trail where the high...
Beattie named HPS director of student services
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ji6x0kd42Q&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=2 Pending successful contract negotiations, the School Committee on Thursday named Jessica Beattie as the district’s new director of student services. Beattie, a...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I am writing to endorse Shahidul Mannan for reelection to our Select Board. I have had the pleasure of knowing Shahidul and his beautiful family for several years now. I find myself inspired by Shahidul’s dedication, hard work and devotion to the town of Hopkinton. I...
Beatrice McMullen, 93
Beatrice Carolyn McMullen (Boyle) entered into the Lord’s loving embrace on April 29, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Boston on Sept. 16, 1931, she was the wife, for 47-plus years, of Joseph Michael McMullen Jr., who passed away in 1999. The daughter...
Donald Harris, 92
Donald C. Harris passed away peacefully at his Hopkinton home on April 27, 2025. He was 92. Born Nov. 7, 1932, he was the son of Arthur L. Harris and Helen (Clark) Harris. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Julia Harris. Donald is survived by his sons, D....
Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 2: Mosque to host free dental screenings on Sunday
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. BU dental students to offer Hopkinton residents screenings, consultations Hopkinton residents will...
HPD: Missing 80-year-old woman found near Hopkinton State Park
An 80-year-old woman who was reported missing Thursday afternoon near Hopkinton State Park was found in a nearby home about two hours later, according to a Hopkinton Police Department spokesperson. HPD Deputy Chief Scott van Raalten stated in an email Thursday evening...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Hannah
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Hannah. Here is Baypath's description of Hannah: "Look at Hannah’s bright smile — she’s got the personality to...
Letter to the Editor: Support for adaptive playground
As May 5 approaches, the Town of Hopkinton has a few key decisions to make. I am reaching out to the community in support of the adaptive playground project. Hopkinton would benefit from adding an adaptive playground to promote accessibility, inclusion and enabling an...
HHS students shine at HOSA event
HOSA-Future Health Professionals students from Hopkinton High School stood out at the Massachusetts State Leadership Conference held April 12 at Worcester State University. Despite a snowstorm, 75 HHS students competed in a variety of health care-related competitive...
Nathan Beale, 89
Nathan Otis Beale, better known as “Nate,” a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Hopkinton on April 28, 2025, just shy of his 90th birthday. He was surrounded by love, with his beloved wife of 66 years by his...
Marjorie Porterfield, 80
Gertrud Marjorie (Marge) Stein Porterfield passed away April 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Marge was born Jan. 2, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to Ella Emma Wirth and Henry Gustave Stein. She grew up in Brooklyn, graduated with a music theory...
Prominent Hopkinton figures head to court for trials in coming weeks
Some well-known public figures in Hopkinton will be going to court beginning in the next two months after several months of relative tranquility in town. The most prominent case involves John “Jay” Porter, the former Hopkinton deputy police chief who was charged with...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, May 1: HPD warns about HHS ‘senior assassin’ game after incident
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. Police encourage 'more appropriate' celebrations after calls about senior assassin game The Hopkinton...
Arrests/Police Log, April 30 edition
ARRESTS April 23 3:10 p.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloion and Officers Robert Ekross, Matthew LaTour and Kyle Quinzani responded to a motor vehicle accident on Chamberlain Street and subsequently arrested a 56-year-old resident of Colella Farm Road in Hopkinton and charged her...
