Maintaining that the space is available for public use, the Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday decided not to change its approach for permitting events at Town Common. The discussion over how the Town Common is used and permitted was brought up after the...
Whether we are shoreline residents, avid boaters or neighbors who simply love the view, everyone in Hopkinton shares the same goal: keeping Lake Maspenock healthy, beautiful and thriving. When community members raise questions about weed management, it comes from a...
ARRESTS Sept. 18 8:35 p.m. Officers conducted a straight warrant arrest on West Main Street of a 26-year-old female from South Yarmouth. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been...
The Economic Development Advisory Board on Tuesday discussed the impact a proposed cultural district would have on the town’s economic goals. Member Kelly Grill, the executive director of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, noted that a meeting is scheduled for Sept....
On the equinox, environmental advocates held an informal meeting to discuss how to better involve the Hopkinton community in protecting our natural resources. Representatives from the Garden Club, Conservation Commission, Sustainable Green Committee, Planning Board,...
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. New Family Day organizers needed as Friends membership turns over Members of the Friends of Hopkinton...
Paul Edmond Sullivan Jr., 85, of Northboro and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Sept. 20, 2026. Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Ruth (Moran) and Paul Edmond Sullivan Sr. He was the husband of 44 years to Carolyn E. Heath. Paul was an Army Air...
The Cemetery Commission on Monday decided not to apply for Community Preservation Act funding via the Community Preservation Committee because it has not yet spent its previous grant awards. Under the CPA, at least 10% of the funding raised must be allocated among...
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. Software integration results in water/sewer billing delays A software issue that has caused billing...
The Hopkinton Cultural Council and community members gathered to unveil the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park on Saturday. The new murals include: "Be Kind" by Marlborough resident Kaya Santos; an untitled piece by Annabel...
It is with deep, deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Kristen Thuerk Prior, 39, on Sept. 17, 2026, at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital. Kristen was not just a light, she was a fire. Kristen was born in Connecticut’s Bridgeport Hospital on May 17, 1987,...
Marie C. McInerney, 93, of Hopkinton passed away on Sept. 15, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Bernadette and John J. McInerney. Marie grew up in Brazil and had a background in psychology and special...
The Department of Public Works announced that J.H. Lynch & Sons will be out on Hayden Rowe Street starting Monday to complete road work. According to a notice sent by the DPW, crews conducted paving on Monday between 136-149 Hayden Rowe Street northbound 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. Story time event recognizes impact of service dogs The Hopkinton Public Library will host a story...
Hopkinton Family Day was held Saturday at the Hopkinton Schools complex. Activities were held during the day, and the event was capped off in the evening by a fireworks show.
A few years ago, the “C-wire” became a bit of a buzzword as smart thermostats started showing up in more homes. Homeowners buying Nest, ecobee and other Wi-Fi thermostats quickly discovered that what looked like a simple do-it-yourself upgrade sometimes became much...
Tasks for the Main Street Corridor are light for the next week, according to the latest update from the town. The main project listed for next week is work on a drain manhole at 63 Main Street. Crews will be completing miscellaneous work throughout the project as...
Akiko “Aki” Yamagawa Hibbett died at the Golden Pond assisted living facility in Hopkinton on Sept. 13, 2026. She was 102 years old. Aki was a poet, a casual historian, a librarian and an incomparable wife, mother and grandmother. She was born on July 21, 1924, in El...
According to the latest update from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, a new ramp at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton is scheduled to open Saturday. A new I-90 westbound ramp to I-495 northbound is set to open Saturday morning. To...
