The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will close more ramps overnight next week at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton and shift traffic on I-90 eastbound. The I-90 eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound (Exit 106) will be closed overnight...
Contractors are anticipated to complete final paving of Main Street including side streets, Town Hall and the fire station next week, according to the latest update from the town. Professional project specialist Michelle Murdock stated in a follow-up email to the...
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton announced recently that it received a $75,000 grant awarded by the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation. The support will allow Baypath to complete its animal care and adoption center, creating a modern facility that expands...
The Department of Public Works announced roadwork on Wood Street will take place on Wednesday. Crews will complete drainage trench milling and paving work on Wood Street between Walker Street and Proctor Street. Work hours are approximately 7 a.m.-4 p.m., and the date...
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. Town Clerk shares recommendations for early voting ahead of primaries Staff from the Town Clerk's...
The Town of Hopkinton announced Thursday that it has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a company that provides fixed cameras to read license plate numbers and that has received criticism nationwide for privacy concerns. "A legal review of the contract between...
Upcoming paving on the east side of the Main Street Corridor is the last big step of the major construction project that first broke ground in 2021. As work begins to draw down, there are a number of smaller projects slated for completion before town officials and the...
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 Sonnet. Here is Baypath's description of Sonnet: “Meet Sonnet, a sweet, affectionate cat who’s currently thriving...
Hopkinton’s Nathan Zaki has been honored as one of the brightest students in the world by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. Zaki, a student at Hopkins Elementary School, was honored for exceptional performance on the SAT, ACT, School and College Ability...
Let’s say you dream of spending your retirement mornings on a warm beach, coffee in hand, waves rolling in. To get there, you had a simple plan: save $1 million and buy the beach house you always wanted. But when retirement arrives, reality hits. After accounting for...
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. Cyclosporiasis cases linked to travel, recall issues Two cyclosporiasis cases recently documented in...
Hopkinton High School ranked eighth out of 353 public schools across the state in this year's nationwide survey of high schools by U.S. News & World Report. HHS maintained its eighth place ranking from last year's survey. It improved its nationwide position from...
The Economic Development Advisory Board on Tuesday heard from a consultant about the potential for athletic facility development as a means of jump-starting the local commercial economy. Kelly Grill, the executive director of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts,...
ARRESTS Aug. 15 10:41 p.m. Units responded to Hayden Rowe Street for a report of a male on top of a female. A 64-year-old Framingham man was taken into custody and charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct. Officers gave the female party a courtesy...
Sue Scannell Gilbert says the best part about acting is the “vicarious catharsis” she feels when stepping into a role. “It’s just fun for me to be different people,” she said. She studied theater in college and went on to do modeling before getting jobs in television....
The Elementary School Building Committee heard budget and construction updates about the Charleswood School during a brief meeting Tuesday. Chris Kenney from owner’s project manager Vertex noted his company is tracking $523,371 in pending and estimated change orders —...
Jonathan Marc Goldstein, 67, of Hopkinton passed away recently after a period of declining health. He was born in Boston on Aug. 30, 1958, to the late Judy and Bernie Goldstein, and grew up in Brighton, where he formed friendships that remained important throughout...
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. Gasser reflects on tenure as HALT president The Hopkinton Area Land Trust is adjusting its leadership...
Jill E. Sarafinas, née Holman, 68, of Hopkinton passed away suddenly on Aug. 14, 2026. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Carolyn (Henderson) and Charles A. Holman. She was the wife of 19 years to George Anthony Sarafinas. Jill graduated from Hopkinton...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
