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. Joseph to present talk on Hopkinton in the 1700s The date is set for a history talk that will explore...
[Editor’s note: Readers are warned that this story includes descriptions of indecent assault and battery. It has been updated twice since its original posting with additional details.] Hillers Pizza owner Petros “Peter” Sismanis was found guilty of indecent assault...
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 Malu. Here is Baypath's description of Malu: "Malu is a bouncy bundle of energy who’s ready to start her next...
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. Herr says move 'will not affect' role on Select Board Select Board member Brian Herr is in the...
[Editor’s note: Readers are warned that this story includes descriptions of alleged indecent assault and battery.] Jurors in Framingham District Court on Wednesday heard the opening statements and testimony from the commonwealth’s first two witnesses in the alleged...
Through five innings Wednesday, it appeared that the Hopkinton High School softball team might find a way to knock off Bedford and its dominant pitcher, Alyx Rossi, the Gatorade Player of the Year for Massachusetts. Things went south in the sixth, however, and the...
ARRESTS June 5 7:59 a.m. On Main Street, Robert Ekross arrested a 41-year-old from Uxbridge on a warrant. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG...
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. HPL challenges readers to 'level up' their summer reading The Hopkinton Public Library is launching a...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday night learned that funds will be available at the end of the fiscal year for replacing the dilapidated fence at Carrigan Park that concerned abutters at the May 28 meeting. Parks & Rec Department Director Jon...
Jordan Kenney, who graduated from Hopkinton High School this month, has been studying for a completely different type of test: competing in the Miss Massachusetts Teen USA pageant. “Honestly, it’s a very fun experience,” said Kenney. “It requires a lot of hard work,...
I am writing this letter to inform the town of inhumane practices regarding beaver population management in Hopkinton. Recently, a beaver trap was used in Bloods Pond on South Mill Street to trap and kill a beaver. Despite calls to the Hopkinton Police Department and...
Heading into Wednesday's Division 2 state semifinals, Walls was hitting .463 with 22 RBI, seven doubles and four home runs, including a grand slam in the Hillers’ quarterfinal win over Westwood. On the mound, she was 19-0 in 20 starts with a 1.56 ERA and .181...
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. Mandated inspection cycle to carry through the summer The town is set to begin a cyclical inspection...
The Hopkinton High School boys tennis team put together a string of 21 straight victories before the run came to an end Monday in the Division 2 state semifinals with a 3-1 loss to Duxbury. “They are good, really good,” Hillers coach Mike Miller said of the...
The Water-Sewer Department is advising residents to be aware of potential water discoloration on Wednesday following a required flow test on South Street. Crews will be conducting the flow test at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, and anticipate it to take approximately 20...
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. Board to look at town counsel appointment process ahead of deadline Ahead of a deadline at the end of...
Hopkinton High School's class of 2025 graduation was held Friday evening at the HHS athletic center.
Katherine (Dumais) Micciche, 75, of Pelham, New Hampshire, passed away May 20, 2025. She was the beloved wife for over 52 years of Diego G. Micciche, who survives her. Born Oct. 8, 1949, in Skowhegan, Maine, she was the oldest child of the late Eleanor (Lunna) and the...
