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. Inaugural first responder dodgeball tournament to benefit Michael Lisnow Respite Center Firefighters...
Robert L. Pellegrini Sr., 87, of Hopkinton and a former longtime resident of Sudbury, passed away March 5, 2025. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, Nonno and friend. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late John and Mabel (Abelle) Pellegrini and...
A tree that fell likely due to high winds ripped open the roof of a church in Woodville on Friday, causing extensive damage but resulting in no injuries. Around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Gethin Coolbaugh, co-founder and co-director of The Sanctuary at Woodville, was...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night received an update from an Agilitas representative about the status of a parcel on Frankland Road that the solar development firm intends to donate to the town. Matt Accardi, a project developer at...
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. Trails Club asks for community support in clearing Colella cattle run To help realize its vision for...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 6-month-old Annabelle. Here is Baypath's description of Annabelle: "Meet Annabelle! This young, energetic girl is ready to...
To accommodate electrical work as part of the Main Street Corridor Project, the town is implementing an eastbound detour on Main Street this Friday, starting at 9 a.m. Electrical work is scheduled near 77 Main Street from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A detour is necessary to allow...
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. Group of HHS students to hold virtual sessions on eating disorder Hopkinton High School students will...
Burke took second in the 100-yard backstroke and fifth in the 100 freestyle at the Tri-Valley League meet. She went on to finish sixth in the backstroke at the Division 1 state meet. She also helped qualify two HHS relay teams for the state meet. “She has continuously...
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG February 25 2:58 a.m. A Hunter’s Ridge Road caller reported she heard a door open and a loud bang in her house. She was home with her children, and no one else was to be there. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officers Aline Matos and...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LENDK_o9uMA&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board on Tuesday night approved the Boston Athletic Association’s request for a parade permit for the 129th Boston Marathon, which will be held on April 21. This request marks a historic year...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LENDK_o9uMA&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board heard the fiscal year 2026 budget requests from several town departments Tuesday night, and emphasis was placed on providing level service and asking for only the most urgently needed...
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. Hopkinton's municipal aggregation plan gets approval from state officials In a brief update Tuesday...
A lack of outbreak reporting by nurses at Hopkinton Public Schools has resulted in responses and attention from both the Hopkinton Health Department and state agencies. Health Director Shaun McAuliffe first brought the issue to the Board of Health’s attention during a...
After an extended illness, and surrounded by his loving family, Frederick Joseph (Rick) Taylor passed on March 2, 2025. He was a native of Hopkinton, living there his entire life until recently residing in Gilmanton Ironworks, New Hampshire. He was born on Sept. 1,...
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. Parks & Rec evaluates rates for Sandy Beach passes, votes for nominal increases After reviewing...
Select Board vice chair Mary Jo LaFreniere is scheduled to appear in Framingham District Court on March 26 on a charge of driving under the influence, according to a Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office spokesperson. Spokesperson Sarah Lamson confirmed the...
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. Pretrial hearing for HMS custodian Hogan delayed to April Upon a request from the Worcester County...
Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty announced a water main break on Downey Street that occurred Sunday is affecting water quality in the area. According to Carty's notice, "there may be discoloration on and off for several days in the surrounding area." Crews are unable to...
