Fairfield University announced its dean’s list recipients for the fall semester, and it includes Hopkinton residents Luke Beaudet, Tyler Bois, Emma Canestrari, Derek Crowe, Nicholas Dieter, Frank Incutto, Gregory Kovacs, Michael Liptak, Robert Liptak, Luke Scanlon...
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CPC discusses adaptive playground funding request, receives Trails Committee project update
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night received updates on outstanding funding requests for fiscal year 2026, including one for an adaptive playground proposed at Marathon School. Under the Community Preservation Act that was signed in...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Feb. 21: HHS student artists to hold exhibition at HCA
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. Annual HHS student art exhibition begins next month at HCA An exhibit featuring the work of Hopkinton...
Susan Kane, 82
Susan Vachout Kane, 82, of Westborough and formerly Hopkinton, passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Jane (Fitzpatrick) and William J. Vachout and...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Penny
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 12-year-old Penny. Here is Baypath's description of Penny: "Meet Penny! "This sweet and easygoing senior is looking for a...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Feb. 20: DPW removes trees from Town Common as start of landscape improvement
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. DPW, Parks & Rec collaborate on landscape improvement plan for Town Common The Department of...
Select Board reviews Town Meeting articles, reaffirms commitment to DEI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYZ81zghIaE&t=5414s&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday received an overview of the warrant articles for the May 5 Town Meeting. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus said the current number of proposed articles is 51,...
Senior Services, HYFS, library budget concerns dominate Select Board meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYZ81zghIaE&ab_channel=HCAM Before the Select Board continued its departmental budget proposal review for fiscal year 2026 Tuesday night, several residents advocated for funding for that would benefit Hopkinton’s older and younger...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 19 edition
ARRESTS February 11 7:42 p.m. A motorist reported she was behind an erratic driver on West Main Street. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officers Peter Lord and Matthew LaTour responded and conducted a motor vehicle stop. A 35-year-old Ware resident was arrested and charged...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Feb. 19: Article about PFAS testing considered for Town Meeting warrant
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. Select Board weighs proposed article about PFAS reporting requirements for private wells The Select...
Donna Tanis, 87
Donna L. Tanis, 87, of Hopkinton and formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully on Jan. 17, 2025, after a long period of declining health. Born June 6, 1937, she was the daughter of Helen (Branch) and Donald A. Simmons. Some of Donna's happiest memories were of...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: James Hayward
In his first game back from a broken wrist on Feb. 8, Hayward recorded three goals and an assist to fuel an 8-6 victory over Dedham, giving him seven points in six games this season. “James is an instrumental leader for the boys Hiller hockey program,” coach Scott...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Feb. 18: Select Board to discuss DEI commitment
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. Select Board to hold discussion regarding town's DEI policies tonight The Select Board will take up a...
Real Estate Transactions, Feb. 17 edition
Letter to the Editor: Center Trail dog etiquette
FAQs for Center Trail dog walkers: Question: Do I have to clean up my dog’s poop? Answer: Yes. Poop bags are free of charge in dispensers at the trailheads on Main Street, Loop Road and Chamberlain Street. Question: Doesn’t the town pick up dog poop? Answer: No, but a...
David Cabral, 63
Mr. David S. Cabral, 63, died unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2025, at his residence in Marlborough. David was born in Framingham, the son of the late George J. Cabral and the late Eva M. (Swift) Lindsey Cabral. He attended grammar school in Hopkinton and was a graduate of...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eversource completes overhead, underground work
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that Eversource has completed all of its overhead and underground relocation of cables. The utility company has begun removing its old overhead lines in the project's underground section,...
School Committee tasked with reducing FY 26 budget by $415K
The conversation will continue at the Feb. 27 School Committee meeting about how to reduce the fiscal year 2026 school budget by $415,000 as requested by the town manager’s directive. The School Committee previously approved a budget of $67,190,630, and this change...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Feb. 14: Dates set for town departments to defend FY 26 budgets
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. Facing shortfalls, town departments to meet with Select Board for FY 26 budget reviews As the budget...
Kathleen Doran, 91
Kathleen Marie Doran passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2025. She will lovingly be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the heart of her family, always giving unconditional love and encouragement. Kathy was born in Brooklyn,...












