https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p-OGZSx8hQ The Planning Board at its four-hour meeting Monday night heard abutters’ concerns about a proposed 13-unit mixed-use development in the downtown business district. It would encompass BoMain Pizza Bar & Grill at 14 Main...
Paving the east end of the Main Street Corridor Project is delayed to the end of the week as prep work continues, according to the latest update from the town. Crews will continue milling and reconstructing the driveway of 77 Main Street and the fire station through...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p-OGZSx8hQ The Planning Board on Monday voted 7-0-1 to oppose a proposal made by the Charter Review Committee to trim its membership from nine to seven, with member Rob Benson abstaining. Town Clerk Connor Degan, who also serves as the...
David John Dockstader, 81, of Hopkinton slipped peacefully away at home on Aug. 15, 2026, after a struggle with pancreatic cancer, with his close family in attendance. Born in Somerville in 1945, he was the son of the late John and Libby Dockstader. A 1963 graduate of...
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. Therapy dog trained in de-escalation, comfort therapy Quinn, a 4-year-old poodle, is the newest...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. ADULT PROGRAMS...
A portion of the water main on Hayden Rowe Street will be shut down Tuesday morning, according to the Water-Sewer Department. Crews will shut down the water main between 103-139 Hayden Rowe Street beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday as part of the ongoing road...
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 promotes water conservation with discounted rain barrels In order to encourage residents to...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be closing a lane of Interstate 495 northbound starting Saturday and will continue overnight ramp work Monday-Thursday next week. The right lane of I-495 northbound at the I-90/I-495 interchange in Hopkinton will be...
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. Health director confident in Hopkinton's air quality Despite a new rash of wildfires bringing smoke...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-month-old Brave. Here is Baypath's description of Brave: "Brave is a young, social pup with the best smile and is always...
Department of Public Works director Kerry Reed announced that crews would be out conducting annual line painting overnight this week through Friday. The work includes center lines, crosswalks, stop bars, arrows and more. Work hours will be approximately 10 p.m.-6 a.m....
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. Claflin Place lot refurbished using existing road material A collaboration between private and public...
ARRESTS None this week. [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 Aug. 5 7:37 a.m. A caller reported a tree fell on Saddle Hill Road and took down a wire,...
According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, paving from the fire station to Ray Street is scheduled to begin early next week. Milling for the transitions onto the side roads will be done on Monday. Crews will commence paving operations on Tuesday and...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE36zKMNtXo The Conservation Commission on Tuesday reviewed two cases where heavy rains did not excuse failing stormwater management methods. Over the past few years, multiple applicants have appeared before the commission, claiming...
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. Improvements on Ash Street address drainage, icing concerns Weather and site conditions have delayed...
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. Paving east side of Main Street brings major construction operations to a close At its meeting on...
