Eighth grader Cam Kenney recently wrapped up his first varsity football season at Dexter-Southfield School in Brookline. Despite being one of the youngest players on the team, the 14-year-old Hopkinton resident earned a varsity letter and moved into the starting...
Losses are a rarity for the Hopkinton High School boys indoor track program. This season’s setback against Dedham in a dual meet was the team’s first such loss since the 2018 season, but the Hillers have not let it slow them down. “After our loss, we licked our wounds...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjN0rmoHKy8 The new iteration of the Trails Committee held its inaugural meeting Wednesday to review work completed by previous committees and to discuss its initial priorities and framework. On Jan. 7, the Select Board appointed nine...
A proposal to erect a plaque honoring enslaved African Americans who lived in Hopkinton is one step closer to fruition following a vote by the Historic District Commission on Wednesday night. The commission voted on the matter during a public hearing. As the...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have their...
The inflation rate is closer to the Federal Reserve's target of 2%, sitting at 2.7% as of December 2024; a significant decline from 9.1% in June 2022. The Fed cut its rates for the first time in four years on Sept. 19, 2024, from 5.5% to 4.5% on Dec 18, 2024, and...
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. Tickets to Baypath Humane Society's 13th annual Fur Ball now on sale Animal lovers will have the...
Virginia “Ginny” Foster, 67, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Susan (Robinson) Hansen and the late Irving Richard Hansen. She leaves her...
Hopkinton High School girls track and field coach Jean Cann is not used to having so many dual meets packed into the schedule at the start of the season, but that is how things fell this winter. Even with a busy December, Hopkinton won three of its first four dual...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5XE6cLbCCA&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night approved the town’s proposed vegetative management plan in a 6-0 vote. Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed explained that she wanted to...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday night authorized a reservation request by Hopkinton PolyArts to use the Town Common for this year’s PolyArts Festival. “This is our 50th year, so you guys sort of get how it goes,” said Jean Bertschmann, who represented...
ARRESTS January 25 4:46 p.m. Sgt. William Burchard, Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officers Adam Rowe and Nicholas Saletnik responded to a report of a vehicle driving into a house on Oakhurst Road. No damage to the house was reported, and no personal injuries were...
Jon RV Burke, 37, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly after a long and difficult battle with his inner demons on Jan. 28, 2025. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Cindy (Vyska) Carey of South Carolina and James G. Burke...
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. HHS announces tests for Seal of Biliteracy will commence this March Hopkinton High School students...
The team’s starting center, Marcinowski averaged 11 points and eight rebounds in helping the Hillers to an 8-3 start. “James has been a cornerstone for our team, excelling on both ends of the court,” coach Tom Keane shared. “His shot-blocking and shot-altering...
Hopkinton High School wrestling coach Corey Mills has been proud of his team this winter, particularly the way the athletes have competed against some of the top programs in the area. “The kids have been really great and accepting of challenges along the way,” Mills...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoPmOvp53cg&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night approved the articles it will be placing on the Annual Town Meeting warrant in order to meet the submission deadline of Feb. 3. Chair Rob Benson explained...
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, Ashland hold annual Coaches vs. Cancer wrestling match Wednesday night Tomorrow night,...
