ARRESTS Sept. 10 5:46 a.m. On West Main Street, Officer Eva Cann arrested a 67-year-old from Saugus on a default warrant arrest. Sgt. Cody Normandin made arrangements with Alltown Fresh for his vehicle and trailer to stay in the parking lot. [Editor’s note: 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. Cemetery expansion project addresses future needs A growing need for cemetery plots in town has led...
An estranged uncle, a cabin in the middle of the New Hampshire wilderness and an addiction to cigarettes — these are the elements that set “Smoking Cigarettes,” a novella by Hopkinton native Mike Leary, into motion. “The main character is loosely based on myself,”...
Hopkinton High School field hockey coach Ally Valencia had a clear goal for her team as the 2025 season got underway: make it past the state quarterfinals. The Hillers were one of the final eight teams in Division 2 last year before their season came to an end with a...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
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. Cultural Council opens grant applications for arts, culture programs Applications are open for the...
Alexandra Ross, 89, of Framingham, formerly of Hopkinton and Ashland, passed away Sept. 11, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born in Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Jane (Flokhart) McLeod and beloved wife of George L. Ross. They...
The Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest event took place Saturday, with performance in various locations in town.
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. SCHEDULE UPDATE...
The Hopkinton High School football team posted a 32-28 victory over Wayland on Friday night in its first home game of the season.
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 groundwater sees low recharge through dry summer A dry summer has kept drought conditions a...
How do we move forward as a community? Last week, our nation suffered a blow to one of our most sacred freedoms: Freedom of Speech. A freedom not only safeguarded against government suppression by our First Amendment, but the keystone of our ability to self-govern “We...
Hopkinton Family Day was held Saturday, with activities on the school fields during the day and fireworks in the the evening.
A woman found deceased in her Cedar Street home Thursday apparently died by suicide, according to the town's deputy police chief. In an email to the Independent on Friday, Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief Scott van Raalten confirmed that a woman residing on Cedar Street...
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday discussed trail markings proposed in the Whitehall Conservation Area and offered one change. These markings were proposed by the Friends of Whitehall (FOW). The map showed each trail designated by a different color,...
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. HFD to demonstrate efficacy of home sprinklers during Family Day The Hopkinton Fire Department, in...
Protecting valuable conservation land in Hopkinton is a responsibility the Hopkinton Area Land Trust has taken seriously since its founding. Now celebrating its 30th year, the trust is continuing this work as it celebrates its decades of service to the town. “We are...
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. Town cleared to participate in opioid settlements The Select Board on Tuesday voted to allow the town...
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team picked up a 3-0 victory over visiting Westwood on Tuesday.
