Dr. Brian Arthur Bidlingmeyer of Frazer, Pennsylvania, and a former Hopkinton resident, passed away April 1, 2026, at Paoli Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A leading scientist in the field of separations, Brian made significant and lasting contributions,...
Carbone’s Restaurant, an iconic Italian-American eatery in Hopkinton at the border of Southborough and Ashland, will be closing on June 27 after 93 years in operation. The town is negotiating with the owners to purchase the land for town and open space use, Assistant...
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. Memorial Day ceremonies start early Monday at Evergreen Cemetery UPDATE, MAY 25: Memorial Day events...
Edward L. Halloran, 81, of Hopkinton passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 20, 2026. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Doris (Dexter) and Henry Halloran. Ed dedicated more than 30 years of his life working as a car assembler at General...
Ruth Esther (Mercer) Dusseault, 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late George “Bud” Dusseault Sr. Born April 10, 1936, in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend water and sewer rate increases to the Select Board in June. After reviewing three options for each rate included in a rate study presented at the meeting, members recommended to increase...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Shayla. Here is Baypath's description of Shayla: “Meet Shayla, a playful and affectionate young pup ready to find...
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. Pawtriots partnership highlights Baypath, encourages adoption Shelter dogs from Baypath Humane...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
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...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsoWQwG0k9g The Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved the notice of intent for a single-family home on 12 North Mill Street per the Wetlands Protection Act standards in a 4-2 vote. But in a separate vote applying the town’s...
ARRESTS May 12 9:57 p.m. On Walcott Street, Officers Kyle Quinzani and Justin Cappuccio arrested a 19-year-old from Bishop Street in Framingham and charged him with speeding in violation of special regulation and operation of motor vehicle with license suspended for...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGtvBQ8-dcM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Vertex representatives said they are developing a “workable solution” to address the issue of water from the Charleswood School property running off onto a property...
Beth Gismondi began studying art at an early age, later taking on art history as part of her undergraduate studies and earning a master’s in art education from Harvard. She also holds a certificate in children’s book illustration from the Rhode Island School 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. Search committee set up to foster community involvement in police chief search The town is seeking...
Arshia Tharakabhushanam had a severe allergic reaction to nuts while eating a sweet during a trip to India. While shadowing at Massachusetts General Hospital, Rudra Pachori witnessed the confusion and panic patients displayed in that environment. Those incidents and...
Spinale saved 62 percent of the shots he faced through early May, an impressive figure considering most goalies would be pleased if they blocked half the shots that came their way, according to Hillers coach Dan Norton. Spinale also recorded his first shutout in a...
A recent battle with Westwood for supremacy in the Tri-Valley League proved to be the longest match that Lyn Calkins has experienced in her tenure as coach of the Hopkinton High School girls tennis team. With the overall match tied at two wins each, the second doubles...
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. MHC named community partner for Red Sox mental health initiative Hopkinton-based Mental Health...
