Three Hopkinton High School students — Aditi Khiste, Rudra Pachori and Jacob Wu — were named semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among more than 16,000 academically talented high school seniors who have an opportunity to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0LsGCSCepo The Planning Board at its meeting Monday gave feedback on an economic development strategy presented by a representative from the Massachusetts Area Planning Council. MAPC senior economic development planner Camille Jonlin...
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. Friends to lead tour of mineral springs, site of former hotel A tour hosted by the Friends of...
The annual PolyArts festival took place Saturday at the Town Common.
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...
Saving for retirement is important, but it’s only part of the picture. If you’re within five to 10 years of your target retirement date, it’s time to start thinking about what you actually want your retirement to look like. After all, getting to retirement isn’t 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. Town in early stages of applying for cultural district designation The Hopkinton Center for the Arts...
Hopkinton hosted a memorial at the Town Common on Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The event was organized by Marine Corps veteran Mike Whalen. Featured speakers included Fire Chief Gary Daugherty, Interim Police Chief Scott van Raalten and state...
According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, crews will be out conducting driveway apron work at Town Hall early next week. Contractors will be out on Monday to work on the west side driveway of Town Hall. They are scheduled to conduct work on the east...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will continue ramp closures overnight at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton starting Monday, according to a recent notice. All closures this week, with the exception of the one from the I-495...
Ryan S. Holland, 53, died unexpectedly at home on Sept. 3, 2026, following a brief illness. He is survived by his mother, Geraldine F. (Musto) Holland, brother Shayne D. Holland, niece Ayla Holland, uncle Paul Musto and Roseanne, aunt Karen Musto and Bobby, cousins...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY7K79Ep0dU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Whether new to the profession, new to the school district or taking on a new role, educators in Hopkinton tend to stay. Hopkinton ranks second in Middlesex County among...
The ramp exiting Interstate 495 northbound onto West Main Street toward town is perhaps the most dangerous I’ve encountered in years. As one exits the interchange onto West Main, there is a total lack of merging roadway, placing vehicles in a dangerous game of “Should...
Ann M. (Taylor) Alexander, 77, died Sept. 5, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of James W. Alexander of Northbridge, to whom she was married for 57 years. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ida (Johnson) Taylor. She...
In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that crews were flushing hydrants in the area of Colella Farm Road and Joseph Road due to discolored water Friday. Fenneuff anticipated the discolored water would dissipate shortly following the...
The School Committee on Thursday adopted a three-run transportation schedule for the 2027-28 school year. That option has high school and middle school students starting at 7:45 a.m. and ending at 2:15 p.m. With this choice, the school day for Hopkins School runs 8:25...
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. Committee split on proposal to expand Board of Health membership The Charter Review Committee will...
Nanci Hill, the outgoing director of the Hopkinton Public Library, chose to resign from her position to focus on her family and travel after a 27-year career of working as a librarian and eventually as a library director, according to her email to the Independent...
Edward Joseph Chwalek, 80, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2026, surrounded by family. Ed was the husband of Marcia, and together they recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. He was born in Ludlow on March 30, 1946, the son of the late Edward Joseph...
