Susan Vachout Kane, 82, of Westborough and formerly Hopkinton, passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Jane (Fitzpatrick) and William J. Vachout and...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 12-year-old Penny. Here is Baypath's description of Penny: "Meet Penny! "This sweet and easygoing senior is looking for a...
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, Parks & Rec collaborate on landscape improvement plan for Town Common The Department of...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYZ81zghIaE&t=5414s&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday received an overview of the warrant articles for the May 5 Town Meeting. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus said the current number of proposed articles is 51,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYZ81zghIaE&ab_channel=HCAM Before the Select Board continued its departmental budget proposal review for fiscal year 2026 Tuesday night, several residents advocated for funding for that would benefit Hopkinton’s older and younger...
ARRESTS February 11 7:42 p.m. A motorist reported she was behind an erratic driver on West Main Street. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officers Peter Lord and Matthew LaTour responded and conducted a motor vehicle stop. A 35-year-old Ware resident was arrested and charged...
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. Select Board weighs proposed article about PFAS reporting requirements for private wells The Select...
Donna L. Tanis, 87, of Hopkinton and formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully on Jan. 17, 2025, after a long period of declining health. Born June 6, 1937, she was the daughter of Helen (Branch) and Donald A. Simmons. Some of Donna's happiest memories were of...
In his first game back from a broken wrist on Feb. 8, Hayward recorded three goals and an assist to fuel an 8-6 victory over Dedham, giving him seven points in six games this season. “James is an instrumental leader for the boys Hiller hockey program,” coach Scott...
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. Select Board to hold discussion regarding town's DEI policies tonight The Select Board will take up a...
FAQs for Center Trail dog walkers: Question: Do I have to clean up my dog’s poop? Answer: Yes. Poop bags are free of charge in dispensers at the trailheads on Main Street, Loop Road and Chamberlain Street. Question: Doesn’t the town pick up dog poop? Answer: No, but a...
Mr. David S. Cabral, 63, died unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2025, at his residence in Marlborough. David was born in Framingham, the son of the late George J. Cabral and the late Eva M. (Swift) Lindsey Cabral. He attended grammar school in Hopkinton and was a graduate of...
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that Eversource has completed all of its overhead and underground relocation of cables. The utility company has begun removing its old overhead lines in the project's underground section,...
The conversation will continue at the Feb. 27 School Committee meeting about how to reduce the fiscal year 2026 school budget by $415,000 as requested by the town manager’s directive. The School Committee previously approved a budget of $67,190,630, and this change...
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. Facing shortfalls, town departments to meet with Select Board for FY 26 budget reviews As the budget...
Kathleen Marie Doran passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2025. She will lovingly be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the heart of her family, always giving unconditional love and encouragement. Kathy was born in Brooklyn,...
Soccer has taken Nina Ciri all over the country, but next fall, the Hopkinton resident and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School student will be heading somewhere relatively close to home to continue her athletic career. Ciri chose the University of New Hampshire, a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFkAGwgyqLc The Trails Committee used Wednesday night’s meeting to articulate about 30 goals that will be prioritized and eventually put into a master plan as the new committee coalesces and gains momentum. Member Fran DeYoung stood in...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Timon. Here is Baypath's description of Timon: “Timon is a friendly and energetic young dog with a big heart and...
