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. Assessor accepts applications for school building exemption for seniors The deadline for a new senior...
Hopkinton held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday.
A contractor working for the town will begin removing and replacing the sidewalk along Mayhew Street on Tuesday (May 27). Work is expected to take about seven days. Work hours will be approximately 7 a.m.-4 pm. Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions....
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. Speakers, HHS band lined up to honor soldiers on Memorial Day Today's Memorial Day ceremonies begin...
The Team Hoyt Memorial Yes You Can Run Together Road Race was held Saturday at Marathon School.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that overnight work on the Interstate 495 northbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 in Hopkinton will begin Tuesday. The ramp will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. MassDOT anticipates all work to be completed by...
The town announced that there will be temporary road closures this Saturday (May 24) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for the third annual Dick & Rick Hoyt Memorial "Yes You Can" Walk/Run. Affected areas are Hayden Rowe Street from Main Street to Marathon Elementary School;...
Hopkinton residents will have to wait one more weekend to use Sandy Beach following issues with weather and staffing. In a recent Facebook post, the Parks & Recreation Department announced it would be delaying the opening of weekend hours at Sandy Beach. The beach...
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. Plea deal in Wrentham animal neglect case transfers custody to Baypath After almost a year of waiting...
Former Select Board vice chair Mary Jo LaFreniere avoided a jury trial for charges of operating under the influence after reaching an agreement with prosecutors on Thursday. LaFreniere and her lawyer, attorney Sean Doherty, began the morning at Framingham District...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday unanimously approved its recommendations for water and sewer rate increases for fiscal year 2026, opting for a 10.5% water rate increase and a 10% sewer rate increase. The board was given three options for both the...
A home is a significant investment, and protecting it with home insurance is critical for homeowners. According to the National Association for Insurance Commissioners, "Home insurance covers the structure of your home and your personal property, as well as your legal...
Georgia Kramer described walking down the halls of Hopkinton High School for the first time in 10 years as “a cool experience.” But the Marlborough police officer was not just paying her alma mater a friendly visit. Instead, Kramer was participating in the Rape...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-year-old Arya. Here is Baypath's description of Arya: “At 11 years old, Arya is proving that age is just a number. This...
EARTH Ltd., a non-profit conservation and nature education organization, will have a new home this summer next to Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon. “We are really excited about the new EARTH Connection Center,” said Betsey Brewer, EARTH’s executive director and founder. “It...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uPMRhRjM-8&ab_channel=HCAM The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed some of its recent efforts to increase public awareness of trails, reach out to town committees and encourage trail use. Chair Peter LaGoy noted that he...
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. Multiple town boards, committees seek new members Although elections for town offices are over, there...
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...
ARRESTS May 13 12:53 a.m. Multiple callers reported an erratic operator of a gray minivan who almost hit a guardrail, stopped at a green light and attempted to make an illegal U-turn on West Main Street. Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officers Aline Matos and Sean McKeon...
