https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BaYhGDfI2E&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board on Tuesday night voted unanimously to recommend funding for the proposed adaptive playground at Marathon School for the May 5 Annual Town Meeting. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus previously...
The Hopkinton Special Olympics basketball program held its annual game against the Hopkinton Police Department at Hopkinton High School on Sunday.
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. Groundwater recharge remains below normal as drought persists A lack of significant groundwater...
Following site visits earlier in the week, the School Committee on Thursday conducted interviews with the two finalists for the superintendent position. The finalists are Evan Bishop, principal at Hopkinton High School, and Mark McLaughlin, superintendent of the South...
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. School Committee closes in on new superintendent The School Committee is gearing up to select a new...
Effective April 1, the town of Hopkinton is enacting a mandatory state of water supply conservation. The Department of Public Works released a public notice on Monday detailing the water restriction for all customers connected to the municipal water system. Until the...
The statewide grand jury on Friday returned indictments against Regina Henaku, 33, of Leominster, for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from multiple elderly victims. She purportedly posed as a professional caregiver at health care agencies and long-term care...
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. Grand opening for Bose Professional headquarters planned for May 20 A new business spun off of the...
The Friends of Hopkinton hosted its fourth annual Family Fling at Hopkinton Middle School on Saturday. The event included games, music, an animal presentation and more.
Thinking about selling and wondering what improvements will yield the biggest return on your investment? Let’s start with the entryway! Curb appeal is the first impression. With the snow gone, now is a great time to walk around the home and see how it faired over the...
Inclement weather has postponed tomorrow's ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Hank Fredette Skate Park at EMC Park. Parks & Recreation Director Jon Lewitus informed residents in a notice on Friday that due to the weather forecast, the ribbon cutting...
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night rebuked the Parks & Recreation Department for not moving more swiftly on its current projects as it closed the public hearing on fiscal year 2026 requests. The sole FY 26 request discussed was made...
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. Virtual access to public meetings remains as state extends hybrid meeting rule Public meetings in...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-year-old Allie. Here is Baypath's description of Allie: “Allie is a true ray of sunshine! At 7 years young, this sweet girl...
Taking the needs of her clients personally, Trina Macchi of The Macchi Group pledges home sellers the highest quality marketing and representation. “Most of my business comes from personal referrals,” said Macchi, a Hopkinton-based Realtor for 25 years. “I want happy...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU2SQ598gmw Former Planning Board chair Gary Trendel gave a presentation to the Trails Committee on Wednesday night on the connectivity survey he spearheaded during his tenure. Members were interested in Trendel’s findings, hoping that...
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. Reuse event this year to include shredding, can/bottle collection Hopkinton residents will get a...
Like a sturdy redwood tree, Hopkinton High School graduate Sean Sanford’s career in theater continues to reach new heights. Sanford has made his Broadway premiere as an associate scenic designer with the new musical “Redwood.” The musical, which stars Idina Menzel,...
