The town announced in the latest Main Street Corridor Project update that Markings Inc. will be onsite from Tuesday to Thursday to install traffic marking as crews complete other punch list items throughout the week. Work planned for the week includes sidewalk work...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced more overnight ramp closures at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton will take place Monday and Tuesday. The I-90 eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound (Exit 106) will be closed overnight on...
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. Voting options available if federal mail-in ballot changes advance The effects of a new federal rule...
This story is on a more serious subject than my usual tales. I will explain the organization HOP (Hopkinton Organization for Prevention), who we are, what we do, our mission and vision, why I am involved and ongoing programs. HOP was founded in 2015 by Hopkinton Youth...
A number of Hopkinton students were recognized recently by the Russian School of Mathematics for their accomplishments. Eighth grader Mayukh Pujari took 19th place nationally in the math kangaroo competition, seventh grader Samhita Vongala was awarded high honors...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Sherman. Here is Baypath's description of Sherman: “Meet Sherman, a sweet, mellow guy who is showing just how...
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. Yoga studio fundraiser to benefit PJB, church Samantha Lee grew up in Hopkinton and moved to Upton...
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...
Ballots cast by Hopkinton residents during the state primary on Tuesday reflected results statewide for two key races: the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate and the Republican nomination for governor. The majority of the 2,159 Democratic ballots cast favored...
ARRESTS Aug. 30 5:13 p.m. Officers arrested a 33-year-old man from Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, for operating a vehicle with a suspended license and driving without an inspection sticker. Aug. 31 8:40 p.m. Units came across a single-vehicle crash on West Main Street....
The Historical Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to designate the house at 155 Winter Street as historically significant, pending a future determination at a public hearing. Known as the Gibson House, the structure dates back to “sometime prior to 1831,"...
It was the natural environment of Arizona that inspired Jeff Luth to take up photography. “I got taken by all the landscapes out there,” he said. His camera became his creative outlet, and soon he had work on display at galleries and Arizona institutions including the...
Kathleen M. Kimura, 63, of Hopkinton passed away on Aug. 28, 2026. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Lois (Hauser) and Robert Testa. She was the wife of 34 years to Alan Kimura. Kathy and Alan met while working together in Pearl River, New...
Jolicoeur Overhead Doors has been family owned and operated for more than 32 years by the Sutherland family. Julie Sutherland has been running the company since her husband, Michael, passed away in 2024. Now a new generation, son Taylor Sutherland, is readying to take...
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. Health Department to monitor mosquitoes, increase spraying by CMMCP The Health Department announced...
A verbal confrontation between a protester and a vendor at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sunday led to a police response. At 12:54 p.m., Hopkinton Police responded to the Town Common after a caller reported he was assaulted while protesting. According to Interim...
Three key leaders in town positions will be leaving Hopkinton within the next two weeks, the Independent has learned. Nanci Hill, the Hopkinton Public Library’s director, submitted her resignation letter on Aug. 27. According to the library’s website, the position...
The Board of Health on Monday voted against a suggestion from the Charter Review Committee to shift who the Health Director reports to, while agreeing to revisit a second proposal about its membership at a later date. The discussion about the Charter Review...
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...
