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Literacy pilot programs adopted at elementary level

by Susan Gonsalves | June 23, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

The Hopkinton school district will pilot three literacy programs in kindergarten through Grade 5 this fall, with an eye toward adoption of one for the 2027-28 school year. Jeff LaBroad, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and Julie Matson,...

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, June 23: Select Board chair to hold listening session next week

by Hopkinton Independent | June 23, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. Mannan hopes to hear feedback from residents on town issues As Shahidul Mannan settles into his new...

Photos: Run for Rafa 5K at HHS

by Hopkinton Independent | June 22, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

The Run for Rafa 5K was held at Hopkinton High School on Saturday. The event included a post-race celebration, community partner booths and a raffle. Organizers put the race together as a fundraiser for HHS student Raphaela Cristeli, who is recovering from...

Real Estate Transactions, June 22 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | June 22, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 22: Parks & Rec movies, concerts at Town Common return this summer

by Hopkinton Independent | June 22, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. Movies on the Common starts up this week with 'Zootopia 2' The Parks & Recreation Department's...

Photos: Golden Pond Car Show

by Hopkinton Independent | June 21, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Golden Pond Assisted Living held its first-ever car show Saturday. The day included classic cars, live music and a trophy ceremony. Proceeds from the event are targeted to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

NEWS

Hopkinton Drug site water main work canceled

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 11, 2026

Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff informed residents on Thursday that a water service interruption at the former Hopkinton Drug site planned for Monday has...

Resident accused of attempted murder at Sandy Beach pleads not guilty at arraignment

Jun 4, 2026

The suspect in an altercation at Sandy Beach on Wednesday night pleaded not guilty to three charges in Framingham...

Resident charged with attempted murder following altercation at Sandy Beach

Jun 4, 2026

A Hopkinton man was arrested Wednesday night on three charges, including attempted murder, after a serious physical...

Photos: Sharon Timlin Memorial Event

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 14, 2026

The annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was held Saturday at Hopkinton High School. The event included a 5K road race, kids color run and family fun day.

Library Corner, June 3 edition

Jun 1, 2026

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org....

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Arny

May 28, 2026

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...

ESBC focuses on Charleswood runoff issue

by Susan Gonsalves | May 20, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGtvBQ8-dcM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Vertex representatives said they are developing a...

School Committee reaffirms Loop Road paving decision

Apr 2, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVKzPgcw8bo&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 During a Zoom...

Select Board questions process used for Loop Road paving

Mar 27, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iggKudFTT6Y&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Members of the...

Hillers boys tennis dominates league play

by Chris Villani | May 31, 2026

The Hopkinton High School boys tennis team was so dominant during its 13-0 run through the Tri-Valley League this spring that coach Mike Miller could barely...

HHS girls track fields another strong squad

May 6, 2026

The Hopkinton High School girls track and field team is leaning on its depth and versatility this spring, and coach...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Pedroli

May 5, 2026

A center fielder and relief pitcher, Pedroli led the team through late April with a .562 batting average and has been...

Tsung-Ying Su, 77

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 3, 2026

Mrs. Tsung-Ying Su, 77, of Hopkinton died May 31, 2026, at the Milford Regional Medical Center after an illness. She was the beloved wife of Kit-Ching Chang....

Patricia Phaneuf, 92

May 12, 2026

Patricia Mary Phaneuf, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who resided in Hudson for most of her life,...

Jeffrey Dieter, 56

May 10, 2026

Jeffrey Dieter, age 56, of Winnetka, Illinois, and a former Hopkinton resident, passed away on April 30, 2026. He was...

Letter to the Editor: Town leaders need to explain actions

Mar 18, 2026

I write following up my comments at the March 3 Select Board meeting, which I made with respect to the Select Board’s executive session on Jan. 30, 2018. That...

Letter to the Editor: Scoop your dog’s poop

Feb 19, 2026

There are more dog poop piles than there are nip bottles on the side streets of downtown Hopkinton, and that's saying something! Our sidewalks are littered...

Letter to the Editor: Herbicides in lake wrong ‘solution’

Feb 10, 2026

The most recent article in the Independent concerning our lake sent me to the dictionary to look up the word “collaborate” — a word used by the chairperson of...

Letter to the Editor: Police need more transparency

Jan 17, 2026

I am writing as a Hopkinton resident to share concerns about leadership clarity and transparency within the Hopkinton Police Department, and how recent events...

Letter to the Editor: Appreciation for Carty

Dec 8, 2025

We want to express our deep appreciation for [recently retired Water-Sewer Manager] Eric Carty's kind, compassionate nature and his true dedication to the...

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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, June 10: Board of Health votes to recommend changing state wildlife laws

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 10, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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. Beaver removal a concern for Board of Health members The Board of Health last week discussed options...