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Parks & Rec revisits plans for Pyne Field, considers alternate locations

by Nick Schofield | May 29, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

During a brief meeting Thursday night, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the future of Pyne Field now that it has the authorization to reevaluate the previous plan. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus explained that Article 20A, approved at Annual Town...

Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello delays work on Marathon Way, Main Street

by Hopkinton Independent | May 29, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, A.F. Amorello & Sons has delayed work on the corridor scheduled for next week. Amorello was scheduled to install conduit under Marathon Way and do driveway reconstruction at 35 Main Street. No backup...

Survey seeks input on school transportation, start times

by Susan Gonsalves | May 29, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 1 Comment

In anticipation of the Charleswood School opening, Superintendent Evan Bishop is seeking input from families and community members about bus schedules and other operational factors. During Thursday’s School Committee meeting, Bishop noted there have been a lot of...

School Committee reorganizes, hears about shared-use path

by Susan Gonsalves | May 29, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTLXR78BWCU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At the start of Thursday's School Committee meeting, Superintendent Evan Bishop welcomed newly elected member Sandra Irwin and congratulated Kyla McSweeney on her...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 29: Town seeks resident input on Annual Town Meeting

by Hopkinton Independent | May 29, 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. Town, Select Board ask for resident feedback on ATM experience In an effort to improve voter...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Arny

by Hopkinton Independent | May 28, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-month-old Arny. Here is Baypath's description of Arny: "Meet handsome Arny, an adorable, happy-go-lucky puppy ready to find...

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South Street hydrant tests scheduled for Saturday

by Hopkinton Independent | May 22, 2026

The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting a required hydrant flow tests on South Street Saturday morning. The tests will begin at 8 a.m. and continue...

2026 Annual Town Election: Candidate list, bios

May 14, 2026

Following is a list of the positions and candidates that will appear on the May 18 Annual Town Election ballot. Polls...

Parks & Rec moves forward on fundraiser policy for pickleball courts

May 13, 2026

The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday revised and approved a draft policy that will open up the Fruit...

Business Profile: Peer Aboricultural Services helps grow lasting landscapes

by Hopkinton Independent | May 18, 2026

Property owners quickly realize their landscaping can be affected by countless variables — too much or too little rain, a bitterly cold winter or a scorching...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy

Apr 30, 2026

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

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Molly

Apr 23, 2026

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

DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities

by Susan Gonsalves | Apr 12, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg The Hopkinton school district has a disproportionate number of white students identified with specific learning...

HHS group spreads awareness about endometriosis

Mar 10, 2026

One in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, and it typically takes 7-10 years to diagnose. Those statistics were enough...

Change orders widen scope of Hopkins School project

Feb 27, 2026

The School Committee on Thursday approved several items that widen the scope of the Hopkins School project. The...

HHS girls track fields another strong squad

by Chris Villani | May 6, 2026

The Hopkinton High School girls track and field team is leaning on its depth and versatility this spring, and coach Jean Cann is confident that the Hillers...

Photos: Team Hoyt Taper road race/walk

Apr 12, 2026

The annual Team Hoyt road race was held Saturday, starting and finishing at Hopkinton's Marathon School. This year's...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Isabel Walker

Apr 7, 2026

The indoor team’s Unsung Hero winner, Walker won the long jump at the league meet, medaled in three events to help the...

Jeffrey Dieter, 56

by Hopkinton Independent | May 10, 2026

Jeffrey Dieter, age 56, of Winnetka, Illinois, and a former Hopkinton resident, passed away on April 30, 2026. He was born in Stoneham on May 6, 1969. Jeffrey...

Marybeth Walker, 79

Apr 4, 2026

Marybeth E. (McGoldrick) Walker died March 26, 2026, in Bolivia, North Carolina, after a hard-fought battle with...

James Burke, 72

Apr 2, 2026

James Glen Burke, 72, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026. Born in Framingham, he was the son 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...

Letter to the Editor: HPD letter misses point

Nov 14, 2025

We are tired. We are beyond tired of the smoke, the mirrors and the carefully lawyered letters that lecture us about statutes while refusing to answer why the...

Letter to the Editor: Veterans feted at dinner

Nov 14, 2025

Close to 100 veterans and guests came together to celebrate Veterans Day at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club on the evening of Nov 11 for dinner, dessert and...

Letter to the Editor: Main Street barrel racing

Nov 7, 2025

Driving westerly through Hopkinton on Main Street on a recent evening, dodging this way and that, my passenger hit upon — no, not raised structures, but a...

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Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 15: HMS students take third prize in state science fair

by Hopkinton Independent | May 15, 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. Students design state fair project to remove copper ions from water A trio of Hopkinton Middle School...