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Chuck Costello, the first-year coach of the Hopkinton High School girls hockey co-op team, had his work cut out for him at the start of the season, helming a team built with players from several area schools. But his squad started to jell after the new year, and the...
Cheryl Soucy, 77, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 5, 2026, in Gilbert, Arizona, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Catherine (Welch) Cote. She was the loving wife of 49 years to Roger Soucy of Hopkinton. Cheryl grew up in Pawtucket,...
James R. Kurzontkowski, 80, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2026, in Dover, Delaware, with family by his side. Born April 12, 1945, in Framingham, James lived a full and meaningful life marked by dedication to his family, his work and his country. James grew up in...
Barbara A. (Morris) Smith, of Westborough passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with illness. Born Aug. 12, 1936, in Worcester, daughter of the late G. Ernest and Jacqueline (Burnett) Morris, she lived in Manchester,...
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. Size, intensity of January snowstorm affected DPW operations, says director During the town manager's...
Jean Elizabeth (Owens) Kindstedt, 75, of Rye, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2026, at Spring Village in Dover, New Hampshire, after several years living with dementia. Born on Sept. 21, 1950, in Phoenix, Jean was the youngest child of Melvin and...
Cynthia Brigham, 71, of Hopkinton passed away after a short illness on Feb. 1, 2026. Cyd was predeceased by her loving husband, Stephen Brigham. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Grace J. Clinton, and the beloved sister of Richard F. (Barbara), Gael...
During a brief meeting Thursday, the School Committee learned that former Elmwood School Principal Anne Carver was hired as a long-term substitute assistant principal at Marathon School. The committee also approved changes to the program of studies at the high school....
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. HPD's new K-9 unit funded through grant After months of setup and training, the Hopkinton Police...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Rex. Here is Baypath's description of Rex: "Meet Rex! Rex is a young, friendly pup with a silly streak,...
JB Sawmill and Land Clearing suffered a major loss on Jan. 29 when a massive fire destroyed the sawmill building in only 19 minutes. While its owners are grieving the loss of a major component of their business, they stressed that they still are open and grateful for...
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. HPTO's largest fundraiser funds school programs, clubs The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization's...
The Hopkinton High School Science & Engineering Fair was held Wednesday in the HHS cafeteria.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VUUo3Bot5Y&t=58s The Select Board on Tuesday heard from the unions representing the town’s teachers, police officers and firefighters questioning why nearly 100 of their members have yet to receive their 2024 IRS tax refunds due...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VUUo3Bot5Y&t=58s As the license renewal process wound down for several local businesses, a unique situation with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts prompted a heated exchange between Select Board members Matthew Kizner and Brian...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VUUo3Bot5Y&t=58s The Select Board on Tuesday began its review of the budget requests made by town departments for the upcoming fiscal year. This meeting focused on requests made by the town’s Information Technology & Innovation...
ARRESTS Jan. 29 8:22 p.m. A caller reported a male passed out in a motor vehicle on Teresa Road. Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officers Kyle Quinzani and Justin Cappuccio responded and arrested a 59-year-old from Janock Road in Milford and charged him with resisting...
Weeraratne qualified for sectionals in the 100 butterfly at a meet in late January. She also helped qualify the team’s 200 and 400 freestyle relays. “More than just being a good swimmer, Oneli is a great teammate,” coach MaryLauren Burke gushed. “She is always a ray...
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 variety show, app to educate community about pollinators A group of students is...
