Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are photos of a snow-covered Hopkinton, primarily Hopkinton State Park and the Legacy Farms North neighborhood.
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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Feb. 3: Town sees early savings from Hopkinton Power Choice program
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. Early reports indicate energy savings for residents Hopkinton residents already are saving money...
Real Estate Transactions, Feb. 2 edition
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Feb. 2: HHS students gear up for Science and Engineering Fair on Wednesday
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. 18 teams to present science projects at school fair Due to a high level of student interest in the...
Gail Welsh, 61
Gail Elizabeth (Masciantonio) Welsh, age 61, of Mashpee and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Jan. 28, 2026. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Barbara “Bart” Jean (Shields) and Louis “Louie” Masciantonio. Gail grew up in Hamden,...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Jan. 30: Health Director warns of extreme cold, snow risks ahead of next round of winter weather
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 recommends caution ahead of arctic air, possible snow The Hopkinton Health...
HFD chief: JB Sawmill ‘a total loss’ in Thursday morning fire
JB Sawmill and Land Clearing burned down Thursday morning in a Fruit Street fire, rendering the facility "a total loss," according to Hopkinton's fire chief. In an interview Thursday evening with the Independent, HFD Chief Gary Daugherty described the blaze and...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Scooter
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Scooter. Here is Baypath's description of Scooter: “Meet Scooter, a young, just-under-40-pound pup with a big...
Trash drop-off Friday/Saturday at E.L. Harvey for those who missed curbside pickup
The town announced Thursday that residents who missed curbside trash collection this week due to the storm can drop off their trash at E.L. Harvey's recycling center this Friday and Saturday (Jan. 30-31). The center is located at 394 Wood Street. Drop-off times are 7...
Professional Insights: AI in personal finance — the promise and the limits
Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day, a robo-advisor automatically rebalances your investment portfolio....
HHS club becomes nonprofit to address homelessness
What started as a high school club has transformed into a nonprofit organization that aims to help the unhoused. Called Hopkinton Advocacy for the Unhoused (HAU), the initiative is the brainchild of HHS senior Madhav Saxena. Saxena serves as president of the 26-member...
Fruit Street fire shuts down street, causes potential water discoloration
Fruit Street was temporarily closed Thursday morning due to a fire, according to information released by the Hopkinton Fire Department's union and the town's Water & Sewer Department. The fire broke out in the area of Fruit Street and Victory Lane at approximately...
Senior Snippets, Jan. 28 edition
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...
Business Profile: ‘Million dollar service’ at Foemmel Fine Homes
Kim Foemmel loves her job and it shows. The Hopkinton real estate broker and Realtor, who has owned Foemmel Fine Homes at 1 Lumber Street for 15 years, has ranked as the town’s number one agent from 2022 through 2025 and has been among the top 1% of agents in...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Jan. 29: GRLA celebrates 50 years with 50 good deeds
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. GRLA commits to service in honor of 50th anniversary Employees at Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects...
Library Corner, Jan. 28 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. SCHEDULE...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 28 edition
ARRESTS Jan. 20 2:11 p.m. On Wood Street, Officers Benjamin Vaz and Augusto Diaz arrested a 21-year-old resident of Mount Pleasant Street in New Bedford on a warrant. A female took over operation of the vehicle. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for...
Conservation Commission continues Loop Road, North Mill Street hearings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRfFtOBQ0B4 At its four-hour meeting Tuesday, the Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to continue the hearing on the town’s request for determination of applicability for improvement to Loop Road that would provide better access to the...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jason O’Connell
O’Connell ran three events at the Division 2 state relays on Jan. 18, most notably a leg on the 4x400-meter relay that finished second and clinched the meet title for the Hillers. He ranks in the top 15 in the Tri-Valley League in the 300 and shot put and is on the...
