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Arrests/Police Log, June 24 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | June 24, 2026 | Featured: News, News, Police & Fire | 0 Comments

ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG June 16 2:01 a.m. Officer Eva Cann responded to Spring Street and removed a tree...

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, June 24: Motor issue forced repairs on Well 7

by Hopkinton Independent | June 24, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 1 Comment

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. Wells 7, 8 expected to be back in operation next week A well shutdown that began on Monday will fix a...

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

NEWS

Water service interruption for Hopkinton Drug redevelopment planned for next Monday

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 8, 2026

Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced on Monday that water service will be temporarily interrupted next week for ongoing utility construction at the site...

Arrests/Police Log, May 27 edition

May 27, 2026

ARRESTS May 23 1:48 a.m. Officers Robert Ekross and Aline Matos conducted a motor vehicle stop on Cedar Street and...

Real Estate Transactions, May 25 edition

May 25, 2026

Senior Snippets, June 3 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 2, 2026

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...

BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, May 6 edition

May 6, 2026

The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill....

Business Profile: HCA Summer Program highlights creativity, fun

May 6, 2026

Fun and creativity will go hand in hand this summer for youths from kindergartners to teens at the Hopkinton Center...

School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget

by Susan Gonsalves | Apr 10, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU The School Committee on Thursday approved a revised fiscal year 2027...

Photos: HHS Science & Engineering Fair

Feb 4, 2026

The Hopkinton High School Science & Engineering Fair was held Wednesday in the HHS cafeteria.

HHS club becomes nonprofit to address homelessness

Jan 29, 2026

What started as a high school club has transformed into a nonprofit organization that aims to help the unhoused....

Hillers girls lacrosse continues upward momentum

by Chris Villani | May 18, 2026

In Marisa Remley’s first season leading the Hopkinton High School girls lacrosse program, the varsity only won four games. The Hillers made a leap to the...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Barry O’Brien

Mar 19, 2026

The team’s captain, O’Brien ranked fourth overall in the Central Massachusetts Ski League after consistently scoring...

HHS track stars make national mark

Mar 18, 2026

Fresh off their state title, the Hopkinton High School boys track team sent a handful of runners to national...

Jeffrey Sias, 52

by Hopkinton Independent | May 14, 2026

Jeffrey C. Sias, 52, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2026. Born Jan. 10, 1974, Jeffrey was raised in Hopkinton and later made his home in Conway, New...

Judith Laramee, 78

Mar 15, 2026

Mrs. Judith A. (Mancini) Laramee, 78, of Milford died March 13 at her residence after an illness. Judith was born in...

Paula Scardino, 89

Mar 3, 2026

Paula B. (Melnick) Scardino, 89, of Hopkinton and formerly Framingham, died Feb. 28, 2026, after a period of declining...

Letter to the Editor: Doyle for Select Board

May 12, 2025

I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Jeff Doyle as a candidate for the Hopkinton Select Board. Jeff is a dedicated, thoughtful and...

Letter to the Editor: Doyle, Mannan for Select Board

May 12, 2025

I am writing in support of Jeff Doyle and Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. Both these men are kind, approachable and flexible thinkers. These two candidates...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

May 9, 2025

I fully endorse Shahidul Mannan for reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. In his three years on the Select Board, he has diligently worked to improve the...

Letter to the Editor: HYFS a community cornerstone at risk

May 8, 2025

I, like many others, am feeling increasingly isolated. Almost every aspect of our lives is politicized. Discussing facts related to the current...

Letter to the Editor: Adaptive playground hits home

May 7, 2025

As a private citizen and a member of the Commission on Disability, I am delighted to offer my strong endorsement for the adaptive playground at Marathon...

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 1: HHS seniors to hold car parade Saturday

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 1, 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. Parade organizers hope for large crowd to support HHS graduates Organizers of this year's Senior Car...