Hopkinton resident Cam Kenney added to his list of football accolades this fall after being named a freshman All-American, a distinction that earned him a spot in this month’s Football University All-American Bowl in Naples, Florida. “Being an All-American has been a...
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. Panel to share expertise for marathon fundraisers The 26.2 Foundation is offering support to...
Swimming teams typically have relatively small rosters, so MaryLauren Burke was pleasantly surprised to see eight freshmen come out for the boys team this winter. “It was great to see so many new guys try out that we were not expecting to see,” Burke said. “Having a...
First year Hopkinton High School girls swimming coach MaryLauren Burke’s job could be made easier this winter by having 13 returning swimmers on a 16-member varsity roster. “We have a lot of talent, it’s fabulous to have so many returners,” Burke said. “We also have a...
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. Metrowest YMCA recognized for leadership, community impact The Metrowest YMCA last week was awarded...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is implementing a new work zone on Interstate 495 this week that will change traffic patterns. In a recent notice, MassDOT announced that a new traffic pattern will be established on I-495 northbound between Interstate 90...
The School Committee decided to continue with a more inclusive calendar for the 2026-27 school year, using the same schedule the district has followed over the past couple of years. At the committee’s Thursday night meeting, chair Kyla McSweeney noted the board has...
A request for an additional assistant principal at the high school sparked the most discussion at Thursday’s School Committee meeting. All building administrators highlighted fiscal year 2027 budget proposals. Hopkinton High School Interim Principal Justin Pominville...
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday unanimously approved an Annual Town Meeting article requesting $2 million for the upcoming fiscal year for the removal of hazardous material removal from and demolition work to the Center School. The CPC heard an update...
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. Salt storage at Legacy Farms potentially in violation of bylaw Salt storage at the Legacy Farms...
Select Board member Matt Kizner declared he is "still working hard for Hopkinton" despite a recent hospitalization. Kizner, who had been absent from the most recent Select Board meeting and Special Town Meeting last week, stated in an email to local media that he...
The Water-Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday reviewed its progress over the past year and drafted its goals for 2026 as it prepares its annual report for the Select Board. Chair Paul Gallagher took the board through what it had focused on during its first year of...
The new Hillers Mentoring Program kicked off in November, pairing Hopkinton High sophomores and juniors with Marathon Elementary School kindergarten and first-grade students. Eric Mitchell, Marathon’s assistant principal, noted that administrators had been considering...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Xena. Here is Baypath's description of Xena: “Xena is a happy, wiggly girl with a bright smile and a heart full of love....
Joseph Baldiga and David Fine, Hopkinton residents who work at the Mirick law firm, were selected to the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list. Baldiga is a partner and chair of the Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy and Reorganization Group at Mirick. He concentrates his...
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make. And a new law in Massachusetts will make the process fairer, safer and more transparent. As of fall 2025, every home buyer has the right to inspect their new home before they buy...
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. 'Abundance' of invasive snails found during recent herbicide testing Health director Shaun McAuliffe...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner...
