NEWS
Parks & Rec revisits plans for Pyne Field, considers alternate locations
During a brief meeting Thursday night, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the future of Pyne Field now that it has the authorization to...
Select Board receives input from town counsel regarding CV license policy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQdGLeqUS-k The Select Board on Tuesday received answers from town counsel to...
Mannan elected chair of Select Board; Town Meeting recapped
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQdGLeqUS-k Shahidul Mannan was elected chair of the Select Board in a unanimous vote...
FEATURED
Photos: Memorial Day ceremonies
Hopkinton held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. This year's event took place inside the parish center of St. John the Evangelist Church due to inclement...
Professional Insights: Which retirement plan is right for your business?
If you’re a local business owner, a workplace retirement plan can be a powerful tool — helping you manage taxes,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Shayla
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
School Committee reorganizes, hears about shared-use path
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTLXR78BWCU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At the start of Thursday's School Committee meeting,...
HHS students form health-awareness nonprofit
Arshia Tharakabhushanam had a severe allergic reaction to nuts while eating a sweet during a trip to India. While...
School Committee bids Stephenson goodbye, considers computer bids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9cgH89rp5g&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School...
SPORTS
HHS Sports Roundup: Softball, baseball, boys lax tourney brackets announced
The final Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association tournament brackets were revealed Wednesday. With a 17-3 record, the Hopkinton High School...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Liam Grady
A three-year starter, Grady led the Hillers to a 12-6 record and the young program’s first tournament berth this...
HHS girls lax, tennis teams open postseason play this week
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announced the brackets for some spring sports over the weekend....
OBITUARIES
Brian Bidlingmeyer, 81
Dr. Brian Arthur Bidlingmeyer of Frazer, Pennsylvania, and a former Hopkinton resident, passed away April 1, 2026, at Paoli Hospital, surrounded by his loving...
Ruth Dusseault, 90
Ruth Esther (Mercer) Dusseault, 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded...
Annette Lockhart, 90
Annette Marie Lockhart (formerly McLaughlin; née Cormier), 90, a longtime resident of Hopkinton and recently of...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, May 28: LMPA to initiate boat monitoring program this summer
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. Volunteers, DCR coordinate on boat ramp monitoring program The Lake Maspenock Preservation...
