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Parks & Rec revisits plans for Pyne Field, considers alternate locations

by Nick Schofield | May 29, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

During a brief meeting Thursday night, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the future of Pyne Field now that it has the authorization to reevaluate the previous plan. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus explained that Article 20A, approved at Annual Town...

Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello delays work on Marathon Way, Main Street

by Hopkinton Independent | May 29, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, A.F. Amorello & Sons has delayed work on the corridor scheduled for next week. Amorello was scheduled to install conduit under Marathon Way and do driveway reconstruction at 35 Main Street. No backup...

Survey seeks input on school transportation, start times

by Susan Gonsalves | May 29, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 1 Comment

In anticipation of the Charleswood School opening, Superintendent Evan Bishop is seeking input from families and community members about bus schedules and other operational factors. During Thursday’s School Committee meeting, Bishop noted there have been a lot of...

School Committee reorganizes, hears about shared-use path

by Susan Gonsalves | May 29, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTLXR78BWCU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At the start of Thursday's School Committee meeting, Superintendent Evan Bishop welcomed newly elected member Sandra Irwin and congratulated Kyla McSweeney on her...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 29: Town seeks resident input on Annual Town Meeting

by Hopkinton Independent | May 29, 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. Town, Select Board ask for resident feedback on ATM experience In an effort to improve voter...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Arny

by Hopkinton Independent | May 28, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-month-old Arny. Here is Baypath's description of Arny: "Meet handsome Arny, an adorable, happy-go-lucky puppy ready to find...

NEWS

2026 Annual Town Election: Candidate list, bios

by Hopkinton Independent | May 14, 2026

Following is a list of the positions and candidates that will appear on the May 18 Annual Town Election ballot. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at...

Man who allegedly crashed stolen BMW held without bail after dangerousness hearing Friday

May 1, 2026

A North Billerica man arrested in Hopkinton on April 21 on charges including cocaine trafficking and malicious...

Parks & Rec increases fees for Fruit Street soccer fields

Apr 30, 2026

The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday approved changes to the booking structure for the Fruit Street...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 30, 2026

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-year-old...

Boston Marathon 2026: Korbey draws inspiration from family

Apr 15, 2026

A butterfly and a turkey wouldn’t seem to have much in common, but together they will provide inspiration to Calli...

Boston Marathon 2026: Van Ranst kicks into gear for local youth soccer

Apr 15, 2026

Grant Van Ranst takes Boston Marathon run on behalf of Hopkinton Youth Soccer seriously. “I’m not going to ask great...

HHS group spreads awareness about endometriosis

by Susan Gonsalves | Mar 10, 2026

One in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, and it typically takes 7-10 years to diagnose. Those statistics were enough to prompt a group of Hopkinton High...

Hearing on school budget attracts no questions from public

Jan 9, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpRjRHqVQws&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 A public hearing...

School Committee outlines proposed $71.8M budget

Dec 19, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G01GrYS7PlQ&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At Thursday’s...

Photos: Team Hoyt Taper road race/walk

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 12, 2026

The annual Team Hoyt road race was held Saturday, starting and finishing at Hopkinton's Marathon School. This year's event was renamed the Team Hoyt Taper and...

HHS Sports Roundup: Millar wins 55 hurdles at Meet of Champions; tourney schedules announced

Feb 21, 2026

Hopkinton High School senior Harry Millar blazed to a victory in the 55-meter hurdles at the Meet of Champions on...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Aaron Butkus

Feb 19, 2026

Butkus upset top seed Jack Sauer of Franklin in the championship match at the MIAA Division 1 West/Central sectional...

Marybeth Walker, 79

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 4, 2026

Marybeth E. (McGoldrick) Walker died March 26, 2026, in Bolivia, North Carolina, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her...

Gail Welsh, 61

Jan 31, 2026

Gail Elizabeth (Masciantonio) Welsh, age 61, of Mashpee and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Jan. 28, 2026. She...

William Masionis, 87

Jan 27, 2026

William Arthur Masionis, 87, of Hopkinton passed away Jan. 26 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

Apr 27, 2025

As our community approaches the critical choice of electing our next members, I humbly request my fellow citizens to support Shahidul Mannan for Select Board....

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

Apr 26, 2025

I write to you in my support of Shahidul Mannan for reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. I did not know Shahidul before he was elected to his first term...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan’s efforts appreciated

Apr 25, 2025

For anyone who missed the Meet the Candidates Night put on by the Women’s Club, I wanted to highlight some key takeaways about Shahidul Mannan. I think it’s...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

Apr 24, 2025

I am writing to support Shahidul Mannan in his reelection campaign for Select Board. Shahidul has the experience to lead our town through the difficult issues...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

Apr 23, 2025

I write to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan, who is running for reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. Since taking office, I have met many new friends...

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Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 1: Hopkinton student wins award for animated film

by Hopkinton Independent | May 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. Lennon awarded for animated short at youth film festival Hopkinton resident Ellis Lennon got a lot...

Parks & Rec revisits plans for Pyne Field, considers alternate locations

Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello delays work on Marathon Way, Main Street

Survey seeks input on school transportation, start times

School Committee reorganizes, hears about shared-use path

Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 29: Town seeks resident input on Annual Town Meeting

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Arny

NEWS

2026 Annual Town Election: Candidate list, bios

Man who allegedly crashed stolen BMW held without bail after dangerousness hearing Friday

Parks & Rec increases fees for Fruit Street soccer fields

FEATURED

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy

Boston Marathon 2026: Korbey draws inspiration from family

Boston Marathon 2026: Van Ranst kicks into gear for local youth soccer

EDUCATION

HHS group spreads awareness about endometriosis

Hearing on school budget attracts no questions from public

School Committee outlines proposed $71.8M budget

SPORTS

Photos: Team Hoyt Taper road race/walk

HHS Sports Roundup: Millar wins 55 hurdles at Meet of Champions; tourney schedules announced

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Aaron Butkus

OBITUARIES

Marybeth Walker, 79

Gail Welsh, 61

William Masionis, 87

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

Letter to the Editor: Mannan’s efforts appreciated

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 1: Hopkinton student wins award for animated film

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