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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

Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 22: Parks & Rec movies, concerts at Town Common return this summer

by Hopkinton Independent | June 22, 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. Movies on the Common starts up this week with 'Zootopia 2' The Parks & Recreation Department's...

Photos: Golden Pond Car Show

by Hopkinton Independent | June 21, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Golden Pond Assisted Living held its first-ever car show Saturday. The day included classic cars, live music and a trophy ceremony. Proceeds from the event are targeted to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

NEWS

Resident accused of attempted murder at Sandy Beach pleads not guilty at arraignment

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Jun 4, 2026

The suspect in an altercation at Sandy Beach on Wednesday night pleaded not guilty to three charges in Framingham District Court on Thursday, including...

Carbone’s set to close June 27 after 93 years

May 22, 2026

Carbone’s Restaurant, an iconic Italian-American eatery in Hopkinton at the border of Southborough and Ashland, will...

WSAB to recommend water, sewer rate hikes to Select Board

May 21, 2026

The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend water and sewer rate increases to the...

Library Corner, June 3 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 1, 2026

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...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy

Apr 30, 2026

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Molly

Apr 23, 2026

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...

School Committee reaffirms Loop Road paving decision

by Susan Gonsalves | Apr 2, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVKzPgcw8bo&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 During a Zoom meeting Wednesday night, the School...

School Committee OK’s contract for adaptive playground, adopts budget

Jan 23, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1MJ9BeTn0s&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School...

Admissions policy to Keefe Tech changed by state mandate; Hopkinton spots limited

Jan 23, 2026

The School Committee on Thursday heard an update on the admissions policy for Keefe Regional Technical High School. A...

HHS girls track fields another strong squad

by Chris Villani | May 6, 2026

The Hopkinton High School girls track and field team is leaning on its depth and versatility this spring, and coach Jean Cann is confident that the Hillers...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Isabella Racine-Brooks

Mar 10, 2026

According to coach Ally Link, Racine-Brooks has been “a constant source of positivity and encouragement” this season,...

New-look HHS gymnastics shines in inaugural season

Mar 10, 2026

Bre Vacca has been coaching gymnastics for 12 seasons, but this year presented a new challenge as she took over the...

Patricia Phaneuf, 92

by Hopkinton Independent | May 12, 2026

Patricia Mary Phaneuf, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who resided in Hudson for most of her life, passed away peacefully at the Golden...

Theodore Lorentzen, 81

Feb 27, 2026

Theodore Reed Lorentzen, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Fairhaven on Feb. 5, 2026, after a long...

Paul Roberts, 74

Feb 23, 2026

Paul Alan Roberts of Grafton passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

Apr 28, 2025

I met Shahidul Mannan a few years ago when he was first running for Select Board and I was running for the Hopkinton Housing Board. I knew right away that he...

Letter to the Editor: Kizner for Select Board

Apr 28, 2025

I am writing to express my strong support for Matthew Kizner in his candidacy for Hopkinton’s Select Board. For the past four years, I have had the privilege...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board

Apr 28, 2025

I am writing in support of Shahidul Mannan. Shahidul has tirelessly served our community on various boards and commissions for a number of years, which has...

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...

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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, May 27: Whalen honored at State House for service to veterans

by Hopkinton Independent | May 27, 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. Whalen recognized at Military Appreciation Day Hopkinton resident and Marine Corps veteran Mike...