NEWS
Resident accused of attempted murder at Sandy Beach pleads not guilty at arraignment
The suspect in an altercation at Sandy Beach on Wednesday night pleaded not guilty to three charges in Framingham District Court on Thursday, including...
WSAB to recommend water, sewer rate hikes to Select Board
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend water and sewer rate increases to the...
Conservation Commission deadlocked on 12 North Mill Street, revisits Charleswood water issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsoWQwG0k9g The Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved the notice of intent for a...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Arny
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...
Professional Insights: Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle them
While older generations worry about having enough money for retirement, many Gen Z workers aren’t even starting to...
Business Profile: Parks & Rec Summer Program offers activities for all residents
From sports to field trips, the Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department is offering something for all residents...
EDUCATION
Select Board questions process used for Loop Road paving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iggKudFTT6Y&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Members of the Select Board took a vote Thursday to put...
Charleswood committee focuses on Hayden Rowe roadwork, resident engineer
The Department of Public Works recommended repairs to sewer manholes in conjunction with the roadwork being done on...
Superintendent: HHS closed Wednesday due to burst pipe
Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Evan Bishop announced Wednesday morning that the high school was closed for...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Pedroli
A center fielder and relief pitcher, Pedroli led the team through late April with a .562 batting average and has been “dominant in the leadoff role,”...
Hillers boys hockey finishes strong
Hopkinton High School boys hockey coach Joshua Potter acknowledged that the season started slow for the Hillers. It...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Gavin Cho
A three-year varsity player and captain this year, Cho averaged 10.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game to go with 20...
OBITUARIES
Patricia Phaneuf, 92
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...
Paul Roberts, 74
Paul Alan Roberts of Grafton passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of...
David Burr, 64
David Loomis Burr, 64, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in New Haven,...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, May 27: Whalen honored at State House for service to veterans
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...
