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Real Estate Transactions, March 9 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | March 9, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Discoloration possible as Water Department brings Pond Street well back online

by Hopkinton Independent | March 9, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Residents near Pond Street may experience temporary water discoloration as the Water Department returns Well 4 back to service. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff notified residents that the Water Department was bringing the Pond Street Well 4 back online Monday as it...

Hopkinton Today for Monday, March 9: Knights of Columbus kicks off food drive for PJB

by Hopkinton Independent | March 9, 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. Knights seek cash donations to support PJB food pantry The local Knights of Columbus council is...

Photos: HopSwap

by Hopkinton Independent | March 8, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

The annual HopSwap community tag sale was held Saturday morning at Hopkinton High School. The event benefits the Hopkinton PTO and Hopkinton Moms Group.

Hopkinton Today for Friday, March 6: Republican, Democratic committees select delegates for state conventions

by Hopkinton Independent | March 6, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 1 Comment

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. Delegates chosen for state conventions in April, May Following a meeting of the Hopkinton Democratic...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Luke

by Hopkinton Independent | March 5, 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-year-old Luke. Here is Baypath's description of Luke: "Luke is a happy, social boy who makes friends fast — the kind of pup...

NEWS

Select Board discusses elevated manganese levels in Wells 7, 8

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Mar 4, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8nBDSSQqZk The Select Board on Tuesday heard from Department of Public Works director Kerry Reed about elevated levels of...

Planning Board hears 75 South Street plan, Eversource tree removal requests

Mar 3, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QksZFm9Xjno The Planning Board on Monday continued a hearing on work proposed for 75...

Real Estate Transactions, March 2 edition

Mar 2, 2026

Library Corner, March 11 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 7, 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: Benji

Feb 26, 2026

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

Arts Residency: Chloe Demirbilek

Feb 26, 2026

Eighth grade student Chloe Demirbilek has a strong sense of herself as an artist. “Chloe is a thoughtful and confident...

‘End of an era’: Rothermich retiring from HPS; search for new school CFO begins

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Feb 20, 2026

Susan Rothermich, the School Department’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, is retiring at the end of the school year, prompting a search...

HHS Science Fair winners announced

Feb 10, 2026

Yulhee Kwon, Rudra Pachori and Jacob Wu took first place in the Hopkinton High School Science & Engineering Fair,...

Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized

Feb 10, 2026

Worcester Polytechnic Institute announced its fall dean’s list recipients, with a number of Hopkinton residents...

HHS Sports Roundup: Boys hockey falls; cheer team advances to states

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 2, 2026

The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team hung with Canton for two periods before watching the Division 2 state tournament’s top seed pull away for a 5-0...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Lucy Jean

Feb 24, 2026

The Hillers co-op team held its Senior Night on Feb. 13. “It was a must-win game for us to get into the state...

Young HHS girls skiing shows promise

Feb 23, 2026

The Hopkinton High School girls alpine ski team is small and relatively young, but the Hillers brought enthusiasm to...

Elizabeth Morin, 45

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 1, 2026

Elizabeth (Lucking) Morin, age 45, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2026, after a long and extremely courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. As...

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...

David Burr, 64

Feb 19, 2026

David Loomis Burr, 64, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in New Haven,...

Letter to the Editor: Extreme political rhetoric must be curtailed

Sep 14, 2025

How do we move forward as a community? Last week, our nation suffered a blow to one of our most sacred freedoms: Freedom of Speech. A freedom not only...

Letter to the Editor: School Committee comment inappropriate

Aug 21, 2025

When I watched the Aug. 14 Hopkinton School Committee meeting on HCAM, I was shocked by what I heard. At the start of the meeting, around the two-minute mark,...

Letter to the Editor: Everyone’s help needed to save planet

Aug 20, 2025

We need to change how we live. We need to do this for future generations, biodiversity and our own physical and mental health. We especially need this now...

Letter to the Editor: Tips for Horribles behavior

Jul 4, 2025

Courtesy of the San Diego Zoo, here are the new rules for the Horribles Parade. Please do not: Annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry,...

Letter to the Editor: Virtual Horribles Parade set for July 4

Jul 2, 2025

Hopkinton — You are invited to the virtual July Fourth Horribles Parade at noon. Because the Select Board chose not to provide insurance for the event as done...

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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, March 5: Friends of Hopkinton plans inaugural Fire & Light event

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 5, 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. New Friends of Hopkinton event to replace Family Fling The Friends of Hopkinton organization is...