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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...

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Real Estate Transactions, Feb. 9 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | Feb 9, 2026

Sismanis victim files case against town, police chief

Jan 12, 2026

Court documents reveal that the victim in the case against former Hillers Pizza owner Petros "Peter" Sismanis has...

Real Estate Transactions, Jan. 12 edition

Jan 12, 2026

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Betty

by Hopkinton Independent | Jan 22, 2026

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-year-old...

Senior Snippets, Nov. 26 edition

Nov 25, 2025

The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m....

Professional Insights: Ways to give life to old junk

Nov 25, 2025

As the seasons change and the holidays approach, it is time to consider getting rid of old items that are no longer...

MCAS shows positive results, areas to improve

by Susan Gonsalves | Nov 7, 2025

On the MCAS math tests in Grades 3-8, Hopkinton had the highest percentage of students meeting or exceeding expectations of any public school in...

Local middle schooler wins state chess title

Jun 30, 2025

Hopkinton’s Dhairya Mehta is not yet old enough to drive a car and still is a couple of months away from being in high...

Schools Notebook: Local collegians earn honors

Jun 20, 2025

The University of Rhode Island announced its dean’s list recipients for the spring semester, and it includes a number...

Kenney earns All-America football honors

by Chris Villani | Dec 16, 2025

Hopkinton resident Cam Kenney added to his list of football accolades this fall after being named a freshman All-American, a distinction that earned him a...

Photos: HHS boys golf drops close matches

Oct 9, 2025

The Hopkinton High School golf team hosted Westborough and Westwood on Tuesday at Hopkinton Country Club. The Hillers...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Evan Gronemeyer

Oct 7, 2025

An offensive and defensive lineman, Gronemeyer plays nearly every snap. Through four games, he led the Hillers with 27...

Raymond Robbins, 89

by Hopkinton Independent | Dec 6, 2025

Raymond P. Robbins, 89, died Oct. 31, 2025, surrounded by family at Kendal at Hanover in New Hampshire. Ray was born Oct. 16, 1936, in Framingham, the fifth...

Kari Griffin, 56

Aug 13, 2025

Kari Louise Griffin, 56, of Milford and formerly of Hopkinton, died peacefully on Aug. 7, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh and...

Sharon Hutchinson, 76

Aug 13, 2025

Sharon L Hutchinson, 76, died Aug. 8, 2025, at Milford Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in...

Letter to the Editor: New school crucial for town

Nov 1, 2023

I write to express my wholehearted support for the proposed new elementary school. As a dedicated advocate for educational programming, parent of three...

Letter to the Editor: Party caucuses serve important role

Oct 31, 2023

I am chair of the Hopkinton Democrats, but I am writing to express a personal opinion. The opinion is that voting at Special Town Meeting to eliminate local...

Letter to the Editor: Step up, get involved in town

Oct 31, 2023

Do you know who runs the Town of Hopkinton? We the residents do. We have a Special Town Meeting coming up Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. with important issues. Will you...

Letter to the Editor: Resident opposing new school defends stance

Oct 22, 2023

[Editor’s note: This follow-up letter to the editor is in response to online criticism the author received about Friday’s letter opposing the proposed...

Letter to the Editor: Hayden Rowe group opposes new school

Oct 19, 2023

There is a Special Town Meeting that is scheduled to be held on Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. As stated in a recent newspaper article, the purpose of this...

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Jan. 26: Winter storm causes school, town office closures

by Hopkinton Independent | Jan 26, 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. Town offices close as snow continues into Monday Schools and town offices are closed today as the...