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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...

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Select Board stresses resident input in police chief selection process

by Mary Ellen Gambon | May 6, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_UsDPbW8Yw The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to select Public Safety Consultants to assist the town in its search...

Updates provided on potential Center School, Elmwood School reuses

Apr 15, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIGrI8eBGg The Select Board on Tuesday heard an update on the Center School reuse...

Select Board narrowly approves draft zero-emission vehicle first policy

Apr 15, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIGrI8eBGg The Select Board on Tuesday approved adoption of a draft zero-emission...

Boston Marathon 2026: Local runners entry list

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 17, 2026

There are 48 individuals registered to run this year’s Boston Marathon who listed Hopkinton as their hometown. NAME, BIB NUMBER, WAVE/CORRAL Sonal Ambwani,...

Senior Snippets, April 8 edition

Apr 7, 2026

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....

Business Profile: Rapscallion Kitchen & Bar focuses on service, hospitality

Apr 7, 2026

Service and hospitality always are the main focus at the Hopkinton Rapscallion Kitchen & Bar, shared Peter Daniel,...

HHS club becomes nonprofit to address homelessness

by Susan Gonsalves | Jan 29, 2026

What started as a high school club has transformed into a nonprofit organization that aims to help the unhoused. Called Hopkinton Advocacy for the Unhoused...

Principals outline improvement plans that emphasize transitions

Sep 29, 2025

At Thursday’s School Committee meeting, principals from all grade levels presented school improvement plans,...

School Committee considers debt exclusion request for HVAC

Sep 26, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOUHaO2YDt4&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At its next...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Isabella Racine-Brooks

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 10, 2026

According to coach Ally Link, Racine-Brooks has been “a constant source of positivity and encouragement” this season, helping the Hillers finish second at...

Pantera draws D1 interest after strong junior year

Dec 17, 2025

Ben Pantera said the preparation for the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School football season began long before the...

Kenney earns All-America football honors

Dec 16, 2025

Hopkinton resident Cam Kenney added to his list of football accolades this fall after being named a freshman...

Paul Roberts, 74

by Hopkinton Independent | Feb 23, 2026

Paul Alan Roberts of Grafton passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 74. This obituary is a tribute to his...

Harold Glicklin, 97

Dec 1, 2025

Harold Glicklin (July 12, 1928-Nov. 16, 2025) and Nancy Louise Johnson Glicklin (Oct. 6, 1929-Sept. 12, 2014), were...

Dolores Sables, 88

Nov 30, 2025

Dolores R. Sables, 88, of Sun City, Florida, and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Nov. 28, 2025. Born in Woonsocket,...

Letter to the Editor: Herr, Clark for Select Board

May 12, 2024

I am proudly endorsing Brian Herr and Joe Clark for Select Board and hope you will as well. Given the current state of our Select Board, I have made it my...

Letter to the Editor: Clark for Select Board

May 12, 2024

I write to ask you to join me in voting for Joe Clark for Select Board on May 20. I have known Joe since we were children growing up in Hopkinton. It is his...

Letter to the Editor: Clark, Herr for Select Board

May 12, 2024

Dear fellow residents of Hopkinton, I would like to applaud all our current town volunteers who have given up their personal time and offered their wisdom,...

Letter to the Editor: The Preserve residents grateful for town’s support

May 12, 2024

This is Eric Wieland, board member at The Preserve. We, the residents at the Preserve, are very thankful to the community for their support at Town Meeting to...

Letter to the Editor: Clark for Select Board

May 11, 2024

It is with pleasure that I write this letter of support for Select Board candidate Joe Clark. As a retired town employee, I have seen many changes in...

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Hopkinton Today for Friday, April 17: 30,000 runners to cross the Boston Marathon start line on Monday

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 17, 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. 130th Boston Marathon start to feature new layout, local honorees The 130th Boston Marathon will kick...