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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

Parks & Rec revisits plans for Pyne Field, considers alternate locations

by Nick Schofield | May 29, 2026

During a brief meeting Thursday night, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the future of Pyne Field now that it has the authorization to...

Preliminary drainage work on Claflin Place set for Thursday

May 4, 2026

The town announced on Monday that preliminary work on a drainage project for Claflin Place is scheduled to for...

Real Estate Transactions, May 4 edition

May 4, 2026

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Jake

by Hopkinton Independent | May 14, 2026

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old...

Boston Marathon 2026: Camp experience inspires Zandonella to run for MetroWest YMCA

Apr 15, 2026

Adam Zandonella and his wife moved to Hopkinton from Boston in 2016 to start their family. After his two oldest...

Boston Marathon 2026: Mick runs to help Ron Burton Training Village serve underprivileged youth

Apr 14, 2026

Delaney Mick is no stranger to running. But long distance is a relatively new aspect of the sport for her. Mick, a...

Former Marathon assistant principal: Lack of ADHD meds led to casino incident

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Feb 19, 2026

The former Marathon School assistant principal accused of assaulting a disabled veteran from West Bridgewater at a Plainville casino two years ago decided to...

Schools Notebook: Holy Cross recognize local students

Oct 15, 2025

A number of local students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the College of the Holy Cross:...

Fundraiser: HMS teacher/coach recovering after ‘very serious’ motorcycle accident

Oct 14, 2025

A popular civics teacher and baseball coach at Hopkinton Middle School apparently was involved in a serious motorcycle...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Isabel Walker

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 7, 2026

The indoor team’s Unsung Hero winner, Walker won the long jump at the league meet, medaled in three events to help the Hillers win the Division 2 State...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Julia Chatten

Jan 22, 2026

A forward, Chatten played a key role in helping the Hillers to a 9-2 start with her unselfishness and toughness. “Her...

Mato commits to Lafayette lacrosse

Jan 15, 2026

Hopkinton’s Lucie Mato knew she wanted to go to Lafayette the moment she first stepped on the Pennsylvania campus, but...

Marybeth Walker, 79

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 4, 2026

Marybeth E. (McGoldrick) Walker died March 26, 2026, in Bolivia, North Carolina, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her...

Marion Merchant, 97

Dec 18, 2025

Marion I. (Montville) Merchant, 97, beloved wife of the late Donald F. Merchant Sr., passed away peacefully in the...

Mary Ellen Kenney, 81

Dec 16, 2025

Mary Ellen Kenney (O’Toole), 81, passed peacefully on Dec. 14, 2025, at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham...

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...

Letter to the Editor: Harper a write-in candidate for Cemetery Commission

May 11, 2024

I am thrilled to announce my write-in candidacy for the Cemetery Commission’s two-year seat. With a deep passion for preserving our town’s heritage, I aim to...

Letter to the Editor: Select Board needs restart

May 9, 2024

At the Select Board candidates’ Meet and Greet held April 27 at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club, one of the candidates was quoted in the news as saying “that...

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, May 11: Resident wins local Junior Duck Stamp competition

by Hopkinton Independent | May 11, 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. Kazanjian's art featured in local, national Duck Stamp contest Hopkinton resident Clifford Kazanjian...