NEWS
Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello delays work on Marathon Way, Main Street
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...
Town Meeting recap: Budget, amended MBTA zoning, e-bike speed limit pass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuaykpYu3uc Annual Town Meeting convened at Hopkinton Middle School on a soggy...
ATM citizens’ petitions raise concerns about addressing longstanding town issues
Two citizens’ petitions presented at Saturday's Annual Town Meeting provoked discussion about modifying town policies...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Louie
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...
Boston Marathon 2026: Riesenbergers ready for father-son challenge
Mitch Riesenberger has run 13 Boston Marathons, part of a lengthy running career that began shortly after college when...
Boston Marathon 2026: Ambwani fulfills longtime goal, runs for Hopkinton Education Foundation
Hopkinton resident Sonal Ambwani said running in the Boston Marathon is “the fulfillment of a long-awaited” dream....
EDUCATION
Alternate well site needed for Charleswood School due to lack of water
Developers of Charleswood School will seek an alternative irrigation well site following a drilling attempt that did not yield water. During Tuesday’s...
Marathon School teacher signs on for photography exhibition
Photographer Chelsea Bradway said her upcoming exhibit with fashion stylist Brooke Kanal is a fun and creative way to...
School Committee looks at timing on HVAC projects, approves capital plan
On Thursday, the School Committee gave administrators direction on how to proceed with HVAC projects at the middle and...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Pedroli
A forward, Pedroli recorded 16 goals and 24 assists in 22 games this season, including a hat trick in the Hillers’ playoff victory over Gloucester. “Matt has...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Abby Burke
One of the team’s captains, Burke placed in two or three events at every meet in the first month of the season. As the...
New faces featured on HHS boys hoops roster
Asked to describe his team this winter, Hopkinton High School boys basketball coach Tom Keane simply replied “very,...
OBITUARIES
James Burke, 72
James Glen Burke, 72, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Marion (Davis) and Walter Burke....
Jacqueline Hall, 89
Jackie Hall of Hopkinton passed away Nov. 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89. Born in Endicott, New...
Raymond Robbins, 89
Raymond P. Robbins, 89, died Oct. 31, 2025, surrounded by family at Kendal at Hanover in New Hampshire. Ray was born...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 8: Timlin Memorial Event anticipates 800 runners to hit course
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. Racers, community members to take part in Timlin Memorial Event The Sharon Timlin Memorial Event will...
