The Hopkinton High School golf team hosted Westborough and Westwood on Tuesday at Hopkinton Country Club. The Hillers fell to Westborough, 240-245, and to Westwood, 235-245.
Photos: HHS boys golf drops close matches
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Oct. 9: Chamber of Commerce hires new executive director
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. Mongeau to lead Chamber of Commerce as it focuses on membership, efficiency The Hopkinton Chamber of...
Chamberlain Street to close for roadwork Thursday
A portion of Chamberlain Street will be closed on Thursday for roadwork, according to the Department of Public Works. In a notice to residents, DPW Director Kerry Reed noted that crews would be working to install a speed hump across both lanes of travel near 35...
Helen Kelley, 88
Helen S. Kelley, 88, passed away on Sept. 27, 2025, at Concord-Laconia Hospital in New Hampshire. Helen was born Nov. 1, 1936, and was the adopted daughter of Bertha and Leon Evlian. She was raised in Hopkinton and graduated from Hopkinton High School, where she was a...
Jonathan Richards, 73
Jonathan Eric Richards of Hopkinton peacefully passed away on Sept. 16, 2025, at the age of 73 after a courageous yearlong battle with prostate cancer. He was the beloved husband of the late Martha Gwen (Zollo) Richards. Born June 23, 1952, in Boston, Jonathan was the...
Crust & Co. fined for opening early; new details emerge questioning former owner’s involvement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to fine the owner of Crust & Co. $1,000 for opening the restaurant that replaced Hillers Pizza, its controversial predecessor, before all inspection requirements were met for...
OIG investigation into former Parks & Rec director prompts call by Select Board member to look at other departments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI During Tuesday night's Select Board meeting, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus referred to a letter she received from the state's Office of the Inspector General into what it deemed was illegal conduct by a former director of the...
Select Board delivers FY 27 budget message, chooses new town counsel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI The Select Board on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve a budget message of financial restraint for the upcoming fiscal year, mirroring the level-service funding message of FY 26. Member Matt Kizner cast the dissenting vote. He...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 8 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG Sept. 30 1:14 a.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin checked on Lumber Street property. 3:20 a.m....
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Oct. 8: The Haunt returns to MetroWest YMCA
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. HCA, MetroWest YMCA to host circus-themed Haunt event The MetroWest YMCA and the Hopkinton Center for...
Board of Health gets updates in wake of First Amendment audit controversy
The Board of Health on Monday discussed changes to the Health Department’s open-door policy and other updates relating to a First Amendment audit that occurred last month. In his report to the board, Health Director Shaun McAuliffe clarified that the public nursing...
Planning Board gets testy before The Trails owner agrees to meet with town counsel over Wilson Street damage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foOGXcyTYkU At Monday night’s Planning Board meeting, the owner of The Trails agreed to meet with town counsel to negotiate a solution to resolving damage to Wilson Street allegedly caused by runoff from the subdivision. Vin Gately...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Evan Gronemeyer
An offensive and defensive lineman, Gronemeyer plays nearly every snap. Through four games, he led the Hillers with 27 tackles. “Evan’s work ethic and dedication throughout the offseason have clearly carried over onto the football field this fall,” coach Mark Sanborn...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Oct. 7: Fire Department to hold open house Oct. 19
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. HFD open house to feature demonstrations, fire safety information The Hopkinton Fire Department's...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 6 edition
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Oct. 6: Town advises caution after West Nile detected in region
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 encourages continued vigilance about mosquitos as weather shiftsThe town is advising residents...
Photos: Construction at Hopkinton Drug site
Work on the Hopkinton Drug site continued this past week.
Discoloration possible after Grove Street water main break
The Department of Public Works cautioned residents to be aware of possible water discoloration following a water main break on Grove Street. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that crews responded to a water main break at Grove Street...
OSPC approves Cedar Street Extension homeowner’s tree removal request
The Open Space Preservation Commission approved by a 2-1 vote a homeowner’s request to remove two trees on OSPC land that would impede sunlight from shining on the homeowner's planned solar panel installation. Chair Ed Harrow cast the dissenting vote. He said he did...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Oct. 3: Superintendent releases survey to gain community feedback
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. Bishop seeks community input as part of first-year plan Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Evan...
