NEWS
Select Board hears first round of town department budget requests
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VUUo3Bot5Y&t=58s The Select Board on Tuesday began its review of the budget requests made by town departments for the...
Concerns raised about Center School roof
Questions were raised about the age and condition of the roof at the former Center School during Tuesday's meeting of...
Planning Board takes first look at proposed MBTA Communities plans to meet state compliance guidelines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZAsgKehJag The Planning Board on Monday reviewed four new proposals for MBTA...
FEATURED
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Jan. 14 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of...
Professional Insights: Real cost of delaying furnace replacement
As fall turns to winter, many homeowners are busy preparing for the colder months ahead — changing filters, checking...
Photos: Swoon Fashion Show fundraiser for ovarian cancer research
The Swoon Fashion Show, an annual event to raise funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and GirlyGirl PARTS, was held...
EDUCATION
Cousin: HMS teacher/coach faces ‘long road to recovery’ after sustaining multiple injuries in motorcycle crash
A popular Hopkinton Middle School civics teacher and baseball coach injured in an Oct. 6 motorcycle crash was “in good spirits” upon being moved to an area...
Driver distraction may have led to school bus crash, HPD reports
Distracted driving may have played a role in the May 20 school bus crash on Cedar Street Extension, according to the...
RAD program at HHS seeks to empower girls
Georgia Kramer described walking down the halls of Hopkinton High School for the first time in 10 years as “a cool...
SPORTS
HHS football blanked in T-Day battle
Ashland’s Kevin Ozulumba rushed for 213 yards and five touchdowns in a 48-0 romp over Hopkinton in the teams' 101st Thanksgiving Day high school football...
Photos: HHS field hockey falls to Wellesley
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team dropped a 2-1 decision to visiting Wellesley on Friday.
Photos: HHS cross-country splits with Holliston
The Hopkinton High School boys and girls cross-country teams raced Holliston on Wednesday at Hopkinton State Park. The...
OBITUARIES
Geraldine Balthazar, 82
Geraldine Marie Balthazar, a cherished soul and beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2025, surrounded by her...
Patricia Burnham, 88
Patricia Joyce Burnham, 88, of Hopkinton passed away July 14, 2025. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late...
Amy Schwartz, 49
Amy Jordan Schwartz, 49, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025 — just four days after the...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Jan. 20: HHS students to host TEDx event Friday
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. Students organize TEDx event on youth and wellness Students with Hopkinton High School's Health...
