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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

Mannan elected chair of Select Board; Town Meeting recapped

by Mary Ellen Gambon | May 27, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQdGLeqUS-k Shahidul Mannan was elected chair of the Select Board in a unanimous vote at Tuesday's meeting. He succeeded Joe...

Annual Town Meeting complete results

May 2, 2026

This year's Annual Town Meeting commenced early Saturday. Members were tasked with voting on 39 articles related to...

Man who allegedly crashed stolen BMW held without bail after dangerousness hearing Friday

May 1, 2026

A North Billerica man arrested in Hopkinton on April 21 on charges including cocaine trafficking and malicious...

Business Profile: RestoPros of Norfolk County aims to restore properties, peace of mind

by Hopkinton Independent | May 7, 2026

When disaster strikes — a burst pipe at midnight or a kitchen fire that displaces a family — property owners across the Hopkinton area can turn to RestoPros...

Boston Marathon 2026: ‘Stars just aligned’ for Sulser to attempt run

Apr 13, 2026

Doug Sulser has been around the Boston Marathon for years. His father, wife and sister all have run the race. He grew...

Boston Marathon 2026: Stenquist seeks to inspire next generation

Apr 13, 2026

Ever since they were little, Alex Stenquist’s three daughters have visited their uncle’s house in Natick, right along...

Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized

by Hopkinton Independent | Feb 10, 2026

Worcester Polytechnic Institute announced its fall dean’s list recipients, with a number of Hopkinton residents recognized: seniors Yasutora Ito (mathematical...

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...

Residents offer input on school calendar

Sep 22, 2025

During a Zoom listening session Sunday evening, the School Committee and Superintendent Evan Bishop received comments...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Caitlin Leary

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 24, 2026

In her first year skiing for the Hillers, Leary went to the state championship race as an alternate. She finished in the top 20 numerous times in Central...

Photos: HHS boys basketball edges Westborough

Jan 3, 2026

The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team held off visiting Westborough on Friday night, winning by a score of...

Photos: HHS girls basketball wins Korbey Tournament

Jan 1, 2026

The Hopkinton High School girls basketball was tested by Milford in the championship game of Sunday's Mary Korbey...

Herminda DeSabogal, 91

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 16, 2026

Herminda DeSabogal, 91, of Hopkinton and formerly of Belmont and Peabody, passed away March 8, 2026, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was born in Bogota,...

Martha Jackson, 80

Dec 5, 2025

Martha Ann Jackson (née Pritchard), beloved mother and wife, passed away on Nov. 26, 2025, at the age of 80. She was a...

Geraldine Balthazar, 82

Dec 5, 2025

Geraldine Marie Balthazar, a cherished soul and beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully...

Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board

Apr 29, 2024

I know Peter Mimmo to be a man devoted to family and community, present and responsive at community events, respectful, speaking with you on your own level....

Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board

Apr 28, 2024

I write in support of Peter Mimmo for one of the open Hopkinton Select Board positions. I have had the pleasure of knowing Peter and his family for many...

Letter to the Editor: Support for Specialized Building Code

Apr 26, 2024

I encourage all registered voters to attend annual Town Meeting and especially to vote for Hopkinton to adopt the state’s Specialized Building Code, Article...

Letter to the Editor: Town should hold off on Hopkins addition

Apr 23, 2024

As a 12-year resident of Hopkinton and parent of two students in the Hopkinton Public Schools, I strongly urge voters to temporarily postpone the Hopkins...

Letter to the Editor: Fight back against MBTA bullies

Apr 11, 2024

The Preserve and downtown Hopkinton are being targeted by the MBTA rail line bullies. Each of the two, The Preserve and downtown Hopkinton, do not have a...

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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, May 6: Parliamentary concerns remain after ATM dissolution

by Hopkinton Independent | May 6, 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. Auciello resident: 'Town Meeting is not over' Confusion over parliamentary procedure lingers after...

Literacy pilot programs adopted at elementary level

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, June 23: Select Board chair to hold listening session next week

Photos: Run for Rafa 5K at HHS

Real Estate Transactions, June 22 edition

Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 22: Parks & Rec movies, concerts at Town Common return this summer

Photos: Golden Pond Car Show

NEWS

Mannan elected chair of Select Board; Town Meeting recapped

Annual Town Meeting complete results

Man who allegedly crashed stolen BMW held without bail after dangerousness hearing Friday

FEATURED

Business Profile: RestoPros of Norfolk County aims to restore properties, peace of mind

Boston Marathon 2026: ‘Stars just aligned’ for Sulser to attempt run

Boston Marathon 2026: Stenquist seeks to inspire next generation

EDUCATION

Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized

School Committee considers debt exclusion request for HVAC

Residents offer input on school calendar

SPORTS

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Caitlin Leary

Photos: HHS boys basketball edges Westborough

Photos: HHS girls basketball wins Korbey Tournament

OBITUARIES

Herminda DeSabogal, 91

Martha Jackson, 80

Geraldine Balthazar, 82

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board

Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board

Letter to the Editor: Support for Specialized Building Code

Letter to the Editor: Town should hold off on Hopkins addition

Letter to the Editor: Fight back against MBTA bullies

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, May 6: Parliamentary concerns remain after ATM dissolution

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