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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.

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Arrests/Police Log, May 27 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | May 27, 2026

ARRESTS May 23 1:48 a.m. Officers Robert Ekross and Aline Matos conducted a motor vehicle stop on Cedar Street and subsequently arrested a 54-year-old from...

Parks & Rec increases fees for Fruit Street soccer fields

Apr 30, 2026

The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday approved changes to the booking structure for the Fruit Street...

Meet the Candidates Night spotlights contested School Committee race

Apr 30, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J_KHE0bJGs Candidates for town government seats in the May 18 Annual Town Election...

Senior Snippets, May 6 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | May 6, 2026

The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs...

Boston Marathon 2026: Tucker Tremblay’s run supports Hopkinton Emergency Fund

Apr 12, 2026

Kim Tucker Tremblay has two longtime passions — helping others and running. She blends them now by running the Boston...

Boston Marathon 2026: Cofone hits road for local music program

Apr 11, 2026

Marisa Cofone may not be playing her flute these days, but she looks back fondly on her experiences in the music...

Carver returns as long-term sub to fill Marathon School administrator vacancy

by Susan Gonsalves | Feb 6, 2026

During a brief meeting Thursday, the School Committee learned that former Elmwood School Principal Anne Carver was hired as a long-term substitute assistant...

Schools Notebook: Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced

Sep 18, 2025

Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists...

Charleswood subcontractor to serve as Planning Board’s ‘eyes and ears’

Sep 17, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJuNuVIvt7I&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Representatives...

HHS squad has something to cheer about

by Chris Villani | Mar 23, 2026

The Hopkinton High School cheerleading team struggled at the start of the winter season but ended it by bringing home some hardware at the regional...

Pantera draws D1 interest after strong junior year

Dec 17, 2025

Ben Pantera said the preparation for the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School football season began long before the...

Kenney earns All-America football honors

Dec 16, 2025

Hopkinton resident Cam Kenney added to his list of football accolades this fall after being named a freshman...

Judith Laramee, 78

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 15, 2026

Mrs. Judith A. (Mancini) Laramee, 78, of Milford died March 13 at her residence after an illness. Judith was born in Framingham, the daughter of the late Aldo...

Timothy Clancy, 61

Dec 4, 2025

Timothy James Clancy, 61, of Whitinsville passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2025. Timothy was the beloved husband of...

Harold Glicklin, 97

Dec 1, 2025

Harold Glicklin (July 12, 1928-Nov. 16, 2025) and Nancy Louise Johnson Glicklin (Oct. 6, 1929-Sept. 12, 2014), were...

Letter to the Editor: Rezoning push on South Street annoying

Apr 9, 2024

What’s the definition of insanity? The town voted no to developing Hayward Street and South Street three times in the last 30 years, but Marguerite Concrete...

Letter to the Editor: Stop removal of billboards

Mar 29, 2024

I just read a news report that the billboards on the [Hayden Rowe Street property now or formerly owned by the Connelly family] are slated for removal...

Letter to the Editor: Sustainable Green Committee opposes herbicides

Mar 28, 2024

The Hopkinton Independent report “Select Board hears reasoning behind using herbicides to control Lake Maspenock weeds” fails to mention the Hopkinton...

Letter to the Editor: Opposition to herbicides in Maspenock

Mar 26, 2024

Recently, the Conservation Commission approved the use of diquat and endothall in Lake Maspenock this spring as recommended by the Lake Maspenock Weed...

Letter to the Editor: Praise for Center School property

Mar 25, 2024

The four seasons of the Center School land: Spring — We hear the sounds of birds announcing the end of winter as they forage for insects and seeds and build...

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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, May 5: Select Board to review new CV license policy draft

by Hopkinton Independent | May 5, 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. New CV licensing policy requires CORI/SORI, clears up HPD role The Select Board will discuss a new...