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Real Estate Transactions, March 9 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | March 9, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Discoloration possible as Water Department brings Pond Street well back online

by Hopkinton Independent | March 9, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Residents near Pond Street may experience temporary water discoloration as the Water Department returns Well 4 back to service. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff notified residents that the Water Department was bringing the Pond Street Well 4 back online Monday as it...

Hopkinton Today for Monday, March 9: Knights of Columbus kicks off food drive for PJB

by Hopkinton Independent | March 9, 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. Knights seek cash donations to support PJB food pantry The local Knights of Columbus council is...

Photos: HopSwap

by Hopkinton Independent | March 8, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

The annual HopSwap community tag sale was held Saturday morning at Hopkinton High School. The event benefits the Hopkinton PTO and Hopkinton Moms Group.

Hopkinton Today for Friday, March 6: Republican, Democratic committees select delegates for state conventions

by Hopkinton Independent | March 6, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 1 Comment

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. Delegates chosen for state conventions in April, May Following a meeting of the Hopkinton Democratic...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Luke

by Hopkinton Independent | March 5, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

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 Luke. Here is Baypath's description of Luke: "Luke is a happy, social boy who makes friends fast — the kind of pup...

NEWS

Budget talks dominate Select Board meeting

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Mar 4, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8nBDSSQqZk The Select Board reviewed budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year from several key town departments Tuesday...

Conservation Commission discusses use change plans for 75 South Street

Feb 26, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2WgJT8WxY&t=4320s The Conservation Commission on Tuesday engaged in an informal...

Police: Man killed in tractor-trailer crash on I-90 in Hopkinton

Feb 25, 2026

A 35-year-old Connecticut man died Monday night after he was struck by a passing tractor-trailer on Interstate 90 in...

Business Briefs: Blackstone Valley advisors recognized

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 7, 2026

James Valis and Gregg Manis, financial advisors at Blackstone Valley Wealth Management in Hopkinton, earned a place among LPL Financial’s Ascent Club Program...

Professional Insights: Local business owners should not overlook retirement plans

Feb 26, 2026

If you’re a local business owner, you’re juggling many priorities: growing revenue, managing expenses, supporting your...

Business Profile: Financial advisor Mark Freeman focuses on clients’ success

Feb 26, 2026

Financial advisor Mark Freeman enjoys getting to know his clients. His aim is to help them clarify their objectives...

Former Marathon assistant principal: Lack of ADHD meds led to casino incident

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Feb 19, 2026

The former Marathon School assistant principal accused of assaulting a disabled veteran from West Bridgewater at a Plainville casino two years ago decided to...

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

Feb 6, 2026

During a brief meeting Thursday, the School Committee learned that former Elmwood School Principal Anne Carver was...

Photos: HHS Science & Engineering Fair

Feb 4, 2026

The Hopkinton High School Science & Engineering Fair was held Wednesday in the HHS cafeteria.

HHS Sports Roundup: Girls basketball bows out; boys hockey plays Monday

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 1, 2026

The Hopkinton High School girls basketball team saw its season come to an end Friday with a 42-34 loss to visiting Bridgewater-Raynham in the first round of...

O’Brien, Meehan lead HHS boys skiing

Feb 23, 2026

The Hopkinton High School boys alpine ski team saw its season buoyed by strong performances by its two captains, Barry...

HHS Sports Roundup: Millar wins 55 hurdles at Meet of Champions; tourney schedules announced

Feb 21, 2026

Hopkinton High School senior Harry Millar blazed to a victory in the 55-meter hurdles at the Meet of Champions on...

Mary Moore, 72

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 1, 2026

Mary Margaret Moore, 72, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2026. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Oris Moore and...

Walter Motyka, 85

Feb 18, 2026

Walter Steven Motyka, 85, a longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, and most recently of Yarmouth Port, passed away...

Allan Stark, 86

Feb 17, 2026

Allan Edward Stark was born in Fitchburg on July 4, 1939, to parents Walter William Stark and Edith M. Vaananen. He...

Letter to the Editor: PFAS regulation needs to get sticky

Jun 29, 2025

PFAS, the forever chemicals lurking in your kitchen, clothes and even your takeout box are sticking around for way too long. You might not see them, but...

Letter to the Editor: Horribles Parade deserves town support

Jun 24, 2025

It was disappointing to hear public comments characterizing the July Fourth parade as a Republican parade. It is a town event. Always has been. Who stepped...

Letter to the Editor: Aggressive driver on Wood Street lucky

Jun 22, 2025

To the blithering idiot that thought it a good idea to pass, one, two or maybe three cars on Wood Street, between No. 200 and No. 164 Saturday eve at about 8,...

Letter to the Editor: Better late than never

Jun 16, 2025

Around 1970, we had a couple of incidents of fire equipment having trouble coming out of the station to answer a call. Fire Chief Arthur Stewart went before...

Letter to the Editor: Town should support HYFS

Jun 14, 2025

After reading the letter to the editor titled “HYFS a community cornerstone at risk," I felt it is important to add to this high level of concern from my own...

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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, March 4: Local Scouts feel some impact of Scouting America’s deal with Pentagon

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 4, 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. Values of program 'remain unchanged,' says local Scouting leadership A deal reached between Scouting...