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Parks & Rec revisits plans for Pyne Field, considers alternate locations

by Nick Schofield | May 29, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

During a brief meeting Thursday night, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the future of Pyne Field now that it has the authorization to reevaluate the previous plan. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus explained that Article 20A, approved at Annual Town...

Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello delays work on Marathon Way, Main Street

by Hopkinton Independent | May 29, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, A.F. Amorello & Sons has delayed work on the corridor scheduled for next week. Amorello was scheduled to install conduit under Marathon Way and do driveway reconstruction at 35 Main Street. No backup...

Survey seeks input on school transportation, start times

by Susan Gonsalves | May 29, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 1 Comment

In anticipation of the Charleswood School opening, Superintendent Evan Bishop is seeking input from families and community members about bus schedules and other operational factors. During Thursday’s School Committee meeting, Bishop noted there have been a lot of...

School Committee reorganizes, hears about shared-use path

by Susan Gonsalves | May 29, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTLXR78BWCU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At the start of Thursday's School Committee meeting, Superintendent Evan Bishop welcomed newly elected member Sandra Irwin and congratulated Kyla McSweeney on her...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 29: Town seeks resident input on Annual Town Meeting

by Hopkinton Independent | May 29, 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. Town, Select Board ask for resident feedback on ATM experience In an effort to improve voter...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Arny

by Hopkinton Independent | May 28, 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-month-old Arny. Here is Baypath's description of Arny: "Meet handsome Arny, an adorable, happy-go-lucky puppy ready to find...

NEWS

Select Board receives input from town counsel regarding CV license policy

by Mary Ellen Gambon | May 27, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQdGLeqUS-k The Select Board on Tuesday received answers from town counsel to questions members had at its last meeting...

Memorial Day events move inside to St. John Church

May 25, 2026

Inclement weather forecast for Monday has pushed the town's Memorial Day events inside. Mike Whalen, chair of the...

Fruit Street bridge closure planned for early June

May 22, 2026

The Department of Public Works announced that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will close the Fruit...

Professional Insights: Which retirement plan is right for your business?

by Hopkinton Independent | May 25, 2026

If you’re a local business owner, a workplace retirement plan can be a powerful tool — helping you manage taxes, strengthen employee retention and build...

Arts Residency: Beth Gismondi

May 20, 2026

Beth Gismondi began studying art at an early age, later taking on art history as part of her undergraduate studies and...

Library Corner, May 20 edition

May 18, 2026

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org....

HHS students form health-awareness nonprofit

by Susan Gonsalves | May 19, 2026

Arshia Tharakabhushanam had a severe allergic reaction to nuts while eating a sweet during a trip to India. While shadowing at Massachusetts General Hospital,...

Ellam appointed HPS chief academic officer

May 1, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J79q3XfBOAM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=2 Superintendent...

DPW expresses concern about Charleswood School’s effect on sewer

Apr 22, 2026

The Elementary School Building Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to partially fund a sewer capacity engineering...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Liam Grady

by Hopkinton Independent | May 26, 2026

A three-year starter, Grady led the Hillers to a 12-6 record and the young program’s first tournament berth this spring, recording 177 kills (.427%) and 82...

Hillers girls lacrosse continues upward momentum

May 18, 2026

In Marisa Remley’s first season leading the Hopkinton High School girls lacrosse program, the varsity only won four...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Avery Quebec

May 12, 2026

A midfielder who recently recorded her 100th career goal, Quebec is “a competitor in every sense of the word and is...

Ruth Dusseault, 90

by Hopkinton Independent | May 21, 2026

Ruth Esther (Mercer) Dusseault, 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of...

Joanne Moss, 71

May 12, 2026

Joanne Van Gelderen Moss, 71, died peacefully at her home in Southborough on May 8 after a long and courageous 10-year...

Patricia Phaneuf, 92

May 12, 2026

Patricia Mary Phaneuf, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who resided in Hudson for most of her life,...

Letter to the Editor: Irwin for School Committee

May 11, 2026

I’m writing to endorse Sandra Irwin for School Committee. Local government works best when more people participate, not fewer. Sandra is doing exactly that....

Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for School Committee

May 7, 2026

I'm happy to support Kyla McSweeney for reelection to the School Committee. Through my role on the Sustainable Green Committee, I had the opportunity to work...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health

May 5, 2026

Hopkinton voters who care about the direction and importance of our Board of Health should consider making Nasiba Mannan their choice for Board of Health....

Letter to the Editor: McSweeney, Krishna for School Committee

May 4, 2026

I am excited to endorse Kyla McSweeney and Sravan Krishna for Hopkinton School Committee. As an autism educator with The Arc of Massachusetts and the parent...

Letter to the Editor: Irwin for School Committee

May 4, 2026

I am writing to strongly endorse Sandra Irwin for Hopkinton School Committee. I have spent the majority of my career working in government at both the state...

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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, May 26: Imagine Corps students run variety show, festival promoting pollinators

by Hopkinton Independent | May 26, 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. Students engage community on importance of pollinators with festival, variety show A group of...

Parks & Rec revisits plans for Pyne Field, considers alternate locations

Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello delays work on Marathon Way, Main Street

Survey seeks input on school transportation, start times

School Committee reorganizes, hears about shared-use path

Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 29: Town seeks resident input on Annual Town Meeting

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Arny

NEWS

Select Board receives input from town counsel regarding CV license policy

Memorial Day events move inside to St. John Church

Fruit Street bridge closure planned for early June

FEATURED

Professional Insights: Which retirement plan is right for your business?

Arts Residency: Beth Gismondi

Library Corner, May 20 edition

EDUCATION

HHS students form health-awareness nonprofit

Ellam appointed HPS chief academic officer

DPW expresses concern about Charleswood School’s effect on sewer

SPORTS

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Liam Grady

Hillers girls lacrosse continues upward momentum

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Avery Quebec

OBITUARIES

Ruth Dusseault, 90

Joanne Moss, 71

Patricia Phaneuf, 92

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor: Irwin for School Committee

Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for School Committee

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health

Letter to the Editor: McSweeney, Krishna for School Committee

Letter to the Editor: Irwin for School Committee

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, May 26: Imagine Corps students run variety show, festival promoting pollinators

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