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. Eagle Scout project provides habitat for vulnerable bat species Bats in the region will find new real...
Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, a renowned clinical psychologist with more than 45 years of experience, published two books in May that focus on how personal and societal transformation can be achieved through embracing empathy and reevaluating past experiences. In a recent...
Hopkinton’s Sophie Student became a national champion May 25 when she helped the top-ranked University of North Carolina women’s lacrosse team to a 12-8 victory over Northwestern in the NCAA title game. The game was played in front of 14,423 fans at Gillette Stadium...
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 and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
In the fast-paced world of vacation rentals, most owners and operators obsess over the usual suspects: occupancy rates, dynamic pricing and five-star reviews. But quietly powering those metrics is something less talked about and far more powerful: team culture. Yes,...
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 starts Hopkinton Power Choice program, will offer stable electric rates Hopkinton officially...
Hopkinton’s Dhairya Mehta is not yet old enough to drive a car and still is a couple of months away from being in high school. But the teenager already has established himself as a bona fide chess standout, capturing his first state championship recently with a win in...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. SCHEDULE UPDATE...
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. In wake of Select Board decision, organizers to hold virtual Horribles Parade Horribles Parade...
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 they’re everywhere — and they are never leaving. From nonstick cookware to water-repellent jackets, these toxic...
Terri Lee (Matthews) Morris, formerly of Hopkinton, died peacefully and gracefully on June 20, 2025, following a long illness. She was born July 31, 1955, in Long Branch, New Jersey, daughter of the late William A. and Ida V. (Pudvah) Matthews. She was raised and...
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that both Comcast and AT&T are continuing utility work, and are expected to be finished by mid-July. Verizon was on-site Monday to focus on transferring lines to the new poles on the west...
The Department of Public Works announced that construction on multiple streets in town begins next week. Affected roads are: Chamberlain Street, Angelo Drive, Colella Farm Road, Nicholas Road and Whalen Road. Structures will be lowered July 1-2 on Chamberlain Street,...
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. Dates set for continued mosquito spraying in town The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project...
Louise Kehoe, 86, died June 24, 2025, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Edna (Doiron) Pineau. Louise was a great crocheter. She made afghans for many people and donated many as well. She...
The Water-Sewer Department is reiterating the importance of adhering to the town's water restriction orders following a warning earlier this week. "Crews out canvassing the town have found a large number of lawn sprinklers running," Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard from a consultant about the rationale behind the town’s proposed connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority water system and expressed some skepticism about whether local alternatives were...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Jet. Here is Baypath's description of Jet: "Meet Jet! At just 7 months old, Jet is a tall, goofy puppy still...
