NEWS
Mannan elected chair of Select Board; Town Meeting recapped
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...
South Street hydrant tests scheduled for Saturday
The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting a required hydrant flow tests on South Street Saturday morning. The...
Carbone’s set to close June 27 after 93 years
Carbone’s Restaurant, an iconic Italian-American eatery in Hopkinton at the border of Southborough and Ashland, will...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Shayla
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old...
Business Profile: Peer Aboricultural Services helps grow lasting landscapes
Property owners quickly realize their landscaping can be affected by countless variables — too much or too little...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Jake
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
School Committee bids Stephenson goodbye, considers computer bids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9cgH89rp5g&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee on Thursday honored vice chair Susan...
DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg The Hopkinton school district has a disproportionate number of white...
School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU The School Committee on...
SPORTS
HHS girls lax, tennis teams open postseason play this week
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announced the brackets for some spring sports over the weekend. In girls lacrosse, Hopkinton is seeded...
HHS girls track fields another strong squad
The Hopkinton High School girls track and field team is leaning on its depth and versatility this spring, and coach...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Pedroli
A center fielder and relief pitcher, Pedroli led the team through late April with a .562 batting average and has been...
OBITUARIES
Annette Lockhart, 90
Annette Marie Lockhart (formerly McLaughlin; née Cormier), 90, a longtime resident of Hopkinton and recently of Whitinsville, passed away on May 16, 2026....
Jeffrey Dieter, 56
Jeffrey Dieter, age 56, of Winnetka, Illinois, and a former Hopkinton resident, passed away on April 30, 2026. He was...
Jeffrey Bernard, 65
Jeffrey J. Bernard, 65, of Harwich and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family....
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 22: Memorial Day events kick off early Monday
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. Memorial Day ceremonies start early Monday at Evergreen Cemetery UPDATE, MAY 25: Memorial Day events...
