NEWS
Two wells to shut down next week for repairs
Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced Wednesday that Wells 7 and 8 will be taken offline next week for repairs. In a notice to residents, Fenneuff...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Trench, test pit planned
Several tasks related to the Main Street Corridor Project have been scheduled for the coming week, according to the...
Hopkinton Drug site water main work canceled
Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff informed residents on Thursday that a water service interruption at the former...
FEATURED
Professional Insights: Thriving after gray divorce
There’s a growing trend of divorce among those ages 50 and older, often called “gray divorce.” While finding yourself in this situation can feel overwhelming,...
Photos: Sharon Timlin Memorial Event
The annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was held Saturday at Hopkinton High School. The event included a 5K road race,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Lola
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: WPI recognizes Youssif; other local collegians honored
Hopkinton’s Mena Youssif, who graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute last month with a degree in civil engineering and completed a capstone project...
ESBC focuses on Charleswood runoff issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGtvBQ8-dcM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Vertex...
HHS students form health-awareness nonprofit
Arshia Tharakabhushanam had a severe allergic reaction to nuts while eating a sweet during a trip to India. While...
SPORTS
HHS Sports Roundup: Softball loses thriller to Malden Catholic
The Hopkinton High School softball team rallied from a six-run deficit, taking a one-run lead after three consecutive home runs in the bottom of the sixth...
Hillers boys tennis dominates league play
The Hopkinton High School boys tennis team was so dominant during its 13-0 run through the Tri-Valley League this...
HHS Sports Roundup: Girls tennis, boys tennis, boys VB teams fall
The Hopkinton High School girls tennis team dropped a 3-2 decision at home to 17th-seeded Newton North on Thursday in...
OBITUARIES
David Minkle, 83
David H. Minkle, 83, of Hopkinton passed away on June 5, 2026, after navigating many years of a complex medical journey with remarkable strength and...
Norma Powell, 93
Norma Genevieve (Dargie) Powell, 93, died May 29, 2026, at Timothy Daniels House in Holliston. She was born on Sept....
Tsung-Ying Su, 77
Mrs. Tsung-Ying Su, 77, of Hopkinton died May 31, 2026, at the Milford Regional Medical Center after an illness. She...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, June 18: Select Board OK’s tree removal at EMC Park
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. Board approves tree removal, recommends tree replacement At its meeting Tuesday night, the Select...
