Director of Public Works Kerry Reed announced that crews were responding to a water main break near Wild Road and Chestnut Street on Monday afternoon. "Nearby areas should expect water disruption," Reed stated in a notice to residents. "Some areas may notice some...
The midfielder served as a team captain and helped the Hillers to a regular-season record of 9-9 this spring. A two-time Tri-Valley League All-Star, Champlin led this year’s team in scoring while playing “many roles” according to coach Dan Norton. “A true Swiss army...
In its first year as a varsity program, the Hopkinton High School boys volleyball team faced a steep learning curve. But coach Jake Enos said the team showed strong improvement throughout the season, and the players know they are setting the tone for the program for...
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. ALL AGES...
Kaizar Rangwala recently was named winner of a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. Rangwala was one of 2,500 students chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are...
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. Hopkinton educators, scholarship recipients to be recognized at SEPAC banquet June 10 Sixty Hopkinton...
Christian Wheeler raced home on a wild pitch with two outs in the sixth inning to give the Hopkinton High School baseball team a 1-0 victory over visiting Whitman-Hanson on Sunday evening in a first-round game of the Division 2 state tournament. The Hillers (15-7),...
Overnight work on the Interstate 495 northbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 east in Hopkinton will continue Monday, according to an announcement from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The ramp will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. MassDOT anticipates all...
To the person who has been riding a fat-tired bike onto Terry Field off Center Trail: Please stop doing that! You are gouging large ruts in the field, which is one of the most beautiful attractions along the trail. You are also damaging private property and risking...
Distracted driving may have played a role in the May 20 school bus crash on Cedar Street Extension, according to the Hopkinton Police Department’s deputy chief. The bus, which was heading to Hopkinton Middle School and Hopkinton High School that morning, struck a...
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. Residents asked to report abandoned swimming pools for mosquito treatment The Hopkinton Health...
In light of the discussion during the Hopkinton Select Board’s May 27th meeting, I am writing to highlight what appears to be a concerning shift in how we define “new leadership.” The phrase was used repeatedly — and tellingly — as a synonym for youth, suggesting that...
The Parks & Recreation Department on Wednesday night agreed on plans to explore repairing fences at Carrigan Park after discussion with abutters. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus began the discussion explaining that abutters of a parking area on Marshall...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-month-old Harvey. Here is Baypath's description of Harvey: “Meet Harvey! “This big, goofy sweetheart has been shining in...
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 officials to share climate action plan, resources with residents Julia Chun, the town's...
In today’s vacation rental market, great photos and clean linens are just the baseline. If you want your guests to leave raving — not just satisfied — it’s time to embrace a whole new level of care. Enter "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara. Originally set in...
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released brackets for the postseason, giving Hopkinton High School teams their schedule for the opening rounds. HHS boys tennis, at 18-0, is the top seed in Division 2. The Hillers will host No. 32 seed...
ARRESTS May 25 1:13 p.m. Officers Justin Cappuccio and Kyle Quinzani conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street. A 44-year-old from Upton was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended. A female officer from Ashland was...
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. 495 Connector services 8 Metrowest towns, stops at Hopkinton post office Hopkinton now has a new...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvFwO4y39hc&ab_channel=HCAM At a brief reorganizational meeting Tuesday, the Select Board voted unanimously to elect Joe Clark as its chair and Shahidul Mannan as its vice chair. Clark received initial support from former chair...
