NEWS
Arrests/Police Log, June 17 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been...
Parks & Rec hears tree removal plan for path to EMC Park
A plan to remove trees at EMC Park will go to the Select Board for a vote following public objections at a hearing...
Conservation Commission gets update on Charleswood School dewatering plan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2YwUDdmhAs The Conservation Commission on Tuesday received updated information on the...
FEATURED
Arts Residency: Victoria Jackson
Hopkinton High School junior Victoria Jackson has award-winning photography skills. She has earned two silver keys and one gold key in the Scholastic Arts...
Photos: HHS Senior Car Parade
The Hopkinton High School Senior Car Parade was held on Saturday.
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mikasa
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
HHS graduation themes include growth, gratitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzVZuh7dKTo&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Aj699bS6FZi2z5TBgt15io&index=9 Superintendent Evan Bishop encouraged members of the class...
School Committee bids Stephenson goodbye, considers computer bids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9cgH89rp5g&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School...
Superintendent rated as ‘proficient’ in School Committee evaluation
In his first year, Superintendent Evan Bishop met his goals and earned a “proficient” rating by the School Committee...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Mason Barros
A multi-time Tri-Valley League All-Star, Barros is the only boy to qualify for the state meet in three jumping events, according to HHS coach Mike Donahue....
HHS Sports Roundup: Softball, baseball, boys lax tourney brackets announced
The final Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association tournament brackets were revealed Wednesday. With a 17-3...
HHS Sports Roundup: Girls golf wins sectional title; girls lax falls
With a 13-0-2 record in the regular season, the Hopkinton High School girls golf team had reason to be confident...
OBITUARIES
Agnes Fennelly, 77
Ness Mason Fennelly, 77, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Ness was raised in New Jersey and on Long Island, the middle...
Maryalyce Straight, 74
Maryalyce (Connelly) Straight, 74, died May 25, 2026 at Boston Medical Center in Brighton after a brief illness. She...
Brian Bidlingmeyer, 81
Dr. Brian Arthur Bidlingmeyer of Frazer, Pennsylvania, and a former Hopkinton resident, passed away April 1, 2026, at...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, June 16: July 4 parade to celebrate nation’s founding
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 committees collaborate on new July 4 parade A coalition of Hopkinton residents is working...
