The School Committee on Thursday approved several items that widen the scope of the Hopkins School project. The addition portion of the project was completed and turned over in December, two months early, giving Vertex (owner’s project manager) time to look at...
During Thursday’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent Evan Bishop outlined the restructuring of his administrative team in the wake of an impending retirement and departure. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan Rothermich is retiring, while...
Theodore Reed Lorentzen, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Fairhaven on Feb. 5, 2026, after a long neurological illness. He was married to his beloved wife Barbara (Mee) Lorentzen for 53 years and was a devoted son, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend....
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. HPD meets updated policing standards with MPAC accreditation The Hopkinton Police Department received...
Matt Pedroli recorded a hat trick to lead the Hopkinton High School boys hockey team to a 5-4 victory over Gloucester in the opening round of the Division 2 state tournament Wednesday at New England Sports Center in Marlborough. The 16th-seeded Hillers improved to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2WgJT8WxY&t=4320s The Conservation Commission on Tuesday engaged in an informal discussion about a proposal to repurpose 75 South Street from a commercial/industrial building to a warehouse. The building currently is used for...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Benji. Here is Baypath's description of Benji: “Benji is the kind of dog who truly shines when he’s with people....
Eighth grade student Chloe Demirbilek has a strong sense of herself as an artist. “Chloe is a thoughtful and confident young artist with a clear sense of her own creative voice,” said Hopkinton Middle School visual arts teacher Samantha Condon. Demirbilek likes to...
If you’re a local business owner, you’re juggling many priorities: growing revenue, managing expenses, supporting your team and planning for your own future. What if one tool could help with all these goals? A workplace retirement plan might be that solution and can,...
Financial advisor Mark Freeman enjoys getting to know his clients. His aim is to help them clarify their objectives and then, working as partners, create a financial plan that achieves their goals. “I love this career because I love helping people,” said Freeman. “I...
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. HYS coach leads marathon effort for youth soccer Hopkinton Youth Soccer received its first Boston...
A 35-year-old Connecticut man died Monday night after he was struck by a passing tractor-trailer on Interstate 90 in Hopkinton, according to police. Massachusetts State Police responded to a scene at mile marker 104.6 in Hopkinton in I-90 west around 11:15 p.m. on...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner...
ARRESTS Feb. 19 8:13 p.m. A caller reported a male slumped over and intoxicated outside on Grove Street. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officers Sean McKeon, Kyle Quinzani, Nicholas Saletnik and Brian Ziniti responded and arrested a 46-year-old from Framingham who had been...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TmOTSYmUrE The Select Board on Tuesday discussed a review of the town’s emergency preparedness strategy with public safety leaders and the school superintendent. “I think it’s important that we’re all on the same page here,” said chair...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TmOTSYmUrE The Select Board on Tuesday continued its review of several budget requests by town departments for the upcoming fiscal year that adhered to the directive to maintain level-service funding. Amy Beck, the Senior Services...
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. Revvity remains in Hopkinton as facility sold to investment group Life sciences company Revvity will...
The Hillers co-op team held its Senior Night on Feb. 13. “It was a must-win game for us to get into the state tournament vs. a very good Norwood team,” coach Chuck Costello recalled. “Lucey came up big that game, scoring four goals en route to a 8-1 win. She has been...
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...
