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Hopkinton Today for Friday, June 26: Movie by local filmmakers to be shown at NASA space center

by Hopkinton Independent | June 26, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. Local artists, HCA support film dramatizing rocketry pioneer A short film created by local artists...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Big Bertha

by Hopkinton Independent | June 25, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Big Bertha. Here is Baypath's description of Big Bertha: “Meet Big Bertha (or Bertha for short)! “Bertha has...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, June 25: Town gauges resident interest on Elmwood study committee

by Hopkinton Independent | June 25, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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 wanted for potential Elmwood School committee as property nears end of use The town is...

Arrests/Police Log, June 24 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | June 24, 2026 | Featured: News, News, Police & Fire | 0 Comments

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 arrested.] POLICE LOG June 16 2:01 a.m. Officer Eva Cann responded to Spring Street and removed a tree...

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, June 24: Motor issue forced repairs on Well 7

by Hopkinton Independent | June 24, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 1 Comment

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. Wells 7, 8 expected to be back in operation next week A well shutdown that began on Monday will fix a...

Literacy pilot programs adopted at elementary level

by Susan Gonsalves | June 23, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

The Hopkinton school district will pilot three literacy programs in kindergarten through Grade 5 this fall, with an eye toward adoption of one for the 2027-28 school year. Jeff LaBroad, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and Julie Matson,...

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Two wells to shut down next week for repairs

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 17, 2026

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...

Parks & Rec hears tree removal plan for path to EMC Park

Jun 10, 2026

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

Jun 10, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2YwUDdmhAs The Conservation Commission on Tuesday received updated information on the...

Library Corner, June 17 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 16, 2026

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...

Professional Insights: Standout curb appeal can lead to stronger offers

Jun 3, 2026

If you’re getting ready to sell your home, don’t overlook one of the most powerful tools for attracting buyers: curb...

BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, June 3 edition

Jun 3, 2026

The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill....

Survey seeks input on school transportation, start times

by Susan Gonsalves | May 29, 2026

In anticipation of the Charleswood School opening, Superintendent Evan Bishop is seeking input from families and community members about bus schedules and...

DPW expresses concern about Charleswood School’s effect on sewer

Apr 22, 2026

The Elementary School Building Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to partially fund a sewer capacity engineering...

DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities

Apr 12, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg The Hopkinton school district has a disproportionate number of white...

HHS boys volleyball pleased with first tourney bid

by Chris Villani | Jun 1, 2026

The Hopkinton High School boys volleyball team earned a bid to the state tournament in its third season, doubling last year’s win total in the process. The...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Nate Spinale

May 19, 2026

Spinale saved 62 percent of the shots he faced through early May, an impressive figure considering most goalies would...

HHS girls tennis tops in TVL

May 19, 2026

A recent battle with Westwood for supremacy in the Tri-Valley League proved to be the longest match that Lyn Calkins...

Julian Whitney Jr., 93

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 4, 2026

Julian Edward Whitney Jr., known to family and friends as Ted, was born March 31, 1933, in Quincy, and passed away May 30, 2026, in Hopkinton after a life...

Ruth Dusseault, 90

May 21, 2026

Ruth Esther (Mercer) Dusseault, 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded...

Annette Lockhart, 90

May 18, 2026

Annette Marie Lockhart (formerly McLaughlin; née Cormier), 90, a longtime resident of Hopkinton and recently of...

Letter to the Editor: Auciello Drive should be public road

Apr 23, 2026

I'm writing in support of Article 38 and the formal acceptance of Auciello Drive as a public road at Town Meeting. The facts are simple: Auciello Drive was...

Letter to the Editor: Krishna for School Committee

Apr 23, 2026

I’m writing to express my support of my friend Sravana Krishna for the Hopkinton School Committee. Sravana is a dedicated community member of Hopkinton,...

Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for School Committee

Apr 23, 2026

I’m proud to support Kyla McSweeney for reelection to the Hopkinton School Committee. Kyla brings a thoughtful, steady approach to leadership, grounded in...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health

Apr 23, 2026

For the past two years, I have had the pleasure of serving alongside Nasiba Mannan on the Hopkinton Board of Health. As the current chair of the Board of...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health

Apr 23, 2026

I support Nasiba Mannan 100% to retain her position as a member of the Board of Health (BOH) in Hopkinton. My name is Rick Jacobs. I received my M.D. at UMass...

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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, June 17: Sandy Beach repaving may be delayed further

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 17, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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. Filtration system could push Sandy Beach repaving to next spring The Parks & Recreation...