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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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Select Board appoints van Raalten to fill interim HPD chief role

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Jun 17, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw88BGWqPa0 The Select Board on Tuesday took steps toward replacing current Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett by selecting...

Arrests/Police Log, June 10 edition

Jun 10, 2026

ARRESTS June 3 6:54 a.m. A caller reported a group of males fighting at Sandy Beach on Lakeshore Drive. Sgt. Cody...

Commission on Disability talks policy with town ADA coordinator

Jun 9, 2026

The Commission on Disability on Monday discussed accessibility issues in town with Christopher McWhite, the town’s ADA...

Business Profile: Hurricane Roofing and Construction stands behind its work

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 16, 2026

Providing quality-built roofs for local residential customers is the aim of Hurricane Roofing and Construction. “We’re a Hopkinton company that does 95% of...

Business Profile: Real estate agent Crystal Shui offers clients interior design skills

Jun 3, 2026

Bringing both design vision and real estate knowledge to her clients, Crystal Shui focuses on understanding people’s...

Senior Snippets, June 3 edition

Jun 2, 2026

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....

School Committee reorganizes, hears about shared-use path

by Susan Gonsalves | May 29, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTLXR78BWCU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At the start of Thursday's School Committee meeting,...

School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget

Apr 10, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU The School Committee on...

Schools Notebook: HMS Science Olympiad team shines at state competition

Apr 4, 2026

The Hopkinton Middle School Science Olympiad team achieved its strongest-ever performance at the Massachusetts State...

HHS Sports Roundup: Softball rolls; track teams finish in top 10 in D2; boys lax falls

by Hopkinton Independent | May 31, 2026

Hopkinton High School freshman Elyn Stomberg pitched a two-hit shutout as the Hillers softball team opened postseason play with a 7-0 victory over visiting...

Hillers girls lacrosse continues upward momentum

May 18, 2026

In Marisa Remley’s first season leading the Hopkinton High School girls lacrosse program, the varsity only won four...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Avery Quebec

May 12, 2026

A midfielder who recently recorded her 100th career goal, Quebec is “a competitor in every sense of the word and is...

Joseph Lozeau Jr., 83

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 3, 2026

Joseph A. Lozeau Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as “Butch,” passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 83. A resident of Cape...

Jeffrey Sias, 52

May 14, 2026

Jeffrey C. Sias, 52, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2026. Born Jan. 10, 1974, Jeffrey was raised in Hopkinton...

Dennis Bucceri, 83

May 13, 2026

Dennis Januarius Bucceri passed away peacefully at his home in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 20, 2026, shortly after...

Letter to the Editor: Knights’ food drive productive

Apr 22, 2026

The Bishop Rice Council of the Knights of Columbus would like to express our deep appreciation to the Hopkinton Independent for helping to publicize our...

Letter to the Editor: Krishna for School Committee

Apr 21, 2026

I am writing in support of my friend Sravan Krishna for School Committee. As a parent and community member for over 30 years, I believe Sravan has the passion...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health

Apr 17, 2026

I am writing to formally endorse Nasiba Mannan for reelection to the Board of Health. Over the last three years, Nasiba has been a diligent steward of our...

Letter to the Editor: Auciello Road deserves acceptance

Apr 14, 2026

I am writing as a private resident to express my support for Article 38 — the acceptance of Auciello Drive at Town Meeting. While I serve on the Planning...

Letter to the Editor: Auciello Drive should be public road

Apr 14, 2026

I’m writing in support of Article 38 to accept Auciello Drive [as a public road] at this year’s Town Meeting. At its core, this is about people. Families live...

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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, June 16: July 4 parade to celebrate nation’s founding

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 16, 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. Town committees collaborate on new July 4 parade A coalition of Hopkinton residents is working...