The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard about a proposed plan that would pump more funding into the water/sewer enterprise fund. Select Board member Matthew Kizner said tackling the issue of underfunding this enterprise fund was something he has spoken...
David Loomis Burr, 64, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Dawn (Conte) and Orville L. Burr. He was the husband of Polly (Denham) Burr of Hopkinton. Dave grew up in Chester,...
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 removes parent from wrestling match following reports of disorderly conduct A female parent from...
Walter Steven Motyka, 85, a longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, and most recently of Yarmouth Port, passed away on Feb. 16, 2026. He was born in 1940 in Ware to Steven and Emily Motyka and was raised in nearby West Warren. In 1964, he married Sandra Rosa of...
The Hopkinton Chinese American Association hosted its 10th annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday evening at Hopkinton High School. The event featured dinner and performances from a variety of groups.
Developers of Charleswood School will seek an alternative irrigation well site following a drilling attempt that did not yield water. During Tuesday’s Elementary School Building Committee meeting, Vertex project manager Chris Kenney said the area was drilled to a...
ARRESTS Feb. 11 5:47 p.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Sgt. Aaron O’Neil conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and performed field sobriety tests. A 32-year-old from Saddle Hill Road in Hopkinton was arrested and charged with improper turn and OUI liquor....
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. Suspect caught on West Main Street by HPD following highway pursuit Hopkinton Police helped bring an...
Multiple events impacting the town's water lines may result in isolated water discoloration, according to the Department of Public Works. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff informed residents on Tuesday that crews were responding to a "water-related issue" on Castle...
Allan Edward Stark was born in Fitchburg on July 4, 1939, to parents Walter William Stark and Edith M. Vaananen. He passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2026, in Milford after a period of declining health. He was 86. Allan spent most of his childhood in New Ipswich, New...
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. Commission approval allows Parks & Rec to move forward on Town Common improvements The Historic...
The Lake Maspenock Weed Management & Control Advisory Group on Wednesday heard about the results of the lake’s recent extended drawdown as well as varying opinions about the use of herbicides to control invasive species. Chair Joe Baldiga spoke about how the...
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. Baypath joins statewide effort to adopt out extended-stay animals An adoption event this weekend...
Hopkinton High School boys indoor track coach Mike Donahue saw it coming three years ago. He saw the talent and depth of the then-freshman class and told the athletes they had the potential to do something special if they stuck with it and put in the work. Three years...
A tribute to the Morrison family: As I sit here going over some of my old news stories of fires and plane crashes in Hopkinton, I come upon the paper dated Thursday, Dec. 15, 1955, just over 70 years ago, with the headline “Four dead in Hopkinton fire.” To my...
The Commission on Disability on Monday met virtually with guest speakers from the Framingham Disability Commission and gained insights from the longstanding and robust group. The Framingham Disability Commission was founded in 2002 by Karen Foran Dempsey and...
Ever since Lucas Hodne was a little kid, he had two dreams: to play Division 1 baseball and to be drafted by a big league team. The Hopkinton native can cross one of those off of his list after recently committing to play baseball at the University of Connecticut. “It...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-month-old Sardine. Here is Baypath's description of Sardine: “Meet Sardine, a striking black-and-white tuxedo boy with a...
Societal focus on sustainable practices along with the rising cost of living has led to a growing interest in alternative resources. Many homeowners have considered utilizing solar power to save on electric bills, increase property value, lessen environmental impact...
Stocks had another strong year in 2025 as most market benchmarks enjoyed their third straight year of double-digit returns. Last year’s performance was particularly rewarding given how much stocks overcame — notably tariffs. Tariffs weren’t the only obstacle, as...
