Photos: Greyhound Friends open house

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Big Bertha

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...

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

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...

MBCC Against the Tide Hopkinton State Park

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

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...

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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, June 23: Select Board chair to hold listening session next week

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. Mannan hopes to hear feedback from residents on town issues As Shahidul Mannan settles into his...

Jun 2026 22

Photos: Run for Rafa 5K at HHS

The Run for Rafa 5K was held at Hopkinton High School on Saturday. The event included a post-race celebration, community partner booths and a raffle. Organizers put the race together as a fundraiser for HHS student Raphaela Cristeli, who is recovering from...

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 22: Parks & Rec movies, concerts at Town Common return this summer

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. Movies on the Common starts up this week with 'Zootopia 2' The Parks & Recreation Department's...