Photos: Labor Day at Hopkinton State Park

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mimi and Bentley

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal bonded pair is 3-year-old Mimi and 2-year-old Bentley. Here is Baypath's description of Mimi and Bentley: “Meet Mimi and...

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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Nov. 5: HHS honors students/Scouts create conservation group, plan cleanups

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. Student-led group to lead cleanup events in November Three Hopkinton High School honors students...

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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Nov. 4: HMS ranks 9th statewide in U.S. News & World Report survey

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. HMS performs 'well above expectations' in reading, math Hopkinton Middle School principal Matt...

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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Nov. 3: Town officials celebrate opening of adaptive playground

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. New adaptive playground has 'something for everybody' Town officials gathered at Marathon...

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 2: ‘Measured relief’ felt as Amazon scraps Westborough drone hub proposal

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: Drones, emerging tech need long-term strategy Despite a recent shift from Amazon to...

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Professional Insights: Conventional septic systems in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, a conventional septic system is an option when the lot has suitable soils, setbacks and enough room. Title 5 is the state code regulating on-site septic systems, rather than a single system type. A typical gravity-fed layout includes a building...