Photos: Land acknowledgment ceremony at HCA

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Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 15: HMS students take third prize in state science fair

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. Students design state fair project to remove copper ions from water A trio of Hopkinton Middle...

May 2026 14

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Jake

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Jake. Here is Baypath's description of Jake: “After spending two long years waiting in a Florida shelter...

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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, May 14: Proposed state legislation could impact town’s e-bike bylaw

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's e-bike bylaw limited in scope versus proposed Ride Safe Act Whether the town will have to...

May 2026 13

Permanent Building Committee approves revised Center School schematic designs

The Permanent Building Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the revised schematic designs for the Center School reuse project. The changes will shave at least $1.2 million off the proposed $16.8 million price tag. At the May 6 meeting, the committee asked...

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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, May 13: Board of Health sets hearing for kratom/synthetic THC regulations

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. Health Department seeks to adjust tobacco regulations, limit sale of kratom/synthetic THC The...

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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, May 12: Charter Review Committee asks for resident input on possible policy changes

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. Committee launches resident survey following input from town leadership The Charter Review...