Photos: Legacy Farms Phase 3 Diwali celebration

Sep 2026 11

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 11: Charter Review Committee hears from Board of Health on proposals

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 split on proposal to expand Board of Health membership The Charter Review Committee will...

Sep 2026 10

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Porcini

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Porcini. Here is Baypath's description of Porcini: "Porcini is a handsome, gentle sweetheart looking for a...

Sep 2026 10

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Sept. 10: 9/11 remembrance to be held at Town Common Friday

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. 9/11 ceremony to feature local leaders, remembrance of victims In memory of the 25th anniversary...

Sep 2026 9

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 9: HFD, HPD conduct interagency emergency exercises

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. Joint exercises intended to identify challenges, coordinate emergency responses According to...

Sep 2026 8

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 8: Diversity murals to be unveiled at EMC Park Sunday

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. Mural reflects value of outdoors, diversity in Scouting EMC Park will have a more festive and...

Sep 2026 7

Professional Insights: Great commission shakeup — Who’s paying buyer’s agent?

When the real estate industry changed its commission rules in August 2024, you might have thought buyer-agent commissions were headed the way of avocado-green appliances. Sellers were no longer expected to automatically offer compensation to a buyer’s agent through...