Photos: Paws & Claws 5K at Hopkinton State Park

Aug 2026 12

Stormwater management violations frustrate Conservation Commission

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE36zKMNtXo The Conservation Commission on Tuesday reviewed two cases where heavy rains did not excuse failing stormwater management methods. Over the past few years, multiple applicants have appeared before the commission, claiming...

Aug 2026 12

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Aug. 12: Ash Street drainage project sees week delay due to weather, site conditions

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. Improvements on Ash Street address drainage, icing concerns Weather and site conditions have...

Aug 2026 11

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Aug. 11: Upcoming paving ‘last major thing’ for Main Street Corridor Project

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. Paving east side of Main Street brings major construction operations to a close At its meeting on...

Aug 2026 10

Hopkinton Today for Monday, Aug. 10: HMS student writes book about soccer

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's soccer book focuses on themes of teamwork, determination While the world seemed...

Aug 2026 7

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 7: HPD K-9 unit gets additional training, new equipment

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. Police dog Kobe remains active in first 8 months of service with HPD Kobe, the Hopkinton Police...

Aug 2026 6

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Quest

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old Quest. Here is Baypath's description of Quest: “Don’t let his short legs fool you ... Quest is always ready...