Photos: Paws & Claws 5K at Hopkinton State Park

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, May 18: 2 contested races, write-in campaigns on today’s Town Election ballot

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. Board of Health, School Committee positions contested in Town Election Town Clerk Connor Degan is...

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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...

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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...