Photos: Tree planting on Main Street

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...

Sep 2026 7

Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 7: Public forum on surveillance tech moves forward despite Flock contract termination

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. Select Board hopes for open, transparent discussion about police tech Although the town has moved...

Sep 2026 4

Main Street Corridor Project update: Traffic marking installation to begin Tuesday

The town announced in the latest Main Street Corridor Project update that Markings Inc. will be onsite from Tuesday to Thursday to install traffic marking as crews complete other punch list items throughout the week. Work planned for the week includes sidewalk work...

Sep 2026 4

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 4: Effect of federal voting changes on Hopkinton not yet known

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. Voting options available if federal mail-in ballot changes advance The effects of a new federal...

Sep 2026 3

Tales from a Townie: HOP

This story is on a more serious subject than my usual tales. I will explain the organization HOP (Hopkinton Organization for Prevention), who we are, what we do, our mission and vision, why I am involved and ongoing programs. HOP was founded in 2015 by Hopkinton...

Sep 2026 3

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sherman

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Sherman. Here is Baypath's description of Sherman: “Meet Sherman, a sweet, mellow guy who is showing just how...