NEWS
HFD chief: JB Sawmill ‘a total loss’ in Thursday morning fire
JB Sawmill and Land Clearing burned down Thursday morning in a Fruit Street fire, rendering the facility "a total loss," according to Hopkinton's fire chief....
Trash drop-off Friday/Saturday at E.L. Harvey for those who missed curbside pickup
The town announced Thursday that residents who missed curbside trash collection this week due to the storm can drop...
Fruit Street fire shuts down street, causes potential water discoloration
Fruit Street was temporarily closed Thursday morning due to a fire, according to information released by the Hopkinton...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Scooter
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...
Professional Insights: AI in personal finance — the promise and the limits
Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests...
Senior Snippets, Jan. 28 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m....
EDUCATION
HHS club becomes nonprofit to address homelessness
What started as a high school club has transformed into a nonprofit organization that aims to help the unhoused. Called Hopkinton Advocacy for the Unhoused...
Beattie to leave HPS role in June to return to Holliston school system
The director of student services for the Hopkinton Public Schools is leaving her role at the end of the school year to...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
Hopkinton’s Emily Jurasek graduated with a B.S. in hospitality management from James Madison University during...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jason O’Connell
O’Connell ran three events at the Division 2 state relays on Jan. 18, most notably a leg on the 4x400-meter relay that finished second and clinched the meet...
State title aspirations for HHS girls track
Hopkinton High School girls indoor track and field coach Jean Cann said a longtime coach told her that a victory at...
HHS boys track boasts unrivaled depth, talent
Hopkinton High School boys indoor track and field coach Mike Donahue is not sure he has seen a better team than the...
OBITUARIES
Gail Welsh, 61
Gail Elizabeth (Masciantonio) Welsh, age 61, of Mashpee and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Jan. 28, 2026. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut, the...
William Masionis, 87
William Arthur Masionis, 87, of Hopkinton passed away Jan. 26 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in...
Henry Pyne, 84
Henry Arthur Pyne, lovingly known as Artie, was born Oct. 10, 1941, in Milford to Alonzo “Lonnie” and Mary (Kennedy)...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Jan. 30: Health Director warns of extreme cold, snow risks ahead of next round of winter weather
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 recommends caution ahead of arctic air, possible snow The Hopkinton Health...
