NEWS
Select Board to interview police chief finalists Tuesday
Three candidates for the role of Hopkinton police chief will be interviewed by the Select Board at its meeting Tuesday. Two of the candidates come from the...
Center School demolition anticipated to start in December
The town has announced that it anticipates demolition of parts of the Center School campus will begin in December. In...
Election results: Residents oppose repeals on marijuana, gun safety laws
While the Town's Clerk Office still is finalizing ballots, unofficial results show that close to 7,000 Hopkinton...
FEATURED
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 6: HHS students join inaugural youth research program
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...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mimi and Bentley
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Nov. 5: HHS honors students/Scouts create conservation group, plan cleanups
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...
EDUCATION
Health survey of local students shows encouraging trend
Hopkinton’s middle and high school students are feeling less anxious and depressed, but there still are areas of concern, particularly for students with...
FY 28 capital plan outlined for school district
School Committee members on Nov. 12 are expected to vote on a capital plan for fiscal year 2028, with Town Meeting...
ESBC OK’s temporary roadwork, discusses stormwater issues
The Elementary School Building Committee on Tuesday night approved a budget change of $200,769 related to temporary...
SPORTS
HHS teams set state tourney plans
Hopkinton High School’s fall sports teams have their playoff plans in place, as the Division 1 state tournament brackets have been released by the...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jillian Toran
A co-captain, Toran led the Hillers in wins over Holliston and Medfield — winning the latter meet on Hopkinton’s new...
HHS field hockey seeks more tourney success
Hopkinton High School’s field hockey team made a run to the final eight in the Division 1 state tournament last...
OBITUARIES
Norma Macmillan, 85
Norma Lee (Smith) Macmillan, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of David Jeffrey...
Raymond Gendreau, 84
Raymond John Gendreau, 84, a resident of Natick and previously of Hopkinton, died Oct. 31, 2026, after a period of...
George McBride, 92
George Joseph McBride Jr., 92, of Hopkinton passed away on Oct. 29, 2026. Born in Milford, he was the son of the late...
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 6: HHS students join inaugural youth research program
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 participate in Hypothetica Journal's summer fellowship Three Hopkinton High School students...
