Photos: Hopkinton digs out from snowstorm

Dec 2025 11

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Xena

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Xena. Here is Baypath's description of Xena: “Xena is a happy, wiggly girl with a bright smile and a heart full of love....

Dec 2025 10

Arts Residency: Emily Evans

Hopkinton High School senior Emily Evans is a standout in both the art room and the larger HHS community, most notably as the recipient of the 2025 Visual Arts Department Award, president of the National Honor Society and co-president of the Diversity Club....

Dec 2025 7

Photos: Holiday Stroll & Girl Scouts Caroling on the Common

The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce's annual Holiday Stroll took place on Saturday. The event included carriage rides, an ice sculpture demonstration and a holiday marketplace. Later in the day, the Girl Scouts held their caroling event and holiday tree...

Nov 2025 28

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Kipper

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Kipper. Here is Baypath's description of Kipper: “Meet Kipper, a 12-year-old senior sweetheart who’s the perfect blend of...

Nov 2025 26

Arts Residency: Hana Reilly

After earning an engineering degree, Hana Reilly went back to school in her native Czech Republic for ceramics. She now works full time as the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ ceramics director. She previously worked for Steven Branfman, founder of the Potters Shop...

Nov 2025 20

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Millie

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Millie. Here is Baypath's description of Millie: "Millie is 90 pounds of pure, gentle love! "She may be a...