Photos: Live4Evan Octoberfest at Start Line Brewing

Dec 2024 11

Hopkinton Trails Club looks forward as it celebrates 20 years

Not a lot of clubs can boast about being around for 20 years. Far fewer can hold that distinction with as loose a structure as the Hopkinton Trails Club. “I’m impressed it’s gone on this long, considering how informal we are,” said John Ritz, co-chair of the...

Dec 2024 8

Photos: Holiday Stroll

The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll took place on Saturday. The event included carriage rides, caroling on the Town Common by the Girl Scouts, the town tree lighting and a holiday marketplace.

Nov 2024 27

Independent Thoughts: Faith Church members provide help for holidays

As we head into the holiday season, there are reminders that not everyone has the means to celebrate the same way. But thanks to Faith Community Church’s Families Helping Families program and Project Just Because, some 600 children in the area will enjoy donated...

Nov 2024 17

Photos: SACH GlamJam Diwali Gala at HCA

The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton held its GlamJam Diwali Gala at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Saturday. The event, co-funded by Mass Cultural Council, included an interactive performance from Boston Bhangra, Bollywood music and dance and a buffet dinner.

Nov 2024 14

Independent Thoughts: Library welcomes language learners

Traditionally, libraries have been known as places where talking is discouraged. Not so at the Hopkinton Public Library, where individuals from all over the world are having healthy discussions. The library has been hosting an English Language Learners program,...

Nov 2024 13

BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Nov. 13 edition

The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have their...