The Hopkinton Public Library celebrated the start of its extended operating hours with a Super Sundae Sunday ice cream social this past Sunday.
Photos: Super Sundae Sunday at Hopkinton Public Library
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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 12
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. The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract with...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 11 edition
ARRESTS September 6 3:00 p.m. A caller requested a check on two people walking around Main Street property. Officer Nicholas Walker responded and arrested a 43-year-old resident of Wilson Street in Hopkinton on a warrant. 8:32 p.m. Officers Matthew LaTour and Noah...
Photos: Car show at Sandy Beach
The Lake Maspenock Preservation Association hosted its first community car show at the Sandy Beach parking lot this past Sunday. Awards were presented as part of the event.
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 11
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. The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night raised some concerns to the design team for the...
Photos: AshHop Porchfest
The 2024 Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest took place Saturday afternoon. The grassroots music festival featured 26 acts at 12 different resident venues across both towns.
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 10
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. On Monday night, the Historic District Commission heard updates for a plan to erect a life-size...
Photos: Blooms, Brews & BBQs at Weston Nurseries
Weston Nurseries held its annual Blooms, Brews & BBQs event on Saturday. The day featured live entertainment, local food and beverage vendors, and activities for families. Proceeds benefited the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 9 edition
Letter to the Editor: Zoning issues raise concerns
Zoning is a hot issue in Hopkinton right now, whether it’s the MBTA Communities Act, the [proposed] rezoning of Hayward Street and South Street for Marguerite Concrete, or developers asking for a zoning variance exception at School Street and Main Street to put in...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 9
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. In a decision announced Friday, the state's police disciplinary commission lifted a suspension...
Photos: PolyArts festival at Town Common
The annual PolyArts festival took place Saturday at the Town Common.
Professional Insights: Saving for retirement with real estate investments
Looking to enhance your retirement income? Real estate investing is a great option. We all know saving for retirement is important. Diversification is key, so why not add some real estate investments to your traditional investment portfolio? Whether your interest lies...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 6
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. This week's Independent Thoughts features a look at the upcoming Hopkinton Family Day on Sept. 14,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bob
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-month-old Bob. Here is Baypath's description of Bob: “Are you ready for a bundle of joy who's brimming with energy and...
Business Profile: Hopkinton Vision Center offers personalized eye care for 25 years
The motto for Hopkinton Vision Center is “a small local office with a big heart.” And according to Steven Perryman, O.D., who owns the practice, that philosophy is something patients experience daily. “What sets us apart is we have people who answer the phone, people...
Photos: Summer days at Hopkinton State Park
Photographer Amit Jagdale caught some tranquil scenes up at Hopkinton State Park recently.
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 5
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. The Historical Commission at its meeting Tuesday night voted to rescind the demolition delay for the...
Senior Snippets, Sept. 4 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. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 4 edition
ARRESTS August 29 4:41 p.m. On South Street, Officer Nicholas Saletnik arrested a 42-year-old Shrewsbury resident on a warrant. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted...
