The annual PolyArts festival took place Saturday at the Town Common. This year marked the festival's 50th anniversary.
Photos: 50th PolyArts festival at Town Common
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 5: HPL to host puzzle race this weekend
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. Library brings back popular puzzle race event Bragging rights are on the line once again as teams...
Tales from a Townie: The Squatter
Through the 1980s, we owned a cottage in Dennis Port, on Cape Cod. We had many great times there. It was a small place. I used to say it had 1 1/2 bedrooms, and the small bedroom was so small that you had to hang the curtains on the outside of the windows! We would...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Junie
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Junie. Here is Baypath's description of Junie: “Junie, a shy and sensitive shepherd, was one of more than a dozen...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Sept. 4: Masters, Stephenson reconcile over School Committee comment
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. School Committee members say 'unprofessional' comment intended as joke Two members of the School...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Sept. 3 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 3: MassDOT sets public hearing about I-495/I-90 project
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. Hearing about I-495/I-90 interchange to cover milestones, public comment An upcoming virtual public...
Vellanki shines on world chess stage
Chess has taken Devansh Vellanki to some interesting places. The Hopkinton resident has competed in national and worldwide tournaments throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, South America and Georgia — the country next to Russia, not the state next to...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 2: HCA to host master class with renowned painters
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. HCA invites master painters to teach impressionism Novice and seasoned artists alike will have a...
Historical Society to offer course on Hopkinton history this fall
The Hopkinton Historical Society will offer a new type of program this fall: a class all about the history of Hopkinton. The six-part course begins Sept. 23 and will run weekly through the end of October. It will be taught by Historical Society member Chuck Joseph,...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 29: Baypath breaks ground on new shelter
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. Baypath celebrates start of construction for new shelter Representatives from Baypath Humane Society...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Amelia and Horton
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animals are Amelia and Horton. Here is Baypath's description of Amelia and Horton: "When more than a dozen huskies and shepherds...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 28: Sunday hours return to HPL
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. HPL to open Sundays starting Sept. 7 The Hopkinton Public Library will be open on Sundays once again...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Aug. 27: PolyArts returns to Town Common for 50th anniversary
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. PolyArts Festival set for Sept. 6 on Town Common The Hopkinton PolyArts Festival returns to the Town...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Aug. 26: DPW earns ecological restoration grant
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. DPW gets $127K to fix Whitehall Brook culverts A grant from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Aug. 25: Historical Society accepts donation of WWI vets’ artifacts
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. Historical Society adds items to collection from Hopkinton WWI general Artifacts from a World War I...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 22: HPD warns of uptick in cryptocurrency fraud
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. Crypto scam snatches at least $2M from local victims The Hopkinton Police Department this week...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Duke
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 Duke. Here is Baypath's description of Duke: “Duke is a true family man! “This gentle giant has lived happily with...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 21: Sunshine Preschool to open under new ownership
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. Sunshine Preschool ownership transferred to Hopkinton family An iconic Hopkinton preschool that has...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Aug. 20: Greyhound Friends to host Dog Day event Saturday
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. Greyhound Friends celebrates International Dog Day with community event The dog days of summer are...
