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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 Xena. Here is Baypath's description of Xena: "Meet Xena, a delightful 4-year-old who loves everyone — kids, cats...
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 Oreo. Here is Baypath's description of 4-year-old Oreo: “Meet Oreo! Milk’s favorite cookie and your new favorite...
If you’ve retired, you may have thought you closed the book on one chapter of your life. But what happens if you need to “reverse” your retirement? Due to higher inflation and rising interest rates, many retirees are taking out more money from their retirement...
Hopkinton-based Baypath Humane Society is taking part in the Mass Saves Adoptathon, a statewide effort to help adult dogs find their forever homes faster. From July 15 through July 21, adoption fees for dogs over one year will be waived, making it easier than ever for...
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...
Bees, butterflies and moths might be an annoyance to many people, but a pair of local high school students understand the importance of these insects to aid in the balance of nature. Brother-and-sister duo Shaurya and Suhani Patni will lead a project to plant...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter,...
Two years ago, the Town of Hopkinton rallied around the Fitzpatrick family as Carolyn battled and beat stage 4 cancer. Now, brothers Evan, 17, and Owen, 19, Carolyn’s sons, are giving back to everyone who supported them through a mutual passion. During the month of...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Judy Hopps. Here is Baypath's description of Judy Hopps: "Are you ready to bring some Zootopia magic into your...
The July 4 Horribles Parade returned Thursday after a four-year absence. James Arena-DeRosa served as grand marshal.
The annual Lake Maspenock July 4 Boat Parade was held Thursday afternoon.
The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization hosted its annual carnival over the weekend at the Hopkinton High School parking lot.
As summer approaches, you may think about getting rid of old items that have made walking through your basement difficult or finding things in your attic impossible. Or maybe you may want to give your home an uncluttered look in advance of a real estate open house....
When the Community Covenant Church vacated its building at 2 Elm Street, across from the Price Chopper plaza, and put it up for sale, the timing was right for the Islamic Society of Greater Milford. ISGM had been struggling to find a suitable location for its growing...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Gerald. Here is Baypath's description of Gerald: “Gerald is a sweet, senior poodle who is looking for a warm,...
Under Pressure Power Washing has been providing customized power washing, cleaning and property maintenance for its many customers for a quarter-century. “It has been 25 years of helping people love and appreciate their homes again,” says Mark Mercer, who owns the...
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...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter,...
For the first time in its history, the Massachusetts chapter of the American College of Cardiology will be governed for two consecutive terms by Hopkinton women, showing the increasing role of women in a traditionally male-dominated field. Dr. Colleen Harrington, a...
The Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department recently announced the schedule for the Thursday night movies and Sunday concerts at the Town Common. The movies start June 27 with “Elemental.” The rest of the schedule is “Barbie” (July 11), “The Super Mario Bros....
