Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos of a bunny he spotted recently.
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Tales from a Townie: Winter fun on Fenton Street
Back in the 1950s, the winters seemed to be longer, colder and snowier. Our fun consisted of skating and sledding. The skating part was pretty well covered in my article “The day we burned the bogs” published Jan. 25, 2023. The sledding part took place in the Thomas...
Professional Insights: Sell smart now and relax this summer
Spring has arrived, and the real estate market is blossoming alongside the flowers. If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, spring and early summer offer a strategic advantage for sellers. Trends in home sales show that sellers could potentially get...
Independent Thoughts: With new song’s release, Hwang takes followers behind scenes
When we last checked in with Ryan Hwang one year ago, the Hopkinton High School 2023 graduate was headed west to the University of Southern California, where he had secured one of a few coveted spots in a music production program. Now nearing the end of his freshman...
Business Profile: Bill’s on Main latest evolution of a Hopkinton staple
Everyone in Hopkinton knows Bill’s, whether it’s from sharing pizza with a team, having drinks and dinner with friends while catching a game, or ordering sandwiches to go for lunch or a cooking-free night at home. The popular restaurant in the heart of Hopkinton has...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Kayley
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-year-old Kayley. Here is Baypath's description of Kayley: “Are you looking to help a senior pup find a home? If you...
Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, May 1 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. 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...
Fifth grade flutist finds international success
In March, he was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall as the result of a near perfect score and first-place finish in the junior division of the Crescendo International Music Competition. The previous summer, he showcased his flute playing at Weill Recital Hall, also...
Photos: Rang-Holi Festival of Colors at Weston Nurseries
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted Rang-Holi: Festival of Colors on Sunday afternoon at Weston Nurseries. The event, supported by a grant from the Hopkinton Cultural Council, included food, music and dance, and children of all ages enjoyed playing with colors.
Senior Snippets, May 1 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...
Library Corner, May 1 edition
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,...
Business Profile: Regatta Point Community Sailing makes splash at State Park
There will be a new look for water activities at Hopkinton State Park this year, provided by an old friend. Regatta Point Community Sailing, a nonprofit with six decades of experience running programs on Worcester’s Lake Quinsigamond, is expanding its offerings to...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Delta
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Delta. Here is Baypath's description of Delta: "Delta is a social butterfly and a perfect house guest currently in...
Photos: Sunset over Hopkinton
Amit Jagdale shares these drone photos over the Legacy Farms North neighborhood, including some stunning sunsets.
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Adelaide
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 12-year-old Adelaide. Here is Baypath's description of Adelaide: “Meet Adelaide, the adorable senior who captures hearts with...
Professional Insights: How is your retirement income taxed?
Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and how much you can count on, but you should also be aware of how this money is taxed — because this knowledge...
Business Profile: Children enjoy outdoors at Miss Tanya’s local summer camp
Miss Tanya’s early childhood education and summer camp programs are tried and true – it was 33 years ago that Tanya Trainor opened the nursery school. Some children who attended then now send their own youngsters to the place that left such positive impressions. In...
Business Profile: Birchwood Landscape and Tree provides protection, beautification
Ready to clean out the underbrush, spread some mulch and spruce up the lawn? With spring in full bloom, it’s the ideal time to contact Birchwood Landscape and Tree. Owners Brent Tewksbury and Chris Jorstad worked at the same company for over three decades – Tewksbury...
Independent Thoughts: Give items new lives at Recycle and Reuse Day
The Sustainable Green Committee’s effort to make Hopkinton a more environmentally friendly community continues Sunday, April 28, with its annual Recycling and Reuse Day. The drive-in event, run in partnership with Green Team Junk Removal and Eversource, will be held...
Senior Snippets, April 17 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...
