The 2024 Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest took place Saturday afternoon. The grassroots music festival featured 26 acts at 12 different resident venues across both towns.
Photos: AshHop Porchfest
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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.
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...
Independent Thoughts: Family Day highlights busy September calendar
September is a special month in Hopkinton, as community events ramp up following a slow summertime. This year is no exception. The calendar is dotted with annual events such as PolyArts (at the Town Common), Blooms, Brews & BBQs (at Weston Nurseries) and the...
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.
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...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Sept. 4 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...
Library Corner, Sept. 4 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 X,...
Business Profile: Dream homes fulfilled at Baycraft Construction and Design
Most homeowners have a wish list for home improvement projects. Some envision the details like the built-ins, while others have only a general idea like a modern look. In certain cases, the dreams are for a whole new place instead. As people have been spending more...
Photos: Labor Day at Hopkinton State Park
Visitors to Hopkinton State Park spent Monday's Labor Day holiday enjoying the beach, fishing and boating on the reservoir.
Troop 4 Scouts brave New Mexico wilderness at Philmont
For two weeks this summer, a group of Hopkinton Boy Scouts put their survival and leadership skills to the test as they trekked the mountains of the southwestern United States. The small crew of Scouts from Troop 4 Hopkinton spent 12 days at Philmont Scout Ranch in...
Photos: Hopkinton Farmers Market
Residents gathered on the Town Common on Sunday for the Hopkinton Farmers Market. The market runs noon-4 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 13.
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mercy
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 Mercy. Here is Baypath's description of Mercy: “Looking for a joyful companion for hikes, neighborhood walks and...
Photos: Senior Center Ice Cream Social
The Senior Center hosted its annual Ice Cream Social this past Thursday afternoon.
Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Aug. 21 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...
Independent Thoughts: HHS makes call for student phone ban
Hopkinton High School students will have a few adjustments when they return to school Aug. 28. The most notable: Cell phones will be “away and off for the class period,” according to Principal Evan Bishop. In the past, teachers could choose to allow students to keep...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Cookie
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 Cookie. Here is Baypath's description of Cookie: “Cookie is a playful and energetic cat who will sprinkle your...
