Can wire, gesso and acrylic paint make a difference in the community? For a group of Hopkinton Girl Scouts, the answer to that question is yes. Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 82358 completed a service project for Project Just Because (PJB) that involved the hanging of...
Bryan Brown is excited about the changes in his office. Not only has the name of his firm changed to Rate, but the direct mortgage lender has expanded the services it offers clients. “Along with rebranding nationally, Rate is emphasizing simplicity and customer...
Baypath Humane Society held its 15th annual Paws & Claws 5K on Sunday at Hopkinton State Park.
The Islamic Center of Greater Milford held its Open Mosque Day on Saturday at the Masjid Al Ikhlaas mosque on West Elm Street in Hopkinton. The event allowed members of the public an opportunity to learn more about Islam and the mosque.
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Sept. 20 hosted the first of four free monthly Friday Night Sing-Alongs for adults with disabilities, giving those individuals a safe space to find their voice both literally and in society. Kelly Grill, executive director of the...
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 election begins this Saturday (Oct. 19) and runs for two weeks (check the town website for specific hours). Correspondingly, the conspiracy theorists are back with unfounded accusations and occasional threats. On a positive note,...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Elise. Here is Baypath's description of Elise: “Meet Elise, a sweet and affectionate puppy with a heart full of love. This...
If you’re planning to retire in a few years, are you looking forward to it? Or are you somewhat apprehensive? Are you asking yourself: “What sort of retirement can I afford?” It’s a good question — because the answer can make a big difference in your ability to enjoy...
Photographer Amit Jagdale spent time at the high school/middle school campus recently, capturing images of the area by drone.
High adventure was the theme of the summer for Boy Scout troops in Hopkinton. Troop 1 and Troop 4 explored the wilderness on opposite coasts, challenging themselves and building lifelong skills along the way. Troop 1 Hopkinton's high adventure trip was an exercise in...
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...
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...
The Reseska Family has been as busy as the thousands of bees that live in their hives and produce the honey-based products sold at their Boston Honey Company store, located at 45 Chestnut Street in Holliston. “We have a lot of things going on at the farm store,” said...
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,...
David Fine and Joseph Baldiga, both Hopkinton residents who work at Mirick O’Connell, were selected to the 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list. Fine is a partner and chair of the Construction Law Group at Mirick O’Connell. He represents and counsels clients in the...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-year-old Kipper. Here is Baypath's description of Kipper: "Kipper is a gentle senior looking for a cozy place to call home...
Photographer Amit Jagdale caught scenes of autumn outside Hopkinton High School.
Photographer Amit Jagdale recently captured scenes of fall foliage in town.
The Hopkinton Fire Department held its annual Open House at its headquarters on Main Street Sunday afternoon. Members of the public were invited to tour the station, learn about fire safety and see demonstrations.
Baypath Humane Society is one step closer in its mission to provide greater animal care services throughout the MetroWest area. The organization announced it has entered a public funding phase for its proposed facility at 66 Fruit Street. It has raised $4 million and...
