Courtesy of Amit Jagdale. we have photos of the Town Common holiday lights.
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Senior Snippets, Dec. 13 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...
Professional Insights: Is an assumable mortgage right for you?
Have you ever seen a classified ad for a used car that reads, “Take over payments?” When it comes to houses, the same thing might be possible. An assumable mortgage is what is sounds like — a mortgage that’s assumed by someone else other than the original mortgage...
From the Independent: Our dedication to professionalism will continue
To our readers — As we close in on the end of another year, we’d like to take a moment to thank you for your support of our publication and let you know that we will continue to strive for the quality and integrity you expect from us. To that end: — We will continue...
Independent Thoughts: Understanding local history important for town’s future
Chuck Joseph has given a number of talks about the history of Hopkinton. His latest talk should have more appeal to current residents, as he discusses how Hopkinton grew from a rural farming town to a thriving suburban community. Past talks have focused on Hopkinton...
Business Briefs: Blake named to lead Stone Senior Living
Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living, a leading senior health care nonprofit, recently announced that Edward Blake has joined the organization as executive director. In this role, Blake will oversee the long-term and short-term care services as well as the senior...
Photo contest winner, Dec. 6 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...
Senior Snippets, Dec. 6 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...
Photos: Holiday Stroll
The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll took place Saturday, followed by Girl Scouts caroling on the Town Common.
Library Corner, Dec. 6 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,...
Holiday Stroll, Girl Scouts Caroling on the Common Saturday
The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll and Girl Scouts Caroling on the Common are set for this Saturday. The Holiday Stroll runs from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants can do their holiday shopping and take advantage of special deals at participating...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sport
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 Sport. Here is Baypath's description of Sport: “Meet Sport! Sport is the perfect addition to football season. He...
Photos: Drone above downtown
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have drone photos taken recently over the downtown area.
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Luna
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 Luna. Here is Baypath's description of Luna: “Meet Luna, the life of the party with a heart as big as her playful...
Professional Insights: Avoid these investment mistakes
We all make mistakes in many areas of life. These mistakes are usually fairly harmless — we took a wrong turn while driving, used the wrong ingredients in a recipe and so on. But sometimes, our mistakes can be costly — especially those connected to investing. Here are...
Professional Insights: Ways to give new life to old junk
By Jason Schadler As the seasons change and the leaves begin to fall, you may think about getting rid of old items that have fallen out of use. Or you may want to give your home a more festive look in advance of Halloween and holiday parties by clearing out clutter. A...
Photo contest winner, Nov. 22 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...
Tales from a Townie: Hot dogs and frogs
This tale takes place around 1952, when I was 10 and my friend, Tom, was 11. We spent Saturday at the pumping station on Fruit Street, like many other Saturdays, at work with my father. In the morning, Tom and I went up the brook trying to catch small trout...
Independent Thoughts: Local sisters treat troops with Halloween haul
For most kids, raking in nearly 500 pounds of Halloween candy would be a dream. Two Hopkinton sisters did just that — amassing 487 pounds of goodies this Halloween — but it wasn’t for their consumption (much to their dentist’s relief, undoubtedly). This marked the...
Photos: Legacy Farms Phase 3 Diwali celebration
Residents from Legacy Farms Phase 3 held their annual Diwali celebration at Keefe Tech in Framingham on Sunday. The event raises funds that are donated to the Hopkinton schools.
