Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Edgar. Here is Baypath's description of Edgar: “Meet Edgar, the ultimate good boy who's ready to snuggle his way into your...
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 Sansa. Here is Baypath's description of Sansa: "Meet Sansa, a laid-back and affectionate hound mix who's looking...
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 Davis Companies, a provider of staffing and talent advisory services for almost 40 years, recently announced the promotion of Hopkinton resident Mark Agostinelli to president. After dedicating his entire professional career to the company, Agostinelli will lead...
Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy used to reduce the amount of taxes owed. There are multiple ways to implement tax-loss harvesting, some of which may be more beneficial than others depending on circumstances. Mitigating taxes is a major goal of many investors. About...
Youngsters today might have no idea what a phone book look like. But for Marie Smith and the Hopkinton Women’s Club, the term has a special meaning. Smith was in charge of the Women’s Club phone book, a helpful reference for local residents and a major fundraiser for...
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 Nicholas. Here is Baypath's description of Nicholas: “Meet Nicholas, the Nap Expert! This sweet and gentle soul is...
As most have heard, changes with how real estate commissions are structured for buyer agents have “changed.” Well, not really. In 2019, Midwest anti-trust lawsuits claimed sellers were paying inflated costs, that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was...
It’s hard for Emilia Ali to pin down her genre of music. “Maybe the easiest thing to say is that my genre is ‘weird pop,’ ” the Hopkinton High School graduate said. “It’s a blend of influences I’ve collected over the years.” Ali — a singer and songwriter signed to the...
On screen, an overhead shot moves in to focus on a man running across a snow-covered trail on the shores of Lake Whitehall. A caption beforehand reads: “In the winter of 2014, Roger Kabler came to believe he was visited by the spirit of Robin Williams.” So begins...
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...
Although it is named the Donut Stand Cafe, the eatery at 22 South Street in Hopkinton is so much more. Not only does the Donut Stand serve handcrafted brioche-based yeast and old-fashioned buttermilk doughnuts in flavors like praline cream and the black and white, it...
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. Schedule Update...
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 Izzy. Here is Baypath's description of Izzy: “Izzy is the kind of dog who steals hearts the moment you meet her....
As we enter the holiday season, your life may well become busier. Still, you might want to take the time to consider some financial moves before we turn the calendar to 2025. Here are a few suggestions: Review your investment portfolio. As you look at your portfolio,...
Not a lot of clubs can boast about being around for 20 years. Far fewer can hold that distinction with as loose a structure as the Hopkinton Trails Club. “I’m impressed it’s gone on this long, considering how informal we are,” said John Ritz, co-chair of the Hopkinton...
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...
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,...
The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll took place on Saturday. The event included carriage rides, caroling on the Town Common by the Girl Scouts, the town tree lighting and a holiday marketplace.
