As the seasons change and the holidays approach, it is time to consider getting rid of old items that are no longer used to make room for new things. Clear out the clutter and give your home a more festive look in for the holidays. A junk removal company is your best...
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...
When Hopkinton resident Abbie Rosenberg, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinician for 30 years, noticed the many young people and families around her struggling with mental health issues in silence, she decided to act. In 2019, she founded Mental Health...
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 Millie. Here is Baypath's description of Millie: "Millie is 90 pounds of pure, gentle love! "She may be a little...
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts held its Decade of Dreams celebration Saturday night. The fundraiser featured a silent auction, reflections on the center's first decade and entertainment by Savage Pianos.
Real estate transactions come with lots of paperwork, which can be overwhelming, but a clear understanding of industry-specific terminology will help make the process feel less daunting. This first of two articles will break down the lingo to know when buying or...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-month-old Blue Jay. Here is Baypath's description of Blue Jay: “Meet Blue Jay. This 10-month-old Catahoula leopard dog mix...
As fall turns to winter, many homeowners are busy preparing for the colder months ahead — changing filters, checking thermostats, changing the batteries in the smoke/CO2 detectors and stocking up on firewood. But for those with aging furnaces, there’s another question...
The Swoon Fashion Show, an annual event to raise funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and GirlyGirl PARTS, was held Monday and Tuesday nights at Arcos Cucina on Main Street. The event features cancer survivors as models.
Cheryl and Jim Rose are Hopkinton residents and members of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts who now spend their retirement years making art. Cheryl focuses on photography, while Jim paints with watercolors and acrylic. The couple’s work, which focuses on a shared...
The parents of a baby born in a Hopkinton Fire Department ambulance en route to the hospital in September recently visited the fire station to thank first responders with their infant son. In an interview with the Independent, Kara and Jesse Diamond shared the story...
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. SCHEDULE...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Milly. Here is Baypath's description of Milly: "Milly is a gentle, affectionate tortoiseshell cat who loves...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
If you’re retired, it’s easy to let your finances go on autopilot. Since October is National Retirement Security Month, it’s a good time to revisit some areas that can impact your long-term financial security and help your money last a lifetime. Consider these...
On a recent afternoon, I drove up Hayden Rowe and saw that the house at 147 was gone. It was razed to make a driveway to go to the new Charleswood School. The memories came pouring back, of a time around 1954. I was on my journey to become an Eagle Scout, and one of...
In the world of short-term rentals, one phrase has been gaining momentum among professional hosts and property managers: direct bookings. A direct booking happens when a guest reserves a stay directly with the host or management company, rather than using an online...
Open seven days a week, the newly opened Crust & Co. Pizza & More at 77 West Main Street in Hopkinton offers area customers a 120-item menu featuring custom and specialty Greek pizzas, calzones, hot and cold subs/wraps, dinners, pasta dishes, salads and...
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 Moose. Here is Baypath's description of Moose: “Meet Moose! This 90-pound Belgian Malinois is as handsome as he is...
