Hopkinton Parks & Rec hosted its first Skate/BMX Jam on Sunday at the basketball courts outside Hopkinton Middle School.
Photos: Parks & Rec Skate/BMX Jam
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Professional Insights: Importance of Home Inspections
Home inspections are an invaluable part of the home-buying process when you’re making a decision on one of the biggest investments in your life. Your real estate agent can tell you things like how a house is priced in relation to “comps” (comparable properties)...
Business Profile: Hubley Painting & Remodeling clients ‘fall in love with their homes again’
Launched from the Hopkinton home of Alvah “Bud” Hubley three decades ago, the Hubley family business has been well known for its painting services. Over the past five years, however, the company has expanded to offer extensive remodeling services, with a particular...
Independent Thoughts: School in session for Elmwood committee
Whichever way you fall on the proposed new elementary school, you have to — or at least you should — respect the work of the Elementary School Building Committee. Anyone who has followed this closely is aware that these volunteers have worked hard to balance the needs...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Millie
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 Millie. Here is Baypath's description of Millie: “Millie is a lovely dog with a gentle, sweet and entertaining...
Hopkinton Scouting for Food event this Saturday
Hopkinton's Scouts BSA troops, Girls Scouts and Cub Scouts are collecting food for the Project Just Because Hopkinton Food Pantry to help residents in need. Residents can place items in plastic bags near their mailbox by 10 a.m. this Saturday (Nov. 11). Bags that are...
Photo contest winner, Nov. 8 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...
Business Profile: Jamie Oil evolves far beyond its name
Jamie Oil started out as a home heating oil company in 1989, but over the past three decades, it has “morphed into a full-fledged home services company,” says Tom Carey, the president and owner of Jamie Oil since 1997. “We established a reputation of providing great...
Photos: Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation Gala
The Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation held its annual fundraising gala Saturday, with a "Night in Nashville" theme.
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Dexter
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-year-old Dexter. Here is Baypath's description of Dexter: “Watching Dexter bounce around with his favorite toys, you'd...
Photos from around town
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos from around town during a colorful fall season.
Photos: Knights of Columbus Special Peoples Field Day
The Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council of Ashland/Hopkinton recently held its Special Peoples Field Day on a gorgeous autumn Sunday afternoon at the Ashland Fish & Game Club, which generously donates its field and facilities for the annual event. Thanks to...
Photos: SACH Rhythms and Raagas
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted Rhythms and Raagas on Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough to celebrate Diwali and other South Asian festivals. The event was a musical theater "throwing a spotlight on key traditions and rituals surrounding...
Photos: HCA’s Wicked Weekend
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts held its Wicked Weekend festivities Friday through Sunday. Events included The Haunt at the Hopkinton YMCA all weekend, a pickleball tournament at the high school tennis courts during the day Saturday, Trunk or Treat at the Hopkinton...
Professional Insights: Don’t leave your IRA to the IRS
If you’ve invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your lifetime, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income. So, if your IRA...
Photo contest winner, Oct. 25 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: Freedom Team hosts ‘Difficult Conversations’; Tom McIntyre Turkey Bowl seeks teams
The Hopkinton Freedom Team Collaborative Group is hosting an event titled “How to Have Difficult Conversations” on Monday, Nov. 6, at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. The event is led by jamele adams, who is the original Freedom Team founder and the originator of...
Photos: Senior Center Halloween party
The Senior Center hosted its annual Halloween party on Thursday afternoon.
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Harry
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old Harry. Here is Baypath's description of Harry: “Introducing Harry! He may not be as famous as Harry Potter, but...
Senior Snippets, Oct. 25 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...
