Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old Ms. Piggy. Here is Baypath's description of Ms. Piggy: "Have you ever seen a dog rock a feathered boa so...
Photographer Amit Jagdale captured scenes of early autumn at Hopkinton State Park.
Kathy Parker was elected to the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) Board of Directors for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Parker, a Hopkinton resident, is a principal and the practice group leader of the Outsourced Accounting Practice Group at...
The Hopkinton Cultural Council unveiled the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park on Sunday. The new murals include: "Duality" by brothers Evan and Owen Fitzpatrick; "Clothesline" by Jill Strait; "Mandala" by Path Tare; "The Most...
Adding more staff, new services and additional clients, financial adviser Mark Freeman has one of the fastest-growing MetroWest Edward Jones branches. “We have strong growth here,” Freeman said, referring to his Hopkinton office at 77 West Main Street, “both with...
It’s no secret that many longtime Hopkinton homeowners are struggling to remain in town, hampered by the increasing residential tax rate. What also should not be a secret is that assistance is available thanks to donations from residents and businesses in town. The...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Maddie. Here is Baypath's description of Maddie: “Meet Maddie, a sweet and affectionate girl ready to meet her new family!...
A new, detached, single-family home with all the modern amenities in a wooded New England setting. And perhaps best of all, maintenance free. That’s what Cobblers Creek, a 55-plus community in Upton, provides. The benefits of ownership and privacy are ideal for anyone...
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 movement of the financial markets can seem mysterious — and yet, if we look back over long periods, we can see definite patterns that consistently repeat themselves. As an investor, how should you respond to these market cycles? To begin with, it’s useful to know...
Photographer Amit Jagdale captured some tranquil scenes at the Town Common recently.
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 Friends of Hopkinton hosted its annual Family Day event on Saturday at the Hopkinton schools complex. The day featured live entertainment, food trucks, activities for people of all ages and fireworks.
Not many churches in America can say they’ve been around for 100 years. Far fewer, like Faith Community Church in Hopkinton, can brag about reaching 300. “Think of all the churches that were planted at the same time as us,” said Faith Community Church (FCC) lead...
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: "Meet Izzy, your next snuggle buddy and adventure partner! This sweet...
The Hopkinton Public Library celebrated the start of its extended operating hours with a Super Sundae Sunday ice cream social this past Sunday.
The Lake Maspenock Preservation Association hosted its first community car show at the Sandy Beach parking lot this past Sunday. Awards were presented as part of the event.
The 2024 Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest took place Saturday afternoon. The grassroots music festival featured 26 acts at 12 different resident venues across both towns.
Weston Nurseries held its annual Blooms, Brews & BBQs event on Saturday. The day featured live entertainment, local food and beverage vendors, and activities for families. Proceeds benefited the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
