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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...
The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Restaurant Week is set to run from May 5-14 — from Cinco de Mayo until Mother’s Day. The event is designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore the town’s restaurants, many of whom will be offering special meals 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 John Jacob. Here is Baypath's description of John Jacob: “We all know the famous song, ‘John Jacob Jingleheimer...
No one wants to be rushed to the emergency room. That’s why people regularly seek routine care and maintain healthy practices. In the same way, a homeowner would be better off calling Kevin Narbonne, owner of Peer Arboricultural in Hopkinton, before a tree is leaning...
Upscale items that are pristine, current and affordable — that’s what shoppers uncover at The Sassy Foxx, a consignment store in Uxbridge. From clothing to accessories and household decor, owner Michele Provencal says her boutique always has something new. “That’s...
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 Twitter,...
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 Scrabble. Here is Baypath's description of Scrabble: "Scrabble is a fitting name for a boy who just loves to play!...
People responded to the pandemic in different ways. Some rode it out as best they could, while others saw an opportunity for change. For David Kraus and his family, it was a chance to take the next step in the transformation of their property on Pond Street and become...
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 Luke. Here is Baypath's description of Luke: “This sweet boy is every dog owner’s dream! Handsome, intelligent,...
At a time when young people are dealing with such issues as anxiety, sadness and hopelessness, quality youth programs can make a big difference, says Bartt Pinchuck, the executive director of the MetroWest YMCA’s Outdoor Center in Hopkinton. “The Y in general, but...
With recent changes to the state’s Mass Save program, Shahood & Sons is preparing for a busy season of installations. Mark Shahood, whose Hopkinton-based company offers plumbing, heating and cooling services, explained that Mass Save is now offering zero-interest...
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...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some mid-April photos from around town.
Local runners participating in Monday’s 127th Boston Marathon had an extra boost at the start, with lots of support from their family, friends and neighbors, and the good feelings continued after they left town. Resident Devin Callinan ran his first marathon, raising...
The 127th Boston Marathon got off to a wet but clean start in Hopkinton on Monday morning, with some 30,000 athletes taking part. Evans Chebet repeated as men's champion, pulling away in the final mile to win in a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes, 54 seconds. He was...
A new HCAM-TV series called “Sew Many Possibilities” is showing viewers how fun and creative quilting can be. Program host, Marathon Quilters Guild president and longtime Hopkinton resident Nancy Burdick shares what’s going on in the local fiber arts scene and...
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...
There are 62 Hopkinton residents registered to run this year’s Boston Marathon: NAME NUMBER Jawed Akhtar 25774 Michael Bird 27088 Ian Brohm 26529 Nicholas Brown 29132 Monica Brum 25783 Michael Burdulis 30029 Devin Callinan 29363 Jennifer Carter 29723 Ilana Casady...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Card-Making Crafternoon Wednesday, April 19, 2-4 p.m....
