Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some recent photos from Hopkinton State Park.
Photos: State Park in winter
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Independent Thoughts: Town clerk can’t recall situation so divisive
Town Clerk Connor Degan has seen quite a bit during his eight years in office. After all, Degan started in 2016, when Donald Trump was elected president and started aggressively pushing conspiracy theories, which trickled down to local election offices. But the...
Senior Snippets, Feb. 21 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...
Tales from a Townie: The ’47 Chevy and the W.A.I.W.W.
This story is about Jim and my greatest adventure in the ’47 Chevy (the first tale about this vehicle was published in the Jan. 10 edition of the Independent). We were cruising in the Chevy one night in the fall of our junior year at Hopkinton High School (1958). We...
Business Briefs: Tedstone returns to Mary Ann Morse
Hopkinton’s Brendan Tedstone was named director of clinical operations for Mary Ann Morse at New Horizons at Marlboro, which cited his “extensive experience and unwavering commitment to exceptional care.” Tedstone, a former Hopkinton Select Board chair, first started...
Library Corner, Feb. 21 edition
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,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Maggie
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Maggie. Here is Baypath's description of Maggie: "Meet Maggie! This lovely sweetheart is eager to steal your...
Photos: HCAA Lunar New Year celebration
The Hopkinton Chinese American Association held its Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday at Hopkinton High School.
Business Profile: Pro Comfort Control delivers greener heating solutions without guesswork
The home heating industry has seen substantial changes in recent years, and customers need seasoned professionals to guide them through their options. Pro Comfort Control is the best-equipped local company to do just that, says Ryan McKernan, owner of the...
Professional Insights: Home selling 101
We all hear about homes selling so quickly because there is no inventory, but we may not realize all the prep work that goes into getting those homes ready. Real estate agents often are called in months in advance of selling a home, as people want to plan ahead and...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Curly
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 Curly. Here is Baypath's description of Curly: “Meet Curly! This handsome boy is looking for a home where he can...
Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Feb. 7 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: Downtown crosswalk beacons stay dark due to project delay; PJB auction upcoming
Peter LaGoy, best known for his work on the town’s trails, lately has turned some of his focus to downtown streets. He recently reached out to town officials to express his dismay with the removal of the flashing pedestrian crossing beacon at the Main Street crosswalk...
Lunar New Year celebration slated to bring joy in Hopkinton
The Lunar New Year celebration is a time to bring joy and cultural richness to the community, said Sheri Zeng, president of the Hopkinton Chinese American Association. This year’s event, marking the Year of the Dragon, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 5-9 p.m....
Senior Snippets, Feb. 7 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...
Business Profile: Varsity Movers proves to be business champion
“It’s a cool story, how it all started,” muses Varsity Movers owner Kierin Herr. “A lot has changed, and a lot has stayed the same.” It began in 2017, Herr’s junior year at Hopkinton High School, with a Facebook group post seeking a young man to lift a couch. That...
Library Corner, Feb. 7 edition
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,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Diesel
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-month-old Diesel. Here is Baypath's description of Diesel: “Meet Diesel, a goofy 8-month-old pup in search of his forever...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Marley
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 Marley. Here is Baypath's description of Marley: “Calling all hound lovers! Meet your future best friend: Marley!...
Independent Thoughts: Boston meets not ideal for HHS indoor track
A recent Boston Globe article highlighted the fact that track and field athletes in Boston have limited access to the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center, even though the facility is located in the city. The Reggie Lewis Center (situated next to Roxbury Community...
