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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. Nutrition Facts Label Reimagined Thursday, March 23,...
When someone asks Matt Przymierski how he got started in the electrical field, he’ll candidly explain it was nearly random, a trade he chose in high school for no particular reason. It turned out to be a fortunate choice, because he grew to love what he does. As it...
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...
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 Layla. Here is Baypath's description of Layla: "Layla is feeling lucky this St. Patrick's Day and hoping to find...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos around town following the mid-March storm.
Repair cafes are becoming increasingly popular in Massachusetts, and Hopkinton is no exception. On April 1, the Hopkinton Lions Club and Hopkinton Senior Center will host the second annual Repair Cafe at the Senior Center. A Repair Cafe connects people who like to fix...
There aren’t many drawbacks to having a high income — but being unable to invest in a Roth IRA might be one of them. Are there strategies that allow high-income earners to contribute to this valuable retirement account? Before we delve into that question, let’s...
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 Big Baby. Here is Baypath's description of Big Baby: “Big Baby is a young, active boy who is looking for a buddy...
When multiple earthquakes rattled Turkey and Syria last month, causing more than 50,000 deaths and about $85 billion in damages, it hit home for a number of Hopkinton residents who have connections to the Western Asian nations. Evanya Mathur, president of Hopkinton...
When Michael Halliday decided to run a business as his next career step, there were two requirements: It had to be in a Massachusetts town, and it had to serve the community. Originally from Western Massachusetts, Halliday spent most of his adult life in the south,...
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...
Buying and selling real estate can be complex and overwhelming. Alan Connell and his team have mastered the process so each client can enjoy their journey home. He believes in educating home buyers and sellers to empower informed decisions, and he thrives on...
The March 3 Veterans Breakfast brought together dozens of “comrades” who were reminded of military events that previously occurred on March 3. One humorous anniversary hearkened to Congress appropriating funds to buy a small herd of camels — yes, camels — from Africa...
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. Reading Marathon March 1 through April 21 On your mark,...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some picturesque photos from around town after the latest winter storm.
In 2021, we saw a great increase in the Metrowest Boston home sale prices — up 26.5 percent in some towns. In spring 2022, while some buyers were hoping for a recession and for prices to decline, other buyers were out buying at full force and taking advantage of low...
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 Remy. Here is Baypath's description of Remy: “Remy is a big goofball, just look at that smile! He loves to play...
Known affectionately around town as the “cabinet guy,” David Landry of Cabinet Gallery loves telling people he has been in the home industry business since he could walk and talk, and the truth is … he has been. In 1984, Roger Landry opened the Cabinet Gallery...
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...
Hopkinton resident Dwarka (D.N.) Chadha has found success in business, advocacy and family. Through his memoir, “Suitcase: A True and Inspiring Immigrant American Dream Story,” Chadha hopes to inspire others to do the same. After immigrating to the United States in...
