Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have drone photos taken recently over the downtown area.
Photos: Drone above downtown
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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Luna
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 Luna. Here is Baypath's description of Luna: “Meet Luna, the life of the party with a heart as big as her playful...
Professional Insights: Avoid these investment mistakes
We all make mistakes in many areas of life. These mistakes are usually fairly harmless — we took a wrong turn while driving, used the wrong ingredients in a recipe and so on. But sometimes, our mistakes can be costly — especially those connected to investing. Here are...
Professional Insights: Ways to give new life to old junk
By Jason Schadler As the seasons change and the leaves begin to fall, you may think about getting rid of old items that have fallen out of use. Or you may want to give your home a more festive look in advance of Halloween and holiday parties by clearing out clutter. A...
Photo contest winner, Nov. 22 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...
Tales from a Townie: Hot dogs and frogs
This tale takes place around 1952, when I was 10 and my friend, Tom, was 11. We spent Saturday at the pumping station on Fruit Street, like many other Saturdays, at work with my father. In the morning, Tom and I went up the brook trying to catch small trout...
Independent Thoughts: Local sisters treat troops with Halloween haul
For most kids, raking in nearly 500 pounds of Halloween candy would be a dream. Two Hopkinton sisters did just that — amassing 487 pounds of goodies this Halloween — but it wasn’t for their consumption (much to their dentist’s relief, undoubtedly). This marked the...
Photos: Legacy Farms Phase 3 Diwali celebration
Residents from Legacy Farms Phase 3 held their annual Diwali celebration at Keefe Tech in Framingham on Sunday. The event raises funds that are donated to the Hopkinton schools.
Senior Snippets, Nov. 22 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...
Library Corner, Nov. 22 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,...
Photos: Fall at Fruit Street
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos of fall scenery off Fruit Street.
Photos: Parks & Rec Skate/BMX Jam
Hopkinton Parks & Rec hosted its first Skate/BMX Jam on Sunday at the basketball courts outside Hopkinton Middle School.
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.
