The Senior Center hosted its annual Halloween party on Thursday afternoon.
Photos: Senior Center Halloween party
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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Harry
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old Harry. Here is Baypath's description of Harry: “Introducing Harry! He may not be as famous as Harry Potter, but...
Senior Snippets, Oct. 25 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 Briefs: Local author to host seminar, signing
Hopkinton’s Robert Buday, author of the award-winning marketing book “Competing On Thought Leadership,” will share how professionals of all kinds can raise their profile as experts and attract more clients. The free seminar will be held at Tatnuck Bookseller in...
Library Corner, Oct. 25 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: 24th annual Michael’s Run
The 24th annual Michael's Run to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center was held on a wet Saturday morning, with the start and finish at the Town Common.
Friends of Whitehall fall cleanup canceled due to weather
The Friends of Whitehall announced Friday morning that Saturday's fall lake and trail cleanup has been canceled due to the forecast calling for rain. There will be plans for individuals to do cleanups on their own when the weather improves, an organizer shared. For...
Library offers free gaming events on school early release days, including this Friday
The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation announced the funding of a series of free, drop-in gaming events at Hopkinton Public Library geared to local middle and high school students. Pre-teens and teens can play several systems, including Nintendo Switch, XBox Series...
Photos: Fall in Hopkinton
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some colorful photos of fall in Hopkinton. [gallery...
Photos: Local Indian residents celebrate Ganesh festival
Local Indian residents last month celebrated the Ganesh festival, which recognizes the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, god of prosperity and wisdom. Events were held in neighborhoods as well as in homes.
HCA, YMCA join forces for expanded Wicked Weekend
Last year, the new addition to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ Wicked Weekend was the Haunted Trail that took place in the woods behind Hopkinton High School. “It was so popular and well received that we decided to make it bigger and better,” said Kelly Grill,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Kingston
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 Kingston. Here is Baypath's description of Kingston: “Meet Kingston, the pint-sized canine superstar with a heart...
Professional Insights: Preparing your home for winter
With the last heatwave of summer behind us, the arrival of fall is a good time to start thinking about winterizing your home. This is especially important if you are a snowbird who’ll be spending the colder months elsewhere. A good place to start is by cleaning out...
Photo contest winner, Oct. 11 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...
Photos: HCA unveils new ceramics studio
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday for its new ceramic studio, which is located at 34 Hayden Rowe Street, Suite 304.
Independent Thoughts: Cultural Council brings art to masses this week; Climate Action Event at Senior Center
It’s a busy month for the Hopkinton Cultural Council, which has two signature events. The first was the unveiling of the newest additions to the Celebration of Diversity Mural Project, which was held Monday. There are five new murals this year on the fence leading to...
Tales from a Townie: A bike ride around Lake Whitehall
This tale takes place in 1951. It was a Saturday, and my friend Jackie and I had gone to the pumping station with my father in the morning on our bicycles. We played in the woods, where Pyne’s sandpit would be located, all morning. We cooked hot dogs on an open fire...
Senior Snippets, Oct. 11 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, Oct. 11 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: Library Read-In at Town Common
The Hopkinton Public Library hosted a Read-In at the Town Common on Thursday evening.
