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...
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 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.
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...
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...
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,...
The Hopkinton Public Library hosted a Read-In at the Town Common on Thursday evening.
The Hopkinton Fire Department has scheduled its annual Open House for Sunday, Oct. 15. The event, held at the Fire Department headquarters on Main Street, will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Residents (including children) will have the opportunity to view...
Greta Bajrami is not afraid of taking on a challenge. As if starting her professional career as “an immigrant, a minority, a woman and a young adult” was not enough, she chose a male-dominated profession — construction — in which it’s difficult to break through and...
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 Dizzy. Here is Baypath's description of Dizzy: “Meet Dizzy, the super-sweet young pup who loves to go on walks,...
You’ll find some big differences between traditional and speculative investments — and knowing these differences can matter a great deal when you’re trying to reach your financial goals. To begin with, let’s look at the basic types of traditional and speculative...
Platinum Physical Therapy has added another physical therapist to its Hopkinton team and recently debuted a fourth location in Maynard. The clinic, which also has offices in Ashland and Milford, is growing to meet the increased demand for physical therapy services,...
Wet weather continues to create issues for local events. The Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest, an event in which 25 bands will perform at residents' homes and other locations, is moving from Saturday to Sunday from 2-6 p.m. The event will start with a party and musical...
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...
Having just retired after a successful 30-year career in the television industry, Bob Gilbert — producer of “Ask Bob” and “Let’s Talk” and vice president and general manager of WABU-TV Boston — had plans, which included travel, fun with friends and working on the...
A woman in her 40s who avoids mirrors, a teen who grows bangs to hide his forehead, a new mom without time to care for herself — Lisa Massimiano sees a wide range of clients at Skin Smart Salon, but they all share the same goal: to be confident in their skin....
Hopkinton residents Jessica Clancy and Courtney McFarland were named two of seven recipients of the 2023 Women to Watch Award by the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. The awards recognize women who have made outstanding contributions to the...
With rain in the forecast for Saturday, Hopkinton Family Day has been canceled. The Friends of Hopkinton, the group that organizes the annual event, made the announcement Thursday night. There are plans to bring back the event next year. UPDATE: As part of its One...
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 Reina. Here is Baypath's description of Reina: "Reina is a lovable dog who can't wait to meet you! Originally...
