When members of the New England Free Jacks professional rugby team needed someone to watch their backs, they sought out Hopkinton resident Karson Mui. Mui, a sports chiropractor, has worked with the team for four years, including this season, when the team went 16-2...
The 1657 will of Connecticut Gov. Edward Hopkins allocated money for New England schools, and in 1713, a British decree established the Charity of Edward Hopkins to manage the Hopkins legacy and to allocate funds for Harvard College and Cambridge Grammar School....
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Cooper. Here is Baypath's description of Cooper: “Cooper is a middle-aged gentleman who is well-mannered and...
Before I start my latest tale, you’ll notice the word Island in the title is emphasized. Back in my time and before, it was called Sandy Island. I don’t know when the title was changed to Sandy Beach or who did it, but that is one of my four pet peeves. (I’ll tell you...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some summer photos from around town.
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...
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...
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,...
There’s good news for prospective home buyers hoping for competitive mortgage rates — the most recent Fannie Mae forecast predicts rates will drop toward the end of 2023. In May of this year, a typical 30-year fixed-rate mortgage had an interest rate of about 6.4%...
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 Nico. Here is Baypath's description of Nico: "Looking for a playful, loving companion to add to your family? Look...
Parks & Rec Thursday Night Movies on the Common series starts this Thursday at at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The first movie is "Minions: The Ride of Gru." The rest of the lineup includes “DC League of Super-Pets” (July 20), “Puss in Boots” (July 27), “The...
The Hopkinton Garden Club recently recognized extraordinary accomplishments within the club as well as in the field of horticulture. The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Unsung Hero Award for Hopkinton Garden Club was awarded to Martin Bayes, “who always...
If you save and invest for decades, you’d like to know you can retire without financial worries. Nonetheless, you still have to be aware of some threats to a comfortable retirement — and how to respond to them. These threats include: Inflation – Inflation has been...
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 Gracie. Here is Baypath's description of Gracie: "Gracie girl knows just how to melt your heart. This sweet lady...
Hopkinton Parks & Recreation's Concerts on the Common series starts this Sunday, July 9, with a performance by the Roy Scott Big Band. All concerts are free and start at 5 p.m. on the Town Common. The rest of the schedule is: July 16, Knock on Wood July 23,...
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 Delta. Here is Baypath's description of Delta: “Delta is a total nerd who loves to learn! She's currently...
James Burton, the owner and broker of Century 21 Marathon, is a top producer in the real estate industry, but he’s also at the peak when it comes to professional development. “Since 2019, I’ve completed 24 realtor designations and certifications, which is the second...
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 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,...
