Hopkinton on Monday held its Memorial Day ceremonies, which included the unveiling of a new World War II memorial on the Town Common.
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Photos from around town
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos from around town.
Photos: Dick Hoyt Memorial Road Race
The inaugural Dick Hoyt Memorial Yes You Can Run Together Road Race was held Saturday in Hopkinton. The route for the 5-mile race (and 2-mile walk) took runners from Marathon School past the Team Hoyt statue in front of Center School and back. The race was held five...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Tucker
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 Tucker. Here is Baypath's description of Tucker: "Tucker has the biggest smile and best wiggle bum we have seen —...
Photos: State Park scenes
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos from Hopkinton State Park.
Photos: Friends of Hopkinton Seniors Plant and Book Sale
The Friends of Hopkinton Seniors Plant and Book Sale at the Senior Center began Friday with the book sale. Plants will be available Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Business Profile: Financial advisor Mark Freeman a portfolio problem-solver
When work travel became too much for Mark Freeman and his family, he decided it was time to make his hobby his new career. “My mom was a CPA, and she got me into investing right out of college,” he explains. “From my 20s on, I was spending up to two hours a day on...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Pepsi
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Pepsi. Here is Baypath's description of 1-year-old Pepsi: “Springtime is Pepsi time! Well, actually, all the time is Pepsi...
Business Profile: Grant’s Septic Techs uses education to extend life of septic systems
The septic system industry is “not that pretty,” says Derek Grant, chief operating officer at Grant’s Septic Techs. “It’s kind of a crappy industry — no pun intended,” he adds with a laugh. But the Grant family sees the beauty in providing homeowners with peace of...
Professional Insights: Veterans loans can make home ownership achievable
Home loan interest rates now average around 6.25 percent — making home financing prohibitively expensive for many aspiring homeowners. If you’re a veteran or current service member, or eligible surviving spouse, it’s a good time to see if you qualify to take advantage...
Photo contest winner, May 17 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...
Independent Thoughts: Monumental accomplishment to highlight Memorial Day
This year’s Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 29, will have a special touch with the unveiling of a granite monument honoring residents who served in World War II. A similar memorial made of wood was installed in 1943, midway through the war, and updated with the...
Tales from a Townie: My first firefighting experience
This tale takes place during April school vacation in 1954. Things were a lot different then. The Fire Department’s three engines operated out of the old wooden fire station that would be razed in the summer of 1954 to make room for the new station. There were no...
Senior Snippets, May 17 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: Milford Regional recognizes Cole for volunteerism
During April’s National Volunteer Week, Milford Regional Medical Center bestowed the Presidential Service Award to five of its volunteers — including Hopkinton’s Bob Cole — to recognize the significant number of hours they have volunteered at the hospital. The...
Library Corner, May 17 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. Many programs require registration. The library also can be found on...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Tod
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Tod. Here is Baypath's description of Tod: "This blue-eyed beauty is excited to meet his new family! Tod has has made his way...
Photos: Spring in Hopkinton
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos from around town this spring.
‘More Than Four Walls’ student-curated art exhibit at HCA opens May 13
Hopkinton High School senior Owen Fitzpatrick will present an exhibition at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts featuring artwork right off the walls of people's homes, showcasing what it means to be a family. Participants were asked to provide a brief essay explaining...
Veterans discuss May military history at monthly breakfast
A full house of local veterans enjoyed the monthly breakfast at the Hopkinton Senior Center on May 5. A sampling of attendees in the accompanying photo demonstrates through smiling faces the reveling in military events that were evoked from significant military action...
