Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have photos of holiday lights in the Legacy Farms neighborhood.
Photos: Holiday lights at Legacy Farms
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Photos: HCA New Year’s Eve family event
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosted its annual New Year's Eve family event Sunday.
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Blu
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 Blu. Here is Baypath's description of Blu: "If you're looking for the best of both worlds in your next dog, look...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mack
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Mack. Here is Baypath's description of Mack: "Meet Mack! This sweet boy spent over 500 days in the shelter down...
Professional Insights: Start moving toward retirement security
It’s not as well-known as Halloween, but National Retirement Security week happens every October — the third week, to be precise — and while it doesn’t involve ghosts and goblins, it does deal with something even more frightening: the risk of not being able to enjoy a...
Independent Thoughts: HFD initiative aims to prevent falls in winter
The Hopkinton Fire Department’s latest safety initiative, called Sand & Socks for Seniors, has a simple goal, according to Fire Prevention Officer Tom Poirier: “Try not to slip in the house, and try not to slip outside.” Expounded Poirier: “We have grippy socks so...
Business Profile: Golden Pond renews commitment to individualized, compassionate care
Over 30 years ago, the Kunst brothers bought 10 acres of land on West Main Street, in the area known to locals as Ice House Pond. In 1993, the property was transformed into a trailblazing assisted living residence, The Communities at Golden Pond. “Their mission was,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Diana
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 Diana. Here is Baypath's description of Diana: “Diana is hoping for a new family this holiday season! Diana is...
Photo contest winner, Dec. 13 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 Briefs: New building on Elm Street near completion
Nick Slottje, president and CEO of Hopkinton-based Charlesbank Realty Group, is set to unveil his company’s newest building in the Elmwood Park Industrial Complex on Elm Street. Situated amongst six surrounding buildings also owned by Charlesbank, the new flex...
Library Corner, Dec. 13 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: Town Common holiday lights
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale. we have photos of the Town Common holiday lights.
Senior Snippets, Dec. 13 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...
Professional Insights: Is an assumable mortgage right for you?
Have you ever seen a classified ad for a used car that reads, “Take over payments?” When it comes to houses, the same thing might be possible. An assumable mortgage is what is sounds like — a mortgage that’s assumed by someone else other than the original mortgage...
From the Independent: Our dedication to professionalism will continue
To our readers — As we close in on the end of another year, we’d like to take a moment to thank you for your support of our publication and let you know that we will continue to strive for the quality and integrity you expect from us. To that end: — We will continue...
Independent Thoughts: Understanding local history important for town’s future
Chuck Joseph has given a number of talks about the history of Hopkinton. His latest talk should have more appeal to current residents, as he discusses how Hopkinton grew from a rural farming town to a thriving suburban community. Past talks have focused on Hopkinton...
Business Briefs: Blake named to lead Stone Senior Living
Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living, a leading senior health care nonprofit, recently announced that Edward Blake has joined the organization as executive director. In this role, Blake will oversee the long-term and short-term care services as well as the senior...
Photo contest winner, Dec. 6 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...
Senior Snippets, Dec. 6 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...
Photos: Holiday Stroll
The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll took place Saturday, followed by Girl Scouts caroling on the Town Common.
