The Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest event took place Saturday, with performance in various locations in town.
Photos: Ash-Hop Porchfest performances
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Library Corner, Sept. 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. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. SCHEDULE UPDATE...
Photos: Hopkinton Family Day activities, fireworks
Hopkinton Family Day was held Saturday, with activities on the school fields during the day and fireworks in the the evening.
HALT seeks to grow as it celebrates 30 years of open space conservation
Protecting valuable conservation land in Hopkinton is a responsibility the Hopkinton Area Land Trust has taken seriously since its founding. Now celebrating its 30th year, the trust is continuing this work as it celebrates its decades of service to the town. “We are...
Photos: Late summer at Legacy Farms
Photographer Amit Jagdale recently captured scenes of late summer in the Legacy Farms housing development.
Photos: Diversity mural unveiling at EMC Park
The Hopkinton Cultural Council and community members gathered to unveil the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park on Sunday. The new murals include: "Spring of Hope" by Ben Liang, Linda Xie and Yixuan Li; an untitled piece by...
Photos: Puzzle race at library
The Hopkinton Public Library hosted a sold-out puzzle race Sunday.
Photos: 50th PolyArts festival at Town Common
The annual PolyArts festival took place Saturday at the Town Common. This year marked the festival's 50th anniversary.
Tales from a Townie: The Squatter
Through the 1980s, we owned a cottage in Dennis Port, on Cape Cod. We had many great times there. It was a small place. I used to say it had 1 1/2 bedrooms, and the small bedroom was so small that you had to hang the curtains on the outside of the windows! We would...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Junie
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 Junie. Here is Baypath's description of Junie: “Junie, a shy and sensitive shepherd, was one of more than a dozen...
Professional Insights: Life insurance protects what matters most
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month and the perfect time to consider whether you have adequate coverage to protect your loved ones. While no one likes to think about what would happen if they weren’t around, doing so is an act of love. Life insurance is...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Sept. 3 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
Vellanki shines on world chess stage
Chess has taken Devansh Vellanki to some interesting places. The Hopkinton resident has competed in national and worldwide tournaments throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, South America and Georgia — the country next to Russia, not the state next to...
Senior Snippets, Sept. 3 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: Your photos made a promise; here’s how to keep it
In the battle between hotels and vacation rentals, consistency is the winning move. Here’s how to deliver an experience that lives up to your listing and keeps guests coming back. Hotels have a secret weapon: consistency. No matter where you check in, the bed feels...
Historical Society to offer course on Hopkinton history this fall
The Hopkinton Historical Society will offer a new type of program this fall: a class all about the history of Hopkinton. The six-part course begins Sept. 23 and will run weekly through the end of October. It will be taught by Historical Society member Chuck Joseph,...
Library Corner, Sept. 3 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. SCHEDULE UPDATE...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Amelia and Horton
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animals are Amelia and Horton. Here is Baypath's description of Amelia and Horton: "When more than a dozen huskies and shepherds...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Duke
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 Duke. Here is Baypath's description of Duke: “Duke is a true family man! “This gentle giant has lived happily with...
Professional Insights: Why hiring a real estate agent pays off
The DIY (do-it-yourself) movement experienced a surge during COVID and continued in the aftermath, as many people realized they were perfectly capable of trimming their own hair or even replacing a kitchen faucet. But some things are still best left to the...
