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Blackstone Valley Wealth Management advisors James Valis and Gregg Manis were recognized with the 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award. This award comes to the advisors for the 11th year in a row, since their opening of Blackstone Valley Wealth Management in 2013. This...
On March 8, we observed International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met? To begin with, let’s look at some concerning...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. 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 their...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Orion. Here is Baypath's description of Orion: “Meet Orion! The smallest of his siblings, Orion may be little,...
In 1968, Don Scott founded a family-owned, now Hopkinton-based company, Scott Septic, dedicated to solving customers’ septic and excavation problems. “We’ve been doing this a long time and we’re good at it,” said Rob Scott, who with his sister Stacey represent the...
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. CHILDREN’S...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 6-month-old Annabelle. Here is Baypath's description of Annabelle: "Meet Annabelle! This young, energetic girl is ready to...
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 Tiny. Here is Baypath's description of Tiny: “Tiny might just be the perfect addition to your family! This...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. 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 their...
Recently perceived changes to the structure of real estate commissions haven’t really changed things much at all. This was noted in the Professional Insights article published in the Dec. 18, 2024, issue of the Hopkinton Independent. Many home buyers have long had the...
Not everyone finds the cold and dark comforting, but indie folk singer-songwriter Dan Cloutier takes it as an inspiration. “I’m always writing songs about cold places,” he said. “I’m kind of obsessed with weird, isolated places.” This affinity for the colder parts of...
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. SPECIAL EVENTS...
Although the obvious aim of Cabinet Gallery is to create and install cabinetry in homes and businesses, the real goal of the local company is to build relationships with clients. “I am a relationship guy,” said David Landry, chief operating officer for the company...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 12-year-old Penny. Here is Baypath's description of Penny: "Meet Penny! "This sweet and easygoing senior is looking for a...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Timon. Here is Baypath's description of Timon: “Timon is a friendly and energetic young dog with a big heart and...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. 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 their...
Once you and your spouse retire, you’ll have some decisions to make — decisions that could affect your quality of life in your retirement years. What are these choices? Here a few of the most important ones: — How much should you withdraw from your retirement...
Mental health affects every realm of a person’s life. When our mental health is negatively impacted, it inevitably will have repercussions in one of the following domains: school, occupation, relationships, sleep habits, physical health, appetite, mood and/or...
