The 19th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event, a 5K road race and family fun day, was held Saturday morning at Hopkinton High School. The event is a fundraiser for ALS research.
Photos: Sharon Timlin Memorial Event
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Business Profile: Guaranteed Rate devoted to clients, community
Bryan Brown, branch manager at Guaranteed Rate, is all about the big picture. Day to day, he and his team at Guaranteed Rate are committed to finding mortgage solutions for their clients, but Brown also is focused on what his work will mean decades from now. “I’m very...
Independent Thoughts: Allessio reflects on Senior Center legacy
When Judi Allessio first started working for the Senior Center in 2007, the “center” was the basement of Town Hall — a far cry from the stand-alone facility on Mayhew Street that currently serves the town’s older residents. “I started working at Town Hall about two...
Photo contest winner, June 15 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...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Max and Maia
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's we feature Max and Maia. Here is Baypath's description of the pair: “Are you looking for a duo that will make you proud and constantly smiling?...
Business Briefs: Local company acquired; MRMC receives top safety grade
Hopkinton-based United Solutions, a construction software reseller, recently was acquired by Aktion Associates, Inc. United Solutions, located at 77 Main Street, has been in business for more than 37 years, advising and providing services to thousands of construction...
Photos: Flag retirement ceremony
The annual community flag retirement ceremony was held on Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14, at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club. Local Scouts and veterans partner to organize the event, which was open to the public.
Senior Snippets, June 15 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...
Library Corner, June 15 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Schedule Update The library will be closed June 18 and...
Business Profile: Under Pressure puts sparkle back in homeowners’ eyes
Exterior cleaning company Under Pressure is celebrating its 22nd year of “helping homeowners and business owners love and revive their properties,” says owner Mark Mercer. “Even after all this time, we still love what we do.” The Hopkinton-based company has seen...
Community flag retirement ceremony Tuesday night
The annual community flag retirement ceremony will be held on Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club. Local Scouts and veterans partner to organize the event, which is open to the public. Flags can be dropped off in advance at the...
Photos: Legacy Farms flowers
Photographer Amit Jagdale took photos of some colorful flowers at the Legacy Farms North development earlier this week.
D-Day anniversary recognized at Veterans Breakfast
Hopkinton military veterans gathered for their monthly breakfast this past Friday at the Senior Center. The meal was sponsored by Fairfield Estates. Monthly discussions of anniversaries of military events that occurred on June 3 were highlighted. Because of the...
Tales from a Townie: Stroll up Main Street
A stroll up Main Street, circa 1950, through the eyes of a 10-year-old: We start our stroll at the corner of Wood Street and West Main Street and head east. The train just backed into Worthmore Feed Store (now Hopkinton Lumber) from Milford with a flat car of lumber,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Harper
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Harper. Here is Baypath's description of Harper: “Harper is a very playful 4-year-old girl who loves her toys, dog friends...
Independent Thoughts: Hopkinton Cricket Club continues to grow
Now in its third year, the Hopkinton Cricket League continues to grow — and continues to take advantage of its prosperity to help the community. On May 22, the league held its season-ending tournament at Victory Field on Fruit Street. Following the championship game —...
Senior Snippets, June 1 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...
Library Corner, June 1 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, June 2, 2-7 p.m. Those...
Business Profile: Animal lover Carroll treats Hopkinton pets like her own
Barbara Carroll, the owner and trainer at Dog Hikes & Cat Care, has always been an animal lover, but it wasn’t until 25 years ago that she was able to dedicate her entire career to them. “It was one of the best things I ever did,” Carroll says of leaving her job...
Photo contest winner, June 1 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...
