The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll was held Saturday, with shopping at local businesses and events at the Town Common and around town.
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Photos: Town Common lights
The holiday lights at the Town Common were turned on Friday, one day earlier than initially scheduled due to the rainy forecast for Saturday.
Veterans discuss December military events at monthly breakfast
Hopkinton veterans gathered for the Dec. 2 Veterans Breakfast and a lively discussion of past military events that happened in the early December time span. The “Frozen Chosin” was one of the key topics. Among those who participated in the breakfast and the military...
SACH’s DiwHoliday Gala returns after pandemic pause
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton (SACH) is continuing the spirit of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with its DiwHoliday Gala on the evening of Dec. 10, an event highlighting the achievements of 12 women of South Asian diaspora. The event, SACH’s largest...
Business Profile: Hopkinton Wine and Spirits gets complete refresh under new ownership
Cousins Kishan Patel and Mohil Patel were looking to try something new when the opportunity to purchase Hopkinton Wine and Spirits emerged in July 2021. “We looked at it as a new beginning for both of us and as a way to enter the industry,” Kishan explains, “and so...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Luna
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Luna. Here is Baypath's description of Luna: “Gorgeous Luna traveled to us all the way from Florida after being found 20 feet...
Independent Thoughts: Click tribute, Holiday Stroll, PJB holiday drive
In an appearance before the Select Board on Nov. 15, members of the organization Friends of Hopkinton started by sharing updates on past and present activities. But it quickly turned into a tribute to outgoing president Ann Click. The former town clerk, Click started...
Senior Snippets, Nov. 23 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...
Photo contest winner, Nov. 23 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...
Hopkinton again shows it’s a caring community with Dementia Friends program
Hopkinton once again has proven it is a caring community. In the past 11 months, 100 residents have become Dementia Friends, helping the community become an even more welcoming hometown for every citizen but especially those who are aging or have dementia. “We’re...
Library Corner, Nov. 23 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 for the...
Photos: Legacy Farms North Diwali celebration
Hopkinton’s Legacy Farms North neighborhood held its second annual Diwali festival on Saturday afternoon, with more than 400 people attending the event at Ashland High School. About 200 individuals took part in singing, dancing and other performances, and the day was...
Photos: Veterans Day in Hopkinton
Hopkinton paid tribute to its veterans Friday with a morning ceremony at the Senior Center, followed by a recognition dinner at the Woodville Road & Gun Club.
Independent Thoughts: Barriers long overdue to fix West Main issue
In case you missed it, the town last month announced plans to install barriers along West Main Street, between the two gas stations, in an effort to cut down on the number of accidents there — a section of roadway Police Chief Joseph Bennett previously noted is the...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Rocky
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Rocky. Here is Baypath's description of Rocky: “This handsome boy came to us from a home due to no fault of his...
Business Profile: HCAM launches ‘Hopkinton Weekly’ show, training workshops
Hopkinton’s local cable access station, Hopkinton Community Access & Media (HCAM), has debuted a new live program called “Hopkinton Weekly,” airing most Wednesday evenings from 7-7:30 p.m. “It is designed to foster connection and communication among our...
HCA to host sustainability summit
Sustainability is a hot topic. People are interested in trying to meet their own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. But many may not know how to incorporate it in their lives. The Art of Conversation Sustainability Summit on...
Business Briefs: Baypath partners with Banfield for medical improvements
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton announced a new partnership with the Banfield Foundation that includes a $5,014 grant to support a new medical program, the Baypath in-house diagnostic kit. Funds will provide five critical pieces of medical equipment that will...
Photo contest winner, Nov. 9 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, Nov. 9 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...
