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Residents from Legacy Farms Phase 3 held their annual Diwali celebration at Keefe Regional Technical School in Framingham on Saturday. Funds raised from the event are donated to the Hopkinton schools.
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Milo. Here is Baypath's description of 2-year-old Milo: "Meet Milo, the ultimate cuddle buddy and your next best friend! This...
With the shift toward sustainable energy solutions, heat pumps have quickly gained popularity as an efficient way to heat and cool homes. However, the success of a heat pump installation relies not only on the technology but also on a thorough understanding of the...
Photographer John Cardillo explored areas of town recently, capturing images of autumn.
The Hopkinton Fire Department held a training day at the old Department of Public Works facility on Fruit Street on Saturday. Fire crews focused on how to stabilize vehicles after a collision and tools for extricating victims.
This tale takes place a little farther from Hopkinton than my usual stories. I was a third-class quartermaster aboard the SS Barry DD933. At sea, my duties while on watch consisted of helping the officers with navigation, keeping the bridge clean and keeping the...
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 Edgar. Here is Baypath's description of Edgar: “Meet Edgar, an adorable puppy with a bright future ahead! This...
Doesn’t it feel good to turn a healthy profit in a real estate transaction? Selling your property can be a lucrative move, but capital gains taxes can reduce your profits. Understanding how to reduce these taxes allows you to keep more money in your pocket. In...
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...
The Hopkinton Senior Center held its annual Halloween party on Tuesday afternoon.
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...
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosted its annual Wicked Weekend on Sunday. The day featured a 5K race, pumpkin carving contests, food and drink, local vendors and more.
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 X,...
Hopkinton Center for the Arts held its final performances of The Haunt: A Wedding in Deadwoodville this weekend at the MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center.
Hopkinton Community Partnership hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat fundraiser at Marathon Elementary School on Saturday.
The Hopkinton Public Library this week hosted the Books in Bloom exhibition, which featured 12 floral displays related to books picked by HPL staff. This year's theme was A Century in Bloom. The event is presented annually by the Hopkinton Garden Club and the Friends...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Izzy. Here is Baypath's description of Izzy: “Spice up your fall season with Izzy! This fuzzy lady is soaking up...
As temperatures start to drop and the vibrant foliage transforms our neighborhoods, it's the perfect time to cozy up your home for the fall season. It’s important to keep your space warm and inviting, and here are some easy heating, air conditioning and ventilation...
Can wire, gesso and acrylic paint make a difference in the community? For a group of Hopkinton Girl Scouts, the answer to that question is yes. Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 82358 completed a service project for Project Just Because (PJB) that involved the hanging of...
Bryan Brown is excited about the changes in his office. Not only has the name of his firm changed to Rate, but the direct mortgage lender has expanded the services it offers clients. “Along with rebranding nationally, Rate is emphasizing simplicity and customer...
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