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...
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Professional Insights: How should you respond to market cycles?
The movement of the financial markets can seem mysterious — and yet, if we look back over long periods, we can see definite patterns that consistently repeat themselves. As an investor, how should you respond to these market cycles? To begin with, it’s useful to know...
Photos: Afternoon on Town Common
Photographer Amit Jagdale captured some tranquil scenes at the Town Common recently.
Library Corner, Sept. 18 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, and on X,...
Photos: Hopkinton Family Day
The Friends of Hopkinton hosted its annual Family Day event on Saturday at the Hopkinton schools complex. The day featured live entertainment, food trucks, activities for people of all ages and fireworks.
Faith Community Church celebrates tricentennial
Not many churches in America can say they’ve been around for 100 years. Far fewer, like Faith Community Church in Hopkinton, can brag about reaching 300. “Think of all the churches that were planted at the same time as us,” said Faith Community Church (FCC) lead...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Izzy
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: "Meet Izzy, your next snuggle buddy and adventure partner! This sweet...
Photos: Super Sundae Sunday at Hopkinton Public Library
The Hopkinton Public Library celebrated the start of its extended operating hours with a Super Sundae Sunday ice cream social this past Sunday.
Photos: Car show at Sandy Beach
The Lake Maspenock Preservation Association hosted its first community car show at the Sandy Beach parking lot this past Sunday. Awards were presented as part of the event.
Photos: AshHop Porchfest
The 2024 Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest took place Saturday afternoon. The grassroots music festival featured 26 acts at 12 different resident venues across both towns.
Photos: Blooms, Brews & BBQs at Weston Nurseries
Weston Nurseries held its annual Blooms, Brews & BBQs event on Saturday. The day featured live entertainment, local food and beverage vendors, and activities for families. Proceeds benefited the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Photos: PolyArts festival at Town Common
The annual PolyArts festival took place Saturday at the Town Common.
Professional Insights: Saving for retirement with real estate investments
Looking to enhance your retirement income? Real estate investing is a great option. We all know saving for retirement is important. Diversification is key, so why not add some real estate investments to your traditional investment portfolio? Whether your interest lies...
Independent Thoughts: Family Day highlights busy September calendar
September is a special month in Hopkinton, as community events ramp up following a slow summertime. This year is no exception. The calendar is dotted with annual events such as PolyArts (at the Town Common), Blooms, Brews & BBQs (at Weston Nurseries) and the...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bob
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-month-old Bob. Here is Baypath's description of Bob: “Are you ready for a bundle of joy who's brimming with energy and...
Business Profile: Hopkinton Vision Center offers personalized eye care for 25 years
The motto for Hopkinton Vision Center is “a small local office with a big heart.” And according to Steven Perryman, O.D., who owns the practice, that philosophy is something patients experience daily. “What sets us apart is we have people who answer the phone, people...
Photos: Summer days at Hopkinton State Park
Photographer Amit Jagdale caught some tranquil scenes up at Hopkinton State Park recently.
Senior Snippets, Sept. 4 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...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Sept. 4 edition
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...
Library Corner, Sept. 4 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, and on X,...