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Health Department DIrector Shaun McAuliffe announced that author Dr. Jim O'Connell, the founding physician of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, will be unable to attend as the guest speaker at an event at the Hopkinton Public Library on Monday night...
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 Thumbelina. Here is Baypath's description of Thumbelina: "Thumbelina is true to her name, a small lady full of...
Hopkinton PolyArts, which is hosting its annual festival this Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Town Common, announced that it has received a grant of $2,500 from the Mass Cultural Council through its Festivals and Projects Program. The grant from the state agency...
Ilana Casady joined the Hopkinton Cultural Council because she is “proud to live in Hopkinton and wanted to get more involved. I come from a family of artists, so I was going back to my roots.” She added, “This has really been a wonderful experience. I enjoy being...
Weston Nurseries began as a perennial stand on Route 30 in Weston in 1923. One hundred years, four generations and three locations later, the book “For the Love of Gardening” celebrates the legacy seeded by Latvian immigrants Peter and Anna Mezitt with a collection of...
Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” But as you chart your financial course, what steps should you take to help you keep moving forward to where you want to go? Consider these suggestions: • Establish and quantify your goals....
The high cost of living across the nation — including Hopkinton, where home prices are soaring — is making things challenging for animal rescue organizations. During the COVID pandemic, Baypath Humane Society struggled to keep up with the demand for pets. Now, the...
The Foundation for MetroWest announced the appointment of Susie Estella of Hopkinton to its Board of Trustees, noting that with her vast experience in advertising and marketing, as well as her commitment to community service, Estella will play a pivotal role in...
As the son of a longtime Hopkinton builder, Bill Gassett isn’t surprised he ended up in real estate — even if he resisted his dad’s nudging in the beginning. “It was 1986, and my father suggested I get a real estate license. I was a freshman at Northeastern, and the...
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 Tod. Here is Baypath's description of Tod: “Tod has made many friends here at Baypath, including doggy friends and...
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...
Members of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum visited Hopkinton on Sunday to recognize a Boston Tea Party participant buried in Evergreen Cemetery. The grave of Hopkinton native John Dickman received a commemorative marker.
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 Twitter,...
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...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos from around town during a wet August.
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 Milo. Here is Baypath's description of Milo: “Milo is a playful dog who enjoys spending time with people and other...
The annual Senior Center Ice Cream Social was held Wednesday.
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’s Elizabeth Schneider and Katie Beauvais recently received the prestigious Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. The Gold Award is available to girls in high school who create sustainable...
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...
