The 13th annual Paws & Claws 5K to benefit the Baypath Humane Society was held Sunday morning at Hopkinton State Park.
Photos: Paws & Claws 5K at Hopkinton State Park
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Library Corner, Sept. 28 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 on Saturday,...
Photos: Hopkinton Family Day
Hopkinton Family Day was held at the field behind Hopkinton Middle School in picture-perfect weather on Saturday afternoon.
Photos: Friends of the Hopkinton Library Book Sale
Friends of the Hopkinton Library started its book sale fundraiser on Friday in the library's large event room. The sale continues Saturday from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with a discount in the final hour ($5 per bag). This is the final planned sale of its kind. Future sales...
Business Profile: Parks & Recreation fall programs run gamut from sports to science
“At Parks & Rec, the focus is on fun, healthy activities and participation,” says Jay Guelfi, the department’s director. “The idea of our programs is to introduce kids to new things, to get them interested and to make sure they all have the opportunity to...
Independent Thoughts: Family Day makes long-awaited return; Baypath rescues beagles from Virginia facility
There’s no better way for Hopkinton to announce its return to (mostly) normal times than for residents to get together at community events, and this Saturday provides multiple such opportunities. The headline event is Hopkinton Family Day, which makes its return after...
Business Profile: Dympna Atwell Real Estate ‘ultimate advocate’ for clients
Dympna Atwell, a real estate agent with William Raveis, relishes how her business allows her to guide people through one of the most important decisions of their lives. “Generally, buying a home is the biggest investment they’ll make,” Atwell says, “and as we go...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Nugget
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Nugget, a 1-year-old local stray. Here is Baypath's description of Nugget: “Need some laughs in your life? Well, Nugget can't...
Business Briefs: Baldiga, Foley among ‘Best Lawyers’
Hopkinton resident Joe Baldiga was named the Best Lawyers 2023 Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year in Worcester. In addition, he was selected by his peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” 2023...
Photos: Hopkinton State Park
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos from in and around Hopkinton State Park.
Photo contest winner, Sept. 14 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...
Photos: Diversity mural unveiling at EMC Park
The Hopkinton Cultural Council hosted the unveiling of the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park this past Saturday. The new additions are: "Hopkinton, Home" by Olivia Stacey; "An Ofrenda" by Kayleen Tang; "Vision of Diversity" by...
Photos: Plant life in Hopkinton
Photographer Amit Jagdale shares photos of plants in town from this summer.
Senior Snippets, Sept. 14 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, Sept. 14 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. Book Sale Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday,...
Photos: PolyArts festival at Town Common
The Hopkinton PolyArts festival was held at the Town Common on Saturday The event, established in 1974, features regional artisans, crafters and local nonprofits.
Photos: Blooms, Brews & BBQs at Weston Nurseries
The annual Blooms, Brews & BBQs event was held Saturday at Weston Nurseries, raising money for the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Business Profile: Kumon Math and Reading Center celebrates 20 years in Hopkinton
“At Kumon, we believe that practice makes possibilities,” says Pamela Banson, the owner and instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Hopkinton. “My goal is to help each child develop strong academic skills and a love of learning, and gain the confidence to excel...
Photos: Lord Ganesha festival at Legacy Farms
Residents of the Legacy Farms community held a celebration late last week in recognition of the Indian festival Lord Ganesha.
Photos: State Park at sunset
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos of a recent sunset at Hopkinton State Park.
