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: PolyArts festival at Town Common
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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.
Independent Thoughts: Grave encounter inspires Whalen’s restoration project
Mike Whalen’s goal is simple: “Fixing the cemeteries one stone at a time,” he said. A longtime volunteer and member of veterans committees in town, Whalen has been mending broken and crooked headstones at the town’s cemeteries for some time. As American Legion Post...
‘Y’all come sing’ with Treblemakers as adult chorus embarks on 15th year
A chorus that strives to create a community of singers and be part of the community that surrounds it, the Treblemakers are set to start their 15th year of making music together. “We invite all singers to come down and have some fun with us,” said chorus member George...
Business Profile: HCA features ‘all the arts under one roof’
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts has had its “biggest summer ever,” says executive director Kelly Grill, an encouraging development as the organization emerges from the challenges of the pandemic. “We are excited that people are back and supporting us,” Grill says....
Business Profile: Southwick’s Zoo debuts fairy tale-inspired Festival of Illumination
After a successful inaugural event last year, the Festival of Illumination returns to Southwick’s Zoo on Sept. 1 with original artistic creations and a new theme, “Once Upon a Time.” New England’s largest lantern showcase will radiate across the zoo grounds through...
Senior Snippets, Aug. 31 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...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bootsey
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Bootsey, a 2-year-old bloodhound/Great Dane. Here is Baypath's description of Bootsey: “Tall, dark and handsome — the perfect...
Photo contest winner, Aug. 31 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...
Library Corner, Aug. 31 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. #ActuallyAutistic Tuesday, Sept. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m....
Keavany among those taking steps against cancer
Hopkinton resident Katie Keavany takes steps to fight against cancer every day as the vice president for the department of ambulatory clinical operation at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. On Oct. 2, she will go the extra mile and participate in the 2022 Boston...
Photos: Greyhound Friends celebrates International Dog Day
Greyhound Friends held a celebration of International Dog Day on Saturday with plenty of activities for people and dogs.
Photos: U.S. Rep. McGovern pays visit to Hopkinton
Congressman James McGovern stopped by The Spoon on Saturday afternoon as part of a meet-and-greet event that included other Democratic candidates. McGovern, who has served in Congress since 1997, previously represented Hopkinton when the town was in the 2nd District,...
Business Profile: Family-run Affordable Junk Removal takes stress out of cleanups
Whether it’s one old fridge in the garage or an entire home of unwanted goods, the team at Affordable Junk Removal offers a cost-efficient, stress-free approach to waste management. “You don’t lift a finger,” says owner Jason Schadler, who started the company along...
HCA exhibition encourages student artists to be true to themselves
It takes a lot of courage for anyone to show the world exactly who they are, but that achievement is especially difficult for teens. Some 30 teen artists from Hopkinton, Ashland, Hopedale and Milford have accepted the challenge and will be displaying creations that...
Under new leadership, Women’s Club continues community service
When Doris Early moved to Hopkinton in 2018, she began looking for a local organization to join so she could connect with people in town. When she saw an ad for the Hopkinton Women’s Club, she decided to attend a meeting to see what the organization was all about. It...
Photos: State Park in summer
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos taken in and around Hopkinton State Park earlier this month.
