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. Baptiste Power Yoga Class Mondays, March 29, noon (Zoom)...
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Photo contest winner, March 24 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...
Hopkinton Emergency Fund makes initial fundraising push
By David Rosner Contributing Writer Hopkinton has firmly established itself as an upper middle class town, with home prices soaring into seven figures. However, there are residents who struggle to make ends meet, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated that problem....
Baypath seeks help fostering dogs
Baypath Humane Society is putting out a call for community members to care for a dog in their home temporarily until the shelter finds them a permanent home. Dogs like Bella (pictured above) have a tough time staying in a shelter, and will benefit greatly from staying...
Cultural Council calls for artists
The Hopkinton Cultural Council is seeking artists to extend and grow the Celebration of Diversity mural, located on the wooden fence leading to EMC Park. “We hope to add 3-5 new segments this year,” HCC chair Ilana Casady said. “We are looking to create a footprint of...
Hopkinton Relay for Life to hold fundraiser Sunday
The Hopkinton Relay for Life, which supports the American Cancer Society, will hold a fundraiser this Sunday from 12-3 p.m. Twenty percent of in-store purchases at the Vineyard Vines store in Wrentham during that time will be donated to the organization. Normally the...
Lions Club shows support for veterans
The Hopkinton Lions Club organized efforts to support the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Valentines for Veterans 2021 program last month. The purpose of the VA’s National Salute to Veteran Patients Program, of which Valentines for Veterans is a part, is to pay...
HCA runs membership fundraising drive
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is running a membership fundraising drive from March 14-April 5 called March Member Madness. A portion of the membership fees collected during that time will be donated to Hoops and Homework, an organization that offers academic and...
Comfort quilts: Infused with love
Hopkinton’s Susan Weaver was among those who participated in the Power of the Quilt Project’s inaugural winter quilt-a-thon held virtually on Jan. 18 in celebration of MLK Day and a commitment to service. The project, which began about 15 years ago, is sponsored by...
Independent Thoughts: Rec XC skiing program perfect fit for pandemic
Cross-country skiing has seen a boost in popularity during the pandemic, for obvious reasons. It’s an outdoor sport that naturally lends itself to social distancing. For Hopkinton Parks & Recreation, that made it a perfect addition to its lineup of winter...
Business Profile: Hayden Rowe Properties, where every client, transaction matters
Peter Edwards, owner of Hayden Rowe Properties, and his team focus on the client’s goals and the details of each real estate transaction to ensure things are done properly and with the highest level of integrity. “We leverage our 16 years’ experience and do our best...
Photo contest winner, March 10 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...
Project Just Because hosts free food distribution day Saturday
Project Just Because is hosting another free food distribution day this Saturday (March 13) at its Hopkinton facility for all Massachusetts residents in need. Anyone needing assistance or aware of someone who needs help with food — including protein, dairy, dry goods,...
Senior Snippets, March 10 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. Call (508) 497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
Library Corner, March 10 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. Baptiste Power Yoga Class Mondays, March 15, 22, 29,...
Business Briefs: UniBank commits $20K to Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce sponsorship
UniBank announced last month that it has donated $20,000 to the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce to renew its five-year sponsorship of the Gateway Green Beautification Site. “The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce has created an attractively landscaped medium strip on West...
Project Just Because pet pantry items available to those in need
Thanks to assistance from Baypath Humane Society, a grant from Middlesex Savings Bank and community support, Project Just Because has a new pet pantry stocked with dry and wet pet food, leashes and collars, pet sweaters and other supplies. Pet pantry items are...
Timlin race to be virtual again in ’21
Organizers of the Sharon Timlin Memorial Event, normally held outside Hopkinton High School, are planning for a virtual event again this June due to the ongoing pandemic. While last year the event committee had to scramble to transition the event online, this year the...
Independent Thoughts: Tennis an extreme sport for Hopkinton’s Sivaraman
Anyone who regularly watches the Hopkinton Planning Board meetings knows that board member Sundar Sivaraman plays a lot of tennis. It often comes up when the group plans a site walk for a Saturday morning, which is Sivaraman’s prime tennis time. It would be reasonable...
Business Profile: Hopkinton’s dog whisperer, Carroll earns trust for pet care
Experience matters when it comes to the care of pets, and Barbara Carroll of Dog Hikes & Cat Care is an expert. Having grown up around animals of all kinds, Carroll has an innate ability to connect with them and understands their nature. “I pride myself in...