The monthly Veterans Breakfast, which has been on hiatus during the pandemic, returned Friday morning at the Town Common. Master of ceremonies Hank Allessio was recognized for his volunteer work, and state Rep. Carolyn Dykema was among those who spoke.
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Independent Thoughts: Residents frustrated with yard sign thefts, vandalism
We might be a society that is driven by social media, but an old-fashioned method of communication has seen a surge in popularity this year. Yard signs are all over town. There are signs celebrating graduates of high school, middle school and even preschool. There are...
Smith receives state Women’s Club honor
Loyal. Enthusiastic. Dedicated. These are just a few words members of the Hopkinton Women’s Club use to describe Marie Smith. And it’s because of her loyalty, enthusiasm and dedication that Smith was recently named the General Federation of Women’s Club of...
Photo contest winner, Sept. 30 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...
Business Profile: FIX IT! means trusted home repairs
People value the FIX IT! home service repair company because of owner Nestor Lopez, a professional who believes in providing exceptional service, high-quality work and outstanding customer service with every job. “This is not a regular handyman service,” Lopez...
Baypath 5K goes virtual; new facility ‘on hold for now’
This year, they’re taking a walk — or a run — on the milder side. Because of the pandemic conditions, the usual hustle and social interaction of the annual Paws & Claws 5K Run/Walk to benefit Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton will be replaced with a virtual...
Library Corner, Sept. 30 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. Library has reopened The Hopkinton Public Library has...
Photos: Resident celebrates 100th birthday
Rita Doucette, a resident at Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday with a party and a parade of classic cars — led by a police escort — through the center of town.
Senior Snippets, Sept. 30 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...
Business Profile: Education Station enriches remote, hybrid learning
Education Station founders Christine Chapman and Sims Yun have intentionally chosen to focus fully on online learning for the foreseeable future to continue supporting students during this uncertain time. Class sizes remain at six students, and each small group is...
Independent Thoughts: Town unites after another teen tragedy
Hopkinton suffered another tragic teenage loss of life this month when a 13-year-old died two weeks before he was to begin eighth grade at Hopkinton Middle School. Sadly, this is not a new experience for the town, mourning someone’s passing at far too early an age....
Photo contest winner, Sept. 16 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...
SEMMAP Food Drive extended to Sept. 28
The Southeastern Massachusetts Mutual Aid Project (SEMMAP) is having a food drive in Hopkinton, and it's been extended to Sept. 28. Donors can drop off food items at Project Just Because, located at 109 South St. The donations will be split between the Hopkinton and...
McCann’s virtual Boston Marathon debut long in works
Kayla McCann has been thinking about running the Boston Marathon ever since her family moved to Hopkinton and she started seeing the seminal racing event depart from her town each spring. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the race to a virtual format, she had to...
Library Corner, Sept. 16 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. New Adult Book Bundles Based on the popularity of the...
Senior Snippets, Sept. 16 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...
Business Briefs: Bond named president-elect of Mass. Bar Association
Hopkinton’s Thomas Bond was named president-elect of the Massachusetts Bar Association for its 2020-21 year, beginning on Sept. 1. Bond is a founder and managing partner of the Kaplan/Bond Group in Boston. He is a trial lawyer and admiralty lawyer who has specialized...
Business Profile: Variety aplenty at eclectic Bittersweet Co.
Like so many small business owners, C.J. Dunne is working hard to keep his doors open. To say the last 18 months have been difficult for him would be an understatement. In early 2019, he moved Bittersweet Co. to a larger space next door and was closed much longer than...
Business Briefs: Baldiga named to Best Lawyers list
Hopkinton resident Joseph H. Baldiga was named the Best Lawyers 2021 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 (2021...
Photos: Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony in Hopkinton
A Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony — adjusted due to the pandemic — was held Saturday in Hopkinton, with dignitaries paying visits to the Town Common and the Spirit of the Marathon statue at Weston Nurseries. The Alpha Omega Council hosts the annual Boston Marathon...