“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...
Residents of the Legacy Farms community held a celebration late last week in recognition of the Indian festival Lord Ganesha.
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos of a recent sunset at Hopkinton State Park.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Greyhound Friends held a celebration of International Dog Day on Saturday with plenty of activities for people and dogs.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos taken in and around Hopkinton State Park earlier this month.
In a recent story on Hopkinton High School’s new athletic director, Kiely Murray, we referred to her as the second female AD in school history, after Dee King. We neglected to mention Sue Beavers, who served in the role for a few years in the mid-1990s. Beavers, now...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-year-old Lilly. Here is Baypath's description of Lilly: “Lilly was brought to an animal shelter in Florida when her...
