John Foster had been taking things apart and putting them back together ever since he was a little boy, but it wasn’t until he stepped inside a woodworking shop at Boston University’s Program in Artisanry that he...
The Hopkinton Senior Center staff continues to be available to seniors and residents during this pandemic. Call 508-497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
A German shepherd suffering from chemical burns doesn’t know that much of the country has been shuttered for a year. A cat in labor needing an emergency C-section because of a blockage doesn’t recognize that rescue societies aren’t receiving their traditional...
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)...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
