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...
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. Announcements In a few weeks, the library will be moving...
For the second straight year, Patriots’ Day will pass without throngs of runners lining up at the start line in Hopkinton and beginning the iconic 26.2 mile trek to Copley Square. But the Boston Marathon will return. If all goes well, it will be held this October. And...
Staff at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) have an exciting summer planned for the young and young at heart, with innovative programming in art, dance and theater. Registration is open, and need-based scholarships are available. “This year marks the HCA’s 10th...
It’s been more than a year that the country has been dealing with the effects of COVID-19. Consequently, it should come as no surprise that the pandemic has taken a toll on so many individuals’ mental health. With National Mental Health Awareness Month coming up in...
A big emphasis has been placed on social emotional learning lately, with schools realizing the importance of developing more well-rounded children and addressing mental health concerns as early as possible. Hopkinton’s Jessica Beattie has been on the forefront of this...
Last November, John Fitzgerald launched his own real estate company, serving as broker and owner. His is the newest company in town. Personable and knowledgeable in the industry, Fitzgerald helps individuals and families throughout MetroWest sell their current homes...
Youngsters ages 5-16 will be fascinated with the EARTH Ltd. Wild Adventure Summer Programming at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, and registration is open now. “It’s so important for kids to be outside, connect with nature and learn to understand and respect all living...
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...
John Neas became Hopkinton’s principal assessor in 2015, after serving in a similar role in Norfolk. A native of Framingham and an alumnus of Boston College, Neas resides in Franklin, where he previously served on the Board of Assessors. Neas is president of the...
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. Seasonal Cooking Workshop — Celebrate Spring! Thursday,...
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...
Touchstone Community School, serving children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, offers an exciting summer camp that reflects the Grafton school’s progressive, playful and joyful approach to learning. “Summer at Touchstone is led by our own teachers,” stated...
Perhaps no businesses have faced a bigger challenge during the pandemic than restaurants. Now, with restrictions loosening, restaurants are hoping to bounce back. And the community is doing its part to help. The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce is organizing a Restaurant...
A high school student directed his first large-scale food drive this year in Hopkinton, and his group roughly doubled the amount of food collected for local families in need compared to last year. Shubhanjay Khanal, a Hopkinton High School junior, took over an event...
Sandy Lucchesi offers 17 years’ real estate experience in Hopkinton and surrounding towns. She loves educating others about current market trends. “This is one of the most fascinating markets I’ve seen in my long career,” Lucchesi said. “Sellers have an opportunity,...
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...
