Editor’s note: This is a new feature in the Independent called “Hopkinton High-Five” where we salute a resident who has made contributions to the town. John Coutinho has spent a lifetime trying to emulate his parents’ spirit of volunteering. Coutinho, who serves as...
While much of Weston Nurseries’ land has been converted into modern homes at Legacy Farms, this property across the street from the company’s retail building remains a throwback to a quieter time in town. PHOTO/FRED PARSONS
Center provides opportunities for growth, self-expression, enjoyment for all ages “You: Artists Depict Themselves” is the theme of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ current juried art exhibit (through Nov. 19) highlighting more than 40 visual artists. It reflects...
Anderson Field project hits fundraising goal Congratulations to organizers of the Lauren Anderson Field Restoration Project, who announced in early October that they had already hit their fundraising goal. The project has raised more than $30,000 in donations and...
Fifth-grader honored for life-saving response Hopkinton fifth-grader Remi VanDeusen was honored at the Oct. 8 Select Board meeting, standing next to his proud father, Chris. If not for Remi’s actions this past summer, his father might not have been there at all. On...
People of all ages, many dressed in Halloween costumes, will run or stroll in a 5K for a day of festive family fun on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. It’s the fourth annual Wicked 5K fundraiser created by Enter Stage Left, the...
The Trails Hopkinton, an active adult community of homes in Legacy Farms North, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct 1 in conjunction with its first broker open house. Among those attending were (from left): Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce communications chair Amanda...
Some will be traveling on four legs. Others move on two. But all the runners and walkers at the 10th annual Paws & Claws 5K at Hopkinton State Park on Oct. 20 will be making strides toward supporting animals. The 5K is a major fundraiser to support Baypath Humane...
A 5K road race in memory of a young boy who made everyone smile will bring smiles again this year to individuals with disabilities and their families. Every October for the past 21 years, the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center has hosted as special fundraiser in...
The Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation (HCCCF) will be celebrating its decade-long journey of empowering youth and families in the local community during its annual evening gala event. This fall’s “10 Years of Giving” gala will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19,...
Several hundred Hopkinton residents and local community members will be coming together to celebrate an important cultural tradition for many in town. Residents of Legacy Farms North and South will be hosting their third annual Diwali Mela, or Festival of Lights, on...
The bike lane scheduled to be constructed as part of the Main Street Corridor Project to upgrade the town center will pose safety hazards to bicycle riders, insists town resident Ed Harrow. The work includes the addition of a two-way bike lane on one side of the road,...
The downtown project was on everyone’s minds when the Select Board met on Oct. 8 and discussed the annual performance evaluations of Town Manager Norman Khumalo, Police Chief Edward Lee and Fire Chief Steve Slaman. In the end, all three received annual ratings of...
Residents support Jimmy Fund Walk For those who did not venture into the center of town during the early morning hours on Sept. 22, you might have missed the thousands of people here for the start of the annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. A number of residents...
Editor’s note: In the previous issue of the Hopkinton Independent there was an article on 5-year-old cancer survivor Brody McDermott. The following is an excerpt from his mother’s blog post about her experiences celebrating his cancer-free diagnosis. By Lindsay...
Hopkinton’s Vanderpool brings Well Pennies back to MetroWest Former Hopkinton resident Bryan Vanderpool and his wife, Sarah, known as the Well Pennies, are traveling through the United States and Canada performing their uplifting folk-pop music. However, it’s their...
Working as an architect building more energy-efficient buildings, Scott Richardson has seen first-hand the need to build a more sustainable environment. Environmental advocacy has always been a passion for Richardson, and it’s what led him to attend a climate reality...
The annual Polyarts festival was held Sept. 14 at the Town Common. PHOTOS/JOHN CARDILLO
A 5K race and Octoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, in memory of a young man whose legacy has touched the hearts of many. The annual Live4Evan 5K begins at 10 a.m. The USTAF certified course starts behind Hopkinton High School, goes through downtown Hopkinton and...
At the annual Family Fun Day, held Sept. 14 on the field behind the Hopkinton Middle School, third-grader Boden Mick played bean bag toss while Select Board member John Coutinho coaxed a participant from the dunk tank. PHOTOS/JERRY SPAR
