Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Jet. Here is Baypath's description of Jet: "Meet Jet! At just 7 months old, Jet is a tall, goofy puppy still...
The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) announced that Jeff Strassman was elected to the organization’s Board of Directors for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which began May 1. Strassman, a Hopkinton resident, is New England managing principal...
The town's fifth annual Pride Festival was hosted at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Saturday.
Some homebuyers see a swimming pool as a property enhancement — an aesthetically pleasing feature that provides entertainment for friends, family and neighbors and endless fun and exercise for the kids. It's almost like being able to vacation every day at the comfort...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-month-old Leilani. Here is Baypath's description of Leilani: “Looking for a sweet and snuggly sidekick? Meet Leilani! This...
Retirement should be a time of freedom and fulfillment — a reward for decades of hard work and careful planning. But this next chapter also brings unique financial risks. Recognizing and preparing for these challenges can mean the difference between an independent...
Once upon a time, there was a farm surrounded by a beautiful forest, filled with all manner of woodland creatures. It’s the beginning of many fairy tales, but this tale is far from fiction. Southwick’s Zoo, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a renowned...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
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...
The annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was held Saturday at Hopkinton High School. The event included a 5K road race, kids color run and family fun day.
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. ALL AGES...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Malu. Here is Baypath's description of Malu: "Malu is a bouncy bundle of energy who’s ready to start her next...
Jordan Kenney, who graduated from Hopkinton High School this month, has been studying for a completely different type of test: competing in the Miss Massachusetts Teen USA pageant. “Honestly, it’s a very fun experience,” said Kenney. “It requires a lot of hard work,...
This tale is about my first ice rescue in two years time. It was a Monday, Feb. 29, 1988. I was working the day shift at the Hopkinton Fire Department. At that time, we had two men on duty, and the chief was in and out. This afternoon, he was out. In the early...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Horton. Here is Baypath's description of Horton: “Horton is a resilient and lovable husky mix who’s come a long...
Going through a divorce is emotionally painful and can disrupt one’s life in many ways — but does it also have to be financially devastating? Not necessarily. You can help yourself greatly by making a series of moves. Here are some to consider: Before the divorce is...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
Dr. Joshua Greenberg, a retired cardiologist, has more than 45 years of experience in the medical field. While the longtime Hopkinton resident has saved countless lives during that time, he more recently put his heart into sharing the restorative benefits of yoga on...
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...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. ALL AGES...
