Photo: Snowman thanks first responders

May 2026 21

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Shayla

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 Shayla. Here is Baypath's description of Shayla: “Meet Shayla, a playful and affectionate young pup ready to...

May 2026 20

Senior Snippets, May 20 edition

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....

May 2026 20

Arts Residency: Beth Gismondi

Beth Gismondi began studying art at an early age, later taking on art history as part of her undergraduate studies and earning a master’s in art education from Harvard. She also holds a certificate in children’s book illustration from the Rhode Island School of...

May 2026 18

Library Corner, May 20 edition

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...

May 2026 18

Business Profile: Peer Aboricultural Services helps grow lasting landscapes

Property owners quickly realize their landscaping can be affected by countless variables — too much or too little rain, a bitterly cold winter or a scorching hot summer. Working with Peer Abroricultural Services in Hopkinton, a company that assesses the health of...

May 2026 14

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Jake

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 Jake. Here is Baypath's description of Jake: “After spending two long years waiting in a Florida shelter...