PHOTO/MELISSA APPLETON

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 their submitted photo published in the paper and will receive a $25 gift certificate to Bill’s Pizzeria.

All photos must be submitted by individuals 16 and over. The photo must be high resolution, and not submitted for use by any other media outlet. Winners will pick up their gift certificate at Bill’s Pizzeria.

This issue’s winner is Melissa Appleton for this photo of her 2-year-old son, Parker, enjoying his first time sledding outside their home after a recent snowfall. To enter next issue’s contest, email your photo along with your name, phone number and description of the photo to Editor@hopkintonindependent.com. Photos with people or pets in them are encouraged. Photos that are not selected as winners might be posted on our website.

To see past winners, click here.