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HPD: Monday’s West Main Street shelter-in-place order prompted by man wearing gas mask ‘for physical training purposes’

The Hopkinton Police Department issued a shelter-in-place order early Monday afternoon for the shopping plaza at 77 West Main Street, according to the deputy chief. It was lifted in less than an hour after the suspect told HPD he had been wearing a gas mask "for...

Board of Health discusses future organization, additional FY 27 budget reductions

Prompted by a discussion over the town charter, the Board of Health on Monday expressed concerns over proposed changes to its structure. Chair Nasiba Mannan led the discussion by noting the Town Charter Review Committee, which will hold its inaugural meeting...

ZAC considers MBTA Communities zoning modification as deadline looms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdV3f-Xcpy0 The Zoning Advisory Committee on Monday considered a new option proposed by the town’s principal planner that would allow the Hopkinton to reach compliance with the state’s MBTA Communities Act’s zoning requirements. After...

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Dec. 9: HPL to offer gift wrapping programs through December

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Library to host 'wrap parties,' bow-making class in new CreatorSpace The Hopkinton Public Library is...

Morning gas leak at LNG facility prompts public safety response

Hopkinton emergency teams responded to a reported gas leak Monday morning at the Eversource liquified natural gas facility on Wilson Street, according to a statement from the town. Fire Chief Gary Daugherty Jr. and Police Chief Joseph Bennett stated that the report of...





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Donna DeMeo, 72

Donna DeMeo, 72

Donna (Sulfaro) DeMeo, 72, of Amherst, New Hampshire, passed away Dec. 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with...

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Thomas Chatten, 70

Thomas Chatten, 70

Thomas “Tommy” Claude Chatten, 70, of Haverhill passed away on Nov. 30, 2025, after a brief illness. Tommy was larger...

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