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Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 23 edition

ARRESTS Sept. 18 8:35 p.m. Officers conducted a straight warrant arrest on West Main Street of a 26-year-old female from South Yarmouth. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been...

EDAB discusses proposed cultural district as economic development engine

The Economic Development Advisory Board on Tuesday discussed the impact a proposed cultural district would have on the town’s economic goals. Member Kelly Grill, the executive director of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, noted that a meeting is scheduled for Sept....

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 23: Friends of Hopkinton seeks new volunteers to plan, run Family Day

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. New Family Day organizers needed as Friends membership turns over Members of the Friends of Hopkinton...

Cemetery Commission decides not to apply for CPC funding

The Cemetery Commission on Monday decided not to apply for Community Preservation Act funding via the Community Preservation Committee because it has not yet spent its previous grant awards. Under the CPA, at least 10% of the funding raised must be allocated among...

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 22: DPW works on solving water/sewer billing issues

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. Software integration results in water/sewer billing delays A software issue that has caused billing...

Photos: Diversity mural unveiling at EMC Park

The Hopkinton Cultural Council and community members gathered to unveil the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park on Saturday. The new murals include: "Be Kind" by Marlborough resident Kaya Santos; an untitled piece by Annabel...

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Kristen Prior, 39

Kristen Prior, 39

It is with deep, deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Kristen Thuerk Prior, 39, on Sept. 17, 2026,...

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Marie McInerney, 93

Marie McInerney, 93

Marie C. McInerney, 93, of Hopkinton passed away on Sept. 15, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in...

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