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Historical Commission discusses plaque honoring enslaved Hopkinton residents

The Historical Commission on Tuesday received updated information on the design and potential placement of a plaque honoring residents who had been enslaved in Hopkinton for their contributions to the town. Member Anne Mattina, who also is the Hopkinton Historical...

Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 5 edition

ARRESTS Aug. 1 8:59 p.m. Units conducted a stop on Grove Street and arrested a 33-year-old resident of Framingham on charges of obstruction of justice, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, refusal of a driver to identify themself and a motor vehicle lights...

Arts Residency: Brad Walker

Brad Walker found the theater after a football injury in high school. He went on to major in theater and history and later studied at the Globe Theatre Project in London. He became more involved in acting after moving to Hopkinton 26 years ago. His career highlights...

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Aug. 5: Hopkinton Running Club to offer fall Couch to 5K program

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. Couch to 5K provides training, support for new runners The Hopkinton Running Club will run its...

Commission on Disability discusses accessible parking enforcement with HPD

The Commission on Disability met with members of the Hopkinton Police Department on Monday to learn more about how its traffic team handles accessible parking enforcement and ways residents and police can work together to ensure handicapped parking remains available....

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Aug. 4: HHS student selected for leadership seminar

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. Youth leadership seminar teaches HHS student value of diversity, action Rising Hopkinton High School...

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Russell Shine, 78

Russell Shine, 78

Russell A. “Russ” Shine, 78, of Whitinsville passed away on July 28, 2026, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge after...

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Ollie Mae Flannery, 93

Ollie Mae Flannery, 93

Ollie Mae (Martin) Flannery, 93, of Hopkinton passed peacefully on July 29, 2026. Ollie Mae was born in Muskogee,...

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