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Board of Health sets date for public hearing with Golden Pond

The Board of Health on Monday agreed on a date for its public hearing with Golden Pond Assisted Living regarding the facility’s ongoing heating issues and briefly discussed its options for further regulating assisted living businesses in Hopkinton. Health Director...

At brief meeting, Planning Board continues Benson Road single-family home hearing to Nov. 16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69b6wqgQCxk The Planning Board at a five-minute meeting Monday continued its hearing on a proposal to build a single-family home at 0 Benson Road until Nov. 16. Chair Matthew Wronka explained that this meeting was initially scheduled at...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matthew Fitzgibbons

Fitzgibbons has consistently been the Hillers’ top runner, leading the team to an undefeated dual meet season and the Tri-Valley League Large title, and taking third at the TVL Showcase. “Matt stepped into some pretty big shoes this year and has really embraced his...

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Nov. 10: Holiday Stroll expands activities, shifts to accommodate tree lighting

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. Holiday Stroll to blend traditional activities with new offerings While this year's annual Holiday...

HHS Sports Roundup: Boys soccer falls in penalty shootout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a25WtyUjSuQ The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team’s impressive season came to an end Monday with a heartbreaking loss to visiting Brookline in a Division 1 state tournament game that went to an extended penalty shootout. After a...

Concerns remain about resident safety at Golden Pond as conflicting documents emerge

Resident safety remains a concern at Golden Pond Assisted Living a month after the death of an 86-year-old woman at the West Main Street facility, according to local officials and Hopkinton’s state representative. High temperatures at the facility and code violations...

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James Hahesy Jr., 84

James Hahesy Jr., 84

James E. Hahesy Jr., a resident of Hopkinton in recent years and a former longtime resident of Longmeadow, died...

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Norma Macmillan, 85

Norma Macmillan, 85

Norma Lee (Smith) Macmillan, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She...

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