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Golden Pond ordered to pause admissions after state inspection finds deficiencies

Golden Pond was ordered on Friday to cease the admission of new residents to the facility following an inspection by state officials. In a letter obtained by the Independent, Executive Office of Aging and Independence (AGE)'s assisted living certification and...

Wood Street childcare center evacuated Friday due to fire in converted bus

Staff members evacuated The Learning Center on Friday morning after a nearby bus modified to house a “mobile gymnastics facility” caught fire, according to a statement from Hopkinton’s fire chief. Fire Chief Gary Daugherty stated that a vehicle fire had been reported...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Oct. 23: Alcohol permit for trunk or treat fundraiser questioned

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. Despite alcohol concern, trunk or treat organizers stress safety Vice chair Matt Kizner was the sole...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Oct. 22: HCA to celebrate 15 years with fundraiser

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. Fundraiser includes silent auction, performance by Livingston Taylor The Hopkinton Center for the...

Conservation Commission OK’s stormwater remediation work at Charleswood School site after violation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajzrpRdghaU The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday approved of the work done by a contractor to augment stormwater management controls at the Charleswood School site after a violation was issued at the last meeting on Sept....

Parks & Rec meets with Fruit Street concession vendors to resolve dispute

The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday discussed conflicts between its vending machine contractor and new concession stand business at the Fruit Street athletic complex, stressing the need to have both options at the fields. Braden Lu, the owner of Famished...

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Judith Keefe, 82

Judith Keefe, 82

Judith “Judy” Martha Gillett Keefe, 82, of Hopkinton passed away on Oct. 8, 2026, of a heart and lung condition. Judy...

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Ray Davis, 93

Ray Davis, 93

Ray E. Davis, 93, a longtime resident of Franklin, died Oct. 2, 2026, at Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center in Natick....

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