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Conservation Commission addresses stormwater management violation at Charleswood School site

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqw_FuQDDzY In a last-minute addition to its agenda, the Conservation Commission on Tuesday responded to a stormwater management violation reported by the conservation administrator at the Charleswood School project site. Conservation...

Power issues at Ashland water treatment plant could cause discoloration

Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that a power loss incident at the Howe Street water treatment plant in Ashland on Wednesday may result in water discoloration. According to a notice from Fenneuff, the power issue caused the plant's pump to cycle on and off...

Arts Residency: Josée Vachon

Josée Vachon has represented the Franco-American community in New England all around the world with her music. She has played her French language music in Quebec, France, Berlin and Martinique for audiences and dignitaries. She hosted a French language local access...

Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 30 edition

ARRESTS Sept. 27 9:38 p.m. Officers stopped and arrested a 41-year-old Milford man on West Main Street. He was charged with resisting arrest, littering from a motor vehicle, speeding in violation of special regulation, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and...

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 30: HHS earns 2026 School of Recognition designation

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. HHS recognized for high student performance, growth Hopkinton High School recently was named a 2026...

Communication issues in focus for Board of Health

A discussion about municipal water sparked a broader conversation about the Board of Health’s communication strategies at its meeting Monday night.  Chair Nasiba Mannan kicked things off by noting that the Water & Sewer Advisory Board recently completed an...

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Richard Rizza, 83

Richard Rizza, 83

Richard A. Rizza, 83, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2026. He is survived by his son, Andrew Rizza,...

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Paul Sullivan, 85

Paul Sullivan, 85

Paul Edmond Sullivan Jr., 85, of Northboro and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Sept. 20, 2026. Born in...

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