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STM citizens’ petitions get mixed results as meeting dissolved after 2 hours

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrJhZxPxDbw Special Town Meeting on Monday night voted not to approve an article that would facilitate several private ways becoming public roads, with 57% of the 161 voters in attendance opposing it. Proponent Parker Happ presented...

Hopkinton Today for Monday, Oct. 26: Fruit Street bridge to be named after local war hero

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. Bridge naming recognizes World War II leader of 'Merrill's Marauders' The Fruit Street Bridge will be...

Photos: Hopkinton Fire Department open house

The Hopkinton Fire Department held its annual open house on Sunday at its Main Street headquarters. Members of the public were invited to tour the station, learn about fire safety and see demonstrations.

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...

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Robert Fayard, 91

Robert Fayard, 91

Robert Lee Fayard, 91, of Hopkinton passed away on Oct. 19, 2026. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the...

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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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