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Photos: 130th Boston Marathon begins in Hopkinton

The 130th Boston Marathon got underway in Hopkinton on a cold but clear Monday morning. Some 30,000 participants began their trek to Boston on Main Street, across from the Town Common. The men’s winner was John Korir in a course-record time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 52...

Hopkinton Today for Monday, April 20: Chilly day on tap for Boston Marathon

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. Marathon Monday has arrived In case you have not heard, there’s a road race in town today. The 130th...

Photos: HMC 100-Yard Dash, Boston Marathon weekend

The Hopkinton Marathon Committee and the Parks & Recreation Department hosted weekend festivities at the Town Common in the lead-up to Monday's Boston Marathon, with one of the highlights being the third annual 100-Yard Dash on Main Street.

Police, fire crews respond to 3-vehicle crash on West Main Street involving passenger entrapment

Three vehicles were involved in a crash on West Main Street on Thursday night, prompting the Hopkinton Fire Department to extricate passengers from two cars, according to local emergency personnel. The incident occurred at 8:24 p.m., according to the police log...

HPD Chief Bennett to retire June 30, ending 35-year career

Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett announced Friday in a press release that he will retire June 30. Bennett’s retirement caps 35 years of police service, nearly all of which he spent in Hopkinton. His law enforcement journey began in 1991 when he became a part-time...

Boston Marathon 2026: Local public servants honored with wave starter roles

Four longtime Hopkinton public servants have been chosen as the official starters for the final four waves of this year’s Boston Marathon on April 20. This year, six waves of runners will start the race, two more than in past years. They will follow the more...

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Nanette Kenrick, 79

Nanette Kenrick, 79

Nanette Anne Kenrick passed away March 25, 2026, at the age of 79. Nanette was a long-term member and director of the...

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David Wright Sr., 77

David Wright Sr., 77

David C. Wright Sr., 77, passed peacefully on March 24, 2026, at Kaplan Family Hospice House with his family by his...

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