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Conservation Commission continues hearing on mosque demolition, citing historic building possibility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF6UD30HiuM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued a hearing about razing and rebuilding a mosque after one member noted that the century-old building may be considered a historic structure. Co-vice chair Ted Barker-Hook...

Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 26 edition

ARRESTS Aug. 22 11:41 p.m. Units responded to Pond Street after a caller reported a crash and vehicle rollover with the driver still inside. A 19-year-old male from Hopkinton was placed into custody, and an officer reported property damage in the area. The male party...

Parks & Rec weighs tabling splash pad project

The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday discussed limiting its Community Preservation funding requests for the upcoming fiscal year and putting a feasibility study for a splash pad on hold. In reviewing capital projects and requests for Community Preservation...

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Aug. 26: HMS staff build connection with book club

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. Book club's influence extends to students A monthly staff book club of current and former...

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Aug. 25: HOP plants flags at Town Common for substance abuse awareness

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. 'Garden of Hope' honors substance abuse deaths, encourages conversation Almost 500 purple flags sit...

HPD makes 2 OUI arrests over weekend, including 1 after rollover crash

The Hopkinton Police Department arrested a 19-year-old Hopkinton resident involved in a rollover crash on Pond Street late Saturday night, according to the interim police chief. This was the first of two weekend incidents where the vehicle operator was determined by...

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Fred Prince, 76

Fred Miles Prince passed away on May 19, 2026, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, at the age of 76. Formerly of Hopkinton,...

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Jonathan Goldstein, 67

Jonathan Goldstein, 67

Jonathan Marc Goldstein, 67, of Hopkinton passed away recently after a period of declining health. He was born in...

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