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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 22

by | Aug 22, 2022 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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 and video of the day.

As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the contractor will continue work at the intersection of Route 135 and Route 85, with the eastbound detour remaining in place.

A 39-year-old Hopkinton man died last Saturday after a motorcycle accident in Framingham. Thomas Toomey crashed his motorcycle into a utility pole on Salem End Road at about 8:20 p.m. Friday, authorities stated. He was taken to UMass Medical Center in Worcester and pronounced dead Saturday.

The Treblemakers adult community chorus starts its new season Sept. 7 and is welcoming new members. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.

Town meetings tonight include the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (6) and the School Committee (7).

Photo of the Day: Members of the Hopkinton High School Class of 2017 pose for a photo during their five-year reunion Saturday evening at Lookout Farm in Natick.

HHS 2017 reunion

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