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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 30

by | Dec 30, 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.

A drive-by birthday celebration was held Wednesday to honor Russ Phipps on his 101st birthday. Phipps still lives in the home he built on Winter Street after returning from serving in World War II.

The latest Police Log includes one arrest along with multiple reports of damage caused by heavy winds last week.

Enter Stage Left Theater presents “Mary Poppins Jr.,” an abridged version of the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Disney film, at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium Jan. 27-29.

Photo of the Day: The Hopkinton/Ashland Fighting Irish cheer team finished third in the AYC Level 3 national cheer championship in Florida earlier this month.

Hopkinton/Ashland Fighting Irish cheer team

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