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Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 1 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 1 edition

ARRESTS October 26 6:32 a.m. On West Main Street, Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Brennan Grimley and Nicholas Saletnik arrested a 38-year-old Ashland resident on a warrant charge. October 29 1:58 a.m. While at Alltown Fresh on West Main Street, Officer...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 2

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 2

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. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Select Board selected the local organizations and town...

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Ronald Santarpio, 85

Ronald Santarpio, 85

A beloved outdoorsman, husband, father and grandfather, Ronald "Ron" Santarpio, 85, passed away on Oct. 17. Born Sept. 12, 1937, in Boston, Ron grew up in Roxbury and Newtonville and also resided in Westwood and Hopkinton. In 2002, Ron and his wife retired to New...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 1

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 1

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. Trick-or-treaters were out in full force on an unseasonably warm and pleasant late-October...

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Photos: Halloween in Hopkinton

Photos: Halloween in Hopkinton

Trick-or-treaters were out in full force on an unseasonably warm and pleasant late-October evening as Hopkinton enjoyed Halloween. Other Halloween events took place earlier, including an event at the Hopkinton Public Library and a Senior Center party on Thursday.

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Alfred Holland, 78

Alfred Holland, 78, formerly of Hopkinton, died Oct. 27 at Clinton Hospital. He was the husband of Geri (Musto) Holland, to whom he was married for 52 years. Born and raised in Revere, he was the son of the late Alfred and Pricilla Holland. Al enjoyed teaching,...

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Letter to the Editor: Barnes for state rep

I have been a resident of Hopkinton for over 25 years, raised three children in town and have been a part of numerous town activities, as well as a couple of committees. I am endorsing Loring Barnes for state representative, 8th Middlesex District, for the following...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 31

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 31

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 eastbound detour from Grove...

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John McKay, 88

John McKay, 88, formerly of Hopkinton, died Oct. 24 in Hollywood, Florida. Born in Boston on Jan. 17, 1934, he was the son of the late William and Sybil McKay. John worked for many years as a chemist. He had a deep love for traveling and the arts. He is survived by...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 28

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 28

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. The town announced Thursday that in response to concerns about a stretch of the recently...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Layla

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Layla

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Layla. Here is Baypath's description of Layla: “Layla is a fun-loving girl who is an owner-surrender and not used...

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