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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 1

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 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 of the day. The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night continued two hearings involving Department...

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Elizabeth Herlihy, 58

Elizabeth Herlihy, 58

Elizabeth A. "Beth" (Barry) Herlihy, 58, a resident of Amesbury since October of 2023 and a former longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away on July 17, 2024. Born in New City, New York, daughter of Elizabeth Barry and the late Stephen Barry, she graduated from...

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Anne Teeter, 88

Anne Teeter, 88

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Anne (Lorraine) Teeter, who left us on July 11, 2024, after a beautifully lived life. Full of love, faith, laughter, creativity and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her. Lorraine was...

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Arrests/Police Log, July 31 edition

Arrests/Police Log, July 31 edition

ARRESTS July 23 5:29 p.m. On Hayden Rowe Street, Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Cody Normandin and Nicholas Saletnik arrested a 25-year-old Milford resident on a warrant. July 28 7:28 p.m. Officer Cody Normandin and Sergeant Matthew McNeil arrested a 63-year-old...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 31

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 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 of the day. The Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night looked at several sites to see if they...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 30

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 30

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. MetroWest’s historic folk scene comes alive again this August with a festival that’s one of a kind....

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, July 29

Hopkinton Today: Monday, July 29

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. Elementary School Building Committee members on Thursday talked about energy code compliance as well...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 26

Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 26

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. The Sandy Beach Subcommittee of the Parks & Recreation Commission on Wednesday evening outlined...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Xena

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Xena

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Xena. Here is Baypath's description of Xena: "Meet Xena, a delightful 4-year-old who loves everyone — kids, cats...

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Brian Thompson, 77

Brian Thompson, 77

Brian W. Thompson, 77, of Amherst and most recently Hopkinton and Chatham, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 22, 2024. Brian grew up in Amherst and graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1964. He earned a B.S. from West Virginia Wesleyan...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 25

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 25

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. The Milford man accused of striking a Milford woman with his car and killing her in an apparent road...

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Arrests/Police Log, July 31 edition

Arrests/Police Log, July 24 edition

ARRESTS July 18 4:52 p.m. Officer Robert Ekross conducted a motor vehicle stop on South Street and arrested a 28-year-old from Milford on a warrant. July 22 12:14 p.m. On Main Street, Officers Matthew LaTour and Cody Normandin arrested a 33-year-old from Chelmsford...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 24

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 24

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. Former Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan was sworn in Monday as a patrol officer with the Milford...

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Leopold Dirlinger, 77

Leopold Dirlinger, 77

Leopold R. Dirlinger, 77, formerly of Hopkinton, died July 21, 2024, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. He was the husband of the late Susan M. (McCobb) Dirlinger, who died in 1984. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on Aug. 20, 1946, he was the son of the late...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 23

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 23

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. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus announced Monday afternoon that six of the 12 transformers needed to...

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John Whalen, 76

John Whalen, 76

John Whalen was born in Waltham as the oldest child of Doris and John Whalen II, and soon became the big brother to Judy and Jimmy. While attending Waltham High School, he met the love of his life, Frances “Frani” Dunn. They were married shortly after John’s...

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Wayne Mezitt, 81

Wayne Mezitt, 81

Wayne Mezitt, 81, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, after a brief illness and surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Wally “Vallya” (Bralit) and Edmund V. Mezitt. He was the husband of 59 years to Elizabeth (Pickering)...

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