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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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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 27

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 27

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. Hopkinton voters will help choose a new state representative for the redrawn Middlesex 8th...

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Photo contest winner, Oct. 25 edition

Photo contest winner, Oct. 25 edition

The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...

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Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 25 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 25 edition

ARRESTS October 19 12:14 a.m. Officer Shannon Beloin conducted a motor vehicle stop on East Main Street, and Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Alexander Stewart responded as back up. A 43-year-old from Tiverton, Rhode Island, was arrested and charged with marked...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 26

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 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 and video of the day. One day, 2-year-old Natalie and 1-year-old Jailson Lucien will learn that a group of...

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Peter Nute, 69

Peter Nute, 69

Peter David Nute, 69, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 22. Born on Jan. 15, 1953, to the late Charles and Grace (Harrington) Nute in Manchester, Connecticut, Peter grew up in Jupiter, Florida, where he could always be found in and on the water. He...

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