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Beverly Dube, 70

Beverly Dube, 70

Beverly (Rounsevell) Dube, 70, of Mattapoisett died Nov. 15 at home. She was the wife of Dennis Dube. Born and raised in Freetown, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Crossley) Rounsevell. She lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Beverly enjoyed...

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HYFS offers behavioral health screenings

HYFS offers behavioral health screenings

Navigating the holiday season can reveal that individuals are experiencing challenges with mental health, and Hopkinton Youth & Family Services is offering free and confidential behavioral health screenings to help address this issue. Feelings might include...

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David Ivester, 67

David Ivester, 67

David John Ivester, 67, of Milford and formerly Hopkinton, passed away Nov. 26 following a five-month battle with cancer complications. Born in Philadelphia, he was the youngest son of the late Louise (Rosenberger) and Charles Vincent Ivester and was predeceased by...

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Dolores Crowley, 97

Dolores Crowley, 97

Dolores T. (Power) “Dee” Crowley of Hopkinton, formerly of Dedham and Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away on Nov. 23 at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Crowley and devoted mother of Dennis P. Crowley and his wife, Mary, of Medway, and the...

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Hillers blanked in Thanksgiving Day game

Hillers blanked in Thanksgiving Day game

The Hopkinton High School football team closed out its season Thursday morning with a 43-0 loss at Ashland in the revival of the Thanksgiving Day rivalry. After a scoreless first quarter, Ashland put up 15 points in the second period. The Clockers then scored 14...

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Recycling center closed Saturday

Recycling center closed Saturday

The Hopkinton Department of Public Works announced Friday that the town's recycling center will be closed Saturday (Nov. 27) due to site reconstruction. The center, located at 394 Wood Street, normally is open on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Francis D’Urso, 57

Francis D’Urso, 57

Francis John D’Urso Jr., 57, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at his home on Nov. 21. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Rita (Orlando) and Francis John D’Urso. Frank graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in Lynn in 1982 and Northeastern University in...

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Maureen Bowser, 56

Maureen Bowser, 56

Maureen A. (Kelly) Bowser, “Moe,” 56, left us way too soon on Nov. 15 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was best friend and soulmate to Kevin Bridge of Hopkinton. She was born in Marlborough, the daughter of the late George and Kathleen (Teahan)...

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Senior Snippets, Nov. 24 edition

Senior Snippets, Nov. 24 edition

The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone with questions...

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Library Corner, Nov. 24 edition

Library Corner, Nov. 24 edition

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Library Schedule Update The library will be closed on...

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Photo contest winner, Nov. 24 edition

Photo contest winner, Nov. 24 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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Ronald Simmons, 70

Ronald A. Simmons, 70, died Nov. 10 in Milford. He was the husband of Ann (Ferguson) Simmons. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Elizabeth L. (Sables) Simmons. He worked as a local landscaper and handyman. In addition to his wife, he is...

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