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David Pierson, 72

David Pierson, 72

David W. Pierson, 72, of Hopkinton passed away April 27 at Milford Hospital after three years at Golden Pond Assisted Living. Born Sept. 11, 1947, in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Edith (Wilber) and David D. Pierson. He lived most of his life in...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 8

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 8

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 8. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions May 8, 2020, PM update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town...

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Mary Abajian, 101

Mary Abajian, 101

Mary Abajian, of Framingham and formerly Hopkinton, passed away peacefully after a short battle with COVID-19 on May 7. She would have turned 102 on May 28. She was the wife of the late Paul Abajian — when you saw one, you saw both. Mary is survived by her son, Paul...

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Marilyn Armstrong, 89

Marilyn Armstrong, 89

Marilyn June (McKay) Armstrong, 89, died in Hopkinton on May 1 from complications of COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania, on June 23, 1930, she was the only child of the late Hildegarde E. (Zimmermann) Fredrick and Orville B. McKay. After her father...

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June Ranlett, 91

June Marie Ranlett, 91, of Hopkinton passed away April 29 at Denmar Health and Rehab in Rockport following a short battle with COVID-19. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Eva (Nichols) and William “Arthur” Grant. She was the wife of the late Chester...

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Arrests/Police Log, May 5 edition

Arrests/Police Log, May 5 edition

POLICE LOG April 28 6:50 a.m. A Wedgewood Road caller reported damage to his stone wall from a possible hit-and-run motor vehicle accident. The caller wanted the incident logged. 4:29 p.m. A concerned caller reported two boys skateboarding down the middle of the...

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Hopkinton Democratic Town Caucus May 14

Hopkinton Democratic Town Caucus May 14

The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) is holding its nominating caucus for the Town Election on Thursday, May 14. The monthly meeting/caucus will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m., during which time the HDTC will elect its slate of candidates for the local election...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 8

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 6

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 6. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions May 6, 2020, PM update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town...

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Photo contest winner, May 6 edition

Photo contest winner, May 6 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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Frederick Oehley, 67

Frederick C. Oehley, 67, died May 2 in Marlborough. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Arthur F. Oehley Sr. and Charlotte L. (Carruth) Oehley. He was the stepson of the late Leonard F. Chase. He was a longtime resident of Hopkinton, and a lifelong member...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 8

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 5

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 5. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions May 5, 2020, PM update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town...

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