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Xin Dong, 53

Xin Dong, 53

Xin Dong, 53, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully Nov. 26 with his loving wife and son by his side. Known for his warm smile and unwavering determination, Xin left a permanent mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Despite a sudden brain aneurysm burst, Xin...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 28

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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 of the day. Voters will have the final say on approving  $158 million in funding via a property tax override for...

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Hillers blanked in Thanksgiving showdown

Hillers blanked in Thanksgiving showdown

Thanksgiving was unkind to the Hopkinton High School football team, as the Hillers suffered a 35-0 loss to rival Ashland. Hopkinton, which trailed 21-0 at the half, struggled to slow down Ashland's rushing game. The Clockers ran for well over 300 yards on almost 50...

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Edward Mills, 72, active in town politics

Edward Mills, 72, active in town politics

Edward J. Mills, 72, died peacefully in his sleep Nov. 23 surrounded by his loving family after 14 years battling cancer and a brief period of declining health. He was the husband of Cindy (Bulger) Mills, and father of Samantha Mills Gaia and husband Shanti Gaia of...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Luna

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Luna

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Luna. Here is Baypath's description of Luna: “Meet Luna, the life of the party with a heart as big as her playful...

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Photo contest winner, Nov. 22 edition

Photo contest winner, Nov. 22 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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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 23

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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. Capping off an up-and-down season, Hopkinton High School’s football team will wrap up the campaign...

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Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 22 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 22 edition

ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG November 14 12:53 a.m. Officer Nicholas Saletnik made checks of...

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Ruth Phipps, 95

Ruth Phipps, 95

Ruth E. Phipps, 95, of Hopkinton passed away Nov. 19 at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Ruth E. (Kumlin) Phipps, 95, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Upton and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully Nov. 19 at the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 22

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 22

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. Leading off Independent Thoughts, this Halloween marked the third year Radhika Namagalla’s daughters,...

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Senior Snippets, Nov. 22 edition

Senior Snippets, Nov. 22 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 and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...

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Virginia Sullivan, 69

Virginia Sullivan, 69

Virginia M. Sullivan, 69, formerly of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away Nov. 17 at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. Ginny is predeceased by her second husband, Lawrence Rowland (died 2017), and her first husband, Jonathan Thomas (died 1999). She leaves a...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 21

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 21

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. Dhaval Avlani has lived in Legacy Farms for the past 13 years with his wife and son. He came to...

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