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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 9

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 9

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. Members of Hopkinton’s emergency management group met Friday morning to discuss the town’s water...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 6

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 6

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 Hopkinton Water Department announced Thursday morning that due to a power outage, the Ashland...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 5

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 5

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. At a 10-minute meeting Tuesday night, the Select Board voted 4-0 to set the date for the Special Town...

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George Thorsen, 80

George Thorsen, 80

George C. Thorsen Jr., 80, of Hopkinton passed away Oct. 2 after a period of declining health. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late George Thorsen and the late Gertrude (Daly) Sheriden. He was the husband of Maura (Dale) Thorsen for 54 years. He was the stepson...

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Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 4 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 4 edition

ARRESTS September 29 7:26 p.m. On West Main Street, Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Brennan Grimley conducted a motor vehicle stop and arrested a 40-year-old Oakhurst Road resident, charging him with operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended for OUI...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 4

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 4

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 Planning Board at its meeting Monday night granted an extension of time for the donation of open...

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Fire Department Open House Oct. 15

Fire Department Open House Oct. 15

The Hopkinton Fire Department has scheduled its annual Open House for Sunday, Oct. 15. The event, held at the Fire Department headquarters on Main Street, will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Residents (including children) will have the opportunity to view...

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Brandt Davies, 31

Brandt Davies, 31

It is with deep sadness the family announces that Brandt Christian Davies passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 26 at age 31 after a long illness. Brandt was born in Boston and raised in the Roman Catholic faith in Hopkinton. He excelled and possessed an unquenchable...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 3

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 3

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. Tim Wakefield never lived in Hopkinton, but his presence was felt here every spring. The Red Sox...

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John McLeod, 62

John McLeod, 62

John Thomas McLeod, 62, passed away peacefully on Sept. 19 in Hopkinton after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 14, 1960, in Framingham to the late Roderick and Dorothy McLeod and was raised in Ashland. The youngest of four children, John had always been...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 2

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 2

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 Water Department announced Friday morning that it has turned off the Alprilla Farm wells to help...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Dizzy

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Dizzy

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old Dizzy. Here is Baypath's description of Dizzy: “Meet Dizzy, the super-sweet young pup who loves to go on walks,...

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