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July 4 Horribles Parade to take another year off

July 4 Horribles Parade to take another year off

Hopkinton’s annual July 4 Horribles Parade will not be held for a second straight year. “With the [COVID] restrictions just getting lifted and all the construction around the Town Common, it just felt like it would make sense to hold off this year,” said Dan McIntyre,...

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Fire Chief Slaman announces plans to retire

Fire Chief Slaman announces plans to retire

Tuesday’s Select Board meeting started with a surprise, as Fire Chief Steve Slaman took the microphone during the public forum to announce that he planned to resign after five years leading the department. “Hopkinton is a great community, and the Hopkinton Fire...

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Greyhound Friends looks to bounce back

Greyhound Friends looks to bounce back

Greyhound Friends, the nonprofit adoption shelter on Saddle Hill Road, held its annual open house June 5. The event included a remembrance ceremony, a silent auction, vendors, refreshments, music and visits with adoptable dogs. After dealing with the controversy...

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Tanker overturns on West Main Street near I-495 exit

Tanker overturns on West Main Street near I-495 exit

A tanker truck carrying water overturned on West Main Street on Tuesday afternoon near the Interstate 495 exit, blocking traffic in the westbound left lane. Emergency personnel responded to the scene just after 2 p.m. Multiple lanes of traffic on both sides of West...

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Hopkinton’s Hervol set to play in U.S. Open

Hopkinton’s Hervol set to play in U.S. Open

Hopkinton’s Jimmy Hervol is set to debut on golf’s biggest stage this week with an appearance in the 121st U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. The competition runs Thursday through Sunday. Hervol qualified by finishing with a 5-under-par 136 over 36...

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Photos: Greyhound Friends open house

Photos: Greyhound Friends open house

Greyhound Friends, the nonprofit adoption shelter on Saddle Hill Road, held its annual open house Saturday. The event included a remembrance ceremony, silent auction, vendors, refreshments, music, and visits with...

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Hopkinton named America’s Safest City for 2021

Hopkinton named America’s Safest City for 2021

The home safety review company SafeWise ranked Hopkinton first in its list of the Safest Cities in America for 2021. Hopkinton also ranked first in 2019 and was second last year (behind Broadview Heights, Ohio). "The safest city selection is a testament to Hopkinton...

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