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Hometown run on tap for Sabasteanski

Hometown run on tap for Sabasteanski

The 2024 Boston Marathon is special for Rikki Lee Sabasteanski. She is running from her current hometown of Hopkinton to her former hometown of Boston, she is participating with her husband, Ross, and she is raising funds for the Hopkinton Garden Club. “I have always...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 4

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 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 tension was palpable during Tuesday night’s Select Board midyear performance review of Hopkinton...

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Sakats set to run Boston for HPTO

Sakats set to run Boston for HPTO

Mallory Sakats is looking forward to running in the Boston Marathon on April 15 because she believes no other event “holds a candle to it.” “I think it is definitely the energy, the electricity that fills the whole route from Hopkinton to Boston that makes the...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 3

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 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. The bond release request for the Hopkinton Highlands III condominium development for a nearly...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 2

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 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 Permanent Building Committee at its meeting Monday reviewed a proposal for a 45-unit...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday April 1

Hopkinton Today: Monday April 1

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. A pair of old billboards slated for removal this past Saturday from the former Connelly Farms...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 29

Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 29

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. Two old billboards on the former Connelly Farms property, on Hayden Rowe Street just north of College...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 28

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 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. Former Select Board chair Brian Herr recently made the decision to return to politics, announcing his...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 27

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 27

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. Elementary school students returning home from school on the afternoon of March 20 reportedly were...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 26

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 26

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 Department of Public Works is working on the second phase of a hydrant flushing project designed...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, March 25

Hopkinton Today: Monday, March 25

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 School Committee on Thursday reached a consensus to narrow down its name choices for the new...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 22

Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 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. The Upper Charles Trail Committee met Wednesday night for the first time in nine months at the...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 21

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 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. A Boston Marathon detail assignment six years ago for Hopkinton Fire Department Lt. John Krauss...

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Krauss fired up for Boston Marathon run

Krauss fired up for Boston Marathon run

A Boston Marathon detail assignment six years ago for Hopkinton Fire Department Lt. John Krauss connected him with the Michael Lisnow Respite Center, forging a bond that inspired him and his wife to run the Boston Marathon in support of the center's clients. Krauss,...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 20

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 20

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. Health Department Director Shaun McAuliffe announced at Monday evening’s Board of Health meeting that...

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