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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 4

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 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. On Wednesday, the Hopkins Lower Middle School Project Construction Manager Selection Committee met to...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Jan. 3

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Jan. 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 Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night unanimously chose interim Fire Chief Gary Daugherty Jr....

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Jan. 2

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Jan. 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 Select Board is expected to choose the town’s new fire chief after interviewing the two finalists...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 22

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 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 Hopkinton Police Department on Thursday announced that detectives arrested and charged a New York...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 21

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 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. The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night heard several options for the future repurposing of...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 20

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 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. As the region recovers from Monday’s torrential storm, the town announced that a major water main...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 19

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 19

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. Monday’s heavy rain and wind gusts of 50 mph prompted the Hopkinton Fire Department to ask residents...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 18

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 18

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. Lori Nickerson was appointed to serve on the School Committee until next May’s Annual Town Election...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 15

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 15

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 Fire Department’s latest safety initiative, called Sand & Socks for Seniors, has a...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 14

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 14

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. Cycling advocates raised concerns about the safety of the separated bike lane implemented as part of...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 13

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 13

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 its meeting Thursday night, the School Committee — in joint session with the Select Board — will...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 12

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 12

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. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Hopkinton’s Barrett Hanlon was looking for something to do to keep up...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 11

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 11

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. Select Board chair Muriel Kramer announced that she experienced a stroke Wednesday evening. She has...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 8

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 8

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 judge in the ongoing court case against former Hopkinton Police Deputy Chief John “Jay” Porter on...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 7

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 7

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 Select Board Tuesday night awarded invitational entries to the Boston Marathon from the Boston...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 5

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 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. The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday approved a common victualer’s license for Domino’s Pizza to...

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