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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 14

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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. The proposed new building to replace Elmwood School passed at Special Town Meeting on Monday night by...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 13

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 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. it was a big weekend for Hopkinton High School athletics, as the boys and girls soccer teams both...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 10

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 10

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 this week's Independent Thoughts, whichever way you fall on the proposed new elementary...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 9

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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. The Hopkinton Police Department arrested and charged a 28-year-old Hopkinton man riding a black...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 8

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 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 Hopkinton Police Department issued a warning to residents of a recent phone scam targeting...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 7

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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. What started as a fourth-grade school project for Reese Robledo more than five years ago has...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 6

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 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. A Hopkinton Police Department detective’s investigation driven by reports of a “distinctive” pickup...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 3

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 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. Hundreds of students enjoyed free pizza, ice cream and video games at the Town Common on Oct. 20 as...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 2

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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 town will decide whether to adopt the state’s energy policy on new building construction at the...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 1

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 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. The Commission on Disability at its hybrid meeting Monday night added new language to its draft...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 31

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 31

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. Last week, the financial picture surrounding the proposed new Grades 2-4 facility on Hayden Rowe...

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Photos: SACH Rhythms and Raagas

Photos: SACH Rhythms and Raagas

The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted Rhythms and Raagas on Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough to celebrate Diwali and other South Asian festivals. The event was a musical theater "throwing a spotlight on key traditions and rituals surrounding...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 30

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 30

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 report on an external investigation of a Hopkinton Police Department sergeant currently on paid...

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Photos: HCA’s Wicked Weekend

Photos: HCA’s Wicked Weekend

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts held its Wicked Weekend festivities Friday through Sunday. Events included The Haunt at the Hopkinton YMCA all weekend, a pickleball tournament at the high school tennis courts during the day Saturday, Trunk or Treat at the Hopkinton...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 27

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 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. Traffic and the cost of a proposed new Elmwood School were among the concerns of residents attending...

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