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HCA, YMCA join forces for expanded Wicked Weekend

HCA, YMCA join forces for expanded Wicked Weekend

Last year, the new addition to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ Wicked Weekend was the Haunted Trail that took place in the woods behind Hopkinton High School. “It was so popular and well received that we decided to make it bigger and better,” said Kelly Grill,...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 12

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 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. The Select Board during its meeting Tuesday night approved by 4-0 vote a budget message that stressed...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 11

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 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. Kayla McCann has tackled numerous endurance events, including her first-ever Ironman triathlon in...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 10

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 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, the Hopkinton Cultural Council hosted the unveiling of...

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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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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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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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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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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 29

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 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. The Trails Committee revised drafts of its charge and the one it proposed for the beleaguered Upper...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 28

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 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. The Hopkinton Public School district was ranked first in Niche’s 2024 Best Schools and Districts...

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Hopkinton couple produces low-budget movie

Hopkinton couple produces low-budget movie

Having just retired after a successful 30-year career in the television industry, Bob Gilbert — producer of “Ask Bob” and “Let’s Talk” and vice president and general manager of WABU-TV Boston — had plans, which included travel, fun with friends and working on the...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 27

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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. Educator Craig Hay said that he feels fortunate to be doing exactly what he wanted from the time he...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 26

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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. Thickening invasive weeds in Lake Maspenock have some residents calling for a potential limited use...

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