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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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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 5

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, 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. Town Manager Norman Khumalo announced Monday that he will be leaving his job as Hopkinton's town...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 4

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 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 Parks & Recreation Commission at its Thursday meeting lauded the success of the first...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 1

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 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 Elementary School Building Committee on Wednesday reflected on the town's votes to support the...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 30

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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. The Commission on Disability at its meeting Monday night voted 5-0 to extend the deadline for...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 29

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 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. After three years of discussion, voters approved the $158 million in funding via a property tax...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 28

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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. Voters will have the final say on approving  $158 million in funding via a property tax override for...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 23

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 23

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. Capping off an up-and-down season, Hopkinton High School’s football team will wrap up the campaign...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 22

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 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. Leading off Independent Thoughts, this Halloween marked the third year Radhika Namagalla’s daughters,...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 21

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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. Dhaval Avlani has lived in Legacy Farms for the past 13 years with his wife and son. He came to...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 20

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 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. Reflecting on a positive Town Meeting vote to approve a proposed new Elmwood School, School Committee...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 17

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 17

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. Will Recupero is the latest in his soccer-crazed family to make a huge mark in the sport they all...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 16

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 16

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 High School boys soccer team came up just short in its bid to return to the Division 2...

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