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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 18

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 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. The Water Department on Tuesday announced that Weston & Sampson, an environmental engineering...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 17

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 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. With early release days at Hopkinton schools leading to problems downtown over the past year, the...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 13

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 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. Neil Entwistle, the British man convicted of murdering his wife and baby girl in their Hopkinton home...

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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 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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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 25

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 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. A report that audited the middle school’s special education program was at the core of several...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 22

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 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 Select Board on Tuesday heard preliminary data from Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh ahead of the...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 21

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 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 police hiring controversy dominated much of Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, as members held a...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 20

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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. The Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night sought community feedback as the town...

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