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Photo: Common Claus

by | Dec 18, 2019 | Featured, Featured Front Page, Z-Lead Image Front Page

Santa Claus made his annual appearance at the Town Common on Dec. 7 for Hopkinton’s tree lighting ceremony. It capped an eventful day in Hopkinton, which included the Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Stroll.
PHOTO/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND

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