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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 24

by | Oct 24, 2024 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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 Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday voted 5-0 to appoint Judy Day as the town’s new conservation administrator.

This week’s Police Log features reports of someone stealing traffic cones, a person trapped in their vehicle by live wires and a chicken relocated from Legacy Farms North.

Philip Joseph Mercurio Jr., 90, of Hopkinton passed away Oct. 20.

Our latest Business Profile highlights direct mortgage broker Rate, whose branch manager, Bryan Brown, is just as committed to community involvement in Hopkinton as he is finding the best mortgage solutions for his customers.

Town meetings tonight include the School Committee (7).

Photo of the Day: Chuck Joseph discusses the origins of the town of Hopkinton during a presentation at the Hopkinton Public Library on Monday. The event was presented by the Hopkinton Women’s Club as part of the History of Hopkinton Series.

Chuck Joseph lecture

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

2 Comments

  1. Ellen Bridges

    I was born in Framingham and raised in Hopkinton on the corner of Downey and West Main Street.
    I loved growing up in Hopkinton and go back to visit Friends very often. Love that I can read what is happening in Hopkinton regularly. Thanks so much for doing this
    GREAT JOB

    • Mark Berg

      Hi Ellen. This Mark Berg, your classmate and neghbor. I am Also nostalgic about Hopkinton. I live in Watertown now. I would love to hear from you. Tel. 857 498 7520 Bergm2907@gmail.com Best wishes Mark

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