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Letter to the Editor: Game over for forest

Game's up, no new season. We did not get the support when we needed it. We grieve for our irretrievable loss at 71 Frankland Road. A deep, dark historic forest with hundred-year-old trees, cart path-derived trails, peaceful communities of raptors, turtles, deer driven...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 9

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 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 and video of the day. The Hopkinton Fire Department shared a photo of a "serious" two-car collision that occurred...

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Michael Dwyer, 73

Michael Dwyer, 73

Michael John Dwyer, 73, of Millis died Aug. 29 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital due to complications from Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM), a very rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that he courageously fought the last couple of years. Michael was born in Marlborough,...

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Sharon Ellis, 70

Sharon Ellis, 70

Sharon Williams Ellis, 70, of Stoney Brook Road, Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17. Sharon was born on Sept. 21, 1951, in Sacramento, California, into a large and loving extended family. After graduating from St. Francis High School in 1969, she went on to...

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Cars collide at West Main, School Street

Cars collide at West Main, School Street

The Hopkinton Fire Department shared a photo of a car accident that occurred Thursday afternoon at the intersection of West Main Street and School Street. The HFD Twitter page indicated it was a "serious" motor vehicle crash. Details on the drivers' conditions were...

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Marshall Brennan, 36

Marshall Brennan, 36

Marshall Skiff Brennan, the beloved son of Edward and Deborah Brennan of Skaneateles, New York, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17 at his home in Boston. Marshall was born Aug. 10, 1986. A 2006 graduate of Tilton School, he received his B.A. in communications from...

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Jean Strickland, 94

Jean Strickland, 94

Jean C. Strickland, 94, of Watertown passed away Sept 3. She was the beloved wife of the late John Strickland. She was the devoted mother of John Strickland and wife Susan, and Glenn Strickland and wife Christine. She was the cherished “Grandma” to Nicole, Michael,...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 8

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 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 and video of the day. Hopkinton Public Schools are participating in the National School Lunch Program and/or the...

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Free meals available at Hopkinton schools

Free meals available at Hopkinton schools

Hopkinton Public Schools (HPS) are participating in the National School Lunch Program and/or the School Breakfast Program this year. As part of this program, HPS will offer healthy meals every school day. The Massachusetts legislature has provided funding to make...

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Donna Pomeroy, 62

Donna Pomeroy, 62

Donna L. Pomeroy, 62, died Sept. 6 at Westborough Healthcare. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Robert Pomeroy and Marie Janet Brock of Hopkinton. Donna worked for many years as a waitress at several restaurants in the area. In addition to her...

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Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 6 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 6 edition

ARRESTS September 5 8:11 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on West Main Street. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Cody Normandin responded and conducted a motor vehicle stop. A 35-year-old Northborough resident was arrested and charged with OUI liquor,...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 7

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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 and video of the day. Holliston resident James Arena-DeRosa defeated Hopkinton Town Clerk Connor Degan in...

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Rec, travel basketball registration open

Rec, travel basketball registration open

Registration for Hopkinton Basketball Association travel basketball is open for the 2022-23 season, with tryouts the next two Sundays. HBA travel basketball is for boys and girls in Grades 4-8. There are mandatory tryouts, and players must be registered in advance....

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