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Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 4

Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 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 and video of the day. Following recent issues of divisiveness, the School Committee had a midyear check-in of its...

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HHS girls basketball loses heartbreaker at Chelmsford

HHS boys hockey falls in tourney opener

The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team fell to Masconomet, 6-2, on Thursday night in a Division 2 state tournament first-round game at Haverhill Valley Forum. The Hillers, seeded 29th, fell behind 4-0 in the first period before playing the fourth-seeded hosts to a...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Boston

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Boston

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Boston, a 2 1/2-year-old mix. Here is Baypath's description of Boston: “Just like Massachusetts’ capital, Boston is beautiful...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for March 3

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for March 3

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for March 3. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions March 3 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ The Hopkinton Emergency...

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Cathleen Egan, 72

Cathleen Egan, 72

Cathleen M. (Durand) Egan, 72, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Feb. 28 in the Life Care Center of Leominster after a short battle with ovarian cancer, with children Caitlin and Ben by her side. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on March 11, 1949, she was the daughter...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 3

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 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 and video of the day. The Upper Charles Trail Committee tried to get back on track at its meeting Wednesday night...

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Arrests/Police Log, March 1 edition

Arrests/Police Log, March 1 edition

POLICE LOG February 22 12:32 a.m. Officer Shannon Beloin assisted the Southborough Police Department with a search on a female. 4:43 a.m. Officer Shannon Beloin checked on East Street property. 9:00 a.m. A motorist reported two potholes on Saddle Hill Road. The DPW...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 2

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 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 and video of the day. A three-alarm fire broke out at 10 Mayhew Street early Tuesday afternoon. Heavy smoke could...

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James Nugent, 67

James Nugent, 67

James E. “Jim” Nugent, 67, of Sutton passed away Feb. 14 after a battle with dementia and Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lucille “Lucy” (Lavoie) Nugent; two stepchildren, Lisa Santiago and husband Jean of Douglas, and Crystal McManus and...

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HHS girls basketball loses heartbreaker at Chelmsford

HHS boys basketball bows out of postseason

The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team's impressive season came to a close Tuesday night with a 58-44 loss at Wellesley in a Division 1 state tournament preliminary round game. Wellesley jumped out to a 17-10 lead after one quarter, but the Hillers fought back...

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Fire ravages Mayhew Street home

Fire ravages Mayhew Street home

[Editor's note: Updated March 2 with the fire chief commenting on a possible cause for the fire.] A three-alarm fire broke out at 10 Mayhew Street early Tuesday afternoon. Heavy smoke could be seen in the downtown area around 12:30 p.m. According to a Hopkinton Fire...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 1

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 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 and video of the day. Not only is Hopkinton’s PFAS problem not improving, the chemicals are turning up in other...

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