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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Jan. 19

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Jan. 19

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 video or two to brighten your morning. Seaboard Solar, the Connecticut company that plans to install a ground-mounted...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Jan. 18

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Jan. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. There are a number of online activities planned for Martin Luther King Day...

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Jacqueline Fleming, 88

Jacqueline Fleming, 88

Jacqueline M. “Jackie” (Ferland) Fleming, 88, of Auburn passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's home in Hopkinton. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas E. Fleming, who passed in 1997. Born in Coventry, Vermont, and...

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Jill McPhee, 66

Jill McPhee, 66

Jill M. (Kaufman) McPhee, 66, of Harvard passed away peacefully on Jan. 8 at her residence in the Golden Pond Assisted Living facility in Hopkinton. Jill was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 4, 1954, a daughter of the late Col. Lee S. and Belle (Schwartz) Kaufman, and grew...

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James Hanna, 86

James Hanna, 86

James “Jim” Hanna, 86, of Ashland died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 9. He was the beloved husband of Leila (Sherman) Hanna of Holliston for 64 years. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Flynn) Hanna. Jim served his country...

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Town clerk announces election information

Town clerk announces election information

There are 16 positions available in the 2021 Town Election. Nomination papers will be available at the town clerk’s office starting Jan. 19 by request. Open positions include one seat on the Board of Assessors (3-year term), one seat on the Board of Health (3 years),...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 15

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 15

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 video or two to brighten your morning. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Thursday afternoon that all Hopkinton...

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Peter Bacon, 78

Peter Bacon, 78

Peter Rowe Bacon, 78, of Hopkinton as well as Five Islands, Maine, passed away peacefully at Emerson Hospital in Concord on Dec. 8. Born in Waltham on July 30, 1942, he was the son of Francis Howard Bacon and Helen Margaret (Rowe) Bacon, who predeceased him. He grew...

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Hannelore Morin, 80

Hannelore Morin, 80

Hannelore Elisabet Scanlon Morin, 80, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 21 following complications of COVID-19. Born in Walldurn, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Ottilia (Mackert) and Rudolf Lohlein. She was the wife of the late George B. Morin. Hannelore came...

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Local events planned to recognize MLK Day

Local events planned to recognize MLK Day

The Hopkinton Youth Commission, which normally puts together a service-themed program at Hopkinton Middle School and throughout the community each Martin Luther King Day, has adjusted its schedule this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission will continue to...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 14

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 14

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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton High School robotics team members have continued to have success this...

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Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 12 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 12 edition

POLICE LOG January 5 6:39 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle struck a deer on West Main Street and was able to drive away. Officer Derek Morton responded and checked the area with a negative find on the deer. 5:29 p.m. A Tammer Lane real estate agent reported disturbing...

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