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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 22

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 22

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 High School girls volleyball team captured the Division 2 state championship...

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Photo contest winner, Nov. 24 edition

Photo contest winner, Nov. 24 edition

The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...

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HHS volleyball wins state title

HHS volleyball wins state title

Westborough middle hitter Christine Li rose with a purpose. The talented senior brought her arm back, swung through and unleashed a powerful strike on the volleyball, driving it with force over the net. And Hopkinton’s Mikayla Grady blocked it, sending it to the...

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Ronald Simmons, 70

Ronald A. Simmons, 70, died Nov. 10 in Milford. He was the husband of Ann (Ferguson) Simmons. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Elizabeth L. (Sables) Simmons. He worked as a local landscaper and handyman. In addition to his wife, he is...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 19

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 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 photo and video of the day. Two decades ago, Margie Grabmeier noticed an ad that kept popping up in a local newspaper...

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Hillers commit to college programs

Hillers commit to college programs

  Hopkinton High School will be well represented in the collegiate athletic ranks in the years to come, with a number of Hillers already having signaled their intent to continue their sports careers...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 18

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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 photo and video of the day. During the town’s tax classification hearing Tuesday, the Select Board voted to make no...

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HHS team earns spot on ‘Quiz Show’

HHS team earns spot on ‘Quiz Show’

A team from Hopkinton High School was selected to compete in Season 13 of “High School Quiz Show,” a televised academic tournament from Boston public media producer GBH. Hopkinton qualified by recording one of the 17 highest scores at a Super Sunday qualifying event....

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M. Elizabeth Palmer, 99

M. Elizabeth Palmer, 99

M. Elizabeth (Robson) Palmer, 99, died Nov. 12 in Milford. Born in Wiscasset, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Georgia (Lord) Robson. She was a resident of Hopkinton since 1934. She was a 1939 graduate of Hopkinton High School and worked for GE-Timex...

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Eversource passes Dell EMC as top taxpayer in town

Eversource passes Dell EMC as top taxpayer in town

During the town’s tax classification hearing Tuesday, the Select Board voted to make no changes to the methods the town uses to assign tax rates, and the board was informed that there is a new No. 1 taxpayer in town. Eversource, which owns the liquefied natural gas...

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Renee Hamilton, 74

Renee Hamilton, 74

Renée (Bittar) Hamilton, age 74, of West Newbury passed unexpectedly on Nov. 9 at the Golden Pond assisted living facility in Hopkinton. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to R. Bruce Hamilton. Born in Brooklyn, New York, May 1, 1947, she was the daughter of the...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 17

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 17

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 High School girls volleyball team continued its undefeated season Tuesday...

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