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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 28

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 28

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. John Quinones, the 15-year-old Keefe Tech student from Hopkinton who passed away late last...

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John Quinones, 15

John Quinones, 15

John Alexander Quinones, born Aug. 29, 2006, in Framingham and a student at Keefe Tech, was raised by both his parents and stepparents, Jessica Keenan, Ernie Quinones, Kevin Keenan and Tina Bettuelli. He was perfect. He was and always will be immensely treasured. On...

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Russell Grant, 75

Russell Grant, 75

Russell Dean Grant, a 30-year resident of Hopkinton and six-year resident of Franklin, passed away on Christmas Eve morning after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. He was 75. He lived with grace, day after day, even though it was a losing battle. The...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 27

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 27

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 Fire Department personnel were among those called to the scene of a...

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Janet Smith, 89

Janet Smith, 89

Janet (Parker) Smith, 89, formerly of Hopkinton and Harvard, passed away peacefully on Dec. 3. Born in Medford, Janet grew up in Wellesley with her parents, Frank and Virginia Parker. She graduated from Wellesley High School in 1950. Janet was a lover of seafood...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 24

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 24

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 High School Principal Evan Bishop emailed the HHS community Thursday to announce...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 23

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 23

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 winter athletics season got off to a fast start over the past...

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Pamela Bogigian, 72

Pamela Bogigian, 72

Pamela Kay Bogigian, 72, of Hopkinton passed away at her home Dec. 20. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Kathleen (King) Mansfield MacLennan of Hopkinton and the late C. Richard Mansfield. She was the wife of 49 years to Vascen J. Bogigian of Hopkinton. Pam...

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Residents warned about 3G phaseout

Residents warned about 3G phaseout

With major cellular providers set to phase out 3G coverage as early as February, the town is seeking to make residents and businesses with older technology aware of the potential loss of cell and data functions, specifically 911 service availability. According to...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 22

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 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. Hopkinton's COVID-19 update shows a spike in the town's cases more than 100, the first time...

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Elissa Katz, 72

Elissa Katz, 72

Elissa F. Katz, 72, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 21. Born in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Sokol and David Feinman. She was the wife of 50 years to Henry Katz. In addition to her husband, Elissa is survived by her three children, Lona Moxim,...

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Multiple openings on town committees

Multiple openings on town committees

Openings exist on a number of town boards and committees heading into January, including the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, Board of Appeals, Cultural Council, Hopkinton Historic District Commission, Woodville Historic District Commission and Youth Commission....

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