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Arrests/Police Log, April 27 edition

Arrests/Police Log, April 27 edition

ARRESTS April 23 5:29 p.m. On Main Street, Officer Ryan Polselli arrested a 36-year-old Woodview Way resident and charged him with operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and texting while operating a motor...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 28

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 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 video or two to brighten your morning. The Planning Board on Monday heard a final report presentation prepared by the...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 27

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 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 video or two to brighten your morning. One day after reporting two new cases of COVID-19 in the Hopkinton High School...

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Rose Marie Gallagher, 87

Rose Marie Gallagher, 87

Rose Marie Gallagher, 87, of Holliston passed away on April 24. Born and raised in Watertown, she was the daughter of the late Palmina (Fantasia) and Emilio Parrella. She was the wife of the late Norman Joseph Gallagher. Rose Marie and Norman were married in 1955....

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HHS reports 12 new COVID cases in 3 days

HHS reports 12 new COVID cases in 3 days

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect five more cases reported Tuesday. One day after reporting two new cases of COVID-19 in the Hopkinton High School community, HHS principal Evan Bishop emailed families to announce there were five more cases reported...

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Hopkinton Community Summer Band returns

The Hopkinton Music Association is sponsoring the 16th annual Hopkinton Community Summer Band. Individuals 14 years and older in the greater Hopkinton community who played an instrument in the past or currently play an instrument are welcome to join. Rehearsals will...

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Hillers face mask fundraiser ends Friday

Hillers face mask fundraiser ends Friday

The Hopkinton High School Class of 2022 is hosting another Hillers face mask fundraiser. "With our HHS and HMS full return upon us, we have decided to reopen our face mask fundraiser," the class officers wrote in an email to classmates and their families. "We have...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 26

Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 26

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. With Town Meeting and Town Election approaching next month, there are two...

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Fire flow test Tuesday on South Street

Fire flow test Tuesday on South Street

The Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department announced Saturday that there will be a required fire flow test Tuesday. Crews will be testing the fire pump systems on South Street. Because these tests will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some...

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Stephen Casler, 69

Stephen Casler, 69

Professor emeritus Stephen D Casler, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away April 22 at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, Florida. He was born in Boston, Aug. 27, 1951, to Barbara Casler Coyne and Howard F. Casler. He was predeceased by his father, Howard F. Casler of Boston,...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, April 23

Hopkinton Today: Friday, April 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton's latest COVID-19 update shows 37 active cases in town. It also...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 22

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Tim Kilduff's accomplishments in the Hopkinton community — notably involving the...

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Kilduff reflects after alumni award

Kilduff reflects after alumni award

Tim Kilduff had been living in Hopkinton for several years when he attended a meeting of the first Boston Marathon committee ever formed in the town in 1979. Preparations were being made for the 1980 race, which became infamous for Rosie Ruiz, the fraudster who had...

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