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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, June 8

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, June 8

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 Parks & Recreation Commission met in person Monday for the first time...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, June 7

Hopkinton Today: Monday, June 7

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 Hopkinton High School Class of 2021 — which at 328 students is the largest...

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Photos: Greyhound Friends open house

Photos: Greyhound Friends open house

Greyhound Friends, the nonprofit adoption shelter on Saddle Hill Road, held its annual open house Saturday. The event included a remembrance ceremony, silent auction, vendors, refreshments, music, and visits with...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 4

Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 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 video or two to brighten your morning. The home safety review company SafeWise ranked Hopkinton first in its list of...

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Hopkinton named America’s Safest City for 2021

Hopkinton named America’s Safest City for 2021

The home safety review company SafeWise ranked Hopkinton first in its list of the Safest Cities in America for 2021. Hopkinton also ranked first in 2019 and was second last year (behind Broadview Heights, Ohio). "The safest city selection is a testament to Hopkinton...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, June 3

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, June 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 video or two to brighten your morning. As a lasting tribute to late twins Annie and Charlotte Masters, their teachers...

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Mary Bertschmann, 86

Mary Bertschmann, 86

Mary Ellen (Hession) Bertschmann passed away peacefully at her home of 50 years in Sherborn on May 30. She was 86 and had been surrounded by her loving husband, three sons, three daughters-in-law and 10 grandchildren. Mary was a loving, caring and dedicated wife,...

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Hopkinton’s Student adjusts to life as a Hokie

Hopkinton’s Student adjusts to life as a Hokie

When she looks around the mountains of western Virginia, Sophie Student knows she is a long way from her Hopkinton home in a variety of ways. But the Virginia Tech student has been able to make a strong first impression at the Blacksburg, Virginia, school,...

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