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Photo: Snowman in April

Photo: Snowman in April

Jack and Layla Kiley show off the mask-wearing snowman they built Saturday after the rare mid-April snowtorm. It's not likely to last long, as Sunday's forecast calls for temperatures in the high 50s.

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Carol Bronder, 84

Carol Bronder, 84

Our beloved mother, Carol P. Bronder, 84, of Hopkinton passed away April 16 in the virtual embrace of her family. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Gora) and Paul Partlow, and celebrated 50 years of marriage with her loving, late...

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Hopkinton’s first COVID-19 death is man in 90s

Hopkinton’s first COVID-19 death is man in 90s

Hopkinton had its first fatality from COVID-19 when a man in his 90s passed away earlier this month. The death was reported by the town on its Friday COVID-19 udpate. According to Health Department director Shaun McAuliffe, the man, who was very active, suffered an...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, April 17

Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. At his daily coronavirus press conference...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 16

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 16

Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Yesterday in this space we had an update on...

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Bill Palmer, 72

Bill Palmer, 72

William C. Palmer III, 72, of Ashland passed away April 7 at the Timothy Daniels House in Holliston. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Alice (Slack) and William C. Palmer Jr. William grew up in Ashland and then Hopkinton in his early years. He was most proud...

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Roy Stratton, 95

Roy Stratton, 95

Roy D. Stratton, 95, of Westborough and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away at Milford Regional Medical Center on April 14 from complications of COVID-19. Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late Doris W. (Bernard) and Alvin E. Stratton. He was the husband of 64...

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Arrests/Police Log, April 14 edition

Arrests/Police Log, April 14 edition

ARRESTS April 9 10:20 a.m. In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Sergeant Timothy Brennan arrested Carlos Raul Ortiz, 28, of 47 Pine Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on three warrant charges stemming from a 2011 Hopkinton home invasion. POLICE LOG April 7 8:27 a.m. Officer...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 15

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 15

Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. The oft-delayed Hayden Rowe/Chestnut Street...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 14

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 14

Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Yesterday's strong winds brought down a number...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 13

Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 13

Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Residents of Roosevelt Lane held a tribute to...

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Photo: In memoriam

Photo: In memoriam

  Kyle Stark of the Hopkinton Fire Department lowers the American flag outside the Woodville station to half-staff on March 4 to honor longtime Hopkinton firefighter George Gross, whose funeral procession was to pass by shortly thereafter. PHOTO/BARBARA ZINO

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Mike Zilembo

Mike Zilembo

Michael J. Zilembo, 98, of Hopkinton and formerly of Marlborough, died unexpectedly April 9 at Milford Hospital. His wife of 66 years, Margaret (McMaster) Zilembo, died in 2012. He was born, raised and educated in Marlborough, the son of the late Charles and Mary...

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