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Senior Snippets, Jan. 13 edition

Senior Snippets, Jan. 13 edition

The Hopkinton Senior Center staff continues to be available to seniors and residents during this pandemic. Call 508-497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...

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Library Corner, Jan. 13 edition

Library Corner, Jan. 13 edition

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Schedule Update Due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in town...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Jan. 11

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Jan. 11

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 High School senior Nick Brown, who bounced back from an injury to earn...

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Brown caps XC career with TVL pod MVP

Brown caps XC career with TVL pod MVP

The 2020 cross country season presented plenty of challenges for Hopkinton senior Nick Brown. The pandemic resulted in new rules and smaller practices, and his season began with an injury that kept him out of the Hillers’ first dual meet. But the Bates College-bound...

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John Gaucher, 66, former DPW director

John Gaucher, 66, former DPW director

John Tyler “J.T.” Gaucher, P. E., 66, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3 with his loving family by his side. He leaves his adoring wife of 40 years, Lisa (MacGown) Gaucher of Millbury, his son, John Alexander Gaucher and fiancee Jennifer Lynn Nicoll of Jefferson, his...

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Karen Cox, 72

Karen Cox, 72

Karen Harvey Cox, 72, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at home on Jan. 6. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Edwin B. Cox Jr., and daughters Ashley Cox of Hopkinton and Sarah Cole and husband Michael Cole of Cary, North Carolina, along with her joy,...

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Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 5 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 5 edition

ARRESTS January 2 5:23 p.m. Sergeant William Burchard and Officer Tyler Brabham responded to a report of a motor vehicle crashing into a building on Woodview Way. Air bags were deployed. The management company of the building was contacted. The Fire Department and...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 7

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 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. Hopkinton politicians were quick to condemn Wednesday’s actions in Washington,...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 7

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 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. Hopkinton might end up playing a key role in helping to end the COVID-19...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Jan. 6

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Jan. 6

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 health director Shaun McAuliffe, during his COVID-19 update to the...

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