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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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Arrests/Police Log, April 20 edition

Arrests/Police Log, April 20 edition

POLICE LOG April 13 4:07 a.m. Officers Jay Deiana and Philip Powers checked on a person sleeping in a car on West Main Street. All was OK. A worker was resting. 10:27 a.m. A caller reported people “casing” vehicles on Wood Street. Chief Joseph Bennett, Sergeants Aaron...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 21

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 21

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. A website posting that ranked freshman female students at Hopkinton High School...

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Senior Snippets, April 21 edition

Senior Snippets, April 21 edition

The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. 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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