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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 26

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 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. The Hopkinton Community Partnership’s Dress Up and Drive Thru Halloween event...

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HCA’s annual gala heads online Nov. 14

HCA’s annual gala heads online Nov. 14

While some may think there’s not much to celebrate these days, the Hopkinton Center for the Arts says otherwise. On Nov. 14, the HCA staff wants friends and families to put their dancing shoes on and get ready to “par-tay” with a festive evening of virtual...

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Daniel Laughlin, 90

Daniel R. Laughlin, 90, of Hopkinton and formerly of Cochituate, died peacefully and comfortably on Oct. 19 following a period of declining health. Dan was born on Dec. 22, 1929, in Cochituate to Edward Laughlin and Emily (O’Halloran) Laughlin. He attended Wayland...

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HHS field hockey adjusts to new rules

HHS field hockey adjusts to new rules

The motto for the Hopkinton High School field hockey team this year: Play smarter, not harder. The ongoing pandemic has imposed changes on many high school sports this fall, but perhaps no sport has been as upended as field hockey. Not only do players have to wear...

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Letter to the Editor: No solar in forests

I believe in solar power, and I also believe in conservation. My wife and I have driven across the country from Florida to Oakland, California, and back, and taken the train from Boston to Oakland and back. There are hundreds of miles of nothing. There could be any...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 23

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 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 High School principal Evan Bishop announced via email Thursday night...

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Pair from HHS join Youth in Philanthropy board

Pair from HHS join Youth in Philanthropy board

The Foundation for MetroWest announced 32 students, including Hopkinton’s Kevin Gu and Ashley Wojcik, will represent MetroWest on its Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Junior Board. The students will serve on the student-run board, which functions like a nonprofit board and...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 22

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 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. The Select Board discussed the Metropolitan Area Planning Council pledge to...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Oct. 22: Info on town’s rent/mortgage relief program

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Oct. 21

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Oct. 21. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Oct. 21 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...

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