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Richard Cronin, 77

Richard Cronin, 77

Richard A. Cronin, 77, died Aug. 12 in the Saint Camillus Health Center after a period of declining health and a broken heart, three months after the death of Suzanne (LaFlash) Cronin, his wife of 54 years. He is survived by his daughter, Tricia Lambert, and his...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 14

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 14

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 School Committee met last night and approved the hybrid learning model (with...

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Photos: Car collides with Carbone’s

Photos: Car collides with Carbone’s

Multiple towns' emergency crews arrived at Carbone's Italian American Restaurant on Route 85 Thursday evening after a car drove into the side of the building. Personnel worked into the evening to shore up the wall and make it safe. Update: According to Deputy Fire...

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Letter to the Editor: Mermell for Congress

I am voting for Jesse Mermell as the Democratic candidate for our 4th Congressional District. Here’s why: In a field of nine Jesse stands out for her clarity on the whole range of progressive issues — all of which make sense to me as a businessman: Economic growth...

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Suzanne Dalton, 76

Suzanne Dalton, 76

Suzanne W. (Deroo) Dalton of Winthrop passed away on Aug. 3. She was 76 years old. The beloved wife of the late Edward J. Dalton, she was born in Winthrop, the cherished daughter of the late Abbott and Marion (Daly) Deroo. Prior to her retirement, Suzanne was employed...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 13

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 13

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. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop and...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Aug. 12

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Aug. 12

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Aug. 12. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions August 12 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ While Town Hall and...

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Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 11 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 11 edition

POLICE LOG August 4 9:03 a.m. A Bracing Run caller reported unemployment fraud. The incident was logged. 9:45 a.m. A caller complained of construction vehicles driving erratically on Chamberlain Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil responded and spoke with the foreman. 2:21...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 12

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 12

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 to brighten your morning. Hopkinton Public Schools superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, speaking on HCAM’s Hopkinton...

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Police host drug/needle drop-off Aug. 17

Police host drug/needle drop-off Aug. 17

The Hopkinton Police Department will accept unused medication (no liquids) and used needles in the station lobby (74 Main St.) on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The department will properly dispose of the items. According to a press release from the department, this...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 11

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 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. While the Hopkinton Teachers Association and the district continue to negotiate...

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