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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 6

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 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 continues to clean up from Tuesday's mess caused by Tropical Storm...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Aug. 5

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Aug. 5

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Aug. 5. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions August 5 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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Local students honored for college success

The University of Massachusetts released its list of students who made the dean’s list for the spring semester, and it includes a number of Hopkinton residents: Freeman Alfano, Hayden August, Kalina Bergmann, Haley Bernardo, Matthew Bird, Nora Bonnell, James Cavallo,...

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Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 4 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 4 edition

POLICE LOG July 28 7:39 a.m. A caller reported a fallen tree on wires on Spring Street. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and notified Eversource. 9:36 a.m. Officer Ryan Polselli assisted a disabled motor vehicle on East Main Street. 10:57 a.m. A motorist reported...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 5

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 5

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 met last night and talked about options for the Sept. 21 Town...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 4

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 4

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 recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 3

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 3

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 High School Class of 2020 graduation was held yesterday morning at...

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Library Corner, Aug. 5 edition

Library Corner, Aug. 5 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. Return/Pickup Reminders The library is accepting returns...

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Laurie Bilodeau, 32

Laurie Bilodeau, 32

Laurie Joanne Bilodeau, 32, of Maynard and formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on July 23 with loving family by her side after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of Thomas A. and Maryanne (Pratt) Bilodeau of...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Aug. 5

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for July 31

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for July 31. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions July 31 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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Shirley Johnston

Shirley Johnston

Shirley K. (Barrett) Johnston of Needham, formerly of Brookline, died July 28. She was the beloved wife of the late Lt. Robert J. Johnston of the Brookline Fire Department. She was the devoted mother of Robert F. Johnston and his wife, Anne, of Holliston; Terry M....

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Kenneth Chouinard, 84

Kenneth Chouinard, 84

Kenneth Wayne Chouinard, 84, of Ashland passed away July 27 after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late Louis and Ruth (Lougee) Chouinard and husband of 48 years to Theresa (Krivicich) Chouinard. After growing up in Hopkinton, Ken eventually moved...

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