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HHS pitcher Fischer verbally commits to Fairfield

HHS pitcher Fischer verbally commits to Fairfield

Hopkinton High School baseball standout Joshua Fischer, who just completed his junior year, announced that he plans to play collegiate baseball at Division 1 Fairfield University. Fischer, a left-handed pitcher, helped the Hillers go 16-6 and reach the Division 2...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 10

Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 10

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. Country Farm had a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, after the store (located...

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Road sealing work begins Monday

Road sealing work begins Monday

Mike Mansir, the town's highway manager, tweeted yesterday that crack sealing work will start Monday (July 13) and take about two weeks. Work hours will be 7 a.m.-3 p.m. No vehicles should be parked in the street as it will prevent the contractor from completing the...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 9

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 9

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 Reentry Group, tasked with planning for the reopening of the...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for July 8

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for July 8

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for July 8. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions July 8 update While Town Hall and municipal buildings are physically closed to the public, ​we are open for business​. Many transactions can be completed...

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Arrests/Police Log, July 7 edition

Arrests/Police Log, July 7 edition

ARRESTS July 2 12:05 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle nearly hit several mailboxes on West Main Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Jessica Ferreira and Tyler Brabham responded and located the operator. Julie C. Steinkrauss, 46, of 5 Rae Ave., Needham, was...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 9

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 8

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. Town clerk Connor Degan certified the results from last week's Town Election....

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Theis named HHS interim assistant principal

Theis named HHS interim assistant principal

Laura Theis was named interim assistant principal at Hopkinton High School, the school announced Tuesday. Theis fills the spot vacated by Josh Hanna, who left to become principal at Franklin High School. According to her bio on the HHS website, Theis came to Hopkinton...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 9

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 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. Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan began yesterday, and it allows for movie...

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Kaushik named a 2020 Commonwealth Heroine

Kaushik named a 2020 Commonwealth Heroine

Hopkinton resident Meena Kaushik was honored during a virtual ceremony on June 24 after being named a 2020 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Kaushik was nominated by state Rep. Carolyn Dykema. “Meena is a natural bridge...

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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for July 8

Hopkinton COVID-19 update for July 6

Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for July 6. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions July 6 update While Town Hall and municipal buildings are physically closed to the public, ​we are open for business​. Many transactions can be completed...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 9

Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 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 Select Board had a short meeting last night. Brendan Tedstone was elected...

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Residents push Select Board to address racism

Residents push Select Board to address racism

During the public forum portion of Thursday’s Select Board meeting, three residents called attention to current high-profile societal issues and how Hopkinton is dealing with them. Ilana Cassady said she is seeking “improved communication, transparency and action from...

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