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Local Knights of Columbus offer ‘Helping Hands’

Local Knights of Columbus offer ‘Helping Hands’

In the midst of a pandemic, the Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council of Hopkinton and Ashland has persevered with its mission to improve the lives of all those living in the community. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic organization dedicated to practicing faith...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 28

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 28

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. Ever since its inception, Mental Health Collaborative has been on a mission....

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Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 27 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 27 edition

POLICE LOG October 20 2:30 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged. 7:00 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street involving four cars. No injuries were reported. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Jay Deiana and...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 28

Photo contest winner, Oct. 28 edition

The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...

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Shirley LePage, 77

Shirley LePage, 77

Shirley A. LePage, 77, of Zephyrhills, Florida, and Gilford, New Hampshire, passed away on Oct. 16 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Shirley was born on May 2, 1943, in Framingham, the adopted daughter of Francis and Elda (Green) Arms. Shirley was raised in...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 27

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 27

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. During Monday night’s Zoning Advisory Committee meeting there was a public forum...

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Library Corner, Oct. 28 edition

Library Corner, Oct. 28 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. Library closed Nov. 11 The library will be closed on...

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Senior Snippets, Oct. 28 edition

Senior Snippets, Oct. 28 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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Solar zoning issues dominate ZAC public forum

Solar zoning issues dominate ZAC public forum

During Monday night’s Zoning Advisory Committee meeting there was a public forum for zoning proposals and ideas. Not surprisingly, the conversation was focused on commercial solar zoning and how the town can better control the situation. “This was not intended to be a...

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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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