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Library Corner, March 26 edition

Library Corner, March 26 edition

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. CHILDREN’S...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Krew

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Krew

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Krew. Here is Baypath's description of Krew: “Krew is a lovable, high-energy poodle who’s always ready for fun!...

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Polly Freese, 94

Polly Freese, 94

Polly Shepherd Freese passed away Feb. 25 at the age of 94. She was born April 14, 1930, in Needham to Joe Van Reypen Shepherd and Dorothea Powell Shepherd. She was a graduate of Hopkinton High School and the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital School of Nursing. In...

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Finalists for superintendent announced

Finalists for superintendent announced

The School Committee met via Zoom on Wednesday and announced the three finalists for the superintendent’s position. They are Evan Bishop, principal at Hopkinton High School; Mark McLaughlin, superintendent in South Hadley; and Ross Mulkerin, director of finance and...

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Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Lila Mato

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Lila Mato

Mato finished sixth in the Central Massachusetts League and advanced to the state championship meet, where she took 59th in slalom and 81st in giant slalom. Coach Andrew Carlucci lauded Mato for her “exceptional leadership” as a captain. “She was a guiding presence...

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Well 1 to shut off for maintenance next week

Well 1 to shut off for maintenance next week

One of Hopkinton's wells will be shut off for cleaning next week, according to the Water-Sewer Department. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty stated that Well 1 is set to go offline next week for scheduled maintenance. Well 4 is being turned on...

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Arrests/Police Log, March 19 edition

Arrests/Police Log, March 19 edition

ARRESTS None this week.   POLICE LOG March 11 12:45 a.m. A Rough Rider Road caller reported 3-5 youths were outside of his home breaking beer bottles. Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Officer Peter Lord responded and spoke with the reporting person, who thought there...

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