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COVID, budget among Board of Health topics

COVID, budget among Board of Health topics

The Board of Health at its meeting Monday discussed how COVID-19 has become a more normalized part of existence after two years of coping with the pandemic, as well as how Hopkinton might be eligible for national recognition for how it has responded to the pandemic....

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 15

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 15

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 photo and video of the day. The Division 2 state semifinal soccer game has been set for today at 7 p.m. at Doyle Field...

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Ernest Frye, 79

Ernest William Frye, 79, of Ashland passed away Nov. 9. Born in Yarmouth, Maine, he was the son of the late Ernest and Marion (Jacklin) Frye. Ernie was the husband of Randa (Keith) Frye for 57 years. A graduate of North Yarmouth Academy, he went on to attend...

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Whitney Crafts, 60

Whitney Crafts, 60

Whitney Philip Crafts, 60, a resident of Springfield, passed away Oct. 30 at Bay State Medical Center. Whitney was born in Pensacola, Florida, on Oct. 16, 1962, the son of Philip W. and Margaret (Whitney) Crafts. He attended Hopkinton High School and was smart as a...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 14

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 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 photo and video of the day. The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team’s dream season will continue, as the Hillers...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 11

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 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 photo and video of the day. Leading off Independent Thoughts, in case you missed it, the town last month announced...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Rocky

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Rocky

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Rocky. Here is Baypath's description of Rocky: “This handsome boy came to us from a home due to no fault of his...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 10

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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 photo and video of the day. Hopkinton High School athletic director Kiely Murray thought this was going to be a...

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HHS Drama presents ‘Honk!’ Nov. 17-20

HHS Drama presents ‘Honk!’ Nov. 17-20

The Hopkinton High School Drama Ensemble will perform the musical “Honk!” at the HHS auditorium Nov. 17-20. Performances are Thursday, Nov. 17, at 4:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson...

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