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Marshall Brennan, 36

Marshall Brennan, 36

Marshall Skiff Brennan, the beloved son of Edward and Deborah Brennan of Skaneateles, New York, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17 at his home in Boston. Marshall was born Aug. 10, 1986. A 2006 graduate of Tilton School, he received his B.A. in communications from...

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Jean Strickland, 94

Jean Strickland, 94

Jean C. Strickland, 94, of Watertown passed away Sept 3. She was the beloved wife of the late John Strickland. She was the devoted mother of John Strickland and wife Susan, and Glenn Strickland and wife Christine. She was the cherished “Grandma” to Nicole, Michael,...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 8

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 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 photo and video of the day. Hopkinton Public Schools are participating in the National School Lunch Program and/or the...

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Free meals available at Hopkinton schools

Free meals available at Hopkinton schools

Hopkinton Public Schools (HPS) are participating in the National School Lunch Program and/or the School Breakfast Program this year. As part of this program, HPS will offer healthy meals every school day. The Massachusetts legislature has provided funding to make...

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Donna Pomeroy, 62

Donna L. Pomeroy, 62, died Sept. 6 at Westborough Healthcare. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Robert Pomeroy and Marie Janet Brock of Hopkinton. Donna worked for many years as a waitress at several restaurants in the area. In addition to her...

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Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 6 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 6 edition

ARRESTS September 5 8:11 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on West Main Street. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Cody Normandin responded and conducted a motor vehicle stop. A 35-year-old Northborough resident was arrested and charged with OUI liquor,...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 7

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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 photo and video of the day. Holliston resident James Arena-DeRosa defeated Hopkinton Town Clerk Connor Degan in...

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Rec, travel basketball registration open

Registration for Hopkinton Basketball Association travel basketball is open for the 2022-23 season, with tryouts the next two Sundays. HBA travel basketball is for boys and girls in Grades 4-8. There are mandatory tryouts, and players must be registered in advance....

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Leone Burns, 87

Leone Burns, 87

Leone (Kelley) Burns, 87, died Sept. 1 at Christopher Heights Assisted Living in Webster with her family at her side. Her husband of 42 years, Robert C. Burns, died in 1997, 25 years and one day before Kelley’s passing. She leaves three children, Terrence D. Burns of...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 6

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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 photo and video of the day. Voting in the state primary election will take place today from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. at...

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Kevin Keating

Kevin M. Keating of Hopkinton, formerly of Needham, passed away on Sept. 2. Kevin was born and raised in Jamaica Plain, was a graduate of UMass Amherst and received his law degree from Suffolk Law School. He was an avid reader and Boston sports fan. He was the husband...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 5

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 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 photo and video of the day. The School Committee on Thursday approved changes to the middle school and high school...

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