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Key issues on tap for Town Meeting

Key issues on tap for Town Meeting

On May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium, residents will have the chance to attend another Annual Town Meeting, which has been described by Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Galvin as the purest form of democratic governing....

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Underground  Parking proposed for 76 Main St.

Underground Parking proposed for 76 Main St.

A revised plan for a mixed-use three-story building on the property at 76 Main St. now includes a proposal for an underground 30-space parking garage. The property is owned by Paul Mastroianni of REC Hopkinton, LLC and currently is zoned as downtown business....

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Start Line Brewing expansion running on time

Start Line Brewing expansion running on time

Start Line Brewing’s much-anticipated expansion project is nearing the finish line. Due to its popularity and success over the last three years, the Hayden Rowe Street brewery soon will be offering its patrons additional seating, live entertainment and more menu...

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Gogolin provides spark at UNH

Gogolin provides spark at UNH

Ivy Gogolin made quite an impression during her first season on the basketball team at the University of New Hampshire. Not only did she gain the respect of her coach, Maureen Magarity, she won over a key member of her coach’s family. “My 6-year-old, Charlotte, just...

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Eagle Scout Jack Brennan recognized by BOS

Eagle Scout Jack Brennan recognized by BOS

Selectmen at their April 9 meeting recognized and approved a proclamation for Troop 4 Eagle Scout Jack Brennan. A Hopkinton High School senior, Brennan is the son of Sgt. Timothy Brennan of the Hopkinton Police Department and Kim Brennan, the assistant scoutmaster for...

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HCA student shares pottery lessons on service trip

HCA student shares pottery lessons on service trip

A student at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts took her desire to help others and her passion for the arts on an “eye-opening experience” in February. Amelia English traveled to the Dominican Republic during February school break through the organization Nuestros...

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Raymond Charleston

Raymond Charleston

Raymond Francis Charleston of Hopkinton passed away suddenly at the age of 67 while walking the family dog, Zeus, on March 30. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Raymond M. and Alice E. Charleston. Ray is survived by his wife of 39 years, Colleen Doyle...

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Arrests/Police Log, April 17 edition

Arrests/Police Log, April 17 edition

ARRESTS   March 30 Officer Preston Mucciarone and Sergeant Aaron O’Neil conducted a motor vehicle stop on Cedar Street and subsequently arrested Benjamin A. Sanders, 22, of 19 General Henry Knox Road, Southborough, and charged him with OUI liquor and motor...

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College honors

Amanda Gollaher, a sophomore majoring in international relations at Colgate University, received the dean’s award with distinction for the fall semester. ... Jimmy Adams was named to the dean’s list at Hobart College, where he is a sophomore. ... Carly Chase, who is...

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School bus applications available

The school bus application period is open, with a deadline of May 1. This is for students in Grades 7-12, who must pay a fee if they use the bus. Students in Grades 6 are free and do not need to apply for busing, although those will not ride the bus should notify the...

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Lecture on teen anxiety April 25

Lecture on teen anxiety April 25

Hopkinton High School will host a presentation called “Emotions and Teen Brains — It’s Complicated” on April 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. With rates of anxiety and depression rising in teens, learn more about the neurodevelopment and societal factors behind this increasing...

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Lecture on teen anxiety April 25

All-school art show May 16

The Hopkinton Public Schools Art Department will host its annual all-school art show on May 16 at 6 p.m. Artwork from HHS, HMS, Hopkins, Elmwood and Marathon schools will be on display at the HHS atrium and C-wing and at the Brown Gym entrance of the middle school. At...

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