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Photos: Fire & Light at Town Common

by | Mar 23, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features

The Friends of Hopkinton hosted the inaugural Fire & Light family event on the Town Common this past Saturday,

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Hopkinton Police Sgt. Gregg DeBoer stands with organizer Pat O’Brien. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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A group of attendees poses for a picture. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Colette and Don Cronin take a break from organizing the event. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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People mill about on the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Individuals roast marshmallows. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Attendees (from left) Nicholas Johnson, Felix Eypper, Liz Eypper
and Freddy Eypper take a pause from the activities. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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A girl rolls a lighted toy. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Dorothy Maruska (left), shows young Adeline Goolsky how to roast a marshmallow while Melissa Goolsky looks on. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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