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Photos: 9/11 memorial service at Town Common

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 12, 2026

Hopkinton hosted a memorial at the Town Common on Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The event was organized by Marine Corps veteran Mike Whalen. Featured speakers included Fire Chief Gary Daugherty, Interim Police Chief Scott van Raalten and state...

Independent Thoughts: Special birthdays draw crowds to honor Mackin, Finnegan

by Jerry Spar | Jun 15, 2020

It’s become common to see a drive-by birthday celebration during the pandemic. Recently there were two extra-special such events. On June 5 Hopkinton High School senior Liam Finnegan turned 19, and a parade of cars carrying well-wishers made its way through his Rocky...