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STM Tonight Article 8: What to Know

This topic is highly contentious in Hopkinton, with many residents expressing concerns about its effects on schools, taxes, and the character of the town. However, local officials emphasize that compliance with state law is essentially mandatory. Ignoring or circumventing the zoning bylaw could lead to negative consequences for the town.
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Empowering Community Connections: A New Initiative by Hopkinton High School Students

The genesis of Hatherly and Martinez's initiative was born out of the fact that—while there are numerous local businesses in need of volunteers—it seemed that there wasn't significant coordination to make sure the two parties can find each other.
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Developer Withdraws Controversial Country Store and Gas Station Proposal in Hopkinton

Developer Kevin Meehan has pulled plans for a country store and gas station to be sited at the corner of School and West Main Streets in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. At the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting last night, Meehan asked to withdraw the application without prejudice.
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Another Tragic Impact of Abandoned Fishing Gear next to Lake Whitehall

A barred owl caught by its wing in a mass of monofilament near Whitehall. “We managed to rescue it, but Bill Proctor took it to Tufts, where the outcome was equally sad,” Ed Harrow shared.
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Chief Daugherty of the Hopkinton Fire Department (HFD) makes use of scrap cars

The HFD undertook a procurement process to dispose of these vehicles, ensuring all fluids were drained so they could be positioned upside down for training before being dismantled and sold for scrap metal.
Sports

Hopkinton’s American Youth Football

Led by Bryan Brown, the program offers teams for various age groups, allowing children to participate and develop their skills alongside peers of similar ages and skill levels. The program's structure ensures that young athletes can progress through the ranks as they grow and improve.
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The Most Important Right We Have is Our Civic Duty to Vote

Voting is an essential component of the democratic process, a basic civil right, and at the same time a duty that has been fought for and defended through the ages. Voting allows us to shape the direction of our community and our nation.
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Hopkinton Middle School Custodian, Benjamin Hogan, arrested on Child Pornography

Hogan lives in Worcester County, where the search warrant was executed. He's scheduled to appear in Milford District Court tomorrow. The investigation is being carried out by the Massachusetts Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, which is overseen by the Massachusetts State Police (MSP). While they will conduct a comprehensive investigation, it is important to note that the process of collecting and examining digital evidence requires a significant amount of time.
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26.2 Foundation: Sponsoring Two Hopkinton runners for the NYC Marathon on Sunday, Nov 3

The 26.2 Foundation is proud to have two runners from Hopkinton, Caitlin Thomas and Hannah McKenzie, on their team for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on Sunday, November 3.
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Centennial Classic Golf Tournament Celebrates the Hopkinton Ashland Rivalry

This year marks the 100th game played on Thanksgiving Day, with the first matchup occurring in 1923. Notably, the games were not held in 1940 due to snow and in 2020 due to COVID-19.
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Alltown Fresh Celebrates National First Responders Day in Hopkinton

Authorized by Congress in 2017, National First Responders Day is observed on October 28. Thus, it honors those police officers, firefighters, and EMTs who respond to tragedies. This effort recognizes those involved and also motivates the community to show their appreciation.
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Hopkinton Connection to the Head of the Charles Regatta — 2024

Two rowers from Hopkinton, Sabine St Pierre and Ilana Casady, participated in the 59th Head of the Charles Regatta, the world's largest rowing event of its kind, in Cambridge and Boston last weekend.
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