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Hopkinton to interview three finalists for next police chief Tuesday
The Hopkinton Select Board is scheduled on Tuesday to interview the three finalists to become the town’s new police chief . Hopkinton Deputy Chief Scott van Raalten , who has been interim chief since June after Chief Joseph Bennett’s retirement is one of three finalists. The other two finalists are both Westborough Police lieutenants, Clifford Luce and Greg Schipporeit. The three chosen were narrowed down from 20 applicants. The Select Board said the three candidates will be interviewed during their meeting on Tuesday. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The police chief finalists interviews are scheduled to being at 7 p.m. According to van Raalten’s resume submitted to the town, he has been with the Hopkinton Police Department since 2001. He served as a patrol officer, a detective, both the senior administrative sergeant and detective sergeant and lieutenant. He became deputy chief in December 2024 and has served as interim since Bennett retired. He is also a lawyer and is a member of the Massachusetts and Washington D.C.’s bar, as well as for the United States District Court for Massachusetts. More: Hopkinton MA police chief announces retirement. What to know Luce has been a police officer
BC Heights
Kiersten Anderson Wins 2026 Oncology Social Worker of the Year
There is always more to the story than just the award. Kiersten Anderson, MSW ’19, is no exception. Anderson was named 2026 Oncology Social Worker of the Year at the Association of Oncology Social Workers’ (AOSW) annual conference this past June, but the award followed years of hard work.
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What Milton’s Special Town Meeting decided on the $11.75M Labouré campus, and upcoming Special Election
Town Meeting approved the purchase at the October Special Town Meeting. Voters decide in a town-wide special election on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Milton’s plan to buy the former Labouré College campus at 303 Adams Street cleared its first major hurdle on Monday, Oct. 19, when Special Town Meeting voted 168–45 to let the Select Board buy the property for $11.75 million and borrow the money to pay for it. That is well over the two-thirds majority the vote needed.
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Jury resumes deliberations in Matthew Farwell trial in Sandra Birchmore death
BOSTON (WJAR) — Jurors in the Matthew Farwell trial resumed their deliberations Monday in federal court in Boston. Farwell, of Easton, is the former Stoughton police officer accused of killing Sandra Birchmore in 2021. Prosecutors said Farwell began sexually abusing Birchmore beginning when she was 15 and killed her...
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Concert Preview: Dweezil Zappa Carries the Torch for His Father
Celebrating 20 years of keeping Frank Zappa’s complex music alive, Dweezil brings the DZ20: Like Father, Like Son Tour to Medford’s Chevalier Theatre. Musical iconoclast Frank Zappa died in 1993. Thirteen years later, his son Dweezil, fearful that his father’s audience—a Boomer blend of sophisticates and stoners—was dying out, took the reins in assembling a band to play the elder Zappa’s extraordinary repertoire. Though Frank left us at the tender age of 52, he was a prolific composer of unusual, if not impossible, breadth and complexity. Partly because of that—and partly because of the salty language he was known for—radio has generally stayed away from his music, except for rare novelty pieces such as “Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow,” “Dancin’ Fool,” and “Valley Girl.” In 2006, Dweezil, wielding the optimal mix of genetic makeup and musical talent, took on this considerable challenge.
Boston
Eng skips council hearing on Blue Hill Ave. project despite subpoena, citing family vacation
Councilor Culpepper said he plans to seek court enforcement of the subpoena that the council would vote on Nov. 18. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng skipped a Boston City Council hearing Friday at which he had been subpoenaed to testify about the controversial Blue Hill Avenue redesign, with the transit agency citing a “previously planned vacation with his family.”
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Overnight Ramp Closures Continue at I-495/Mass Pike Interchange
HOPKINTON – More overnight ramp closures are coming this week as work continues on the I-495 and Mass Pike interchange project. The I-495 northbound ramp to I-90 eastbound and westbound, Exit 58, will be closed tonight and tomorrow night from 10 p.m. to 5 AM. The detour will send...
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‘That’s my son, that’s my kid’: Mother of ‘Voice of Logan’ winner shares how proud she is
BOSTON (WHDH) - He’s got the voice, and he has his mom’s stamp of approval. Arlington native and HVAC pipe fitter Chris Donisi is your new Voice of Logan. “Crazy,” Donisi said. “Never expected it to be this big.”. Just as big is his mom Helen’s...
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Calm Before the Soaker: Boston Breezes Into Week Before Windy Washout
Boston gets a mostly manageable Monday after a cloudy start, with temperatures climbing to near 58 degrees and only a brief shower chance around midday. The bigger weather story is waiting until late this week, when rain and stronger winds are expected to return. Brief Shower Chance Before Skies Brighten.
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MA State Fire Officials Highlight Danger of Lithium-Ion Batteries After Death of Firefighter
The death of a Boston firefighter responding to a house fire has renewed concerns about the hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries, which are found in everything from cellphones to electric scooters. The May 23 fire that killed Robert Kilduff, 53, was caused by overheated lithium-ion batteries that were improperly stored,...
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Big Daddy Kane To Enter Berklee Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame
Big Daddy Kane will enter Berklee College of Music’s Hip-Hop Hall of Fame during a ceremony and concert in Boston later this month. Berklee announced that the Brooklyn MC will be inducted Thursday, November 19, at 8 P.M. inside the Berklee Performance Center. The event will combine the formal...
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Oakmont’s Ada Ferguson is Awarded Will McDonough 2026 Sports Writing Contest
Ada Ferguson, a junior at Oakmont Regional High School, was awarded the Will McDonough 2026 Sports Writing Contest, for her article, “Together Within: Unified.” She was recognized at Fenway Park on June 16th, 2026. Ada was accompanied by her sister, Hannah Ferguson, and her mother, Danielle Ferguson. At the ceremony, she was awarded a certificate alongside 4 other New England high school students. Ada Ferguson won first place out of all sophomores in New England. Ferguson was then published in the Boston Globe, not only for her award, but for her original article. Soon after, Ferguson was posted in the Gardner News to recognize her award and article in the local area. Ferguson not only brought home a physical award, but an experience she will always remember.
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Column: An insider’s guide to Newton’s arts and cultural community
When I got involved in Newton’s arts and cultural community, first as a volunteer and board member and later as a nonprofit executive director, it took me a while to untangle and understand its web of organizations, funding sources and partnerships. As a member of the Newton Cultural Council,...
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 9: Town gears up for Veterans Day events Wednesday
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 of the day. The Veterans Celebration Committee will host two events on Wednesday in recognition of Hopkinton’s service members.