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🌱 Patch AM: What really happened in Hopkinton’s widely read fatal crash case?
Also, don't miss CMS Chorus Concert Grades 5-7 on the Hopkinton Patch calendar
Morning Hopkinton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What really happened in Hopkinton’s widely read fatal crash case?
Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hopkintonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Sun, then clouds; very cold, with a high of 26 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 33, low: 22.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 19 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hopkinton fatal, students OD, bridge inspections. Top stories this week (providencejournal.com) — A widely read story this week details a fatal crash in Hopkinton, where a man walking his dog was struck and later died, leading to serious charges against the driver. The roundup also highlights a major student overdose incident in Providence, questions over Washington Bridge inspection contractors, and early maneuvering in Rhode Island’s 2026 political campaigns. 
Find out what's happening in Hopkintonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Hopkinton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkinton
- CMS Chorus Concert Grades 5-7
Auditorium
6:00 pm - CMS Chorus Concert Grade 8 w/ HS Chorus
Auditorium
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Hopkinton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- ELO Manufacturing (CTE BUS)
Westerly High School Westerly, RI 02891
8:00 am - Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce , 23 America's Cup Ave , Newport
10:00 am - Classic Movie Monday: White Christmas (1954)
Clark Memorial Library , 7 Pinehurst Dr , Richmond
2:00 pm - Indoor Tennis
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Springbrook School Gym 39 Springbrook Rd Westerly, RI
4:00 pm - Richmond Affordable Housing Committee
Richmond Town Hall , 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd , Richmond
5:00 pm - Westerly Light Parade
Westerly Downtown Historic District , Westerly
5:00 pm - Westerly Town Council Special Meeting
Westerly, RI Calendar , 45 Broad St Second Floor , Westerly
5:30 pm - Town Council
Westerly, RI Calendar , 45 Broad St Second Floor , Westerly
6:00 pm - Richmond Zoning Board of Review
Richmond, RI Calendar , 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd. , Wyoming
7:00 pm - Mindful Monday - Sound Bath Meditation
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Zen Zone 58C High Street Westerly RI (entrance in rear) book here: vagaro.com/zenzoneri/classes
7:30 pm
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Westerly. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkinton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westerly
- Boys basketball: Defense key during third-quarter run to lift Westerly in its opener (thewesterlysun.com)
- Celebrating 40 years as a parish priest with a book about the Mass (thewesterlysun.com)
- Rhode Island Poised to Host 2026's Biggest Wedding — Swift & Kelce at Ocean House (wbsm.com)
Ok Hopkinton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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