Police called to Hopkinton Farmers Market after confrontation between protester, vendor

A verbal confrontation between a protester and a vendor at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sunday led to a police response.

At 12:54 p.m., Hopkinton Police responded to the Town Common after a caller reported he was assaulted while protesting. According to Interim Police Chief Scott van Raalten, officers took reports from the involved parties and a witness. No charges were filed.

Market manager Julie Beauchemin explained that the incident occurred between one of the market vendors and the protester, who was holding up signs advocating against abortion…

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