Work on Fruit Street bridges will force temporary closures Tuesday/Wednesday

Jan 2026 28

Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 28 edition

ARRESTS Jan. 20 2:11 p.m. On Wood Street, Officers Benjamin Vaz and Augusto Diaz arrested a 21-year-old resident of Mount Pleasant Street in New Bedford on a warrant. A female took over operation of the vehicle. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy...

Jan 2026 28

Conservation Commission continues Loop Road, North Mill Street hearings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRfFtOBQ0B4 At its four-hour meeting Tuesday, the Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to continue the hearing on the town’s request for determination of applicability for improvement to Loop Road that would provide better access to the...

Jan 2026 27

In unprecedented move, Planning Board reconsiders Hayward Street home proposal after voting against it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANPEjXsQBK8 The Planning Board voted Monday to approve a motion to reconsider a vote it had just taken against a proposal to build a home at 69 Hayward Street due to the applicant’s unique circumstances. After hearing additional...

Jan 2026 27

Planning Board votes to put 3 zoning articles on ATM warrant, including new MBTA Communities plan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANPEjXsQBK8 The Planning Board on Monday voted to approve three articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, including one that revised the MBTA Communities zoning to bring it into conformity with state law. The plan that was...

Jan 2026 26

Schools, town offices to have delayed opening Tuesday

Due to the lingering effects of the weekend snowstorm, the town announced that schools and town offices will open late Tuesday morning. Schools will have a two-hour delay, while town offices — including the library and Senior Center — will open at 10 a.m. "This...