The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard an alternatives analysis for the town’s proposed connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, including a “blended” solution that would use MWRA and Ashland water. Engineer Tim Thies from Pare...
A swiftly moving fire severely damaged a Hayward Street home Sunday night, displacing a couple and their dog. “There was heavy fire damage to the first floor, most notably in the kitchen, dining area and rear porch,” stated Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty in an...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdwEVYnx5vA The Planning Board on Monday voted 5-1 not to recommend Auciello Drive as a public way, with two abutters not voting after a protracted debate on one member's potential conflict of interest. The meeting started 13 minutes...
Veteran psychologist Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli published his latest book, “Soulfire: Igniting Inner Strength In A Fractured World,” on Christmas Day. The Hopkinton resident and author wrote it in part as a gift to help people cope in an increasingly polarized society....
The Community Preservation Committee learned on Thursday that the highly anticipated Center School reuse project now is expected to cost at least $6.6 million more than previously estimated. The CPC in December approved a $2 million request to draw funding from its...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeFdm0Gyjzw The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed two upcoming community events as well as several trail project priorities. Clerk Linda Chuss discussed the trail networking event that will take place March 31 from...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 State Senate President Karen Spilka and Rep. James Arena-DeRosa appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday to discuss the state budget and their legislative wins for Hopkinton constituents. Spilka explained that the state...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 The Select Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the permit application for the Boston Athletic Association to start the 130th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton on April 20. The historic race is expected to draw 30,000 runners...
A Pennsylvania man was facing multiple charges in Framingham District Court on Friday after Hopkinton and Southborough police nabbed him for allegedly attempting to commit bank fraud in both towns Wednesday. On Wednesday at approximately 3:12 p.m., HPD responded to a...
The Commission on Disability on Monday discussed its future goals and expanding the scope of its activities. Members reflected on what they learned from leaders from the Framingham Disability Commission and Mark Dempsey, a board member of the MetroWest Center for...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S7x2Ww6RaM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 6-0 to continue the hearings on a single-family home plan for 12 North Mill Street with associated soil testing until March 24. It cited the nonpayment of the peer review...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ATSPPFYnoI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt the comprehensive town budget for fiscal year 2027, allowing it to advance to the Appropriation Committee for discussion. Since the budget last came before the board in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04dy5B50RQ4 The Planning Board spent the bulk of its meeting Monday night discussing the potential acceptance of two private ways by the town after concerns over documentation and potential legal ramifications were raised. The Auciello...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8nBDSSQqZk The Select Board on Tuesday heard from Department of Public Works director Kerry Reed about elevated levels of manganese detected in Wells 7 and 8. Reed previously discussed the issue with the two wells at the Water &...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8nBDSSQqZk The Select Board reviewed budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year from several key town departments Tuesday night. Members acknowledged that the majority of the asks were crucial for providing residents with essential...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QksZFm9Xjno The Planning Board on Monday continued a hearing on work proposed for 75 South Street until March 9 so that the board could attend a site walk of the property. Consultant Joe Marquedant represented owner Lance LaFave at the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2WgJT8WxY&t=4320s The Conservation Commission on Tuesday engaged in an informal discussion about a proposal to repurpose 75 South Street from a commercial/industrial building to a warehouse. The building currently is used for...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TmOTSYmUrE The Select Board on Tuesday discussed a review of the town’s emergency preparedness strategy with public safety leaders and the school superintendent. “I think it’s important that we’re all on the same page here,” said chair...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TmOTSYmUrE The Select Board on Tuesday continued its review of several budget requests by town departments for the upcoming fiscal year that adhered to the directive to maintain level-service funding. Amy Beck, the Senior Services...
A Framingham man released on parole earlier in the day was arrested Thursday night on Main Street after injuring five Hopkinton first responders who attempted to get him medical attention and threatening to bomb the police station, according to a police report....
