A Hopkinton woman was sentenced in federal court in Boston on Wednesday for her role in a scheme to defraud banks in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island of millions of dollars over the course of several years. According to a press release from the U.S....
Anne Mattina has lived in Hopkinton for 30 years. A lover of local and Irish history, she has channeled her enthusiasm into engaging residents to explore the richness of Hopkinton’s past. This fall, the Hopkinton Historical Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znQc1P60-uQ The Charter Review Committee at Wednesday's public forum recommended that the public think of any suggested revisions in terms of their future impact, not by judging in terms of opinions on current public servants. Town...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqw_FuQDDzY In a last-minute addition to its agenda, the Conservation Commission on Tuesday responded to a stormwater management violation reported by the conservation administrator at the Charleswood School project site. Conservation...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UVBwx33lN8 The Planning Board on Monday night decided 9-0 to continue a hearing on a proposed amendment to a previously approved site plan for a Hayden Rowe Street office building. More feedback was needed from the town departments...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UVBwx33lN8 The Planning Board on Monday reviewed proposed amendments to the town charter that concerned the board's timeline for a master plan revision and its feedback on the town employees with whom it works most closely. The Charter...
The Permanent Building Committee on Thursday introduced the team that will be managing the Center School reuse project. It also shared the name of the demolition contractor, linking the project’s three entities together. Vertex was selected as the owner’s project...
Town Manager Elaine Lazarus on Wednesday responded to an inquiry from the Independent regarding the funding distribution for revenue from the local meals tax that has been collected since Jan. 1, 2025. The response was triggered by comments made at the Economic...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday reviewed data that showed that the PFAS filtration system has been effective at keeping PFAS levels below the allowable limit. Chair Paul Gallagher took information he gleaned from the state’s Executive Office of...
The Economic Development Advisory Board on Tuesday discussed the impact a proposed cultural district would have on the town’s economic goals. Member Kelly Grill, the executive director of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, noted that a meeting is scheduled for Sept....
The Cemetery Commission on Monday decided not to apply for Community Preservation Act funding via the Community Preservation Committee because it has not yet spent its previous grant awards. Under the CPA, at least 10% of the funding raised must be allocated among...
The Charter Review Committee voted 5-0 Thursday night to continue the charter review process and present its recommendations at May’s Annual Town Meeting rather than at the upcoming Oct. 26 Special Town Meeting. It also will engage the Select Board for feedback on...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCOY4t2Kn7c The Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved the restoration plan for the disturbed area at the Charleswood School site off Briarcliff Drive in a 4-0 vote. In April, conservation administrator Judy Day noted that staff...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EoKJfXVz6Q The Select Board on Tuesday kicked off the annual budget process by convening a joint meeting with the School Committee, the Appropriation Committee and the Capital Improvement Committee regarding the draft town budget...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EoKJfXVz6Q The Select Board on Tuesday reviewed the warrant for the Oct. 26 Special Town Meeting and pointed out to a citizens’ petitioner that a Special Town Meeting is not an appropriate vehicle for presenting his numerous requests....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0LsGCSCepo The Planning Board at its meeting Monday gave feedback on an economic development strategy presented by a representative from the Massachusetts Area Planning Council. MAPC senior economic development planner Camille Jonlin...
Nanci Hill, the outgoing director of the Hopkinton Public Library, chose to resign from her position to focus on her family and travel after a 27-year career of working as a librarian and eventually as a library director, according to her email to the Independent...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbJ-j8PIzs The Select Board on Tuesday held a public forum to discuss the town’s recent decision to terminate its contract with Flock Safety after resident outcry about privacy concerns. It also focused more broadly on using...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbJ-j8PIzs The Select Board on Tuesday turned its attention toward improving the way the town communicates with its residents. Julia Chun, the town’s sustainability, economic development and equity project manager, told the board about...
Hopkinton's Parks & Recreation Department director, Jon Lewitus, will end his service to the town Wednesday after three years in the position. In an interview last week, Lewitus said he has enjoyed his time in Hopkinton. His new position as director of the Sudbury...
