Representatives from Eversource hosted a virtual open house Tuesday to introduce Hopkinton and Milford residents to its proposed underground cable modernization project. The session is the beginning of Eversource’s outreach to gather community feedback. The project...
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Krauss fired up for Boston Marathon run
A Boston Marathon detail assignment six years ago for Hopkinton Fire Department Lt. John Krauss connected him with the Michael Lisnow Respite Center, forging a bond that inspired him and his wife to run the Boston Marathon in support of the center's clients. Krauss,...
Select Board approves new police officer, commends Eagle Scouts for community projects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRg9tT146Tc&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night approved the hiring of a new police officer in a 4-0 vote and recognized three Eagle Scouts for their leadership projects. Kyle Quinzani was chosen from a...
Planning Board votes against endorsing citizens’ petition for Hayden Rowe, Colonial Avenue rezoning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ITJshu3JGI&t=1s&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board voted 5-3 on Monday night against supporting a citizens’ petition for a zoning map amendment that would change the zoning from residential to business for three properties if...
Hopkinton Health Department faces ‘five-figure’ budget deficit, scales back services
Health Department Director Shaun McAuliffe announced at Monday evening’s Board of Health meeting that the department is scaling back its services because two per diem nurses had to take furloughs when it was discovered that their positions weren’t funded, creating a...
Open Space Preservation Commission gives input on potential town building uses
Permanent Building Committee chair Dan McIntyre appeared before the Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday to gauge members’ opinions on the potential repurposing of three town-owned properties. The three properties under consideration are Center School,...
Parks & Rec Commission discusses ‘sneaky parkers’ at EMC Park parking lot, Sandy Beach signage
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its meeting Thursday addressed a request for the commission to formally allocate some parking spaces at the EMC Park parking lot for high school seniors beginning in September, noting that there already is a student parking...
Trails Committee won’t get funds from town to create independent website
Trails Committee chair Peter LaGoy announced at Wednesday night’s meeting that the committee was denied the use of town funds for its planned website, which would have been linked to the town’s webpage. After trying to work with the town’s Information Technology...
Conservation Commission votes to approve use of herbicides to control Lake Maspenock weeds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr1BEr-2_lU&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission voted 6-0-1 at its meeting Tuesday to approve the use of two herbicides to control the overgrowth of weeds in Lake Maspenock as part of its “toolbox” strategy for weed...
Select Board calls for Special Town Meeting to request additional funding for key town projects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkpJFKA4rME&ab_channel=HCAM Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty Jr. and Town Engineer/Facilities Director Dave Daltorio appeared jointly before the Select Board on Tuesday night to request that a Special Town Meeting be held within...
Marguerite Concrete again seeks rezoning for South Street building with revised proposal before ZAC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmscjh1o5EE&ab_channel=HCAM Monday night’s Zoning Advisory Committee meeting primarily focused on a renewed attempt to seek rezoning for a South Street building that would house the Marguerite Construction corporate headquarters,...
Proposals for mixed-use development of Center School considered by Permanent Building Committee
The Permanent Building Committee reviewed two mixed-use development proposals for the Center School site at its meeting Monday night. Chair Dan McIntyre said the committee received two responses from a request for proposals sent out by the town regarding reuse of the...
State approves more than $9.5M in Hopkinton’s free cash reserves
Town Manager Norman Khumalo announced Monday in a press release that Hopkinton received notification from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of approval of its available funds, or free cash, of more than $9.5 million following fiscal year 2023. "While free cash...
Select Board to hold off on potential town investigation of HPD Chief Bennett until DA probe is completed
The Select Board decided in an executive session meeting on Wednesday to cease discussion about a vote for potential investigation into the conduct of Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett until an ongoing investigation by the Northwestern County District Attorney's...
Select Board discusses additional proposed Town Meeting articles, Clinton Street streetlight request
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKjZyvorfz4&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Wednesday night reviewed language proposed for new articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting on May 6 and the request for a new streetlight on Clinton Street near...
Historical Commission weighs in on Hopkinton Drug property, which is targeted for mixed-use development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0iwOrxEApA&ab_channel=HCAM The Historical Commission at its meeting Tuesday night weighed in on properties belonging to the owner of the Hopkinton Drug building, which is targeted to be replaced by a mixed-use development that...
Biden, Haley cruise to victory in Hopkinton Super Tuesday presidential primary
President Joe Biden handily won the Super Tuesday Democratic presidential primary in Hopkinton, while Republican challenger Nikki Haley bested former President Donald Trump by a wide margin. Town Clerk Connor Degan released the unofficial results at 10:39 p.m. Biden...
Planning Board discusses MBTA Communities Act compliance proposal with policy expert
The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night consulted with an expert on the MBTA Communities Act about the effectiveness of its draft plan to comply with the state law. There are 177 communities that are subject to this act, also referred to as 3A. Because...
ZAC to hold annual public forum Monday
The Zoning Advisory Committee will hold its annual public forum next Monday, March 11, at 7 p.m. remotely via Zoom. This forum is is an opportunity for residents to contribute ideas and proposals for amendments to the zoning bylaws, whether they are changes to...
Students shine at HHS Science and Engineering Fair
More than 60 students presented their original research to a team of judges at the 2024 Hopkinton High School Science and Engineering Fair, held in late February. HHS chemistry teacher Kristen Murphy was the science fair coordinator. The science fair offers students a...