Former Hopkinton Police Department Deputy John “Jay” Porter appeared Thursday afternoon in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn for a 10-minute status conference review hearing. But because the judge who previously presided over the case was not returning to court until...
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‘The end of an era’: Iconic billboards to be taken down Saturday morning
Two old billboards on the former Connelly Farms property, on Hayden Rowe Street just north of College Street, will be removed early Saturday morning, signaling “the end of an era,” according to an advocate for their stay. At its March 5 meeting, the Historical...
Select Board hears reasoning behind using herbicides to control Lake Maspenock weeds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRf14DF3Fqw&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night heard about the weed management plan for Lake Maspenock, which includes the use of two herbicides. Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed appeared...
Conservation Commission addresses Foxhollow Road home foundation placement in brief meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR3IgvJcBGM&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission met for only about 30 minutes Tuesday due to hearing cancellations, shifting its focus to work session items. The major topic of discussion was 1 Foxhollow Road, a...
Elementary school students reportedly OK after bus accident
Elementary school students returning home from school on the afternoon of March 20 reportedly were not injured after being involved in a school bus accident, according to the police report and confirmation from the school superintendent received Tuesday. The Hopkinton...
Traffic light issue at Main/Cedar reportedly resolved
The traffic light issue at the intersection of Routes 85 North and Route 135 West (Cedar Street and Main Street) was successfully resolved on March 12, according to the project expert. Main Street Corridor Project specialist Michelle Murdock explained in a March 19...
DPW continues with second phase of town hydrant flushing project
The Department of Public Works is working on the second phase of a hydrant flushing project designed to remove minerals from the water, improving its appearance and clarity. The first phase of the project was completed on March 15. Water and Sewer Superintendent Eric...
Climate Action Plan Open House give residents opportunity to shape Hopkinton’s goals
This Thursday, Hopkinton will hold its first Climate Plan Open House, allowing residents to contribute their ideas about a sustainable future for the town. Organized by Julia Chun, the town’s sustainability, economic development and equity project manager, the...
UCTC meets to discuss charge, structure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXcZzJZ8SCA&ab_channel=HCAM The Upper Charles Trail Committee met Wednesday night for the first time in nine months at the request of the Select Board to review and discuss its charge and membership structure. The Select Board in...
Eversource introduces proposed underground cable modernization project that will impact South Street
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...
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,...