Two citizens’ petitions presented at Saturday's Annual Town Meeting provoked discussion about modifying town policies to include what some speakers termed as “fairness” and “humanity.” Article 18 was a citizens’ petition presented by Kathy Nagel for authorization of...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuaykpYu3uc Annual Town Meeting on Saturday passed the Community Preservation Committee funding requests in Article 20 unanimously. The article included a request for $2.4 million for the demolition of Center School’s two rear additions...
A North Billerica man arrested in Hopkinton on April 21 on charges including cocaine trafficking and malicious destruction of property is being held without bail after appearing at a dangerousness hearing via Zoom on Friday. Christopher M. Saunders Jr., 30, was...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J_KHE0bJGs Candidates for town government seats in the May 18 Annual Town Election came together to present their qualifications at Wednesday’s Meet the Candidates Night at the HCAM-TV studio. The event, hosted by the Hopkinton Women’s...
A North Billerica man arrested in Hopkinton on April 21 on charges including cocaine trafficking and malicious destruction of property is being held without bail until a dangerousness hearing is held in Framingham District Court on Friday. Christopher M. Saunders Jr.,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRbqYcGnN7g The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 4-1-1 to seek the advice of town counsel after it reviewed concerns about water flowing off the Charleswood School construction site onto property owned by the commission....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBXTA5pEw7k The Planning Board on Monday voted 7-0 to continue two hearings related to the development of a second home at the rear of a historic house at 82 Clinton Street. Discussion on the two hearings proceeded simultaneously. The...
The Community Preservation Committee met Thursday to discuss changing the funding request amounts for two key town projects that will be voted on at Annual Town Meeting on May 2 in light of new information received. Chair Ken Weismantel discussed the previous...
A North Billerica man arrested Tuesday night on 13 charges, including cocaine trafficking and malicious destruction of property, was arraigned Wednesday in Framingham District Court. He is being held pending a dangerousness hearing on Monday, according to a Middlesex...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday discussed several talking points that members expect will come up at Annual Town Meeting on May 2, including water quality concerns. Members will appear before the Select Board on May 5 to provide information on key...
A North Billerica man was arrested Tuesday night on 14 charges, including cocaine trafficking and malicious destruction of property, after the allegedly stolen white BMW he was driving crashed into a fence along Loop Road. According to the police report issued...
Annual Town Meeting is approaching on Saturday, May 2. Under this year's new weekend format, the meeting will start at 9 a.m. at Hopkinton Middle School. Members will vote on several key articles that will impact Hopkinton’s economic future, including the fiscal year...
Three vehicles were involved in a crash on West Main Street on Thursday night, prompting the Hopkinton Fire Department to extricate passengers from two cars, according to local emergency personnel. The incident occurred at 8:24 p.m., according to the police log...
Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett announced Friday in a press release that he will retire June 30. Bennett’s retirement caps 35 years of police service, nearly all of which he spent in Hopkinton. His law enforcement journey began in 1991 when he became a part-time...
Four longtime Hopkinton public servants have been chosen as the official starters for the final four waves of this year’s Boston Marathon on April 20. This year, six waves of runners will start the race, two more than in past years. They will follow the more...
The Boston Marathon, held on Patriots’ Day, is one of the ultimate tests of strength, endurance and courage. These are traits not only held by runners and athletes but also by military veterans who have spent much of their adult lives preserving and defending our...
The Commission on Disability on Monday discussed the need to partner with the town’s ADA coordinator in light of a recent complaint the chair received from a resident. Chair Nancy “Punky” Drawe said she received a comment in mid-March from a resident regarding their...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIGrI8eBGg The Select Board on Tuesday heard an update on the Center School reuse project, which now has an expected price tag of $16.8 million. Dan McIntyre, the chair of the Permanent Building Committee and a champion of the project,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIGrI8eBGg The Select Board on Tuesday approved adoption of a draft zero-emission vehicle first policy in a 2-1 vote but questioned funding sources. Julia Chun, the town’s sustainability, economic development and equity project...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIGrI8eBGg The Select Board on Tuesday learned that the health insurance cost increase for town employees will be twice what had been previously projected, leading to a revised proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Kyla...
