As the holiday season approaches and gifts begin to be shipped and delivered, Chief Joseph Bennett and the Hopkinton Police Department have provided tips to help community members prevent package theft. According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly 19% of...
The Commission on Disability at its meeting Monday night voted 5-0 to extend the deadline for completion of the community survey on accessibility until Dec. 15 due to a low response rate. Chair Holly Morand noted that there were 23 responses to the survey, which was...
After three years of discussion, voters approved the $158 million in funding via a property tax override for the new Elmwood School, 995-634, according to unofficial results from Tuesday's Special Town Election. Town Clerk Connor Degan released the numbers at 8:19...
The Board of Health at its meeting Monday evening discussed the financial implications of the state’s decision not to supply free COVID-19 vaccines to communities. Health Department Director Shaun McAuliffe explained that the department spent more than $8,000 on...
Voters will have the final say on approving $158 million in funding via a property tax override for a new building for the Elmwood School at Tuesday's Special Town Election. Voting will take place between 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School, located at 88 Hayden...
Governor Maura Healey on Tuesday presented Hopkinton Fire Department members with a group citation for meritorious service at the 34th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards ceremony at Mechanic's Hall in Worcester. The event honored firefighters throughout the state...
Dhaval Avlani has lived in Legacy Farms for the past 13 years with his wife and son. He came to Hopkinton on an H-1B visa as a worker with technical skills desirable to American companies. What has frustrated him and other Legacy Farms residents who also work under...
Hopkinton interim Fire Chief Gary Daugherty and the Hopkinton Fire Department have shared safety tips with community members as they plan to cook, bake and enjoy holiday meals over the coming days and weeks. According to the National Fire Protection Association...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night unanimously approved a resident’s request to build boardwalks on open space property that abuts his home. David Freed, who lives on Winter Street, came before the commission proposing to build...
The Trails Committee at its meeting Thursday night discussed the future goal of a trail at Legacy Farms South and ways to increase resident awareness about the town’s current trails through improved signage and accessibility. Chair Peter LaGoy suggested that local...
Two vehicles crashed on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Hopkinton on Wednesday afternoon, sending two people with injuries to the hospital and prompting a traffic alert at Interstate 495 and I-90. "At approximately 1:35 p.m., we responded to a two-vehicle crash with...
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night closed out an ongoing case on an application for two single-family homes at 188-190 Fruit Street that was later reduced to one home and eventually withdrawn completely because of challenging topography. The...
The judge presiding over Tuesday’s discovery hearing of retired Hopkinton Police Deputy Chief John “Jay” Porter at Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn endorsed the defense’s motion seeking access to a fellow officer’s work phone for possible exculpatory evidence. Judge...
While the 622-241 approval vote for the new Elmwood School building was the primary focus of Monday night’s Special Town Meeting, the body also narrowly approved Article 2 to eliminate party caucuses being able to nominate candidates to town ballots. It also defeated...
The highlight of Monday night's three-hour Special Town Meeting was the passage of Article 1 to approve a proposal for a new building to replace Elmwood Elementary School. The Elementary School Building Committee has considered for the past two years whether to...
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night reviewed several applications for fiscal year 2025, one of which was revised after receiving the committee’s input in August. Representatives from the Historical Society said the group decided to...
At its meeting Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed two upcoming events that will bring new energy to town — Sunday’s first Skateboard/BMX Jam and next Wednesday’s Community Planning Input session. Julia Chun, the town’s sustainability, economic...
The Hopkinton Police Department arrested and charged a 28-year-old Hopkinton man riding a black motorcycle who failed to stop while speeding up Hayden Rowe Street on Wednesday morning, prompting a 2-mile police chase. Robert Wills was arrested and charged with:...
The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night encouraged residents to arrive at Monday’s Special Town Meeting early, as attendance is expected to be high. Four articles will be voted on, with the one generating the most interest being Article 1 on the proposed...
The Select Board confirmed newly appointed town staff members and recognized longtime volunteers at its meeting Tuesday night. “These are happy moments,” said Town Manager Norman Khumalo before the candidates were introduced to the board. All were approved in 4-0...
