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...
Adam Zandonella and his wife moved to Hopkinton from Boston in 2016 to start their family. After his two oldest children had a positive experience at the MetroWest YMCA’s Outdoor Center in Hopkinton, he became motivated to run the Boston Marathon to support it. “Over...
The Hopkinton Fire Department on Tuesday afternoon knocked down a brush fire on Hayden Rowe Street at approximately 3 p.m. While the main fire was put out, firefighters were still on the scene dealing with smoldering and potential hot spots later in the afternoon. "It...
The Hopkinton Fire Department on Tuesday morning worked with the Westborough Fire Department to extricate an injured passenger from a truck involved in a crash on Interstate 495 southbound at the mile 54 marker near West Main Street. The accident involvied a black...
Kim Tucker Tremblay has two longtime passions — helping others and running. She blends them now by running the Boston Marathon in support of the Hopkinton Emergency Fund. “I’ve always been into running,” she said. “I ran for the cross country team in high school, but...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9SnTi_bFCk The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued a hearing on proposed parking lot revisions to 75 South Street, noting that the project's scope was greater than anticipated. The applicant, Lance LaFave, intends to repurpose...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9SnTi_bFCk The Conservation Commission at a nearly four-hour meeting on Tuesday voted 5-0 to approve the limited use of herbicides in Lake Maspenock, as it had done two years before. Kerry Reed, the Department of Public Works director,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdrdN0xsAvc The Select Board on Tuesday reviewed several proposed general bylaw amendments. These issues will be discussed at Annual Town Meeting on May 2. The board received the most feedback on a proposed speed limit of 10 mph for...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdrdN0xsAvc The Select Board on Tuesday voted on whether to approve three private ways as public roads, with varying results. The ultimate decision will be made at Annual Town Meeting on May 2. Parker Happ, a Planning Board member and...
When Hopkinton native Lindsey Buonocore ran her first Boston Marathon in 2011, she recalled viewing running as a way to “decompress” from life’s stresses and pursue a personal goal with passion. “I wanted to focus all my energy into doing something cool like running...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfFFImsw9G0 The Planning Board on Monday voted to continue a hearing on work proposed for 75 South Street until April 27 so that it could receive the Department of Public Works director’s opinion on a potential sidewalk in front of the...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard an alternatives analysis for the town’s proposed connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, including a “blended” solution that would use MWRA and Ashland water. Engineer Tim Thies from Pare...
A swiftly moving fire severely damaged a Hayward Street home Sunday night, displacing a couple and their dog. “There was heavy fire damage to the first floor, most notably in the kitchen, dining area and rear porch,” stated Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty in an...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdwEVYnx5vA The Planning Board on Monday voted 5-1 not to recommend Auciello Drive as a public way, with two abutters not voting after a protracted debate on one member's potential conflict of interest. The meeting started 13 minutes...
Veteran psychologist Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli published his latest book, “Soulfire: Igniting Inner Strength In A Fractured World,” on Christmas Day. The Hopkinton resident and author wrote it in part as a gift to help people cope in an increasingly polarized society....
The Community Preservation Committee learned on Thursday that the highly anticipated Center School reuse project now is expected to cost at least $6.6 million more than previously estimated. The CPC in December approved a $2 million request to draw funding from its...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeFdm0Gyjzw The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed two upcoming community events as well as several trail project priorities. Clerk Linda Chuss discussed the trail networking event that will take place March 31 from...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 State Senate President Karen Spilka and Rep. James Arena-DeRosa appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday to discuss the state budget and their legislative wins for Hopkinton constituents. Spilka explained that the state...
