School Committee member Holly Morand announced Friday night in an email that she is resigning as she has accepted a position with Hopkinton Youth & Family Services. "It is with a heavy heart and mixed emotions that I write to tender my resignation from my position...
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Hopkinton detective’s efforts lead to arrest of Marlborough man in string of burglaries
A Hopkinton Police Department detective’s investigation driven by reports of a “distinctive” pickup truck led to the arrest of a Marlborough man accused of breaking into homes in Hopkinton and at least four other communities in August. Richard Findley, 34, will face...
HFD reminds residents to check fire alarms when changing their clocks as daylight saving time ends
Interim Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty released a reminder on Friday to residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks back for daylight saving time this weekend. Daylight saving time ends on Sunday (Nov. 5) at 2 a.m., and...
Hopkinton Police joins forces with library, businesses for Early Release Hangout success
Hundreds of students enjoyed free pizza, ice cream and video games at the Town Common on Oct. 20 as part of the town’s first Early Release Hangout. “It turned out to be a great event,” said Detective Sgt. Scott van Raalten, who spearheaded it on behalf of the HPD....
Community input planning session seeks ideas for downtown revitalization, connectivity
The town is holding a community input planning session on Wednesday, Nov. 15, to generate ideas on how to revitalize the downtown area and increase connectivity through its shared spaces. This state-funded forum, which will be held at the Hopkinton Public Library's...
Board of Health approves new town biosafety regulation
The Board of Health at a 20-minute meeting Monday evening approved the town's new biosafety regulation 2-0 in an effort to safeguard the public and monitor the use of all biological agents in town. Health Department Director Shaun McAuliffe explained that the...
Town will vote on adopting state’s specialized stretch energy code at STM
The town will decide whether to adopt the state's energy policy on new building construction at the Special Town Meeting on Nov. 13, one of four articles up for a vote that evening. Proposed by the Sustainable Green Committee, the article seeks to promote more...
Volunteers sought for cultural district designation partnership
Julia Chun, Hopkinton's sustainability, economic development and equity project manager, announced that applications are being accepted for people interested in joining a partnership to form a cultural district designation for Hopkinton. Cultural districts are areas...
State Rep. Arena-DeRosa to hold office hours at Senior Center Nov. 28
State Rep. James Arena-DeRosa will be hosting in-person office hours in Hopkinton on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 10-11:30 a.m. The session will take place at the Hopkinton Senior Center, located at 28 Mayhew Street. Residents are invited to stop by to ask questions of...
Commission on Disability crafts language for STM release of community accessibility survey
The Commission on Disability at its hybrid meeting Monday night added new language to its draft survey on the needs of people with disabilities in Hopkinton. The survey will be distributed at the Nov. 13 Special Town Meeting and at other public buildings in town. In...
Investigation determines Sgt. Brennan violated HPD policy by failing to report alleged rape
A report on an external investigation of a Hopkinton Police Department sergeant currently on paid administrative leave showed he had previous knowledge of accusations of child rape against retired Deputy Chief John “Jay” Porter that went unreported to the department....
School resource officer role detailed to Select Board
The Select Board heard a comprehensive presentation on the role of the school resource officer in supporting students at its meeting Thursday night. Joined by members of the School Department and Hopkinton Youth & Family Services, Hopkinton Police Department Chief...
Select Board Roundup: STM will use electronic voting; 4 warrant articles approved
The Select Board at its meeting Thursday night approved the warrant for the Nov. 13 Special Town Meeting, where electronic voting will be implemented for the first time. Town Clerk Connor Degan addressed the joint meeting of the Select Board and the School Committee...
State suspends Golden Pond’s certification for ‘a minimum of 30 days’ after second failed compliance review this year
For the second time this year, the Communities at Golden Pond has been ordered by the state not to accept new residents after failing an on-site compliance review earlier this month. On Oct. 3, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs conducted an on-site compliance...
Trails Committee suggests forum for dog owner education, etiquette on trails
The Trails Committee at its meeting Wednesday discussed having a community forum to educate dog owners about the town’s leash law and get resident feedback on potential areas where dogs may be able to be unleashed. Chair Peter LaGoy explained that some residents...
HPD officer candidate questions why employment offer was rescinded in August in light of officer shortage
From the time he was a teen, Melvin Ligon Jr., 47, knew he wanted to work in law enforcement. Inspired by officers he met while attending the Boston Public Schools, the Boston native devoted his career to working as a security and school police officer. The Millis...
Conservation Commission grants approvals for soil absorption system, single-family homes
The Conservation Commission met in person Tuesday night at the Hopkinton Senior Center, where it approved improvements to a soil absorption system, plans by the MBTA to do sedimentation sampling, and two notices of intent for single-family homes. The commission voted...
ZAC tackles ways to meet MBTA Communities zoning requirements
The Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night discussed the ways that some properties could be zoned in order for Hopkinton be compliant with the state’s MBTA Communities law. Under the MBTA Communities statute, also referred to as 3A, 177 cities and towns...
Hopkinton Police cautions residents about Halloween ‘booing’ trend
With Halloween next Tuesday, the Hopkinton Police Department recently alerted the community to a holiday-related trend that has spooked some residents and prompted calls to the station. "In the past weeks, we have responded to multiple 911 calls from concerned...
Community Preservation Committee kicks off FY 25 grant application review process
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night opened the process for reviewing the 15 grant applications received for the fiscal year 2025 cycle. A brief overview of the projects was given to committee members during the public hearing. The CPC...