In the wake of the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, some local leaders are hoping to bridge divides and curtail increasing political polarization. “I hope and pray that ‘We the People’ can work toward reducing the extreme rhetoric that...
During a brief special meeting Friday morning, the Parks & Recreation Commission voted to accept a memorandum of understanding with the town regarding procurement and cash handling. “The one agenda item we have is to review, discuss and potentially agree to sign...
The Board of Health on Monday discussed changes to the Health Department’s open-door policy and other updates relating to a First Amendment audit that occurred last month. In his report to the board, Health Director Shaun McAuliffe clarified that the public nursing...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday voted to ask for additional funds for the Pyne Field project as well as funding for two additional projects ahead of the upcoming Community Preservation application deadline of Oct. 9. During a review of possible...
While officials at Town Hall refused further comment on the situation, more information has been learned about the First Amendment auditor who paid a visit last week, which led to a town employee pulling a fire alarm. Last Friday, so-called "First Amendment auditors"...
The release of a video by “First Amendment auditors” taken at Town Hall on Friday has town officials working to train staff on improving engagement with members of the public. The video, uploaded Monday to YouTube, shows public health nurse Simone Carter pulling a...
An estranged uncle, a cabin in the middle of the New Hampshire wilderness and an addiction to cigarettes — these are the elements that set “Smoking Cigarettes,” a novella by Hopkinton native Mike Leary, into motion. “The main character is loosely based on myself,”...
Protecting valuable conservation land in Hopkinton is a responsibility the Hopkinton Area Land Trust has taken seriously since its founding. Now celebrating its 30th year, the trust is continuing this work as it celebrates its decades of service to the town. “We are...
The Board of Health on Monday spent time discussing the town’s capacity to continue providing immunization services in the wake of changes at both the federal and state levels. “We’re awaiting final guidance on all the vaccination schedules … how that’s changing, and...
Understanding Hopkinton’s role in events like the American Revolution is an ongoing project, and the discovery of a slave from town enlisting to fight in the war is broadening the picture. Recent research undertaken by the Hopkinton Historical Society has revealed the...
A new restaurant with new owners will take the place of Hillers Pizza, according to the landlord. Hillers Pizza closed permanently on Monday, with a sign on its door noting that a business called "Crust & Co. Pizza & More" is set to take over the space at 77...
The Hopkinton Historical Society will offer a new type of program this fall: a class all about the history of Hopkinton. The six-part course begins Sept. 23 and will run weekly through the end of October. It will be taught by Historical Society member Chuck Joseph,...
The Select Board will hold a public hearing next Thursday (Sept. 4) to consider its options regarding the common victualer's license for Hillers Pizza. The board is set to meet at the Hopkinton High School auditorium at 6 p.m. to review the issue before the public....
During a brief meeting Monday night, the Board of Health discussed the current state of health care both statewide and nationally, along with the board’s options to address those issues. During its previous meeting in July, the Board of Health began drafting a...
Following a back and forth regarding the access road for JB Sawmill, the Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday agreed to seek advice from town counsel about the ongoing Pyne Field project. The primary item on Parks & Rec’s agenda Tuesday night was a review...
Residents are expressing frustrations with what they believe are “inhumane practices” after beavers were removed from Bloods Pond last month. Between June 3-15, the Department of Public Works applied for an emergency permit and contracted a problem animal control...
On July 3, Hopkinton Little League announced on its Facebook page that a Venmo account had impersonated the organization, taking money from Little League families. “It was intentional,” said HLL president Gabe Recos. He said the fake account copied his organization’s...
The Lake Maspenock Preservation Association has three goals for the next year: preservation, safety and community. The LMPA solidified these goals at its annual meeting on May 12, which covered events from the last year, elections for open board seats and feedback...
On June 13, Petros “Peter” Sismanis, owner of Hillers Pizza was convicted of indecent assault and battery and two counts of witness intimidation. The following week, there were protestors outside the restaurant at 77 West Main Street. A small group spent most of the...
[Editor’s note: Readers are warned that this story includes descriptions of indecent assault and battery. It has been updated twice since its original posting with additional details.] Hillers Pizza owner Petros “Peter” Sismanis was found guilty of indecent assault...
