The stage is set for a theatrical summer at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Enter Stage Left Theater and HCA are hosting a number of productions and events throughout the month of August. “It’s been a tradition over the past 20 years that August is our month of...
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Revival folk festival honoring Old Vienna Kaffeehaus set for August in Hopkinton
MetroWest’s historic folk scene comes alive again this August with a festival that’s one of a kind. On Aug. 17, Touchable Stories will be sponsoring a free revival folk festival in Hopkinton honoring the Old Vienna Kaffeehaus. Billed as a “nostalgic journey” through...
Conservation Commission reviews plans for Charleswood School, releases foundations to The Trails
The Charleswood School’s notice of intent was presented to the Conservation Commission on Tuesday. Claire Hoogeboom, a wetland scientist with LEC Environmental Consultants, walked the commission through the Hopkinton Public School’s notice application. She touched on...
Parks & Rec Commission discusses withdrawn EMC Park lot parking agreement
The Parks & Recreation Commission learned Tuesday night that the high school’s proposed parking agreement for EMC Park had been withdrawn. Parks & Recreation Director Jon Lewitus reported a conversation between he and Susan Rothermich during a separate...
Board of Health reviews director’s goals for FY 2025
Health Director Shaun McAuliffe reviewed his goals for fiscal year 2025 with the Board of Health on Monday night. Toward the top of the Health Department’s priorities in the coming year is action on tobacco use in town. In particular, McAuliffe is focusing on the use...
Residents meet town manager finalists as end of selection process nears
Residents sat down with the finalists for the town manager position Thursday night at the Hopkinton Public Library. This meet and greet was one of the final steps in the selection process. The Select Board felt it was important for the public to interact with the...
Lake Maspenock weed treatment set for Monday; no recreational activities advised for 2 days
The battle against invasive aquatic weeds marches on as town officials prepare to treat Lake Maspenock with herbicides next week. The treatment, scheduled for June 17, will be applied to the lake’s north basin. It will be focused on the area around Sandy Beach and...
Select Board decides to defer to fire chief for deputy hiring; water rates to spike
The question of how involved the Select Board should be in the hiring of a new deputy fire chief was debated at Tuesday’s meeting. In receiving updates on the hiring process from Fire Chief Gary Daugherty, the board discussed whether members should be participating in...
Town officials update residents on PFAS at public forum
A public forum held Thursday night at the Hopkinton Senior Center updated residents on PFAS contamination and remediation efforts in town. Select Board member Shahidul Mannan outlined the goals of the meeting prior to presentations from other town officials. “By...
Parks & Rec, schools continue to work on parking issue at EMC Park
Discussions over proposed plans for student parking at EMC Park monopolized Wednesday night’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh and Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan Rothermich...
Health Department raises concerns over food distribution at Legacy Farms
At Tuesday’s Board of Health meeting, members discussed the ongoing issues with food distribution in the Legacy Farms neighborhood. The Health Department has been coordinating with the Legacy Farms HOA, United States Department of Agriculture and Massachusetts...