A tree that fell likely due to high winds ripped open the roof of a church in Woodville on Friday, causing extensive damage but resulting in no injuries. Around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Gethin Coolbaugh, co-founder and co-director of The Sanctuary at Woodville, was...
A lack of outbreak reporting by nurses at Hopkinton Public Schools has resulted in responses and attention from both the Hopkinton Health Department and state agencies. Health Director Shaun McAuliffe first brought the issue to the Board of Health’s attention during a...
Following a review of designs for parking at Pyne Field, the Parks & Recreation Commission on Thursday night agreed to have Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus obtain additional information from the design contractors. The meeting on Thursday was what chair Dan...
The Water-Sewer Department cautioned residents that there might be some water discoloration Friday following a fire in the center of town that required fire crews to use hydrants. Residents are advised to check their water before using it. The fire occurred late...
Not everyone finds the cold and dark comforting, but indie folk singer-songwriter Dan Cloutier takes it as an inspiration. “I’m always writing songs about cold places,” he said. “I’m kind of obsessed with weird, isolated places.” This affinity for the colder parts of...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDbLuPW-vLk A Hopkinton veterinarian is awaiting a judgment about her suspended license from the state Supreme Judicial Court following a hearing Feb. 7. Former Attorney General of Massachusetts Martha Coakley represented Dr. Margo...
During a discussion on updates to the Pyne Field redesign project Tuesday night, chair Dan Terry asked the Parks & Recreation Commission to remain committed to transparency. “Going forward, we want to be as transparent as possible,” said Terry. Terry’s comments...
The Health Department will be able to hire one or more per diem nurses as part of its fiscal year 2026 budget, according to Health Director Shaun McAuliffe. In a review of the department’s revised FY 26 operating budget Tuesday night, McAuliffe informed the Board of...
Jessica Bruce, Program Director for Hopkinton Youth Soccer’s TOPSoccer program, recently was recognized as 2024 Coach of the Year by Massachusetts Youth Soccer. She was named as a finalist for 2024 US Youth Soccer Coach of the Year as well. Although she did not win...
The Hopkinton Historical Commission approved a motion Tuesday night to encourage the relocation of a proposed plaque honoring enslaved Hopkinton residents from the Town Common to the Hughes/Colella properties on Hayden Rowe Street. “I think that’s a good location,”...
A new restaurant will be coming to Main Street this spring, replacing Central Public House, as 42 Main Street changes hands. Dennis Wilson, the owner of Central Public House, is in the final stages of closing a deal with a group of buyers who intend to open a new...
A proposal to erect a plaque honoring enslaved African Americans who lived in Hopkinton is one step closer to fruition following a vote by the Historic District Commission on Wednesday night. The commission voted on the matter during a public hearing. As the...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday night authorized a reservation request by Hopkinton PolyArts to use the Town Common for this year’s PolyArts Festival. “This is our 50th year, so you guys sort of get how it goes,” said Jean Bertschmann, who represented...
The Hopkinton Fire Department tackled a passenger vehicle fire on Chestnut Street on Monday afternoon. Dispatchers received a call from a motorist around 2:10 p.m. stating his car had caught fire in the area of 33 Chestnut Street. "The driver reported a mechanical...
The Parks & Recreation Commission learned during its meeting Tuesday night that parts of the Parks & Rec budget were facing cuts under the town’s budget directives for fiscal year 2026. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus explained he had received feedback...
A home in the Legacy Farms neighborhood is “uninhabitable” after a fire broke out Thursday night. Around 7:28 p.m., Hopkinton Fire Department dispatchers received multiple calls reporting a house fire at 1 Windsong Way. The HFD responded within minutes, assisted by...
Health Director Shaun McAuliffe informed the Board of Health Monday night that the town’s budget tightening measures will force a reduction in health services. “We are told the hiring process is on hold,” he informed the board. “With the 1.3% increase, there’s a...
In a unanimous decision, the Community Preservation Committee voted Thursday night to halt further spending of CPC funds on engineering plans for an adaptive playground project. Chair Ken Weismantel explained the reason for suspending the expenditures, citing concern...
https://www.youtube.com/live/fauI15bUNzo Due to a last-minute filing by the owners of The Trails development project, the Conservation Commission Tuesday night declined to approve the release of three new foundations. “I don’t think myself or the commission members or...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3FsL6CptxI Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett and Lt. Scott van Raalten appeared before the Select Board Tuesday as van Raalten was appointed as the town’s new deputy police chief. Before the proceeding began, Select Board chair...
