Town Manager Elaine Lazarus shared an update on the Main Street Corridor Project in Tuesday's Select Board meeting packet as the work nears completion. Remaining work includes the transfer of wires from telephones to underground infrastructure, she explained. Verizon...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTZlQ_7dfbQ&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board on Monday approved 7-0 a proposal by the Trails Committee to remove three trees on Ash Street to improve parking at a trailhead near 101 Ash Street despite abutters' and members'...
Director of Public Works Kerry Reed announced that crews were responding to a water main break near Wild Road and Chestnut Street on Monday afternoon. "Nearby areas should expect water disruption," Reed stated in a notice to residents. "Some areas may notice some...
The Parks & Recreation Department on Wednesday night agreed on plans to explore repairing fences at Carrigan Park after discussion with abutters. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus began the discussion explaining that abutters of a parking area on Marshall...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvFwO4y39hc&ab_channel=HCAM At a brief reorganizational meeting Tuesday, the Select Board voted unanimously to elect Joe Clark as its chair and Shahidul Mannan as its vice chair. Clark received initial support from former chair...
Hopkinton residents will have to wait one more weekend to use Sandy Beach following issues with weather and staffing. In a recent Facebook post, the Parks & Recreation Department announced it would be delaying the opening of weekend hours at Sandy Beach. The beach...
Former Select Board vice chair Mary Jo LaFreniere avoided a jury trial for charges of operating under the influence after reaching an agreement with prosecutors on Thursday. LaFreniere and her lawyer, attorney Sean Doherty, began the morning at Framingham District...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday unanimously approved its recommendations for water and sewer rate increases for fiscal year 2026, opting for a 10.5% water rate increase and a 10% sewer rate increase. The board was given three options for both the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uPMRhRjM-8&ab_channel=HCAM The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed some of its recent efforts to increase public awareness of trails, reach out to town committees and encourage trail use. Chair Peter LaGoy noted that he...
The judge presiding over the trial of former Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John “Jay” Porter on Monday rescheduled the proceedings until June 2, citing attorney schedule conflicts and the influence of potential jurors by people familiar with the case over the upcoming...
A school bus on the way to school Tuesday morning struck a telephone pole on Cedar Street Extension, downing power lines and closing the road but apparently causing no serious injuries. In an email to the Independent late Tuesday morning, Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvghVZmSrP4&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board on Monday voted 6-0 to approve a definitive subdivision plan that would upgrade Kathryn Drive, a short cul-de-sac located off Ash Street. The proposal presented by consultant Joe...
Following a modest turnout of voters Monday, Shahidul Mannan returned to his seat on the Select Board while Matthew Kizner took the other open position. According to unofficial results released from the Town Clerk's Office, 1,288 residents turned out to vote in...
Hopkinton’s water supply has become a paramount town-wide issue. To meet the increasing demand for water quality and quantity, Hopkinton has been taking steps to connect with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s system. The three Select Board candidates in...
The Hopkinton Police Department early Friday morning aided the Massachusetts State Police in the arrest of two people who fled into the woods off the MassPike near the Westborough line after being chased by police. An HPD Facebook post stated that local police...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1PY9K2NEKk Following a public hearing Wednesday night, the Board of Health unanimously approved new regulations prohibiting the sale of tobacco to individuals born after a certain date. The Board of Health held the public hearing to...
The Water/Sewer Advisory Board (WSAB) on Wednesday heard a review of three proposed options for the town’s water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026 in order to provide a recommendation to the Select Board. Matthew Abrahams of the Abrahams Group gave a presentation...
