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...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday night reviewed its Community Preservation projects and discussed the potential impacts of the proposed Center School reuse plan on funding future projects. “I personally think it really hamstrings us for future things...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKUhl_dyX5o&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday night voted 4-0 to not issue new building permits for the Newbury Glen subdivision until pending improvements are made after the latest in a series of violations was...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-o_yevEkhE The Select Board on Tuesday night unanimously approved the goals presented by Hopkinton’s police and fire chiefs for fiscal year 2026, which begins June 30. It also bid farewell to vice chair Mary Jo LaFreniere at her last...
Parks & Recreation Department Director Jon Lewitus appeared before the Commission on Disability on Monday night to discuss the department’s inclusivity efforts and take suggestions for accessibility improvements. Since becoming the department’s director in...
The highly anticipated jury trial of former Hopkinton Police Deputy Chief John "Jay" Porter was rescheduled for May 19 at Middlesex District Court in Woburn, court records show. On Thursday, Porter's defense team, led by Worcester-based attorney Leonardo Angiulo,...
Open Space Preservation Commission chair Ed Harrow stormed out of Thursday night’s meeting after members did not come to a consensus on how to go about creating an invasive species management plan for the Whitehall Conservation Area, discussing broader aims instead....
This year’s Annual Town Election, set for May 19, features two contested races: Select Board and Board of Assessors. The Independent spoke with the candidates for these seats to get an idea of why they are running and what issues are most important to them. The...
