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HPD: Missing 80-year-old woman found near Hopkinton State Park
An 80-year-old woman who was reported missing Thursday afternoon near Hopkinton State Park was found in a nearby home about two hours later, according to a Hopkinton Police Department spokesperson. HPD Deputy Chief Scott van Raalten stated in an email Thursday evening...
Prominent Hopkinton figures head to court for trials in coming weeks
Some well-known public figures in Hopkinton will be going to court beginning in the next two months after several months of relative tranquility in town. The most prominent case involves John “Jay” Porter, the former Hopkinton deputy police chief who was charged with...
Conservation Commission approves amended order of conditions for Charleswood School site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i6nQxMvAAY&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 5-0 to issue an amended order of conditions after new information was added to the Charleswood School plans that identified a buried culvert affecting the...
Accessible voting booths ready for Town Election, Commission on Disability learns
Town Clerk Connor Degan on Monday night told the Commission on Disability that accessible voting booths are ready for the May 19 Annual Town Election. Degan explained that the town won a grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability to upgrade its election...
Planning Board votes to approve minor change to Emerald Drive subdivision plan, improving trail access
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmvkbRtJ9FM The Planning Board on Monday voted unanimously to approve an amendment to a previously approved subdivision plan for Emerald Drive, formerly referred to as Connelly Farms. The new plan, presented by consultant Joe...
Real Estate Transactions, April 28 edition
Primer for May 5 Town Meeting: Adaptive playground, Center School requests on tap
With Annual Town Meeting approaching on Monday, May 5, residents will vote on several articles that will impact Hopkinton’s economic future at Annual Town Meeting, including the fiscal year 2026 comprehensive budget. The warrant includes 41 articles pertaining to...
HFD tackles brush fire, burning logs on truck
A brush fire on Falcon Ridge Road and a log truck fire kept the Hopkinton Fire Department busy Thursday afternoon. The HFD received a call at 12:48 p.m. reporting a brush fire at 28 Falcon Ridge Road. HFD chief Gary Daugherty said crews arrived to find "about two...
HPL responds to executive order dismantling federal library services
The effects of a recent executive order reducing the size and capacity of the Institute of Museum and Library Services have yet to be felt on the local level, but staff at the Hopkinton Public Library are concerned. “It’s fair to say the consequences are far...
Police investigate after bottle with fireworks found in resident’s yard Monday
Hopkinton’s police and fire chiefs on Wednesday reported that their departments responded Monday to the discovery of a plastic bottle containing live and spent fireworks, prompting an investigation by state police bomb technicians. In a joint statement, Police Chief...
Select Board tables discussion on draft zero emission vehicle policy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAcaNzXdXho&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board on Tuesday decided to table its discussion on the proposed zero emission vehicle policy for town vehicles, citing the need for input from the Hopkinton Police Department. Julia Chun, the...
Driver allegedly crashes into 2 people in driveway, sending man to hospital
The Hopkinton Police Department responded to two odd incidents over the holiday weekend involving motor vehicles, according to the police log. On April 18, an unnamed man was found unconscious in a vehicle in a South Street parking lot by HPD officers at 12:28 p.m. He...
Real Estate Transactions, April 21 edition
HPD seeks information on man who allegedly vandalized Tesla at College Rock
The Hopkinton Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly vandalized a Tesla on Thursday evening at the College Rock parking area. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., said Sgt. Detective Gregg DeBoer in an interview...
HMS custodian gets hearing on motion to suppress evidence in alleged child porn case
Hopkinton Middle School custodian Benjamin Hogan will return to Milford District Court on June 27 to discuss a motion to suppress evidence in his case of alleged possession of child pornography. Hogan and his lawyer, Meredith Underwood, appeared briefly before Judge...
WSAB talks local alternatives for more water, veering away from potential MWRA connection
The Water/Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday reviewed local options for meeting Hopkinton’s water demand without connecting to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority system, saying it potentially could be hundreds of thousands of dollars cheaper. Chair Paul...
Trails Committee chair’s School Committee outreach sparks debate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koLNVFlCS7c&ab_channel=HCAM At Wednesday’s Trails Committee meeting, a debate ensued about internal information sharing after the chair said he reached out to the School Committee to be on an upcoming meeting agenda. Chair Peter...
Meet the Candidates Night highlights contested races
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6yY7JJ3Lkk&ab_channel=HCAM Candidates running for town government positions in the May 19 election showcased their skills at Wednesday’s Meet the Candidates Night at the HCAM-TV studio. Sponsored by the Hopkinton Women’s Club, the...
Board of Health hears from advocates, opponents of proposed nicotine regulations
The Board of Health voted on Monday night to move forward with a public hearing on its nicotine-free generation proposal following presentations from advocates both for and against the regulation. The Nicotine-Free Generation (NFG) initiative is one of Health Director...
