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Special Town Meeting roundup: Preliminary election caucuses eliminated; specialized stretch energy code defeated
While the 622-241 approval vote for the new Elmwood School building was the primary focus of Monday night’s Special Town Meeting, the body also narrowly approved Article 2 to eliminate party caucuses being able to nominate candidates to town ballots. It also defeated...
New school building passes Special Town Meeting
The highlight of Monday night's three-hour Special Town Meeting was the passage of Article 1 to approve a proposal for a new building to replace Elmwood Elementary School. The Elementary School Building Committee has considered for the past two years whether to...
Parks & Recreation Commission discusses upcoming Community Planning Input session, skateboard jam
At its meeting Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed two upcoming events that will bring new energy to town — Sunday’s first Skateboard/BMX Jam and next Wednesday’s Community Planning Input session. Julia Chun, the town’s sustainability, economic...
HPD arrests, charges speeding motorcyclist after 2-mile chase through town
The Hopkinton Police Department arrested and charged a 28-year-old Hopkinton man riding a black motorcycle who failed to stop while speeding up Hayden Rowe Street on Wednesday morning, prompting a 2-mile police chase. Robert Wills was arrested and charged with:...
Select Board encourages residents to attend Monday’s STM early; Boston Marathon fundraising minimum debated
The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night encouraged residents to arrive at Monday’s Special Town Meeting early, as attendance is expected to be high. Four articles will be voted on, with the one generating the most interest being Article 1 on the proposed...
Select Board welcomes new town staff members, recognizes volunteers
The Select Board confirmed newly appointed town staff members and recognized longtime volunteers at its meeting Tuesday night. “These are happy moments,” said Town Manager Norman Khumalo before the candidates were introduced to the board. All were approved in 4-0...
Planning Board endorses Elmwood Farms subdivision plan off Blueberry Lane
In a brief meeting Monday night, the Planning Board reviewed administrative matters, including the endorsement of a plan for the Elmwood Farms III subdivision. The board endorsed 7-0 the plan for Elmwood Farms III, which is to be built off Blueberry Lane. Gelcich...
HPD warns of scammers pretending to be police
The Hopkinton Police Department issued a warning to residents of a recent phone scam targeting Hopkinton residents that appears to come from the police department's business line. "The caller ID is being 'spoofed' and the call is not legitimate," HPD stated on its...
Real Estate Transactions, Nov. 8 edition
Crane crash on Granite Street shuts down road Monday morning
Granite Street was closed for several hours Monday morning after a crane tipped off the side of the road into a tree, the Hopkinton Police Department announced in a Facebook post. "At approximately 10:30 a.m. we were dispatched to the area of 14 Granite Street for a...
Ramp at I-90/I-495 southbound will be closed overnight Tuesday for construction work
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that construction operations will take place overnight Tuesday for the Interstate 90 (Exit 106) ramp connecting I-90 eastbound and westbound to I-495 southbound. Work will begin at 11 p.m. Tuesday and will...
Traffic accident shuts down section of Wood Street Friday afternoon
The 300 block of Wood Street was closed for more than six hours Friday after a vehicle hit a telephone pole, injuring the driver. The Hopkinton Police Department's Facebook page initially posted the traffic advisory at approximately 3 p.m., cautioning residents to...
Hopkinton detective’s efforts lead to arrest of Marlborough man in string of burglaries
A Hopkinton Police Department detective’s investigation driven by reports of a “distinctive” pickup truck led to the arrest of a Marlborough man accused of breaking into homes in Hopkinton and at least four other communities in August. Richard Findley, 34, will face...
Hopkinton Police joins forces with library, businesses for Early Release Hangout success
Hundreds of students enjoyed free pizza, ice cream and video games at the Town Common on Oct. 20 as part of the town’s first Early Release Hangout. “It turned out to be a great event,” said Detective Sgt. Scott van Raalten, who spearheaded it on behalf of the HPD....
Community input planning session seeks ideas for downtown revitalization, connectivity
The town is holding a community input planning session on Wednesday, Nov. 15, to generate ideas on how to revitalize the downtown area and increase connectivity through its shared spaces. This state-funded forum, which will be held at the Hopkinton Public Library's...
Town will vote on adopting state’s specialized stretch energy code at STM
The town will decide whether to adopt the state's energy policy on new building construction at the Special Town Meeting on Nov. 13, one of four articles up for a vote that evening. Proposed by the Sustainable Green Committee, the article seeks to promote more...
Commission on Disability crafts language for STM release of community accessibility survey
The Commission on Disability at its hybrid meeting Monday night added new language to its draft survey on the needs of people with disabilities in Hopkinton. The survey will be distributed at the Nov. 13 Special Town Meeting and at other public buildings in town. In...
Real Estate Transactions, Nov. 1 edition
Investigation determines Sgt. Brennan violated HPD policy by failing to report alleged rape
A report on an external investigation of a Hopkinton Police Department sergeant currently on paid administrative leave showed he had previous knowledge of accusations of child rape against retired Deputy Chief John “Jay” Porter that went unreported to the department....
