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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...
Real Estate Transactions, April 14 edition
OSPC moves closer to acquiring Frankland Road open space parcel from Agilitas
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday night discussed the steps that need to be taken for the town to accept an open space land donation from a solar energy developer. Matt Accardi, a project developer at Agilitas Energy, spoke about the condition of an...
Conservation Commission learns of ‘boo-boo’ affecting Charleswood School site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYUp-T6tWTg The Conservation Commission on Tuesday discussed a glitch in the Charleswood School plans, as an intermittent ditch was discovered north of the site. “I wish we were before you guys under better circumstances,” said Claire...
Parks & Rec settles on parking for Pyne Field, moves project to next phase
The Parks & Recreation Department will move forward on the second phase of the Pyne Field project after a unanimous vote on a design for the field’s parking lot by the Parks & Rec Commission at its Tuesday night meeting. “Our primary focus is to zero in on an...
Select Board gives fire, police chiefs high marks on annual performance reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQZfYi0a2uQ&t=1913s&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board on Tuesday night voted unanimously that the town’s fire and police chiefs either met or exceeded expectations during their respective annual performance reviews. Hopkinton...
Planning Board votes to remove South Street rezoning article from ATM warrant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNYJcPDZNzQ&ab_channel=HCAM In a brief meeting Monday night, the Planning Board voted 8-0-1 to remove an article from the May 5 Annual Town Meeting warrant that sought to rezone the corner of South Street and Hayward Street from...
