Due to the lingering effects of the weekend snowstorm, the town announced that schools and town offices will open late Tuesday morning. Schools will have a two-hour delay, while town offices — including the library and Senior Center — will open at 10 a.m. "This delay...
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday unanimously approved an article for the May 2 Annual Town Meeting warrant recommending the purchase of the Carbone’s Restaurant site for open space and town use. The town expressed interest in purchasing the Carbone’s...
A Hopkinton woman and a Boston man have been charged in a bank fraud scheme that allegedly included the theft of $1.2 million over the course of several years. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Rosemary Parks, 59, of Hopkinton and William...
Nearly two years after he accused Marathon School assistant principal Eric Mitchell of assaulting him in a Plainville casino, West Bridgewater...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday discussed the December replacement of granulated activated carbon in Well 6, the town’s main water supply. It also shared the latest details on the town’s progress toward connecting to the Massachusetts Water Resources...
A Hopkinton man will appear in Framingham District Court in February for a pretrial hearing about an alleged assault that occurred in Ashland earlier this month. Jadaius Figueroa, 23, was arrested after an incident that occurred at 330 Pond Street in Ashland on Jan....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQLgElzop3Y The Select Board on Tuesday voted to renew licenses for several businesses. But it cautioned that those that have delayed in completing requirements will have to face the board at the next meeting on Feb. 3 to explain why....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQLgElzop3Y The Select Board on Tuesday discussed the comprehensive budget for the upcoming fiscal year with members of the School Committee and the Board of Assessors. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus reported that the budget is balanced....
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG Jan. 13 1:41 a.m. Officer Jennifer Manning made checks of Lakeshore Drive and Sandy...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday discussed available options to finalize the installation of security cameras at EMC Park. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus led the discussion, explaining that he had discussed available options for camera...
Two area realtors spoke at Tuesday’s Economic Development Advisory Board meeting about Hopkinton’s potential for commercial development, pinpointing South Street as the key target. Guest speakers Nick Slottje, Charlesbank Realty Group’s president/chief executive...
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG Jan. 6 4:31 a.m. Officer Jennifer Manning checked on a vehicle parked on Pratt Way...
The Board of Health on Monday continued a hearing on a drinking well variance request after members expressed concerns over the long-term viability of the plan presented. Developer Lou Petrozzi of Wall Street Development Corporation met with the board to discuss a...
Court documents reveal that the victim in the case against former Hillers Pizza owner Petros "Peter" Sismanis has filed a lawsuit against Sismanis, the Town of Hopkinton, and Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett. NBC10 Boston broke the story about the lawsuit on...
A Hopkinton man is being held by the Middlesex Sheriff's Office as he awaits an arraignment in Framingham District Court for an alleged assault that took place over the weekend. The Ashland Police Department on Friday arrested 23-year-old Jadaius Figueroa and charged...
The Hopkinton Police Department on Wednesday announced that it has charged an individual with animal cruelty following an incident that occurred in town over the weekend. According to a press release, Hopkinton Police received a report on Sunday that an individual...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDuE-bzW5hU The Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved a certificate of compliance for the Whisper Way subdivision in a 6-0 vote. This vote clears the way for the developers to seek approval for Whisper Way as a town road at the...
