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Independent investigation ensues after accident involving HPD cruiser
A crash last week involving a Hopkinton Police Department cruiser pursuing a call is being investigated by an independent crash reconstruction team, according to the department's deputy police chief. "On December 26, 2025, at approximately 8:39 PM, a fully marked...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 31 edition
ARRESTS Dec. 24 2:42 a.m. A caller reported a white pickup truck parked on the side of the roadway on East Main Street with music playing loudly. Officer Aline Matos responded along with the Ashland Police Department. Officers Robert Ekross and Eva Cann assisted with...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 24 edition
ARRESTS Dec. 22 6:30 p.m. A caller reported a white truck struck a pole on Legacy Farms North and drove off. Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Officers Justin Cappuccio and Brian Ziniti responded and notified Eversource. The Southborough Police Department was contacted and...
Real Estate Transactions, Dec. 21 edition
ZAC votes on MBTA Communities zoning plan to recommend to Planning Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW0ZGpWfKAE The Zoning Advisory Committee on Wednesday voted 6-0 for a zoning plan that would allow Hopkinton to meet compliance requirements under the MBTA Communities Act. According to its chair, it would “build a bridge” between two...
Parks & Rec pulls CPC request for Pyne Field, considers new paths forward
Rising cost estimates and lack of support from the Planning Board led the Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday to withdraw its funding requests for the Pyne Field redesign project and evaluate other avenues for developing athletic fields in town. Tuesday’s...
Conservation Commission clears path for Whisper Way to potentially become town road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD7LUfacmF0 The Conservation Commission on Tuesday moved one step closer to approving a certificate of compliance for the Whisper Way subdivision that would allow the developers to seek acceptance of Whisper Way as a town road. After...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 17 edition
ARRESTS Dec. 12 3:58 p.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ash Street and subsequently arrested a 45-year-old from Oran Road in Framingham, charging him with speeding in violation of special regulation, operation of motor vehicle with license...
Planning Board pessimistic about Pyne Field redesign plan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYn7Pp5QS3c While no vote was taken, Planning Board members on Monday gave negative feedback to the Parks & Recreation Department director about the Pyne Field redesign the department proposed. Over the past several meetings, both...
Select Board questions Eversource about recent LNG leak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUaRjmwfQ-M The Select Board on Monday heard from the town’s fire chief and an Eversource representative about a gas main leak that occurred on Dec. 8 at the Eversource liquefied natural gas facility on Wilson Street. The town sent out...
Select Board renews 7 business licenses during annual review, extends deadline for other applicants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUaRjmwfQ-M The Select Board at its meeting Monday held its annual review of common victualer (CV) and other license holders, granting renewals for seven businesses and extensions for the others until Jan. 13. Town Manager Elaine...
Real Estate Transactions, Dec. 15 edition
CPC hears Center School reuse update, approves FY 27 ATM warrant articles
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday unanimously approved an Annual Town Meeting article requesting $2 million for the upcoming fiscal year for the removal of hazardous material removal from and demolition work to the Center School. The CPC heard an update...
Following hospitalization, Kizner returns to Select Board duties
Select Board member Matt Kizner declared he is "still working hard for Hopkinton" despite a recent hospitalization. Kizner, who had been absent from the most recent Select Board meeting and Special Town Meeting last week, stated in an email to local media that he...
WSAB identifies goals for 2026 ahead of annual report
The Water-Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday reviewed its progress over the past year and drafted its goals for 2026 as it prepares its annual report for the Select Board. Chair Paul Gallagher took the board through what it had focused on during its first year of...
Joseph provides EDAB input on commercial, residential real estate markets
The Economic Development Advisory Board sat down with realtor Chuck Joseph on Tuesday to learn more about the current real estate environment and how it can inform the town in developing economic strategies going forward. Joseph, an owner of RE/MAX Executive Realty in...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 10 edition
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG Dec. 2 1:32 a.m. Officer Aline Matos checked on Parkwood Drive property. 1:40 a.m. Officer Jennifer Manning made checks of Sandy Beach on Lakeshore Drive. 7:26 a.m. A caller reported suspicious activity in his Parkwood Drive...
Permanent Building Committee gets update on Center School reuse plans
The Permanent Building Committee on Tuesday reviewed preliminary plans for the reuse of the Center School in a public-private partnership between the town and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Town Meeting in May unanimously passed a request for a $600,000 to fund...
Town Common accessibility improvements dominate Commission on Disability meeting
The Commission on Disability on Monday welcomed Parks & Recreation director Jon Lewitus to speak about planned accessibility improvements at the Town Common and other recreational areas. Chair Nancy “Punky” Drawe spoke about the need for additional seating at the...
