A resident’s push for the town to take aggressive measures to prevent a solar development on forested land off Frankland Road was not well received by the Select Board at Tuesday night’s meeting. Ann Karnofsky, chair of Save the Forest citizens group, spoke about the...
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Select Board roundup: Town hires new assistant senior services director
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLcosCn_IJc At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, Jessica Migneault was confirmed as assistant senior services director. She replaces Ashley Shaheen, who left last July for another job. Migneault has worked for the housing authority in...
Hopkinton teen charged after stabbing on Constitution Court
A 14-year-old boy from Hopkinton was charged with stabbing another 14-year-old early Thursday afternoon, Hopkinton Police announced Friday. The juvenile was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. At 1:48 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a report...
Town turns out for inaugural Pride Parade
A colorful crowd gathered Saturday afternoon at the Hopkinton High School outdoor track and took a short walk as part of a much longer journey — one...
Parks & Rec weighs options regarding Fruit Street athletic field turf replacement
The Parks & Recreation Commission met briefly on Wednesday evening and discussed the maintenance and possible repair of the synthetic turf at the athletic fields off Fruit Street. “The commission agreed to have Tom Irwin Advisors come to perform testing on the...
Planning Board discusses modifications for subdivision off Hayden Rowe
The Planning Board held two hearings at its Monday meeting, including a lengthy discussion about modifications to the Connelly Farms subdivision at the corner of Hayden Rowe Street and College Street. The hearing eventually was continued with a 5-0 vote because town...
July 4 Horribles Parade to take another year off
Hopkinton’s annual July 4 Horribles Parade will not be held for a second straight year. “With the [COVID] restrictions just getting lifted and all the construction around the Town Common, it just felt like it would make sense to hold off this year,” said Dan McIntyre,...
Photos: Juneteenth flag raising
The Juneteenth flag, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in America, was raised at Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. Members of the Hopkinton Freedom Team were joined by two Select Board members and town...
Select Board roundup: Juneteenth flag to fly at Town Hall; Pride Parade June 26; water/sewer rates set
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OskgueQ9QmY Representatives from the Hopkinton Freedom Team spoke at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting to discuss plans to have a Juneteenth flag fly below the American flag at Town Hall from June 19 to July 4. Update, June 17, 2 p.m.:...
Fire Chief Slaman announces plans to retire
Tuesday’s Select Board meeting started with a surprise, as Fire Chief Steve Slaman took the microphone during the public forum to announce that he planned to resign after five years leading the department. “Hopkinton is a great community, and the Hopkinton Fire...
Tanker overturns on West Main Street near I-495 exit
A tanker truck carrying water overturned on West Main Street on Tuesday afternoon near the Interstate 495 exit, blocking traffic in the westbound left lane. Emergency personnel responded to the scene just after 2 p.m. Multiple lanes of traffic on both sides of West...
Developer introduces Springwood-area subdivision proposals but acknowledges plans actually are for solar
The Planning Board on Monday considered two preliminary subdivision proposals that brought concerns from both the board and the public as a “bait and switch” to preserve the zoning for a potential solar array development. Matt Cote represented the applicant,...
Parks & Rec roundup: Dog park will be rice stone; Common trees a concern
The Parks & Recreation Commission met in person Monday for the first time since the pandemic, although there was a remote option available for those who could not attend. Several topics were discussed, including progress on the dog park, the need for removal of...
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home remains open for business after fire
The Callanan Cronin Funeral Home remains open after a fire Monday at the Church Street business. A fire in the fireplace of the main residence escaped into the walls of the building, Hopkinton Fire Chief Steve Slaman explained, adding that while there was a lot of...
Hopkinton named America’s Safest City for 2021
The home safety review company SafeWise ranked Hopkinton first in its list of the Safest Cities in America for 2021. Hopkinton also ranked first in 2019 and was second last year (behind Broadview Heights, Ohio). "The safest city selection is a testament to Hopkinton...
Select Board roundup: Nasrullah elected chair; HCA gets outdoor alcohol license for summer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJA--iqMu5c At Tuesday's meeting the Select Board reorganized, with Irfan Nasrullah elected chair by a unanimous vote. Nasrullah, who served as vice chair for the past year, was nominated by outgoing chair Brendan Tedstone (who remains...
Select Board approves Hopkinton native Sager as newest police officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BufuhUqvncY Hopkinton native Kevin Sager finalized his homecoming when he was approved Friday afternoon by the Select Board to become the town’s newest police officer. Sager, who grew up on Blackthorne Circle (off Granite Street), said...
Parks & Rec gains momentum with dog park, skate park
The Parks & Recreation Commission welcomed newly elected commissioner Amy O’Donnell to the team at its meeting Wednesday and discussed projects that are gaining momentum, including the dog park and the EMC skate park. O’Donnell replaces longtime member Bob...
Town signs lease with 26.2 Foundation for International Marathon Center
The town announced Thursday morning that it has signed a 99-year lease with the 26.2 Foundation that grants the nonprofit a 19-acre site on East Main Street for the development and construction of an International Marathon Center. The project was approved by the...
HFD contains Saddle Hill Road house fire; concerns raised about water supply
Culminating a busy few days for the Hopkinton Fire Department, firefighters put out a three-alarm blaze at 106 Saddle Hill Road late Wednesday night. The fire caused a portion of Saddle Hill Road to be closed and traffic to be rerouted around Daniel Shays Road....