https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfGQ-Y1ouB0&t=4832s The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday unanimously approved an exemption request made by the Department of Public Works for borings needed for a water main replacement project on East Main Street....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to fine the owner of Crust & Co. $1,000 for opening the restaurant that replaced Hillers Pizza, its controversial predecessor, before all inspection requirements were met for...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI During Tuesday night's Select Board meeting, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus referred to a letter she received from the state's Office of the Inspector General into what it deemed was illegal conduct by a former director of the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI The Select Board on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve a budget message of financial restraint for the upcoming fiscal year, mirroring the level-service funding message of FY 26. Member Matt Kizner cast the dissenting vote. He...
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 Sept. 30 1:14 a.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin checked on Lumber Street property. 3:20 a.m....
The Board of Health on Monday discussed changes to the Health Department’s open-door policy and other updates relating to a First Amendment audit that occurred last month. In his report to the board, Health Director Shaun McAuliffe clarified that the public nursing...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foOGXcyTYkU At Monday night’s Planning Board meeting, the owner of The Trails agreed to meet with town counsel to negotiate a solution to resolving damage to Wilson Street allegedly caused by runoff from the subdivision. Vin Gately...
Work on the Hopkinton Drug site continued this past week.
The Department of Public Works cautioned residents to be aware of possible water discoloration following a water main break on Grove Street. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that crews responded to a water main break at Grove Street...
The Open Space Preservation Commission approved by a 2-1 vote a homeowner’s request to remove two trees on OSPC land that would impede sunlight from shining on the homeowner's planned solar panel installation. Chair Ed Harrow cast the dissenting vote. He said he did...
ARRESTS Sept. 27 11:35 p.m. Officer Eva Cann attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street, and Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officer Lucille Creedon responded as backup. The vehicle was pursued and eventually stopped on Hayward Street. A 35-year-old from...
The Hopkinton Police Department and Fire Department responded to two separate incidents overnight into Monday morning, one during which firefighters delivered a baby boy. In the second event, a telephone pole was struck by a car late Sunday night on Hayden Rowe...
The Commission on Disability on Monday elected a new slate of leaders and discussed its plans to highlight areas of concern for people with disabilities through a joint event with the Department of Public Works. Nancy “Punky” Drawe was voted as the new chair,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep5Wx04hT5I&t=4515s The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to continue the hearing on a proposed commercial office building off Lumber Street until Oct. 7 after reviewing plan changes and proposed new language. REC...
The Select Board on Tuesday reviewed a request by the Hopkinton Historical Society to commemorate the history and contributions of people enslaved in Hopkinton with a plaque on the Town Common. It stirred discussions about accuracy, the request for Select Board input...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI-r5xvrXWY During its four-hour meeting Tuesday, the Select Board unanimously voted to determine that a Hayward Street dog is dangerous after hearing descriptions of the dog’s attacks on a neighbor’s chickens and cat. The dog, named...
Town Manager Elaine Lazarus on Tuesday told the Select Board that a visit by First Amendment auditors videotaping in Town Hall on Sept. 12 has led to the scheduling of a formal training session for employees next week. “We’ll continue to provide town employees with...
At Tuesday's Select Board meeting, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus acknowledged that Crust & Co., the pizza shop located in the former home of Hillers Pizza, opened without a building inspection being performed. The common victualer (CV) license was approved 4-1 at...
