The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee and Indivisible MA hosted a protest Saturday at the Town Common that joined others across the country for the No Kings Day of Action.
Photos: No Kings protest at Town Common
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Chair: CPC to be stricter with project completion deadlines in FY 27 budget cycle
At its meeting Thursday, the Community Preservation Committee stressed that it is going to be tougher on applicants who are applying for funds for the upcoming fiscal year if they have not made progress on previously funded projects. “I think we just have to start...
Trails Committee proposes 10 mph speed limit for bikes on trails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WmK4Tk0RdA The Trails Committee on Wednesday voted 8-0 to recommend that the Select Board consider the implementation of a 10 mph speed limit for both traditional and electric bicycles on the town’s shared-use trails. Chair Peter LaGoy...
HPD awarded federal traffic safety grant
The Hopkinton Police Department will expand its capacity for traffic enforcement thanks to a federal grant. The Municipal Road Safety Grant Program recently awarded the HPD nearly $35,000 to support targeted traffic enforcement and safety initiatives in the community....
Following Kirk assassination, local political leaders seek to bridge divides
In the wake of the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, some local leaders are hoping to bridge divides and curtail increasing political polarization. “I hope and pray that ‘We the People’ can work toward reducing the extreme rhetoric that...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 14 edition
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 Oct. 7 12:56 a.m. Officer Eva Cann checked on a person sitting inside a vehicle on...
Golden Pond touts reaccreditation, partnership with Summit ElderCare
When Doug Noble became the executive director of The Communities at Golden Pond in January after serving in an interim role, he was determined to institute positive changes. “I have worked there for nine years and 35 years in the industry, so I was very familiar with...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 13 edition
Lake Maspenock Weed Management Group discusses extended drawdown, herbicide use plan
The Lake Maspenock Weed Management and Control Advisory Group at its Oct. 2 meeting shared information about the planned extended drawdown of the lake and the use of herbicides to control weed growth. Joe Baldiga, the chair of the Citizens Input Group (CIG), led the...
Parks & Rec votes to sign memorandum over cash handling, procurement
During a brief special meeting Friday morning, the Parks & Recreation Commission voted to accept a memorandum of understanding with the town regarding procurement and cash handling. “The one agenda item we have is to review, discuss and potentially agree to sign...
Conservation Commission approves DPW exemption requests for work on East Main, Spring streets
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....
Crust & Co. fined for opening early; new details emerge questioning former owner’s involvement
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...
OIG investigation into former Parks & Rec director prompts call by Select Board member to look at other departments
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...
Select Board delivers FY 27 budget message, chooses new town counsel
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/Police Log, Oct. 8 edition
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....
Board of Health gets updates in wake of First Amendment audit controversy
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...
Planning Board gets testy before The Trails owner agrees to meet with town counsel over Wilson Street damage
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...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 6 edition
Photos: Construction at Hopkinton Drug site
Work on the Hopkinton Drug site continued this past week.
Discoloration possible after Grove Street water main break
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...
