The Hopkinton Police Department issued a warning to residents of a recent phone scam targeting Hopkinton residents that appears to come from the police department's business line. "The caller ID is being 'spoofed' and the call is not legitimate," HPD stated on its...
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Real Estate Transactions, Nov. 8 edition
Crane crash on Granite Street shuts down road Monday morning
Granite Street was closed for several hours Monday morning after a crane tipped off the side of the road into a tree, the Hopkinton Police Department announced in a Facebook post. "At approximately 10:30 a.m. we were dispatched to the area of 14 Granite Street for a...
Ramp at I-90/I-495 southbound will be closed overnight Tuesday for construction work
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that construction operations will take place overnight Tuesday for the Interstate 90 (Exit 106) ramp connecting I-90 eastbound and westbound to I-495 southbound. Work will begin at 11 p.m. Tuesday and will...
Traffic accident shuts down section of Wood Street Friday afternoon
The 300 block of Wood Street was closed for more than six hours Friday after a vehicle hit a telephone pole, injuring the driver. The Hopkinton Police Department's Facebook page initially posted the traffic advisory at approximately 3 p.m., cautioning residents to...
Hopkinton detective’s efforts lead to arrest of Marlborough man in string of burglaries
A Hopkinton Police Department detective’s investigation driven by reports of a “distinctive” pickup truck led to the arrest of a Marlborough man accused of breaking into homes in Hopkinton and at least four other communities in August. Richard Findley, 34, will face...
Hopkinton Police joins forces with library, businesses for Early Release Hangout success
Hundreds of students enjoyed free pizza, ice cream and video games at the Town Common on Oct. 20 as part of the town’s first Early Release Hangout. “It turned out to be a great event,” said Detective Sgt. Scott van Raalten, who spearheaded it on behalf of the HPD....
Community input planning session seeks ideas for downtown revitalization, connectivity
The town is holding a community input planning session on Wednesday, Nov. 15, to generate ideas on how to revitalize the downtown area and increase connectivity through its shared spaces. This state-funded forum, which will be held at the Hopkinton Public Library's...
Town will vote on adopting state’s specialized stretch energy code at STM
The town will decide whether to adopt the state's energy policy on new building construction at the Special Town Meeting on Nov. 13, one of four articles up for a vote that evening. Proposed by the Sustainable Green Committee, the article seeks to promote more...
Commission on Disability crafts language for STM release of community accessibility survey
The Commission on Disability at its hybrid meeting Monday night added new language to its draft survey on the needs of people with disabilities in Hopkinton. The survey will be distributed at the Nov. 13 Special Town Meeting and at other public buildings in town. In...
Real Estate Transactions, Nov. 1 edition
Investigation determines Sgt. Brennan violated HPD policy by failing to report alleged rape
A report on an external investigation of a Hopkinton Police Department sergeant currently on paid administrative leave showed he had previous knowledge of accusations of child rape against retired Deputy Chief John “Jay” Porter that went unreported to the department....
School resource officer role detailed to Select Board
The Select Board heard a comprehensive presentation on the role of the school resource officer in supporting students at its meeting Thursday night. Joined by members of the School Department and Hopkinton Youth & Family Services, Hopkinton Police Department Chief...
Select Board Roundup: STM will use electronic voting; 4 warrant articles approved
The Select Board at its meeting Thursday night approved the warrant for the Nov. 13 Special Town Meeting, where electronic voting will be implemented for the first time. Town Clerk Connor Degan addressed the joint meeting of the Select Board and the School Committee...
State suspends Golden Pond’s certification for ‘a minimum of 30 days’ after second failed compliance review this year
For the second time this year, the Communities at Golden Pond has been ordered by the state not to accept new residents after failing an on-site compliance review earlier this month. On Oct. 3, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs conducted an on-site compliance...
Trails Committee suggests forum for dog owner education, etiquette on trails
The Trails Committee at its meeting Wednesday discussed having a community forum to educate dog owners about the town’s leash law and get resident feedback on potential areas where dogs may be able to be unleashed. Chair Peter LaGoy explained that some residents...
HPD officer candidate questions why employment offer was rescinded in August in light of officer shortage
From the time he was a teen, Melvin Ligon Jr., 47, knew he wanted to work in law enforcement. Inspired by officers he met while attending the Boston Public Schools, the Boston native devoted his career to working as a security and school police officer. The Millis...
Conservation Commission grants approvals for soil absorption system, single-family homes
The Conservation Commission met in person Tuesday night at the Hopkinton Senior Center, where it approved improvements to a soil absorption system, plans by the MBTA to do sedimentation sampling, and two notices of intent for single-family homes. The commission voted...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 25 edition
ZAC tackles ways to meet MBTA Communities zoning requirements
The Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night discussed the ways that some properties could be zoned in order for Hopkinton be compliant with the state’s MBTA Communities law. Under the MBTA Communities statute, also referred to as 3A, 177 cities and towns...