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CPC halts funding for adaptive playground engineering plans
In a unanimous decision, the Community Preservation Committee voted Thursday night to halt further spending of CPC funds on engineering plans for an adaptive playground project. Chair Ken Weismantel explained the reason for suspending the expenditures, citing concern...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Undergrounding of services progresses
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that the transfer of services from the existing overhead systems to the new underground systems continues to make progress. Crown Castle has completed its work, and as of Dec. 16, Eversource...
Conservation Commission denies last-minute request to release foundations to The Trails
https://www.youtube.com/live/fauI15bUNzo Due to a last-minute filing by the owners of The Trails development project, the Conservation Commission Tuesday night declined to approve the release of three new foundations. “I don’t think myself or the commission members or...
Select Board votes to promote van Raalten to deputy chief, hears update on FY 26 budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3FsL6CptxI Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett and Lt. Scott van Raalten appeared before the Select Board Tuesday as van Raalten was appointed as the town’s new deputy police chief. Before the proceeding began, Select Board chair...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 18 edition
ARRESTS December 15 10:34 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Robert Ekross came across a motor vehicle crash and subsequently arrested a 76-year-old resident of Walcott Valley Drive in Hopkinton and charged her with OUI liquor. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton...
Planning Board raises concerns with parking emissions at proposed Hopkinton Drug redevelopment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbLDrAMNn4 The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night voted unanimously to continue the hearing for Main Street Crossing, the proposed multifamily mixed-use development at the location of Hopkinton Drug, after voicing concerns...
Select Board member LaFreniere arraigned on DUI charge
Select Board vice chair Mary Jo LaFreniere was arraigned Monday in Framingham District Court on a charge of driving under the influence. She was arrested after leaving TJ's Food and Spirits, a bar on the Hopkinton-Ashland line, Sunday night. "It happened," LaFreniere...
Real Estate Transactions, Dec. 16 edition
Main Street Corridor Project update: Utility work continues
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that utility companies will be on-site for work during the coming week. Dagle Electric will continue service cut-overs on the east side of the project. Affected abutters will be notified via...
More work on I-495 north/I-90 east ramp to begin Sunday
Overnight work on the Interstate 90 eastbound ramp to Interstate 495 northbound in Hopkinton will begin Sunday. The ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation anticipates all work to be completed by Thursday morning....
CPC votes to recommend Center School funding to Town Meeting, makes compromise on adaptive playground request
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday voted to recommend two top-ticket town projects for fiscal year 2026 funding: $600,000 for the Center School reuse planning study and $300,000 toward an adaptive playground. Under the Community Preservation...
Parks & Rec Commission hears new proposal for Pyne Field parking
After Tuesday night’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, a new parking plan for Pyne Field is under evaluation. Community Preservation Committee chair Ken Weismantel and vice chair Eric Sonnett were on hand to pitch the new plan to the commission. Weismantel...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 11 edition
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG December 3 1:49 a.m. Officer Tyler Staback made checks of Ash Street property. 7:25 a.m. A walk-in requested a courtesy transport to the train station. Officer Nicholas Walker assisted and transported the person. 7:52 a.m. A...
Carter praised for public nursing work by Board of Health
Hopkinton Health Director Shaun McAuliffe and members of the Board of Health lauded public health nurse Simone Carter during Tuesday night’s meeting for her work and leadership in public nursing. “Simone deserves some praise,” said McAuliffe. He and the board...
Real Estate Transactions, Dec. 9 edition
Ahead of holiday season, town officials remind residents of social host laws
The holiday season brings more opportunities to gather and enjoy the company of friends and family. But parties where underage individuals are supplied alcohol or adults overindulge and engage in dangerous behaviors could land hosts in hot water. This is the message...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Utility work continues
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that utility companies will be on-site for work during the coming week. Dagle Electric will continue service cut-overs on the east side of the project. Affected abutters will be notified via...
OSPC discusses potential Winter Street encroachment issue, year’s accomplishments
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night talked about potential corrective actions that could be taken regarding a stone wall that the chair believes encroaches on town property. Chair Ed Harrow said he became aware of a motor vehicle...
Center School reuse proposal gains momentum with Select Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr4WJxJjZ1A&ab_channel=HCAM A proposal to transform the Center School into a community destination with town office space and classrooms for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts received kudos from the Select Board at its meeting...
