POLICE LOG January 11 8:36 a.m. A Colonial Avenue caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged. 11:19 a.m. The Water Department requested assistance on West Main Street. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and assisted. 12:44 p.m. A Holt Street resident...
Democrats Muriel Kramer and Irfan Nasrullah announced Tuesday that they have launched their campaigns for the two available Select Board seats in the May 17 Town Election. Kramer, a 30-year resident, is a former Select Board chair who currently holds a seat on the...
The Zoning Advisory Committee put the final touches on its proposed commercial ground-mounted solar bylaw at its meeting Tuesday night, working with town counsel to tweak the wording...
Health Department director Shaun McAuliffe, during his update to the Select Board on Tuesday night, said the town has had a rough couple of weeks dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic but appears to be “trending back downward.” “We’re coming off what I hope to be one of...
Growth Study Committee chair Fin Perry appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday night to encourage the establishment of an Economic Development Office at Town Hall “to call...
The Connecticut company that plans to install a ground-mounted solar array in the woods off Frankland Road recently unveiled a possible new strategy to get the project moving forward despite lawsuits from abutters, applying for a forest-cutting permit from the...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 15. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 15 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ When can I get the COVID-19...
There are 16 positions available in the 2021 Town Election. Nomination papers will be available at the town clerk’s office starting Jan. 19 by request. Open positions include one seat on the Board of Assessors (3-year term), one seat on the Board of Health (3 years),...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 14. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 14 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
POLICE LOG January 5 6:39 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle struck a deer on West Main Street and was able to drive away. Officer Derek Morton responded and checked the area with a negative find on the deer. 5:29 p.m. A Tammer Lane real estate agent reported disturbing...
The Zoning Advisory Committee’s discussion on how to better control commercial ground-mounted solar developments took a turn Monday night, following input from town counsel. During its...
Former Hopkinton Police Chief Edward Lee was tabbed to be chief in Norwell. According to a report in the Quincy Patriot Ledger, Lee was chosen by Norwell selectmen at last Thursday’s meeting. He recently had been named a finalist along with John Carbone, who is chief...
The town announced Friday that a pre-construction meeting for the Main Street Corridor Project was held Thursday, bring together representatives from town departments, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), contractor A.F. Amorello & Sons, Inc.,...
ARRESTS January 2 5:23 p.m. Sergeant William Burchard and Officer Tyler Brabham responded to a report of a motor vehicle crashing into a building on Woodview Way. Air bags were deployed. The management company of the building was contacted. The Fire Department and...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 7. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 7 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall reopened...
Hopkinton politicians were quick to condemn Wednesday’s actions in Washington, where a mob of Donald Trump loyalists stormed the U.S. Capitol while the House and Senate were preparing to confirm Joe Biden’s election as president. Select Board member Amy Ritterbusch, a...
Hopkinton might end up playing a key role in helping to end the COVID-19 pandemic, as the biotech company LakePharma announced that it will work to develop and produce a vaccine at its facility on South Street. LakePharma revealed Monday that it has established a...
The Spoon, a popular local diner located at 1 Lumber St., announced that after business this Sunday it will close its doors for the rest of the winter. "This is not an easy decision, but we feel it is the right decision for our business & family that we close...
Hopkinton health director Shaun McAuliffe, during his COVID-19 update to the Select Board, said Tuesday night that the town has 60 active cases, although he expects to see a drop this weekend, optimistic that the post-holiday surge will start to wane. McAuliffe said...
At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, Town Manager Norman Khumalo said Annual Town Meeting remains on track for May 3, and the work on the budget continues. “I’m really happy to report...
