https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTZlQ_7dfbQ&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board on Monday approved 7-0 a proposal by the Trails Committee to remove three trees on Ash Street to improve parking at a trailhead near 101 Ash Street despite abutters' and members'...
Director of Public Works Kerry Reed announced that crews were responding to a water main break near Wild Road and Chestnut Street on Monday afternoon. "Nearby areas should expect water disruption," Reed stated in a notice to residents. "Some areas may notice some...
Overnight work on the Interstate 495 northbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 east in Hopkinton will continue Monday, according to an announcement from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The ramp will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. MassDOT anticipates all...
The Parks & Recreation Department on Wednesday night agreed on plans to explore repairing fences at Carrigan Park after discussion with abutters. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus began the discussion explaining that abutters of a parking area on Marshall...
ARRESTS May 25 1:13 p.m. Officers Justin Cappuccio and Kyle Quinzani conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street. A 44-year-old from Upton was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended. A female officer from Ashland was...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvFwO4y39hc&ab_channel=HCAM At a brief reorganizational meeting Tuesday, the Select Board voted unanimously to elect Joe Clark as its chair and Shahidul Mannan as its vice chair. Clark received initial support from former chair...
A contractor working for the town will begin removing and replacing the sidewalk along Mayhew Street on Tuesday (May 27). Work is expected to take about seven days. Work hours will be approximately 7 a.m.-4 pm. Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions....
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that overnight work on the Interstate 495 northbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 in Hopkinton will begin Tuesday. The ramp will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. MassDOT anticipates all work to be completed by...
The town announced that there will be temporary road closures this Saturday (May 24) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for the third annual Dick & Rick Hoyt Memorial "Yes You Can" Walk/Run. Affected areas are Hayden Rowe Street from Main Street to Marathon Elementary School;...
Hopkinton residents will have to wait one more weekend to use Sandy Beach following issues with weather and staffing. In a recent Facebook post, the Parks & Recreation Department announced it would be delaying the opening of weekend hours at Sandy Beach. The beach...
Former Select Board vice chair Mary Jo LaFreniere avoided a jury trial for charges of operating under the influence after reaching an agreement with prosecutors on Thursday. LaFreniere and her lawyer, attorney Sean Doherty, began the morning at Framingham District...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday unanimously approved its recommendations for water and sewer rate increases for fiscal year 2026, opting for a 10.5% water rate increase and a 10% sewer rate increase. The board was given three options for both the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uPMRhRjM-8&ab_channel=HCAM The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed some of its recent efforts to increase public awareness of trails, reach out to town committees and encourage trail use. Chair Peter LaGoy noted that he...
ARRESTS May 13 12:53 a.m. Multiple callers reported an erratic operator of a gray minivan who almost hit a guardrail, stopped at a green light and attempted to make an illegal U-turn on West Main Street. Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officers Aline Matos and Sean McKeon...
The judge presiding over the trial of former Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John “Jay” Porter on Monday rescheduled the proceedings until June 2, citing attorney schedule conflicts and the influence of potential jurors by people familiar with the case over the upcoming...
A school bus on the way to school Tuesday morning struck a telephone pole on Cedar Street Extension, downing power lines and closing the road but apparently causing no serious injuries. In an email to the Independent late Tuesday morning, Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvghVZmSrP4&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board on Monday voted 6-0 to approve a definitive subdivision plan that would upgrade Kathryn Drive, a short cul-de-sac located off Ash Street. The proposal presented by consultant Joe...
Following a modest turnout of voters Monday, Shahidul Mannan returned to his seat on the Select Board while Matthew Kizner took the other open position. According to unofficial results released from the Town Clerk's Office, 1,288 residents turned out to vote in...
