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HPD seeks information on man who allegedly vandalized Tesla at College Rock
The Hopkinton Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly vandalized a Tesla on Thursday evening at the College Rock parking area. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., said Sgt. Detective Gregg DeBoer in an interview...
HMS custodian gets hearing on motion to suppress evidence in alleged child porn case
Hopkinton Middle School custodian Benjamin Hogan will return to Milford District Court on June 27 to discuss a motion to suppress evidence in his case of alleged possession of child pornography. Hogan and his lawyer, Meredith Underwood, appeared briefly before Judge...
Hydrant tests, PFAS filter work next week could cause water discoloration
The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting two types of flow tests early next week, which could lead to water discoloration. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty stated that "multiple, required hydrant flow" tests will be conducted on Tuesday....
WSAB talks local alternatives for more water, veering away from potential MWRA connection
The Water/Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday reviewed local options for meeting Hopkinton’s water demand without connecting to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority system, saying it potentially could be hundreds of thousands of dollars cheaper. Chair Paul...
Trails Committee chair’s School Committee outreach sparks debate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koLNVFlCS7c&ab_channel=HCAM At Wednesday’s Trails Committee meeting, a debate ensued about internal information sharing after the chair said he reached out to the School Committee to be on an upcoming meeting agenda. Chair Peter...
Meet the Candidates Night highlights contested races
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6yY7JJ3Lkk&ab_channel=HCAM Candidates running for town government positions in the May 19 election showcased their skills at Wednesday’s Meet the Candidates Night at the HCAM-TV studio. Sponsored by the Hopkinton Women’s Club, the...
Arrests/Police Log, April 16 edition
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG April 8 7:56 a.m. Officer Justin Cappuccio assisted an Oliver Lane resident who was locked out of her house. 8:47 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker completed community relations on Hayden Rowe Street during school drop-off. 11:15...
Marathon start times, road closures set
Roads leading to the start line of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton are slated to close around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, and no on-street parking is allowed in the vicinity. Roads are to reopen by 1:30 p.m. Limited parking is available at Hopkinton State Park, and shuttle...
Board of Health hears from advocates, opponents of proposed nicotine regulations
The Board of Health voted on Monday night to move forward with a public hearing on its nicotine-free generation proposal following presentations from advocates both for and against the regulation. The Nicotine-Free Generation (NFG) initiative is one of Health Director...
Real Estate Transactions, April 14 edition
OSPC moves closer to acquiring Frankland Road open space parcel from Agilitas
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday night discussed the steps that need to be taken for the town to accept an open space land donation from a solar energy developer. Matt Accardi, a project developer at Agilitas Energy, spoke about the condition of an...
Conservation Commission learns of ‘boo-boo’ affecting Charleswood School site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYUp-T6tWTg The Conservation Commission on Tuesday discussed a glitch in the Charleswood School plans, as an intermittent ditch was discovered north of the site. “I wish we were before you guys under better circumstances,” said Claire...
Parks & Rec settles on parking for Pyne Field, moves project to next phase
The Parks & Recreation Department will move forward on the second phase of the Pyne Field project after a unanimous vote on a design for the field’s parking lot by the Parks & Rec Commission at its Tuesday night meeting. “Our primary focus is to zero in on an...
Arrests/Police Log, April 9 edition
ARRESTS April 1 10:36 p.m. A caller reported a male passed out in his vehicle on West Main Street for about 30 minutes. Officers Nicholas Saletnik, Aline Matos, Tyler Staback and Matthew LaTour responded along with the Fire Department. A 24-year-old from Milford was...
Select Board gives fire, police chiefs high marks on annual performance reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQZfYi0a2uQ&t=1913s&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board on Tuesday night voted unanimously that the town’s fire and police chiefs either met or exceeded expectations during their respective annual performance reviews. Hopkinton...
Planning Board votes to remove South Street rezoning article from ATM warrant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNYJcPDZNzQ&ab_channel=HCAM In a brief meeting Monday night, the Planning Board voted 8-0-1 to remove an article from the May 5 Annual Town Meeting warrant that sought to rezone the corner of South Street and Hayward Street from...
Real Estate Transactions, April 7 edition
HPD assists state, area police in nabbing alleged carjacker who hid in Hopkinton garage
The Hopkinton Police Department on Thursday night assisted state and neighboring police departments in arresting a suspect in a Worcester carjacking earlier that evening who hid in a Hopkinton resident's garage. Frank Nieves, 29, of Worcester, was arrested late...
Parks & Rec updates purchasing policies for Sandy Beach passes
The Parks & Recreation Department has announced new changes in the way residents purchase season passes for Sandy Beach. In a recent notice, Parks & Rec informed residents that season passes no longer will be available for purchase or pickup from any of the...
