POLICE LOG February 14 12:14 a.m. Officer Augusto Diaz checked on East Main Street property. 3:48 a.m. Sergeant William Burchard made checks of South Street property. 7:58 a.m. The Upton Police Department reported an erratic red Dodge headed toward Hopkinton on West...
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Update: Tractor-trailer explosion/fire on I-495 rattles Hopkinton
A tractor-trailer burst into flames Monday night on Interstate 495 in Hopkinton, and an explosion could be heard for miles. The incident took place on the southbound side of the highway prior to Exit 54 (West Main Street), according to the Westborough Fire Department,...
Parks & Rec discusses need for more space due to growth
The Parks & Recreation Department is simultaneously experiencing tremendous growth and a challenging staff loss, Director Jay Guelfi told commissioners at a hybrid Parks & Recreation Commission meeting Thursday night. At the start of the meeting, Guelfi...
UCTC discusses citizens’ petitions that question its goals
The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night debated questions it will take to town counsel about the validity of two citizens’ petitions, one of which seeks to disband the UCTC in its current form. “It appears that some aspects may be legal and...
Hillers Pizza owner charged with indecent assault of minor
The owner of Hillers Pizza was charged late last month with one count of indecent assault of a minor and two counts of witness intimidation following an alleged incident with a teenage female employee in the basement of the restaurant. Through his attorney, Petros...
Public hearing on proposed town budget, bylaw amendments set for Feb. 28
The town announced that the Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7:45 p.m. on the proposed fiscal year 2024 comprehensive budget, which includes operating budgets and capital project requests. The board is seeking comments, questions and...
Fire flow test in South Street area may cause water discoloration Wednesday
Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty announced that there was to be a required fire flow test Wednesday (Feb. 15) at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the South Street area. Because these test will take place on main transmission lines, customers might notice some discoloration...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 14 edition
ARRESTS February 13 7:57 a.m. A caller reported a male knocking over mailboxes on West Main Street with a big stick. Sergeants Arthur Schofield and Timothy Brennan and officers Tyler Staback and Sean McKeon responded and found the suspect attempting to walk up the...
Divided Select Board decides against moving forward with RECC
A divided Select Board at its Tuesday meeting decided not to sign an intermunicipal agreement to form a regional emergency communication center with Southborough, Westborough and Grafton. The vote was 3-2 against the RECC, with those in opposition stating much more...
Health Department continues vaccine clinics, monitors norovirus
The Board of Health at a brief meeting Monday night discussed the Health Department’s recent initiatives. Public Health Nurse Simone Carter described the Health Department as “quietly busy.” She said that the number of reported respiratory virus cases, including...
Town seeks input on stormwater flooding issues
The town is encouraging residents, business owners and property owners to take part in a public survey on stormwater flooding. The survey, available at surveymonkey.com/r/5YYPMNX, closes Wednesday, Feb. 22. As part of the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and...
Conservation Commission split on decision to proceed with gas pipeline at Mass. Laborers facility
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night approved 4-3 the notice of intent hearing on the Massachusetts Laborers Training facility’s initially proposed gas line under the Wetlands Protection Act, the preferred option of the developer, after some...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 7 edition
ARRESTS February 4 7:35 p.m. Officer Shannon Beloin conducted a motor vehicle stop on Granite Street and subsequently arrested a 21-year-old from Cotuit and charged him with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and OUI liquor. POLICE LOG January 31 1:01 a.m....
Select Board roundup: HHS car parade OK’d for final year
A divided Select Board on Tuesday agreed to approve a graduation car parade for Hopkinton High School’s Class of 2023, but with the understanding that this will be the final year for the event. A vote simply to approve the parade failed, 3-2, leading to a second...
Select Board struggles with RECC decision, considers Town Meeting vote
With one week remaining before the Select Board is to take a formal position on whether or not to sign an inter-municipal agreement with three neighboring towns to form a regional emergency dispatch center, local emergency personnel continued to push the board to...
Planning Board jolted by ongoing issues with Grasshopper Energy solar farm
At its meeting Monday night, the Planning Board chastised the proponents of two major projects that have dragged on for years to get their plans promptly in order, including the Grasshopper Energy solar array’s planting plan. Grasshopper Energy’s 2.4-megawatt...
High winds lead to fallen tree, power outage in School Street area
A large tree fell on School Street on Friday evening, knocking down a utility pole and some wires and causing a power outage in the area, the town announced. According to a press release, at about 6:54 p.m. emergency personnel received reports about the tree falling...
Health Department hosts COVID vaccine clinics in February
The Hopkinton Health Department will host three COVID vaccine clinics in February, The clinics will be held on Feb. 7, 14 and 28 (all Tuesdays) from 4-6 p.m. at Town Hall. These clinics are for ages 6 and older and feature the Moderna bivalent booster. There is no...
Recycling center closed Saturday due to cold
The town announced Friday that the recycling center at E.L. Harvey will be closed Saturday due to the severe cold weather. Temperatures are projected to drop to as low as minus 12 degrees, with a wind chill factor making it feel like minus 33. Residents are advised to...