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Parks & Recreation planning begins for pre-marathon use of Town Common
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its Jan. 23 meeting began discussions on the use of the Town Common the week before the Boston Marathon, as well as weekend activities with local vendors. The 128th Boston Marathon will take place April 15. This year, Hopkinton...
Conservation Commission sued by The Trails development; addresses stormwater violation at Chamberlain-Whalen
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday reprimanded the representative of the Chamberlain/Whalen subdivision for the most recent stormwater management violations that the developer hoped would be managed in part by a “super silt” fence. Conservation...
After latest battle with state, MASH veterinarian Roman has license suspended
Dr. Margo Roman, a longtime veterinarian who runs Main Street Animal Services (MASH) of Hopkinton, had her veterinary license suspended following her latest battle with the Massachusetts Veterinary Board. Roman, who already was on a lengthy probation, came under fire...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Construction meeting held; transformers still not available
The town issued a press release Friday with updates about the Main Street Corridor Project following a construction meeting that was held Tuesday. At the meeting were representatives from the town, engineering consultant VHB, the Massachusetts Department of...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 24 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG January 16 1:03 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley checked on a vehicle...
Community leaders brainstorm town accessibility needs at first Disability Commission forum
The Disability Commission hosted a public forum Monday that allowed about 30 people to give feedback about Hopkinton’s accessibility challenges while acknowledging the growing understanding of the needs of members of the disability community. Chair Holly Morand...
Planning Board continues discussing MBTA Communities Act compliance proposal
The Planning Board at its Jan. 22 meeting primarily focused on continued discussions on how the town can comply with the MBTA Communities Act. A draft proposal formulated by the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) after many months of meetings was reviewed at the last...
Planning Board reviews Whisper Way plan amendments
The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night held a new hearing regarding the open space and landscape preservation development (OSLPD) at Whisper Way. Last summer, a procedural error hampered the transfer of open space to the town at the site of the 12-unit...
HPD recalls document from misconduct investigation of Sgt. Brennan
The Hopkinton Police Department on Tuesday evening announced that it is recalling the interview transcript between Sgt. Tim Brennan and investigators from Kroll, the consultant hired by the town to review allegations of officer misconduct. The town was prompted to...
Update: Document released by town compromises anonymity of alleged sexual assault survivor; Kramer offers apology
After Friday night’s explosive hearing on the potential termination of Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan, documents were released by the town that mistakenly included identifying information of the alleged sexual assault survivor in the case of the accused assailant,...
Town vows to ‘defend itself’ as Crosspoint lawsuit on property compensation continues
The town continues to dispute a claim made by a Main Street property owner that unfair compensation was awarded for a portion of its land that was taken by eminent domain for the Main Street Corridor Project. Crosspoint Associates owns 61 Main Street, the...
Boisterous Brennan hearing crowd demands accountability from Select Board, police
Tempers flared at Friday night's Loudermill hearing, with many audience members shouting their displeasure toward the Select Board and the Hopkinton police chief. The Loudermill hearing was convened to discuss the potential termination of Sgt. Tim Brennan. He was...
Emotions high, Brennan hearing continued so sides can negotiate agreement
An emotional and contentious meeting Friday ended with the Select Board deciding to continue the Loudermill hearing regarding Sgt. Tim Brennan’s future with the Hopkinton Police Department in order to give the parties time to try to find an amicable solution. Prior to...
Trails Committee makes strides on proposed Chamberlain-Whalen trail, website
The Trails Committee at its hybrid meeting Thursday night announced significant strides on several of its initiatives, including trail development at the Chamberlain-Whalen subdivision and the creation of its website. Member Chuck Dauchy shared the “pending but very...
Union support letter for Sgt. Brennan highlights ‘superlative career and personality’
As Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan prepares to appear before the Select Board for a Loudermill hearing on his potential termination, Local 254, the Police/Fire Dispatchers Union, submitted a letter to the Select Board urging members to take Brennan's "superlative...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 17 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG January 9 1:01 a.m. Officer Sean McKeon checked on Parkwood Drive...
Deadline for Senior/Disabled Tax Relief Fund applications Feb. 23
The Hopkinton Tax Relief Committee is encouraging eligible Hopkinton homeowners to apply for assistance from the Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Fund. Applicants must be at least 60 years old or have a state-recognized disability, and they must own and occupy a...
Commission on Disability delivers presentation on accessibility laws, regulations
The Commission on Disability at its virtual meeting Monday night heard a detailed presentation on building accessibility requirements from one of its members. Member Mike DiMascio, a registered fire protection engineer, explained the scope of several accessibility...
UPDATE: Fate of Sgt. Brennan, implicated in Porter case, to be determined at rescheduled meeting Friday
The fate of Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan, who has been linked to a criminal court case involving retired Deputy Chief John "Jay" Porter, will not be decided until Friday because Tuesday's Select Board hearing was rescheduled due to the overnight snowstorm. The...
