Saturday’s Town Meeting was an amicable affair, with only one article on the schools having any debate during the morning hours. But the process was nearly halted when the quorum was called into question by developer Ron Nation at noon, as there were only 101 voters...
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Complete Town Meeting results by article
Following are the results of all the articles at Saturday's Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting in the order they were voted. Votes required a simple majority unless noted. Vote totals are listed by those in favor first, followed by those opposed. SPECIAL...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 7: Town has 35 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 7. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions May 7 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of May 6, Hopkinton’s Health...
At Town Common rally, Mikayla Miller’s mother eulogizes late teen, calls for ‘full and transparent investigation’
Calling her daughter “bright, funny, loving, caring,” an emotional Calvina Strothers paid tribute to Mikayla Miller and called for a “full and...
Mikayla Miller rally organizer wants DA to turn over case to FBI due to ‘lack of transparency’
Monica Cannon-Grant, who is organizing Thursday’s rally on the Town Common for Mikayla Miller, questioned why the individuals who had a confrontation with the Hopkinton teenager prior to her death have not been charged and said that she wants Middlesex District...
Select Board pleads for peaceful rally, gets details of investigation from DA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR2gjkAl90g During an emergency meeting Tuesday night to address Thursday’s planned rally to “demand answers” regarding the death of Hopkinton teenager Mikayla Miller, the Select Board met for an hour in private executive session to...
Middlesex DA Ryan details events that led up to Mikayla Miller’s death, says accusations of cover-up are ‘patently false’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_I5VG4mvx8 Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, speaking at a Tuesday afternoon press conference, provided key details regarding the investigation into Mikayla Miller’s death, while stressing that her office’s investigation has not...
Arrests/Police Log, May 4 edition
POLICE LOG April 27 7:46 a.m. A walk-in reported a lost iPad and wanted the incident logged. 9:30 a.m. An Ash Street resident reported a vehicle keeps parking at the end of her driveway during the daytime. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and reported the vehicle was...
Select Board calls emergency meeting to discuss controversial rally planned for Thursday
The Select Board will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. to "discuss a planned demonstration and rally at the Town Common." Thursday's event has been billed as a rally where organizers and the family of deceased teenager Mikayla Miller will "demand answers"...
Know Your Vote forum addresses budget, schools items in preparation for Saturday’s Town Meeting
Residents got a Town Meeting primer Monday night via the ninth annual Know Your Vote forum sponsored by eHop and broadcast on HCAM. The nearly two-hour event featured a number of town officials and board members who explained the most crucial articles for Annual Town...
Middlesex DA: ‘We want to get the right answer for Mikayla’ in investigation of teen’s death
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, responding Monday to strong accusations from family and friends of deceased Hopkinton teenager Mikayla Miller, defended her office's investigation and insisted, "We want to get the right answer for Mikayla." Miller's body...
Rally planned to push for investigation into ‘murder’ of Hopkinton teen
Editor's note: This story has been updated with a new statement from District Attorney Marian Ryan. A rally is planned for Thursday on Main Street to "demand answers" regarding the recent death of Hopkinton High School sophomore Mikayla Miller. According to a Twitter...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 30: 46 active cases; Town Meeting update
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 30. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 30 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 29,...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 29: Face mask restrictions loosen; regional vaccine clinic continues
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 29. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 29 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 28,...
Town Election candidates share views at virtual forum
Hopkinton voters got a chance to hear from the candidates running in the May 22 Town Election thanks to a virtual forum hosted by the Hopkinton Women’s Club on Wednesday night. This is the 33rd time the...
Hopkinton man killed in I-495 accident
A 61-year-old man from Hopkinton was declared dead Tuesday after he was involved in a rollover crash in Interstate 495 in Tewksbury, according to State Police. Kevin Furey was driving alone on I-495 South shortly after noon when his 2001 Mercury Sable drifted into the...
Conservation Commission roundup: Laborers Training Center plans expansion; Aiken Park bridge to be stabilized
The Conservation Commission met for four hours on Tuesday night to consider a variety of projects, the highlights of which are included below. Laborers' Training Academy expansion A notice of intent (NOI) was filed by the Massachusetts Laborers' Training Trust Fund...
Arrests/Police Log, April 27 edition
ARRESTS April 23 5:29 p.m. On Main Street, Officer Ryan Polselli arrested a 36-year-old Woodview Way resident and charged him with operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and texting while operating a motor...
Growth Study Committee presents ideas about managing town’s future to Planning Board
The Planning Board on Monday heard a final report presentation prepared by the Growth Study Committee that recommended a number of initiatives to encourage development in Hopkinton, including the hiring of an economic development director. Growth Study Committee...
Candidates Night event Wednesday; Know Your Vote forum next Monday
With Town Meeting and Town Election approaching next month, there are two upcoming events to help residents learn more about their options. Both events will be broadcast on HCAM-TV and HCAM's YouTube channel. The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host its 33rd annual — and...