https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW90y4WwJcE Town department leaders presented their visions, goals and budget asks and took questions from elected officials during the town’s “All Hands” meeting Wednesday night, a warmup for the May 3 Town Meeting. “One of the...
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Arrests/Police Log, March 2 edition
ARRESTS February 23 6:46 p.m. Officers Ryan Polselli and Jessica Ferreira conducted a motor vehicle stop on Wood Street and subsequently performed field sobriety testing. A Wood Street resident was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, second offense, marked lanes...
Select Board roundup: Main Street Corridor Project construction crews to use Marathon Way as staging area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cbKOMNhZAY&feature=youtu.be The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to allow Main Street Corridor Project construction crews to use Marathon Way — the short road that runs between the Town Common and the Doughboy statue,...
Health director looks to clear up ‘misunderstanding’ related to school COVID responsibilities
Health director Shaun McAuliffe, appearing before the Select Board at Tuesday's meeting, said he wanted to make clear the roles and responsibilities for his department and the School Department as it relates to following individuals with COVID-19 exposure. "I’m...
Town posts opening for police officer
The Town of Hopkinton has posted a job opening for a police officer. Base starting salary is $25.02 per hour, with a salary range up to $27.91 per hour. There are benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, including an education incentive, shift...
Planning Board narrowly votes to recommend solar map for Town Meeting approval
By Robert Ford Planning board members on Monday voted 5-4 to recommend Town Meeting approval of a proposed commercial ground-mounted solar overlay district map, while also supporting a zoning bylaw change that addresses solar developments. In the works for more than...
Planning Board roundup: International Marathon Center special permit OK’d
Editor's note: Check back Tuesday for a recap of the Planning Board's discussion about its solar articles for Town Meeting. The proposed International Marathon Center, planned for a spot on town-owned land at 53 East Main Street, took another step forward Monday when...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 27: Some restrictions to be loosened Monday as reopening plan moves to next step
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 27. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 27 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 26, Hopkinton’s...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Work expected to begin in mid-March
The town on Friday released a construction update for the Main Street Corridor Project, indicating that signage is due to be installed the week of March 8, with actual project work anticipated to begin the following week. Below is the update: Beginning the week of...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 25: Town has 14 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 25. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 25 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 25, Hopkinton’s...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 23 edition
POLICE LOG February 16 12:02 a.m. A caller reported his relative slid off the roadway of Wood Street. Officer Brittany Firth responded along with an ambulance. No personal injuries were reported. Slight damage to property was incurred. Officer Firth took a report....
Health department, schools push forward on reopening plan following announcement from state
Health director Shaun McAuliffe, during his update to the Select Board on Tuesday, said he is conferring with school officials regarding a reopening plan following an announcement from state officials earlier in the day pushing districts to return to full-time...
Select Board removes proposed firearm restriction amendment for this year but plans to revisit it
The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday not to take action on the proposed amendment to the general bylaw that deals with the discharge of firearms, a proposal that was widely and loudly panned by local hunters. While the board is passing on the proposal for this...
Select Board roundup: CFO requests additional funds so town can ‘stand up to Eversource’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZh198kfKxU&feature=youtu.be At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting the board continued to hear from department leaders regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Chief financial officer Tim O’Leary requested an additional $30,000 for...
ZAC sends proposed tree-cutting bylaw to Planning Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd2ZggiNT7w&feature=youtu.be The Zoning Advisory Committee on Monday made some final tweaks to its proposed tree-cutting bylaw, which is primarily designed to curtail large commercial ground-mounted solar arrays, and voted to send...
Crews work to fix water main break on Teresa Road
According to Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty, crews were working Sunday morning to repair a water main break on Teresa Road. "The water will be off between Hayden Rowe and Nicholas during repairs," Carty announced. "Others in the area may notice some...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 19: Town has 19 active cases; more vaccine info
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 19. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 19 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 19, Hopkinton’s...
Town launches new Main Street Corridor Project website
The town announced Friday that it has launched a new website for the Main Street Corridor Project, where it will provide construction updates on a regular basis. The website (hopkintonmainstreet.com) also includes a signup form so individuals can receive email...
Crews fix water main break on Eastview Road
According to Water and Sewer manager Eric Carty, crews finished repairing a water main break on Eastview Road just before noon on Thursday. "The main was fixed and returned to service in under two hours," Carty wrote via email. "Crews will be grabbing lunch and then...
ZAC continues tree-cutting bylaw discussion, considers restricting site area alteration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LSKzrTnWfc&feature=youtu.be The Zoning Advisory Committee on Wednesday continued to make progress in its proposed alteration of the town’s tree-cutting bylaw, adjusting the wording in an attempt to tighten up the restrictions...