Director of Public Works Kerry Reed announced that Granite Street will be closed for paving from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. this Monday (Sept. 9). Reed advised residents to expect delays and seek alternate routes. While the road will be closed to most traffic, Reed instructed...
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Historical Commission expresses support for mixed-used development at former Hopkinton Drug property
The Historical Commission at its meeting Tuesday night voted unanimously to rescind the demolition delay for the home at 6 Cedar Street. This paves the way for a mixed-use development that also includes 48-52 Main Street, the former Hopkinton Drug/Hopkinton Card and...
State primary election: Despite support in town, Kramer comes up short for Governor’s Council
In a small turnout, Hopkinton voters supported incumbents as well as resident Muriel Kramer in Tuesday’s state primary election, although it wasn’t enough to carry Kramer to a win. Kramer, the town's former Select Board chair, was running in the Democratic primary for...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 4 edition
ARRESTS August 29 4:41 p.m. On South Street, Officer Nicholas Saletnik arrested a 42-year-old Shrewsbury resident on a warrant. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted...
Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday in state primary election
Voting in the state primary election will take place from 7 a.m.-8.p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School's Brown Gym. Those who are enrolled with a political party may obtain that party's ballot only. Unenrolled voters can request the ballot of any party participating in...
Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 2 edition
Police from Hopkinton, Milford chase speeding driver who apparently struck truck
A vehicle apparently traveling at a high rate of speed on Saturday morning struck a truck in Milford, spurring a police pursuit by the Milford and Hopkinton police departments up Route 85 to the Southborough line, according to information from both police departments....
Mosquito spraying scheduled for September
The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) announced that personnel will be in Hopkinton to spray for mosquito control on Sept. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25. The dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Preparation for brick installation expected to resume after Labor Day
The town on Friday issued an update on the Main Street Corridor Project, noting that preparation for brick installation is anticipated to begin after the Labor Day holiday. A.F. Amorello & Sons, the project’s construction company, is expected to return to on-site...
Hearing on proposed West Main Street gas station postponed; residents express concern
https://www.youtube.com/live/IoTyrtoPJTc?si=IJM6IW2Fd2yQGqxR After Wednesday night's Zoom meeting filled to capacity, blocking others from joining, the Board of Appeals moved a hearing about the 290 West Main Street gas station variance application to Oct. 2. Abutters...
Conservation administrator leaves position for private sector job
Conservation Administrator Kim Ciaramicoli announced at the Aug. 20 Conservation Commission meeting that she has resigned after more than three years in the position. “After much reflection, I have decided to step down from my role as the Conservation Administrator,”...
Early in-person voting ends Friday
Early in-person voting at Town Hall ends Friday, as residents cast their ballots in the state primary election. Regular voting will take place next Tuesday (Sept. 3) from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School's Brown Gym. Town Clerk Connor Degan on Thursday said he...
UCTC cuts meeting short after technical difficulties, document search
The Upper Charles Trail Committee’s meeting Wednesday night was abruptly cut short after experiencing technical difficulties as well as a search for the last version of the revised charge and charter the committee had hoped to approve for submission to the Select...
Town’s financial burden spurs discussion of budget-cutting tactics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFxWej4ybZI&t=6717s As the budget season approaches, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus discussed at Tuesday's Select Board meeting a new document that serves as a resident’s guide to the town's finances that includes information about the...
Select Board reviews redaction policy draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFxWej4ybZI&t=6717s The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night sent a draft of a redaction policy back to town counsel for further tweaking after members offered suggestions for improvements. Attorney Bryan Bertram prepared a...
Select Board voices support for International Marathon Center
The Select Board at Tuesday's meeting voiced its unanimous support for the International Marathon Center project. At the meeting, members of the 26.2 Foundation and Scott Richardson, the project’s architect, presented updates to the center and its next steps. ...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 28 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 August 20 12:47 a.m. Officer Kyle Quinzani made checks of...
Residents raise concerns over West Main Street gas station proposal
The Board of Appeals has scheduled a public hearing Wednesday night to discuss 290 West Main Street, where the potential developer hopes to construct a gas station and convenience store. Residents have expressed plans to attend the meeting and raise opposition to the...
Brennan to appear at POST Commission disciplinary hearing Friday
Former Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan will face the state’s police disciplinary commission at a hearing this Friday that will probe into the circumstances surrounding his controversial firing earlier this year. Brennan had been working as a Milford Police...
ZAC votes to move South Street rezoning proposal forward
https://www.youtube.com/live/_P_D7TKPNfU?si=6rVHFN-_AnXtN8rW At Monday night’s Zoning Advisory Committee meeting, members discussed an updated proposal for rezoning parcels on South Street and voted to move it forward. Scott Richardson of Gorman Richardson Lewis...