POLICE LOG November 24 9:52 a.m. An Oak Street caller reported a suspicious male claiming to work for a pest control company was at her house and refused to leave. Officers Brian Sanchioni, Jessica Ferreira and Brittany Firth responded and spoke with the individual...
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Select Board wants to hear from police about MAPC pledge to address systemic racism
During the continuation of its debate about whether or not to adopt the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) pledge to address systemic racism, the Select Board on Tuesday agreed that members of the town’s public safety departments — most notably the Police...
Health director reports jump to 47 active COVID cases: ‘We’re seeing significant increases every day’
Hopkinton health director Shaun McAuliffe, during his COVID-19 update at Tuesday night's Select Board meeting, said the town is up to 47 active cases, as the number continues to rise dramatically. “I don’t think it’s any surprise that we’ve seen an incredible surge...
Photos: Storm cleanup begins
Monday's storm brought rain and heavy winds through town, leaving a trail of downed trees and wires. On Tuesday crews began the cleanup process.
Storm leads to road closures, power outages
A storm that brought heavy wind and rain Monday afternoon and early evening caused some problems in town. The Police Department cautioned that there have been multiple road closures, detours and power outages and encouraged residents to stay off the roads while work...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Nov. 30: Town has 34 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Nov. 30. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Nov. 30 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Water Department update: Higher bills, chlorine smell not unusual
The town’s Water and Sewer Department is in its first full six-month billing cycle since the pandemic started and has been receiving more calls for high water bills. With most people being at home much more than normal, residential use has increased. Dishwashers,...
Town health director on COVID spike: ‘My gut is telling me that the numbers are going to blow up’ this week
On Sunday afternoon the town’s COVID-19 dashboard indicated 26 active cases in Hopkinton, but that number is likely to rise significantly this week, health director Shaun McAuliffe said. First off, there are 14 cases at Golden Pond Assisted Living that have yet to be...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Nov. 24: Town’s active case total hits 24
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Nov. 24. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Nov. 24 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 24 edition
POLICE LOG Note: For information on the town's winter parking ban, click here. November 17 2:24 a.m. Officer Tyler Brabham issued winter parking ban warnings on Hayden Rowe Street. 8:42 a.m. A Saddle Hill Road resident reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged....
ZAC continues efforts to limit commercial solar in residential areas
At its meeting Monday night, the Zoning Advisory Committee continued its discussion on solar zoning and how it could formulate wording to limit developments in residential areas. The discussion centered around language and specific requirements the committee might...
Health Department offers guidance for families of COVID-positive college students
The Hopkinton Health Department released a graphic with instructions for families with COVID-positive college students who are returning home.
Hopkinton Garden Club cancels annual Holiday Greens Sale
The Hopkinton Garden Club announced Friday that its annual Holiday Greens Sale has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The club hopes to proceed with its annual Spring Plant Sale and bring back the Holiday Greens Sale in 2021. The Hopkinton Garden Club...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Nov. 19: Town has 16 active cases, highest total since May
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Nov. 19. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Nov. 19 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Hopkinton election results certified: Biden’s margin increases slightly
Town clerk Connor Degan on Wednesday released the certified election results for Hopkinton. According to the final tally in the race for president, Democrat Joe Biden finished with 7,047 votes (up from the unofficial count of 6,076 6,976) and Donald Trump ended up...
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 17 edition
POLICE LOG November 10 8:01 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged. 10:50 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged. 10:57 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged. 12:09 p.m. A caller reported a phone...
Proposed Lincoln Street-area development focuses on original plan after zoning determination
The focus of the proposed eight-home development off Cedar Street returned to its original plan during Monday’s Planning Board meeting. Under the plan, one four-lot development would be constructed on a new cul-de-sac that would be built off Cedar Street Extension....
Primarily Potters Annual Show and Sale at HCA this weekend
The Primarily Potters Annual Show and Sale is scheduled for this Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. The event will be held at the Delbridge Family Performance Space at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. All visitors are required to war masks, with...
Hopkinton groups sponsor LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond online conversation Tuesday night
The Hopkinton Freedom Team, along with Hopkinton Youth & Family Services, the South Asian Circle of Hopkinton and OUT MetroWest, is sponsoring a free Zoom teleconference Tuesday night called LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond, a conversation about sexual orientation, gender...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Nov. 12: Town has 12 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Nov. 12. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Nov. 12 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...