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...
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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...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 16 edition
ARRESTS February 10 10:54 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Robert Ekross and Cody Normandin pursued an operator who had been driving on the wrong side of the roadway on Wood Street and pursued him into Ashland. The Ashland Police Department was notified and...
Design Review Board recommends approval of Cornell’s outdoor expansion
During its meeting Tuesday night, the Design Review Board unanimously recommended approval of the minor site plan modification for an outdoor seating expansion behind Cornell’s Irish Pub. The Hayden Rowe Street establishment next will appear before the Planning Board...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 11: Town has 32 active cases; Natick Mall to host vaccination site
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 11. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 11 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 11, Hopkinton’s...
ConCom expresses concerns with water management for proposed subdivision off Blueberry Lane
Representatives for the developer of the proposed Elmwood Farms III residential subdivision off Blueberry Lane appeared before the Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night, looking to move forward a project that was first introduced more than three decades...
Select Board roundup: Concerns raised about Town Meeting; budget discussions continue; Brault, Palmer recognized
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhIdsyakm80&feature=youtu.be Concerns about the logistics surrounding Annual Town Meeting due to the pandemic were raised at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. Town Meeting moderator Tom Garabedian appeared before the board and asked...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 9 edition
POLICE LOG February 2 1:18 p.m. The Framingham Police Department requested a female officer to assist with a search. Officer Brittany Firth responded to assist. 2:13 p.m. A caller from a Fruit Street business reported the theft of prescription medicine. Officer Philip...
Planning Board wants more details about Cornell’s outdoor expansion plan
The plan for a permanent outdoor expansion at Cornell's Irish Pub will require more details before the Planning Board votes whether or not to sign off on it, board members decided Monday. The expansion already was approved by the Select Board on Jan. 26. However,...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 8: Town has 31 active cases; more vaccine info
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 8. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 8 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 6, Hopkinton’s...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 7: Town to get Pfizer vaccine, start scheduling appointments this week
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 7. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Special Update — Local Vaccine Information Feb. 7 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here:...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 4: Town has 28 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 4. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 4 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 3, Hopkinton’s...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 2 edition
ARRESTS January 31 1:08 p.m. On Maple Street, Officers Moira McGaffigan and Brian Sanchioni arrested a Hayden Rowe Street resident on a warrant. POLICE LOG January 26 9:20 a.m. A walk-in requested to speak with an officer about a case of fraud. Officer Moira...
Select Board roundup: Town expected to get boost from state aid; retiring MacAdam lauded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX3Nvtz1qbA&feature=youtu.be During Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, town manager Norman Khumalo shared some good news regarding the town’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Last Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker revised his estimates for local...
Health director: With town details still unclear, seniors should seek outside vaccination site if possible
While Hopkinton’s COVID-19 case numbers have shown improvement over the last couple of weeks, the town still is having its share of issues, and officials remain uncertain of when the vaccine will be available for residents, Health Department director Shaun McAuliffe...
Planning Board votes to hold Town Meeting spots for multiple proposed tree-cutting bylaws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJKSmZrluDk&feature=youtu.be The Planning Board is keeping its options open when it comes to dealing with commercial ground-mounted solar, voting at Monday’s special meeting to put placeholders on the Town Meeting warrant for both a...