https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg5NDGHawNQ The Planning Board met for less than a half-hour Monday night due to several applicants requesting that their hearings and discussions be continued. Vice chair Matthew Wronka chaired the meeting in the absence of chair Rob...
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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 24
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. A report to the Hopkinton Police Department on suspicious activity by people allegedly encamped near...
Letter to the Editor: South/Hayward rezoning goes against residents’ will
I have closely followed the ongoing debate surrounding the rezoning proposal to convert the corner of South Street and Hayward Street from residential to commercial. This issue has surfaced repeatedly, and each time, the residents have overwhelmingly voted it down...
Business Briefs: Parker joins MassCPAs board
Kathy Parker was elected to the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) Board of Directors for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Parker, a Hopkinton resident, is a principal and the practice group leader of the Outsourced Accounting Practice Group at...
Alleged transients in tent near Lake Whitehall raise concerns; Environmental Police clear area
A report to the Hopkinton Police Department on suspicious activity by people allegedly encamped near Lake Whitehall raised concerns about suspected drug activity, but the situation was addressed by both the HPD and the Massachusetts Environmental Police, according to...
HPD warns residents about email scam
The Hopkinton Police Department is warning residents to be aware of attempted email scams after an influx of reports. According to a post on the department's Facebook page, the HPD has been investigating multiple reports of scammers trying to extort money from...
Letter to the Editor: Town must balance character, finances
Every time a potential zoning change comes before the town, I see a letter or two accusing town officials of “catering to developers” and “destroying the character of our town.” Our town does have an idyllic rural character that we would like to preserve. Our town’s...
Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 23 edition
Photos: Diversity mural unveiling at EMC Park
The Hopkinton Cultural Council unveiled the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park on Sunday. The new murals include: "Duality" by brothers Evan and Owen Fitzpatrick; "Clothesline" by Jill Strait; "Mandala" by Path Tare; "The Most...
Business Profile: Financial advisor Mark Freeman reaches out to businesses to grow his business
Adding more staff, new services and additional clients, financial adviser Mark Freeman has one of the fastest-growing MetroWest Edward Jones branches. “We have strong growth here,” Freeman said, referring to his Hopkinton office at 77 West Main Street, “both with...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 23
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. The Commission on Disability at its meeting Thursday night discussed a public awareness campaign with...
Letter to the Editor: No gas station in area zoned agricultural
We are writing in opposition to the 290 West Main Street project, which proposes a gas station at the intersection of West Main Street and School Street. The character of our neighborhood is at stake as well as the character of the town! Consistent with the...
HHS football drops home opener to Medfield
The Hopkinton High School football team faced Medfield in its home opener at David Hughes Stadium on Friday night, dropping a 21-6 decision.
MassDOT announces overnight ramp closures at I-495/I-90 interchange
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that overnight ramp closures at the interchange of Interstate 495 southbound and Interstate 90 will begin this Monday. Closures will start at 11 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. MassDOT anticipates work to be completed by...
HFD responds to 10-car crash on I-495 in Hopkinton
The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to a crash involving 10 vehicles on Interstate 495 north near the Interstate 90 interchange Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred just before the I-90 northbound ramp, around the 57 mile marker. The 10 vehicles were spread...
Letter to the Editor: Town committees shouldn’t cater to developers
Since 1965, the zoning at Main Street and School Street as well as Hayward and South Street has remained unchanged, preserving the character of these areas. Yet, recent actions by the Board of Appeals and the Zoning Advisory Committee suggest that they cater to...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Conduit installation will impact Main Street, closing entrance driveway at Town Hall
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday noted that conduit installation will begin on Main Street during the upcoming week, which will necessitate closing the entrance driveway to Town Hall during that time. Dagle Electrical Construction...
Letter to the Editor: South Street rezoning brings traffic concerns
At the Aug. 26 Zoning Advisory Committee meeting, the proposed Marguerite Concrete building was re-examined. ZAC voted yes (despite a unanimous no vote at the May 2023 Town Meeting), recommending that the Planning Board consider rezoning the property from residential...
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled for Main Street late Monday night, potentially causing water discoloration
The town’s water and sewer superintendent announced Friday that a required fire hydrant flow test will take place late Monday night that would affect Main Street and cause potential water discoloration in town. The test will be brief, expected to occur approximately...
Commission on Disability, HPD join forces to create ‘handle with care’ initiative
The Commission on Disability at its meeting Thursday night discussed a public awareness campaign with Hopkinton’s top cops that would share helpful information regarding people with disabilities with first responders. Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett and Lt....