The Select Board on Tuesday reviewed a request by the Hopkinton Historical Society to commemorate the history and contributions of people enslaved in Hopkinton with a plaque on the Town Common. It stirred discussions about accuracy, the request for Select Board input...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI-r5xvrXWY During its four-hour meeting Tuesday, the Select Board unanimously voted to determine that a Hayward Street dog is dangerous after hearing descriptions of the dog’s attacks on a neighbor’s chickens and cat. The dog, named...
Town Manager Elaine Lazarus on Tuesday told the Select Board that a visit by First Amendment auditors videotaping in Town Hall on Sept. 12 has led to the scheduling of a formal training session for employees next week. “We’ll continue to provide town employees with...
At Tuesday's Select Board meeting, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus acknowledged that Crust & Co., the pizza shop located in the former home of Hillers Pizza, opened without a building inspection being performed. The common victualer (CV) license was approved 4-1 at...
ARRESTS Sept. 19 3:30 p.m. The Ashland Police Department reported a person at the State Park on Cedar Street who was trespassed from the property. Officers Justin Cappuccio and Kyle Quinzani responded and stopped the individual in his vehicle at the park entrance. A...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday voted to ask for additional funds for the Pyne Field project as well as funding for two additional projects ahead of the upcoming Community Preservation application deadline of Oct. 9. During a review of possible...
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. Leader of controversial town rally pleads guilty in federal court Monica Cannon-Grant, the...
If you plan to brave the New England winter at home, you’ll want it to be as cozy and comfortable as possible. If you’re a snowbird, you don’t want to return to a disaster. In either case, the following steps will help ensure that your house has a happy new year....
Last year, Pattie ranked fourth in the state with 684 assists and was named Division 2 all-state at setter. Earlier this month, in back-to-back matches against Division 1 Algonquin and Tri-Valley League rival Westwood, the second-year captain recorded nine digs and 28...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22u09_Fo6VE&t=684s In a short meeting Monday night, John Gelcich, the town’s Director of Land Use, Planning and Permitting, announced to the Planning Board that the person succeeding him as principal planner has been hired. Aneri...
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. Select Board to determine whether dog is dangerous, nuisance The Select Board will hold a public...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced it will close ramps at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 intersection later this week. The ramp from I-495 to I-90 westbound will close Thursday night at 11 p.m. and open up at 5 a.m. Friday morning. Traffic will...
An investigation by the Office of the Inspector General showed that a former Parks & Recreation director intentionally circumvented the state’s procurement laws by arranging a “handshake agreement” with a local food truck vendor, the OIG announced Monday in a...
During a Zoom listening session Sunday evening, the School Committee and Superintendent Evan Bishop received comments about what the school calendar should include in the future. School Committee chair Kyla McSweeney said members would not be offering answers and...
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. HPL sets up 'CreatorSpace' for youth, adults The Hopkinton Public Library is set to open a...
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team dropped a 2-1 decision to visiting Wellesley on Friday.
While officials at Town Hall refused further comment on the situation, more information has been learned about the First Amendment auditor who paid a visit last week, which led to a town employee pulling a fire alarm. Last Friday, so-called "First Amendment auditors"...
The Hopkinton High School boys and girls cross-country teams raced Holliston on Wednesday at Hopkinton State Park. The boys emerged with a 15-50 victory, while the girls were defeated 21-34.
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday reviewed progress made on previously approved projects and reminded the public that the application deadline for the upcoming fiscal year is on the horizon. Under the Community Preservation Act that was signed in 2000,...
