POLICE LOG July 6 12:26 a.m. Officer Robert Ekross checked on Fruit Street property. 4:26 a.m. Officer Philip Powers noted the traffic light on Lumber Street irregularly cycling for the crosswalk, and he notified the DPW. 8:13 a.m. A caller reported power lines on...
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Planning Board adds Mannan, discusses proposed developments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olJA7NcMyNA Monday night’s Planning Board meeting began with a joint session that included the Select Board. This was for the appointment of a new member to the Planning Board to replace Muriel Kramer, who vacated her seat when she was...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 13
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton’s Mikayla Pucci was nominated by Wheaton College to represent the New...
Wheaton basketball standout Pucci nominated for NCAA award
Hopkinton’s Mikayla Pucci was nominated by Wheaton College to represent the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) as its NCAA Woman of the Year nominee. The conference will announce the winner in late July. The NCAA Woman of the Year award honors...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, July 12
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 video or two to brighten your morning. The School Committee discussed a number of issues at its hybrid meeting Thursday...
26.2 Foundation seeks Boston Marathon runners to join Team Inspire
The Hopkinton-based 26.2 Foundation extended its deadline to July 25 for those interested in joining its 2021 Boston Marathon team, called Team Inspire. Participants who commit to raising money for the organization will have access to training and fundraising support,...
Robert Campion, 91
Judge Robert “Bob” Campion, 91, of Brewster and formerly of Framingham, died July 5 in his home surrounded by his family. Nothing was more important to Bob than his family, faith and friends. Judge Campion was predeceased by his wife and best friend, Mary (Carlson)...
Robert Davis, 85
Robert (Bob) Barry Davis, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully at his home in Naples, Florida, on July 3. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife, Camella Davis, his children, Diane Patry and husband Norm, John Doherty and wife Malu, Lynn Davis, and...
Edouard Bouvier, 63
Edouard S.P. “Ed” Bouvier Jr., 63, beloved husband of Jacquelyn (Ambrogio) Bouvier, passed away at Emerson Hospital in Concord on July 6 after a valiant fight with multiple myeloma. Ed was a loving and doting father to son Jonathan Martin Bouvier of Hopkinton and...
School Committee roundup: Enrollment numbers continue to rise; mask requirement debated
The School Committee on Thursday night discussed a number of issues at its hybrid meeting from the HCAM studio, including enrollment figures for the upcoming year and the importance of growing the Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) to help address the...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 9
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Summer programming through the town’s Parks & Recreation Department is near...
Hillers earn TVL honors for spring season, led by girls track MVP Tolson
The Tri-Valley League recently handed out awards for the spring season, and a number of Hopkinton athletes, coaches and teams were recognized. Hailey Tolson was named MVP for girls track and field. Sarah Furlong, Shelby Jones, Kate Powers and Autumn Tumbleton were...
Gabriele Heale, 75
Gabriele Heale passed peacefully on April 17 after an unexpected illness. She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Heale Craig and spouse Clinton Craig of North Grafton, and Kristina Heale and fiancé John Perotti of Montgomery, Alabama; her siblings, Inge Toner and...
Parks & Rec roundup: Summer programs gain momentum, dog park progresses
Summer programming through the town’s Parks & Recreation Department is near pre-pandemic levels after its first week, and it is expected to rise, director Jay Guelfi announced at the Parks & Recreation Commission’s meeting Wednesday evening. The boys and girls...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 8
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Two cease and desist orders were filed last week against Grasshopper Energy to...
Wilson Street solar project ordered to pause after tribal officials claim disregard for Indigenous artifacts
Two cease and desist orders were filed last week against Grasshopper Energy to stop construction of a 2.4-megawatt solar farm between Wilson Street and Cedar Street after allegations were made by the Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office that...
Hazardous waste collection July 31 at DPW facility
Hopkinton's Department of Public Works (DPW) will host a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, July 31, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be held at the DPW facility at 83 Wood St. This program is for Hopkinton residents only, and participants should be prepared...
Arrests/Police Log, July 6 edition
ARRESTS July 4 12:00 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle flipped on its back and a person was trapped inside on Chestnut Street. Sergeant William Burchard and Officers Tyler Brabham, Brittany Firth and Jessica Ferreira responded along with the Fire Department and an...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 7
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 video or two to brighten your morning. A resident’s push for the town to take aggressive measures to prevent a solar...
Select Board hesitant to play hardball with solar developer
A resident’s push for the town to take aggressive measures to prevent a solar development on forested land off Frankland Road was not well received by the Select Board at Tuesday night’s meeting. Ann Karnofsky, chair of Save the Forest citizens group, spoke about the...