Snow forces closures, postponements: Schools, sports, town offices, funeral

Mar 2026 13

Hopkinton, Southborough police join forces to charge man after alleged bank fraud attempts

A Pennsylvania man was facing multiple charges in Framingham District Court on Friday after Hopkinton and Southborough police nabbed him for allegedly attempting to commit bank fraud in both towns Wednesday. On Wednesday at approximately 3:12 p.m., HPD responded to...

Mar 2026 13

Town extends mandatory water supply conservation as region reaches critical drought status

The Department of Public Works on Friday released a public notice informing residents it had extended the town's mandatory water supply conservation restrictions for all customers on the municipal water system. DPW Director Kerry Reed stated in the notice that...

Mar 2026 12

Commission on Disability seeks to expand scope, model Framingham counterpart

The Commission on Disability on Monday discussed its future goals and expanding the scope of its activities. Members reflected on what they learned from leaders from the Framingham Disability Commission and Mark Dempsey, a board member of the MetroWest Center for...

Mar 2026 12

Conservation Commission continues North Mill Street hearing as consultant awaits payment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S7x2Ww6RaM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 6-0 to continue the hearings on a single-family home plan for 12 North Mill Street with associated soil testing until March 24. It cited the nonpayment of the peer review...

Mar 2026 11

Localized water discoloration possible as Wells 7, 8 return to service

The Water Department informed residents that water discoloration around the Alprilla Farm Road Wells 7 and 8 is possible as they were returned to service on Wednesday. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff stated in a notice that residents in the Front Street,...

Mar 2026 11

Pickelball court rentals, Fruit Street fees in focus for Parks & Rec

Discussion over the town’s athletic facilities on Fruit Street dominated Tuesday’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting as members grappled with renting out the pickleball courts and fees for using the turf and grass fields. Most of the meeting centered on a...