I am writing to ask for your support for Tamisha Civil for Governor’s Council in this year’s election. As many of you know, Tamisha and I were competitors in the primary, and it was my privilege to get to know Tamisha in that process. She is smart, dedicated and...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Bring back old Main Street
OK, guys, let’s end this engineering and construction practice downtown and give us our old Main Street back! Also, are the light structures going to need repainting every two years? (Lowest bid, I guess.) — Bill and Alice Hamilton, Hopkinton Editor’s note: The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Letter to the Editor: Zoning issues raise concerns
Zoning is a hot issue in Hopkinton right now, whether it’s the MBTA Communities Act, the [proposed] rezoning of Hayward Street and South Street for Marguerite Concrete, or developers asking for a zoning variance exception at School Street and Main Street to put in...
Letter to the Editor: Kramer for Governor’s Council
Most of you know Muriel Kramer, a person whose service to the community is remarkable. As someone who has seen Muriel in action for the past several decades, I know her to be conscientious, tenacious and not the least bit hesitant to stand by her convictions. She is...
Letter to the Editor: Resident opposes South Street rezoning
I attended the Aug. 26 Zoning Advisory Committee meeting where Marguerite Concrete’s proposal to rezone the corner of Hayward Street and South Street was discussed. Again! Brief history: Marguerite purchased these lots (zoned residential), admitted awareness of...
Letter to the Editor: Civil for Governor’s Council
I’m writing to share why I’m voting for Tamisha Civil for Governor’s Council in the Democratic primary on Sept. 3. I know Tamisha personally, and I am inspired by her story. She is the proud daughter of Haitian immigrants who came to the United States in search of...
Letter to the Editor: Police interaction appreciated
I just want to give some positive recognition to the Hopkinton Police. I was playing tennis with my 11-year-old son [earlier this summer]. My other son was playing basketball on the basketball courts. I looked over from the tennis court and there was a cop shooting...
Letter to the Editor: The Preserve pushes back on rezoning
I noticed the Planning Board is circling back to The Preserve and across the street as the parcels to be rezoned for the state’s high-density housing [as part of the MBTA Communities Act]. Why? Because the Planning Board members know these properties won’t be...
Letter to the Editor: Legacy Farms North Road needs signage
Legacy Farms North Road runs for 2 miles between Routes 135 and 85. Over the past three years, the road has attracted an increasing number of vehicles and pedestrians, as adjoining residential developments containing several hundred homes have filled out, and as...
Letter to the Editor: Chemicals leave mark on lake
I would like to share some observations after the poisoning of Lake Maspenock that occurred in mid-June. The water birds left — swans, geese, eagles, heron, cormorant, ducks. They are slowly returning. The ducks came first. Around three weeks after the poisoning, our...
Letter to the Editor: Return of parade appreciated
I just want to say a quick “Thank You!” to all who participated in the Horribles Parade. Thanks specifically to Ken Weismantel for his persistence in restarting the parade, and to James Arena-DeRosa as [grand marshal]. As a Democrat, I’d have liked to have seen more...
Letter to the Editor: Herbicide use in lake not worth risk
The Town of Hopkinton’s decision to use herbicides in North Pond [Lake Maspenock] runs contrary to prior engineering studies, science and environmental stewardship. Herbicides in lakes pose significant health risks and may are ineffective in achieving their intended...
Letter to the Editor: Downtown project results disappointing
West Main Street has become incredibly difficult to navigate by car. The sidewalks are absurdly wide and serve no immediate purpose. The roadway is unnecessarily constricted, and parking for adjacent businesses is challenging. The purpose of the Main Street Corridor...
Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board
I would like to endorse Peter Mimmo for the Select Board. There are a number of reasons for why I believe Peter will be a great addition to the Select Board. Empathy and care: I have known Peter Mimmo for over 10 years. What I have always appreciated is his spirit of...
Letter to the Editor: Herr, Clark for Select Board
I am writing to endorse Brian Herr for a position on the Hopkinton Select Board. I have had the privilege of knowing Brian both personally and professionally. During my time on the Select Board, we dealt with a wide variety of challenges. Brian was always a thoughtful...