The Commission on Disability on Monday welcomed Parks & Recreation director Jon Lewitus to speak about planned accessibility improvements at the Town Common and other recreational areas. Chair Nancy “Punky” Drawe spoke about the need for additional seating at the...
The Community Preservation Committee on Tuesday suggested that the Parks & Recreation Department change the scope of its Pyne Field redesign project after safety concerns were raised by the Planning Board the previous evening. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus...
The Lake Maspenock Preservation Association has three goals for the next year: preservation, safety and community. The LMPA solidified these goals at its annual meeting on May 12, which covered events from the last year, elections for open board seats and feedback...
The Parks & Recreation Department on Wednesday night agreed on plans to explore repairing fences at Carrigan Park after discussion with abutters. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus began the discussion explaining that abutters of a parking area on Marshall...
Hopkinton residents will have to wait one more weekend to use Sandy Beach following issues with weather and staffing. In a recent Facebook post, the Parks & Recreation Department announced it would be delaying the opening of weekend hours at Sandy Beach. The beach...
The Parks & Recreation Department has announced new changes in the way residents purchase season passes for Sandy Beach. In a recent notice, Parks & Rec informed residents that season passes no longer will be available for purchase or pickup from any of the...
The Lake Maspenock Preservation Association hosted its first community car show at the Sandy Beach parking lot this past Sunday. Awards were presented as part of the event.
On Tuesday night, the Parks & Recreation Commission engaged in an in-depth debate over proposed updates to the Pyne Field project. Parks & Recreation Department Director Jon Lewitus provided the commission with an updated plan that will route commercial...
Health Director Shaun McAuliffe announced Friday morning that cyanobacteria levels at the Hopkinton Reservoir's Upper Beach have dropped for the second straight week, making it safe for swimming during the first heatwave in August. The Massachusetts Deprtment of...
The Sandy Beach Subcommittee of the Parks & Recreation Commission on Wednesday evening outlined some safety measures to prevent jet skiers from veering too close to swimmers and to stop after-hours partying and barbecuing. Sabine St. Pierre, president of the Lake...
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its meeting Thursday addressed a request for the commission to formally allocate some parking spaces at the EMC Park parking lot for high school seniors beginning in September, noting that there already is a student parking...
During its meeting Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Sandy Beach Subcommittee discussed needs at Lake Maspenock and filled in new Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus about ongoing issues such as lack of oversight at the gate, equipment needing repairs, signage...
The official beach season concluded on Labor Day weekend, along with the risk of algal blooms that hampered enjoyment this summer of the upper and main beaches at Hopkinton State Park. On Tuesday, the Parks & Recreation Department and Hopkinton Health Department...
The Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously for Jonathan Lewitus as the new department director at its nearly three-hour meeting Monday night. While members felt both Lewitus and fellow finalist Mark Kelly would be successful in the role, chair Dan Terry...
While the upper and main beaches at Hopkinton State Park remain closed due to high bacteria counts, the water quality at Sandy Beach remains safe for swimming and boating, providing an oasis for Hopkinton residents during the weekend’s scorching temperatures. On...
A Boston-based alternative rock band requested permission to film a music video at Sandy Beach in September, the Parks & Recreation Department interim director announced at Wednesday's Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. King City Productions, a dedicated...
Before I start my latest tale, you’ll notice the word Island in the title is emphasized. Back in my time and before, it was called Sandy Island. I don’t know when the title was changed to Sandy Beach or who did it, but that is one of my four pet peeves. (I’ll tell you...
At its meeting Monday night, the Parks & Recreation Commission welcomed interim director Pat Savage, noting that the department has been in some disarray due to recent staff and committee departures. “We’re really fortunate to have Pat,” said chair Dan Terry, who...
Memorial Day unofficially kicks off the long-awaited summer season. In Hopkinton, it also marked the start of new policies in effect at Sandy Beach, where a residents-only sticker policy is being implemented. “Prior to last summer, Sandy Beach has always been open to...
The Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department announced Friday that due to the COVID-19 pandemic its traditional summer programs are being canceled, with the possible exception of the Junior Hillers Playground Group. Canceled programs include the Little Hillers...
