Brian W. Thompson, 77, of Amherst and most recently Hopkinton and Chatham, MA, passed...

Several properties were sold between June and July 2024, with prices ranging from $885,000 to $1,875,000. Most of the homes had 2-4 bedrooms and various sizes ranging from 1,885 to 6,003 sqft. Sellers and buyers were represented by different agents from firms such as Sotheby's, Century21, and Berkshire Hathaway.

Between July 15 and July 21, several incidents were reported in Milford, including traffic complaints, parking violations, a flooded basement, sales of vape pens to a minor, hit-and-runs, lost items, fires, wildlife incidents, and other miscellaneous calls. Notably, Zeylin Yamileth Gomez Perdomo was arrested on July 18 on a straight warrant charge.

Leopold R. Dirlinger, 77, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on July 21, 2024. A respiratory therapist, he was an avid stamp and coin collector and enjoyed traveling and cheering for local sports teams. Survived by his son Michael, his wife Summer, and grandchildren, his funeral service is on July 26, 2024.

Milford PD announces that Tim Brennan has been sworn in as an officer.

Town Manager Elaine Lazarus announces that the transformers promised by Eversource will finally be delivered.

The Hopkinton Police Department has hired five new officers after a thorough hiring process from over 30 applicants. Key contributors to the hiring process include Lt. Scott van Raalten, Sgt. Matthew Santoro, and several team members. The new officers will undergo extensive training and education about the Hopkinton community and specific law enforcement procedures.

In a 5-4 vote split along party lines, Kyla McSweeney was selected to fill Adam Munroe’s term on the School Committee, defeating Brendan Tedstone. Despite pressure on key members, McSweeney garnered support primarily from the Democratic Town Committee, while some highlighted Tedstone's negotiation experience. McSweeney will serve until May 2025.

The Hopkinton Select Board received an update on the insufficiently redacted transcript scandal involving a 2004-2005 rape accusation against former Deputy Chief Jay Porter. Despite multiple missed chances to prevent the mistake, the Northwest District Attorney's Office found it unintentional. Town counsel expressed regret for the oversight's impact on the victim.

The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) urged members to support Kyla McSweeney for School Committee through letter writing or public comment. Concurrently, a whisper campaign against her opponent, Brendan Tedstone, citing a past incident, has emerged. The Select Board and School Committee will vote tonight amid reported political pressures.

After interviewing each of the four candidates for 45 minutes, followed by a brief discussion, the Select Board (SB) unanimously appointed Elaine Lazarus as the next Town Manager for Hopkinton, pending successful contract negotiations.

Maureen Elizabeth Whalen, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on the...