The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee shared a flyer on Facebook listing endorsed Democratic candidates for the upcoming election on May 20. They encouraged voters to bring it with them to the polling station, potentially violating Massachusetts laws.

HopNews introduces a new Classified Ads section aimed at providing a secure platform for local commerce, distinguishing itself from sites like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist by thoroughly reviewing each ad to combat scams. This service encourages community interaction and local buying and selling activities, offering free listings for most items and nominal fees for high-value transactions like real estate and vehicles. HopNews invites local residents to utilize this service for safer and community-focused transactions.

On May 13, Hopkinton candidates submitted Campaign Finance Reports. In the Select Board race, Joe Clark led fundraising followed by Kyla McSweeney. The election is set for May 20.

Janet M. Stewart, 87, of Hopkinton passed away May 14, 2024. She was predeceased...

A fire erupted at Bill's Pizzeria on Main Street, Hopkinton, noticed by a passerby. Quick response from Hopkinton Fire Department, aided by Westborough and Ashland units, brought 17 firefighters to the scene. The blaze, confined within a wall near Town Hall, was swiftly controlled, preventing major damage. The building's structural integrity and a fortunate shift change aided the prompt extinguishing. The pizzeria expects a brief closure for cleanup but should reopen soon. The cause is under investigation.

An HPD dispatcher, Robert Savolt, effectively identified a suspect, Ian Mahoney, who drove dangerously at Hopkinton Country Club. Using partial plate details and cross-referencing data, he narrowed the suspect to Mahoney. Despite initial resistance, Mahoney was arrested and arraigned after Detective Sergeant Gregg DeBoer built a case with further evidence and witness identification.

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Jean Bertschmann endorses Brian Herr for Hopkinton's Select Board, emphasizing his dedicated community service and collaborative leadership style. Herr's deep understanding of Hopkinton's challenges, such as population growth and significant town projects, alongside his crucial role in hiring and onboarding processes, uniquely positions him to guide the town's future, particularly in selecting the next Town Manager. Bertschmann values Herr’s ongoing commitment and urges support for his candidacy.

In recent weeks, several homes were sold, including a mega-mansion at 8 Queen Anne Rd for $3.795 million. Notable transactions include properties at 35 Smith Rd and 48 Ash St, selling for $1.715 million and $1.650 million respectively. Other sales occurred at 33 Apple Tree Hill Rd, 63 Weston Ln, 18 Forest Ln, 97 Hayden Rowe St, and 220 Wood St, with prices ranging from $430,000 to $1,265,000. These homes varied in features and were represented by different real estate agencies.

This week's reports were full of suspicious vehicles, animals in the middle of the...

Nasiba Mannan, Hopkinton Board of Health member, emailed residents urging them to vote for Peter Mimmo and Kyla McSweeney in the Select Board election on May 20. Despite using her own contacts and denying access to health data, recipients questioned how she obtained their emails. Mannan insists on using personal, non-health related email lists for her communications.

On this episode, we discuss the debates and outcomes from Annual Town Meeting. The team covers the FY 2025 operating budget, funding for HCAM, the Hopkins addition vote, spending for our firefighters, the appointment of Sgt. Tim Brennan, and much, much more.