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Select Board Completes Police Chief Joe Bennett’s Mid-Year Review

Last Tuesday, November 12, Hopkinton’s Select Board wrapped up Police Chief Joe Bennett’s mid-year review. The review started back in February but was never officially completed. After the previous meeting, many criticized both Bennett and the Select Board for a lack of preparedness and a seeming reluctance to answer hard questions.
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STM Tonight Article 8: What to Know

This topic is highly contentious in Hopkinton, with many residents expressing concerns about its effects on schools, taxes, and the character of the town. However, local officials emphasize that compliance with state law is essentially mandatory. Ignoring or circumventing the zoning bylaw could lead to negative consequences for the town.
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LTE: Open Space Preservation Commission Supports Article 5 at the STM

The Commission supports Article 5, Transfer Care, Custody & Control of Hughes Farm Parcels. 
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Hopkinton Chamber Supports Special Town Meeting Articles 4 & 8 

The Chamber SUPPORTS the Article 4 proposal, that the Town impose a local sales tax on meals (“meals tax”). And the Chamber SUPPORTS both options for Article 8’s amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and the Zoning Map by adopting the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District.
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Letter to the Editor Concerning the November 4th Planning Board Meeting

If the Planning Board cannot get a majority of their own members to support an option, how should they expect a majority of Town Meeting voters to support it? Both options would harm the Town and increase your taxes. The only logical vote is to take no action.
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Another Tragic Impact of Abandoned Fishing Gear next to Lake Whitehall

A barred owl caught by its wing in a mass of monofilament near Whitehall. “We managed to rescue it, but Bill Proctor took it to Tufts, where the outcome was equally sad,” Ed Harrow shared.
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Letter to the Editor: Impact of Abandoned Fishing Gear

I urge all anglers to avoid leaving behind tangled lines and hooks, as they pose a significant threat to wildlife, pets, and small children. If you love your time in nature, please show it the respect it deserves. If you find it difficult to do so, consider staying home or visiting a shopping mall instead.
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Honoring the Legacy of Veterans: A Reflection by Gordon Edgin

I vividly recall one of my earliest memories: sitting on a curb in Biloxi, Mississippi, as a three-year-old, watching a military parade. My father’s voice cut through the clamor of the crowd: “Son, the colors are coming! Stand at attention! Place your right hand over your heart.”
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Opinion: Country Store Developer should have skipped Board of Appeals

Kevin Meehan's proposal for a country store and gas station in Hopkinton has faced intense community opposition, amassing over 900 signatures against it. Critically, Meehan may have erred by seeking Board of Appeals approval instead of directly addressing zoning compliance.
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Letter to SB: School Unsafety in Hopkinton

Resident Kevin Narbonne writes a scathing indictment of the Hopkinton Police Department's handling of the recent "swatting" event at the high school.
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Gas Station Debate Highlights Why Local Elections Matter

Hopkinton faces a contentious issue over a zoning change request by developer Kevin Meehan to build a country store and gas station on agricultural land. Despite local opposition and a petition, the decision rests with the Zoning Board of Appeals. This underscores the significant impact of local elections on community development.
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LTE: Shouldn’t the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) and Town Planner be Impartial?

It’s time for ZAC and the town planner to listen to the voices of the Maspenock and Hopkinton residents and understand the significance of the decisions made at town meetings. Anything less is a disservice to our community, which is defined by the collective decisions of its residents.
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LTE: Proposed Zoning Changes in Hopkinton Contradict Residents’ Will

The Select Board, Planning Board, Zoning Advisory Committee, and Board of Appeals must be held accountable. Developers or short-term financial promises should not sway our town. The residents' will must be respected, along with the history and character of our community.
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LTE e-Bike vs Vehicle on Main St

While the driver was rightly focused on oncoming traffic, a 13-year-old riding an e-bike, also heading east and uphill, appeared from behind cars parked in front of Town Hall—on the sidewalk, no less!
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Select Board Member charged with OUI

LaFreniere stated, "I fully accept this. It's my fault entirely." LaFreniere told police that she did not want any special treatment. She will attend tonight’s Select Board meeting, knowing that there will be comments aimed at her during the public forum. She said, “I'll be judged harshly. Let the chips fall where they may.”
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Cluckin’ Lost: A Rogue Rooster on Frankland Road!

There is a lost rooster in the vicinity of 46 Frankland Road. The bird has been there for a couple of days and the property owner would like to find the rooster's owner.
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Boston Tea Party: John Dickman of Hopkinton, participated 251 years ago today

On December 16, 1773, 311 years ago today, John Dickman of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, participated in one of the most famous events in American history: the Boston Tea Party. In a demonstration of colonial revolt against British rule, American patriots—some disguised as Mohawk Indians—dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor.
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Hopkinton Real Estate Transactions for December 1-15, 2024

The real estate market in this area shows a diverse range of properties with varying sizes and prices. The highest-priced property sold for $1,550,000, while the lowest-priced property sold for $430,000. The largest property in terms of bedrooms has 8 bedrooms, while the smallest has 2 bedrooms.
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