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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Resident Kevin Narbonne writes a scathing indictment of the Hopkinton Police Department's handling of the recent "swatting" event at the high school.

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.

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.

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.

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!

With so many vacant buildings along South St., why is rezoning necessary now? The financial benefits are minimal, estimated at around $60,000 annually, or just 31 cents per month per taxpayer.

Muriel has served multiple terms on both the Planning Board and the Select Board, most recently as Chair. She has also been a member of the Board of Appeals and has held many other volunteer positions. Currently, she is running for a seat on the Governor's Council in Massachusetts, and I strongly encourage you to support her candidacy in the upcoming primary on Tuesday, September 3rd.