News Archive
Deputy Chief John Porter Marks 30 Years with HPD
HOPKINTON — Chief Joseph Bennett is pleased to recognize Deputy Chief John Porter following his 30th anniversary as a member of the Hopkinton Police Department.
Deputy Chief Porter marked 30 years of service on Thursday, July 14. His name was added to the Hopkinton Police Department 30 Years of Service Award plaque in recognition of the milestone.
Hopkinton Police & Officials Share New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number
HOPKINTON — Police Chief Joseph Bennett, Fire Chief William Miller and Hopkinton Youth & Family Services Director Dawn Alcott wish to share information regarding the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 988, which took effect on Saturday, July 16.
The 988 dialing code is the new national number routing callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline across the U.S. The new phone line is accessible 24/7/365 by call or text.
Best of Hillers Winter 2021-2022 Sports.. On July 20th HCAM Sports Talk!
Our 86th edition of HCAM Sports Talk airs on Wed, July 20th 2022 at 2pm. In this episode, we relive some of the best memories from the Hopkinton Hillers fall 2021-2022 Season.
Tune in to HCAM Sports Talk every Wednesday at 2pm on HCAM-TV (Comcast: Channel 8, Verizon Channel 30) or at our YouTube page. The program will also re-air at other times and days throughout the week!
Senate Passes Wide-Ranging Transportation Infrastructure Bond Bill
The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday passed legislation that authorizes more than $10.84 billion in bonds for a wide array of transportation infrastructure projects and initiatives to make the Commonwealth’s transportation system more modern, safe, environmentally sound, and accessible. An Act relative to Massachusetts transportation resources and climate, also known as MassTRAC, ensures that Massachusetts is well-positioned to compete for federal grant opportunities, particularly those dollars available from the federal bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Main Street Corridor Project Construction Advisory - July 15, 2022
Attached please find the Main Street Corridor Project Construction Advisory for the week of
July 18. Link to advisory at https://hopkintonmainstreet.com/archive/2022-07-15%20Construction%20Adv…
In an effort to provide more accurate information, advisories will now be sent out weekly instead of bi-weekly.
Hopkinton Fire Department Shares Safety Tips Ahead of Potential Heat Wave
Chief William Miller and the Hopkinton Fire Department would like to remind residents to take safety precautions during activities during hot weather, especially those that take place outdoors.
Extreme heat is a prolonged period of very hot weather, which may include high humidity. In Massachusetts, a “heat wave” is usually defined as a period of three or more consecutive days above 90 degrees. Temperatures are currently forecast to be in the 90s Tuesday-Sunday.
A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.