News Archive

On July 23, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported that mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus had been identified in mosquito pools within Natick, Clinton, Marlborough and Worcester. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Hopkinton Health Department encourage residents to utilize EPA approved mosquito repellents and avoid being outdoors during peak mosquito activity at dusk and dawn. Additionally, the Central Mass Mosquito Control Project reports that the population of human biting mosquitoes has increased 1,766% since the same week last year.

According to the DPW weather station, the highest temperature reached in Hopkinton July 15th through 21st was 90.5 degrees, the lowest was 61.2 degrees. Average temperature during the week in Hopkinton was 76 degrees. Humidity was at an average of 75%, the peak was 98% while the lowest was 44%. Rain accumulated 0.22 inches last week.

You can see all the averages for Hopkinton below and be on the lookout for future weather updates in Hopkinton.

Please see the attached notice from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project.

For more information, please visit the CMMCP website.

August Mosquito Spraying Schedule - CMMCP pic.twitter.com/LisTwXHBKh

— HCAM-TV (@hcamtv) July 23, 2024

Leopold R. Dirlinger, 77, formerly of Hopkinton, died July 21, 2024 at UMass Medical Center Worcester. He was the husband of the late Susan M. (McCobb) Dirlinger, who died in 1984. Born in Providence, RI on August 20, 1946, he was the son of the late Leopold R. and Agnes M. (Grundy) Dirlinger.

HCAM hosted an interview series with Democrat Primary candidates for Governor's Council. The primary election takes place on September 3rd. In the segment below, view a look at the interviews with all 4 of the candidates. Candidates include; Muriel Kramer, Tamisha Civil, David Reservitz and Sean Murphy.

View all 4 of the full interviews at any time on our Youtube Page.

Wayne Mezitt, 81, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, after a brief illness and surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Wally “Vallya” (Bralit) and Edmund V. Mezitt. He was the husband of 59 years to Elizabeth (Pickering) Mezitt of Hopkinton.

Working with the Town’s partners at Eversource, I am pleased to announce that 6 transformers will be arriving in Hopkinton this week for the Main Street Corridor Project. They have been tested and are ready to be installed. The remaining 6 transformers will be arriving within the next few weeks. This is great news for the Project, where the lack of transformers has caused project delays. We look forward to the transformer’s installation, which will enable the team to bring the project to completion.

Elaine C. Lazarus
Interim Town Manager

Interim Town Manager Elaine Lazarus is pleased to announce the availability of the Means-Tested Senior Tax Exemption Program for eligible residents. This program provides valuable tax relief to seniors who qualify based on specific criteria.

“This program is a crucial opportunity for our senior residents to receive necessary tax relief,” said Interim Town Manager Lazarus. “We are committed to supporting our senior community members and ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive in Hopkinton.”

Attached please find the Main Street Corridor Construction Advisory for the
week of July 22nd to July 26th.

For the most up to date information about the Main Street Corridor project please
visit theTown's project website at https://hopkintonmainstreet.com

View full update in attachment below!

Roberta E. Schwartz, 84, of Londonderry Vermont, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton, MA. Born in Landsdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Esther (Courter) and Robert E. Schaedler. She was the beloved wife of 65 years to John Schwartz.