It’s hard to believe that a drive down Briar Hill Road in Hopkinton – a patchwork of pavement and gravel, with potholes sprinkled throughout – is actually driving down a road, residents say.On Saturday morning, the three-mile-long stretch was at the.
As state relaxes COVID restrictions, Hopkinton passes mask mandate
Volunteer Thomas Lipoma boards through the lines of cars waiting to vote during the Hopkinton School District annual meeting in March. Sara Persechino
Published: 5/7/2021 1:40:28 PM
While many New Hampshire cities and towns are pulling back their COVID restrictions, the Hopkinton Select Board passed its first mask mandate Thursday night.
The ordinance, which would require masks to be worn when entering the town’s businesses or restaurants, passed 4-1 and took effect immediately. Wearing masks on public trails, sidewalks and recreational lands is “strongly encouraged” if social distancing cannot occur, according to the document that is set to expire on July 1.