Hopkinton Extends Burn Ban, Water Restrictions Due to Drought

By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Persistent drought has a burn ban remaining in effect in Hopkinton on top of a restriction on water use. The Town Manager says the Hopkinton Fire Department is banning all outdoor burning until further notice under guidance issued by the State Fire Marshal, and asking all residents and businesses to continue to refrain from unnecessary water use to conserve available resources. The water conservation started back in late September and officials say it will stay like this until we get enough rainfall to shore up the groundwater supply as well as reduce the wildfire risk.