Hopkinton schools closed after downed tree causes power outages

HOPKINTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Schools in Hopkinton are closed Tuesday after a downed tree knocked out power to many households in the area.

A large tree fell onto wires on Ash Street, which prompted officials to shut down the road in both directions from the Doughboy Statue on the Common down to 22 Ash St.

All public schools in the town were closed for the day because the tree left three schools without power, town officials said.

“We had a tree come down, and it took the power lines down with it,” Dep. Fire Chief Bill Miller said. “It snapped a couple more utility poles.”

Drivers were asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

Eversource is working to restore power.

No injuries were reported.

Town officials say classes are expected to resume as normal on Wednesday.

Wind gusts of more than 50 mph were reported in Wareham, Cambridge, Medford and at the Blue Hills Observatory.

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