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Conservation Commission OK’s stormwater remediation work at Charleswood School site after violation

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 21, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajzrpRdghaU The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday approved of the work done by a contractor to augment stormwater management controls at the Charleswood School site after a violation was issued at the last meeting on Sept....

Parks & Rec meets with Fruit Street concession vendors to resolve dispute

by Nick Schofield | October 21, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday discussed conflicts between its vending machine contractor and new concession stand business at the Fruit Street athletic complex, stressing the need to have both options at the fields. Braden Lu, the owner of Famished...

Select Board preps for STM Monday

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 21, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSf2YER0Fh4&t=4233s The Select Board on Tuesday reviewed Monday's Special Town Meeting warrant and decided not to vote on the citizens’ petitions that comprised the bulk of its 26 articles. Chair Shahidul Mannan said the board...

Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 21 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | October 21, 2026 | Featured: News, News, Police & Fire | 0 Comments

ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG Oct. 14 9:08 a.m. Officer Noah Buentello assisted Hopkinton Fire after an Aspen Way...

ESBC OK’s temporary roadwork, discusses stormwater issues

by Susan Gonsalves | October 21, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

The Elementary School Building Committee on Tuesday night approved a budget change of $200,769 related to temporary paving and a berm on Hayden Rowe Street related to the Charleswood School project. The payment reflected a pivot taken in response to the utility...

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Oct. 21: Town opens early voting for midterm elections

by Hopkinton Independent | October 21, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Town Clerk's Office prepared for early voting According to Town Clerk Connor Degan, 100 residents...