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Teen injured in July 4 accident shows improvement, friend shares
The Hopkinton teen who suffered severe injuries after being struck by a car on July 4 is showing signs of improvement, according to a close friend who has been visiting her in the hospital for weeks. Raphaela Cristeli, a 16-year-old Hopkinton High School rising...
Wood Street water line break could cause discoloration
The Department of Public Works warned residents to be aware of potential water discoloration as it worked to fix a water line break on Wood Street. In a notice to residents, DPW Director Kerry Reed announced that crews responded to a water line break at Wood Street...
Debate with sawmill owners over Pyne Field dominates Parks & Rec meeting
Following a back and forth regarding the access road for JB Sawmill, the Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday agreed to seek advice from town counsel about the ongoing Pyne Field project. The primary item on Parks & Rec’s agenda Tuesday night was a review...
Conservation Commission continues UniBank/Starbucks parking lot hearing after voicing concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXWD_yBJO9A&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday night continued a hearing regarding the proposed UniBank/Starbucks parking lot expansion, but not before giving negative feedback to the applicant about the plan’s...
Arrests/Police Log, July 23 edition
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 July 15 12:20 a.m. A caller complained of a vehicle circling the rotary on Woodview...
Planning Board continues UniBank/Starbucks parking lot hearing to Aug. 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBldea-HAGI&ab_channel=HCAM In a brief meeting Monday night, the Planning Board voted 6-0 to continue the hearing for a minor site plan review of 85-89 West Main Street until its next meeting on Aug. 4. Vice chair Matthew Wronka,...
Real Estate Transactions, July 21 edition
Main Street Corridor Project update: Comcast cut-over service delayed, anticipated to complete this month
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that a delay in services has pushed back cut-over work by Comcast, while AT&T still is on track to complete work by mid-July. Verizon is expected onsite next week to transfer current...
Trails Committee discusses project progress with town officials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWt647ftF3Y&t=7462s&ab_channel=HCAM At its meeting Wednesday night, the Trails Committee provided project updates that included meetings with town staff and the need to prioritize its initiatives. Chair Peter LaGoy and member...
Arrests/Police Log, July 16 edition
ARRESTS July 10 8:56 p.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street. Fire Department personnel were requested for an evaluation, as the driver’s behavior escalated. A 35-year-old from Maynard subsequently was arrested and charged with...
DPH, DCR warn of harmful algal blooms in Hopkinton Reservoir
Residents are advised to avoid contact and ingestion of water in the upper reservoir of Hopkinton State Park following a warning issued by the Department of Conservation and Recreation this week. Officials from the Department of Public Heath notified the Hopkinton...
Real Estate Transactions, July 14 edition
Friends describe witnessing teen’s July 4 accident as fundraisers soar on victim’s behalf
The best friends of the Hopkinton teen who was severely injured after being struck by a car on July 4 described what they witnessed and how fundraisers to support her medical expenses have exploded in less than a week’s time. Raphaela Cristeli, a 16-year-old Hopkinton...
OSPC focuses on Whitehall Conservation Area maintenance
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night focused on efforts to maintain the Whitehall Conservation Area. Chair Ed Harrow told the commission that landowners Brian Morrison and Susan Erdman are seeking to “put together a conservation...
Town, residents at odds over beaver removal at Bloods Pond
Residents are expressing frustrations with what they believe are “inhumane practices” after beavers were removed from Bloods Pond last month. Between June 3-15, the Department of Public Works applied for an emergency permit and contracted a problem animal control...
Hopkinton Little League warns of Venmo account impersonating organization
On July 3, Hopkinton Little League announced on its Facebook page that a Venmo account had impersonated the organization, taking money from Little League families. “It was intentional,” said HLL president Gabe Recos. He said the fake account copied his organization’s...
Fundraisers organized for HHS junior seriously injured in July 4 car accident
Community members have organized fundraisers to aid the family of a rising Hopkinton High School junior who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in New Bedford on July 4. HHS junior Isla Clarke set up a GoFundMe page for the victim, whom she identified as...
Arrests/Police Log, July 9 edition
ARRESTS July 3 9:41 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker completed a motor vehicle stop on Glen Road, and Officer Robert Ekross responded as backup. An 18-year-old from Ashland was arrested and charged with failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle...
Planning Board continues UniBank/Starbucks parking lot hearing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNNTKQjC3aU&ab_channel=HCAM In a brief meeting, the Planning Board on Monday continued a scheduled hearing for a minor site plan review of 85-89 West Main Street until July 21 at the request of the applicant. The proposed restriping...
