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Lake Maspenock Weed Management Group discusses extended drawdown, herbicide use plan
The Lake Maspenock Weed Management and Control Advisory Group at its Oct. 2 meeting shared information about the planned extended drawdown of the lake and the use of herbicides to control weed growth. Joe Baldiga, the chair of the Citizens Input Group (CIG), led the...
Parks & Rec votes to sign memorandum over cash handling, procurement
During a brief special meeting Friday morning, the Parks & Recreation Commission voted to accept a memorandum of understanding with the town regarding procurement and cash handling. “The one agenda item we have is to review, discuss and potentially agree to sign...
Conservation Commission approves DPW exemption requests for work on East Main, Spring streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfGQ-Y1ouB0&t=4832s The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday unanimously approved an exemption request made by the Department of Public Works for borings needed for a water main replacement project on East Main Street....
Crust & Co. fined for opening early; new details emerge questioning former owner’s involvement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to fine the owner of Crust & Co. $1,000 for opening the restaurant that replaced Hillers Pizza, its controversial predecessor, before all inspection requirements were met for...
OIG investigation into former Parks & Rec director prompts call by Select Board member to look at other departments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI During Tuesday night's Select Board meeting, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus referred to a letter she received from the state's Office of the Inspector General into what it deemed was illegal conduct by a former director of the...
Select Board delivers FY 27 budget message, chooses new town counsel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLHCTeipfI The Select Board on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve a budget message of financial restraint for the upcoming fiscal year, mirroring the level-service funding message of FY 26. Member Matt Kizner cast the dissenting vote. He...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 8 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 Sept. 30 1:14 a.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin checked on Lumber Street property. 3:20 a.m....
Board of Health gets updates in wake of First Amendment audit controversy
The Board of Health on Monday discussed changes to the Health Department’s open-door policy and other updates relating to a First Amendment audit that occurred last month. In his report to the board, Health Director Shaun McAuliffe clarified that the public nursing...
Planning Board gets testy before The Trails owner agrees to meet with town counsel over Wilson Street damage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foOGXcyTYkU At Monday night’s Planning Board meeting, the owner of The Trails agreed to meet with town counsel to negotiate a solution to resolving damage to Wilson Street allegedly caused by runoff from the subdivision. Vin Gately...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 6 edition
Photos: Construction at Hopkinton Drug site
Work on the Hopkinton Drug site continued this past week.
Discoloration possible after Grove Street water main break
The Department of Public Works cautioned residents to be aware of possible water discoloration following a water main break on Grove Street. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that crews responded to a water main break at Grove Street...
OSPC approves Cedar Street Extension homeowner’s tree removal request
The Open Space Preservation Commission approved by a 2-1 vote a homeowner’s request to remove two trees on OSPC land that would impede sunlight from shining on the homeowner's planned solar panel installation. Chair Ed Harrow cast the dissenting vote. He said he did...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 1 edition
ARRESTS Sept. 27 11:35 p.m. Officer Eva Cann attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street, and Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officer Lucille Creedon responded as backup. The vehicle was pursued and eventually stopped on Hayward Street. A 35-year-old from...
HPD responds to telephone pole struck by car, HFD delivers baby in separate overnight incidents
The Hopkinton Police Department and Fire Department responded to two separate incidents overnight into Monday morning, one during which firefighters delivered a baby boy. In the second event, a telephone pole was struck by a car late Sunday night on Hayden Rowe...
Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 29 edition
Commission on Disability votes for new leadership, announces state funding for library accessibility improvements
The Commission on Disability on Monday elected a new slate of leaders and discussed its plans to highlight areas of concern for people with disabilities through a joint event with the Department of Public Works. Nancy “Punky” Drawe was voted as the new chair,...
Conservation Commission reviews plans for proposed commercial office building off Lumber Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep5Wx04hT5I&t=4515s The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to continue the hearing on a proposed commercial office building off Lumber Street until Oct. 7 after reviewing plan changes and proposed new language. REC...
Select Board hearing on plaque honoring enslaved Hopkinton residents generates discussion on jurisdictional issues
The Select Board on Tuesday reviewed a request by the Hopkinton Historical Society to commemorate the history and contributions of people enslaved in Hopkinton with a plaque on the Town Common. It stirred discussions about accuracy, the request for Select Board input...
