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Water-Sewer Department investigates discolored water near Lake Maspenock
Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed announced Friday that crews were actively responding to reports of discolored water in neighborhoods on South Street and West Main Street, as well as around Lake Maspenock. Crews were flushing hydrants and responding to...
Trails Committee touts accomplishments over past 16 months
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR4zUHHMdQI The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed its achievements over the past 16 months and looked ahead to future projects. This iteration of the Trails Committee was formed in January 2025, which explains the timeline’s...
Arrests/Police Log, July 15 edition
ARRESTS July 9 5:02 p.m. Officers conducted an arrest on West Main Street and detained a 37-year-old woman from Beacon Street in Worcester on a warrant out of Worcester District Court. A vehicle was towed from the scene. July 10 4:17 p.m. Officers conducted a stop on...
Conservation Commission calls out mowing violations on Chamberlain-Whalen lots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KObv5FxaZzg&t=82s The Conservation Commission on Tuesday expressed frustration about lawn mowing past the permanent immovable barriers on lots that are part of the Chamberlain-Whalen subdivision. Permanent immovable barriers...
HPD: 2 suspects arrested for larceny at CVS Sunday arraigned Monday
Two New York men arrested Sunday for larceny at CVS were arraigned Monday at Framingham District Court, Hopkinton’s interim police chief announced Monday afternoon. In a statement released to the Independent, Interim Police Chief Scott van Raalten stated that officers...
Grand jury hearing pending for resident accused of attempted murder
A Hopkinton man charged with attempted murder and other assault charges will have to wait another 60 days for his case to move forward as the commonwealth prepares for a grand jury hearing. Steven Dana appeared in Framingham District Court on Monday for a probable...
Real Estate Transactions, July 13 edition
Arrests/Police Log, July 8 edition
ARRESTS July 1 7:34 p.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision with a tree on Frankland Road and found the driver walking away from the scene. The 49-year-old Aspen Way resident was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, leaving the...
Planning Board continues hearings on Maple Street Extension lot with historic home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shTey8Gh1hc The Planning Board on Monday continued two hearings regarding a property on Maple Street Extension that includes a historic house in a 5-0 vote until the July 20 meeting. Attorney George Connors represented the applicant,...
Real Estate Transactions, July 6 edition
Claflin Place water main bypass to be installed Monday
Private contractors will install a water main bypass on Claflin Place Monday, according to a notice from the Water-Sewer Department. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, workers will put in place a temporary, above-ground water main bypass on Claflin Place. The installation...
Conservation Commission requests more details on Frankland Road dam repair
https://www.youtube.com/live/_tJ8amWiJfU?si=PKg99KhuN7bFEyww The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued a notice of intent hearing for a dam repair project on land set to be donated to the town. Jeff Bellino and Craig Curtin represented Agilitas Energy, the...
Arrests/Police Log, July 1 edition
ARRESTS June 23 9:12 p.m. On Downey Street, officers arrested a 26-year-old man from Washington Street in Mendon and charged him with possession of a Class B drug, having an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended...
Parks & Rec hears concessions pitch for Fruit Street fields
The Parks & Recreation Commission is one step closer to bringing concessions to the Fruit Street athletic complex after hearing a pitch from a potential vendor at its meeting Tuesday night. Hopkinton resident Anthony Iannone met with the commission to pitch his...
Real Estate Transactions, June 29 edition
Crews address water main break on Claflin Place
Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that repair crews were responding to a water main break on Claflin Place Sunday afternoon. Fenneuff stated in a notice that, in order to facilitate repairs, the water main serving Claflin Place was shut down. As a result,...
Arrests/Police Log, June 24 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 June 16 2:01 a.m. Officer Eva Cann responded to Spring Street and removed a tree...
Real Estate Transactions, June 22 edition
Main Street Corridor Project update: Driveway work to continue
According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, driveway work at 25/35 Main Street will continue next week. During work hours, the driveway by the Muffin House will be closed, and there will be alternating traffic in and out via the east side driveway....
