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Memorial Day events move inside to St. John Church
Inclement weather forecast for Monday has pushed the town's Memorial Day events inside. Mike Whalen, chair of the Veterans Celebration Committee, informed the Independent Monday morning that all Memorial Day events will move into the parish center at St. John the...
Fruit Street bridge closure planned for early June
The Department of Public Works announced that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will close the Fruit Street bridge June 6-7 for full depth roadway construction. Work will begin at 6 a.m. on June 6. Construction is anticipated to wrap up by 6 p.m. the...
Carbone’s set to close June 27 after 93 years
Carbone’s Restaurant, an iconic Italian-American eatery in Hopkinton at the border of Southborough and Ashland, will be closing on June 27 after 93 years in operation. The town is negotiating with the owners to purchase the land for town and open space use, Assistant...
WSAB to recommend water, sewer rate hikes to Select Board
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend water and sewer rate increases to the Select Board in June. After reviewing three options for each rate included in a rate study presented at the meeting, members recommended to increase...
Conservation Commission deadlocked on 12 North Mill Street, revisits Charleswood water issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsoWQwG0k9g The Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved the notice of intent for a single-family home on 12 North Mill Street per the Wetlands Protection Act standards in a 4-2 vote. But in a separate vote applying the town’s...
Arrests/Police Log, May 20 edition
ARRESTS May 12 9:57 p.m. On Walcott Street, Officers Kyle Quinzani and Justin Cappuccio arrested a 19-year-old from Bishop Street in Framingham and charged him with speeding in violation of special regulation and operation of motor vehicle with license suspended for...
McSweeney, Irwin win School Committee seats in Annual Town Election
School Committee chair Kyla McSweeney will return for another term, joined by newcomer Sandra Irwin, in the main contested race in Monday’s Annual Town Election. McSweeney garnered a total of 679 votes, winning all five precincts. Irwin won 529 votes, coming in second...
Real Estate Transactions, May 18 edition
2026 Annual Town Election: Candidate list, bios
Following is a list of the positions and candidates that will appear on the May 18 Annual Town Election ballot. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School’s Brown Gym. Also included are responses (from those who chose to participate) to our...
Parks & Rec moves forward on fundraiser policy for pickleball courts
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday revised and approved a draft policy that will open up the Fruit Street pickleball courts to fundraising groups starting this year. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus teed up the discussion by recapping previous...
Permanent Building Committee approves revised Center School schematic designs
The Permanent Building Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the revised schematic designs for the Center School reuse project. The changes will shave at least $1.2 million off the proposed $16.8 million price tag. At the May 6 meeting, the committee asked...
Arrests/Police Log, May 13 edition
ARRESTS May 5 6:39 p.m. On Cedar Street, Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Officers Matthew LaTour and Justin Cappuccio arrested a 43-year-old from Rhodes Street in Providence, Rhode Island, and charged him with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a speeding rate of speed...
Planning Board approves withdrawal of Clinton Street requests; applicant to reapply
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UxRI8nch94&t=2307s The Planning Board on Monday voted unanimously to accept the withdrawal of two requests pertaining to the development of a second home at the rear of a historic house at 82 Clinton Street. Previous meetings...
Work on water system for Charleswood project could cause water discoloration
The Water-Sewer Department announced it will be completing work on the water system on Hayden Rowe Street starting Wednesday and continuing through Friday. According to a notice from Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff, his department is conducting work on the water...
Real Estate Transactions, May 11 edition
Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello to be on-site for work ahead of final paving
A.F. Amorello & Sons will be on-site in the next two weeks for additional work, according to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update. The construction company plans to complete several pieces of initial work, including: driveway construction at 35 Main...
Permanent Building Committee approves MOU, allowing Center School reuse project to move forward
The Permanent Building Committee on Wednesday voted to allow Town Manager Elaine Lazarus and Dave Daltorio, the town engineer/facilities director, to sign a memorandum of understanding for the Center School reuse project. This document would allow the Community...
Select Board seeks town counsel feedback on proposed CV license policy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_UsDPbW8Yw The Select Board on Tuesday unanimously approved asking town counsel to appear at its next meeting on May 19 to discuss the proposed common victualer license policy it has been working on for the past several months. Chair...
Select Board stresses resident input in police chief selection process
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_UsDPbW8Yw The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to select Public Safety Consultants to assist the town in its search for a new police chief. Discussion centered around including residents as part of this process. Jessica...
