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HFD chief: JB Sawmill ‘a total loss’ in Thursday morning fire
JB Sawmill and Land Clearing burned down Thursday morning in a Fruit Street fire, rendering the facility "a total loss," according to Hopkinton's fire chief. In an interview Thursday evening with the Independent, HFD Chief Gary Daugherty described the blaze and...
Fruit Street fire shuts down street, causes potential water discoloration
Fruit Street was temporarily closed Thursday morning due to a fire, according to information released by the Hopkinton Fire Department's union and the town's Water & Sewer Department. The fire broke out in the area of Fruit Street and Victory Lane at approximately...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 28 edition
ARRESTS Jan. 20 2:11 p.m. On Wood Street, Officers Benjamin Vaz and Augusto Diaz arrested a 21-year-old resident of Mount Pleasant Street in New Bedford on a warrant. A female took over operation of the vehicle. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for...
Conservation Commission continues Loop Road, North Mill Street hearings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRfFtOBQ0B4 At its four-hour meeting Tuesday, the Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to continue the hearing on the town’s request for determination of applicability for improvement to Loop Road that would provide better access to the...
In unprecedented move, Planning Board reconsiders Hayward Street home proposal after voting against it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANPEjXsQBK8 The Planning Board voted Monday to approve a motion to reconsider a vote it had just taken against a proposal to build a home at 69 Hayward Street due to the applicant’s unique circumstances. After hearing additional...
Planning Board votes to put 3 zoning articles on ATM warrant, including new MBTA Communities plan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANPEjXsQBK8 The Planning Board on Monday voted to approve three articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, including one that revised the MBTA Communities zoning to bring it into conformity with state law. The plan that was approved...
Schools, town offices to have delayed opening Tuesday
Due to the lingering effects of the weekend snowstorm, the town announced that schools and town offices will open late Tuesday morning. Schools will have a two-hour delay, while town offices — including the library and Senior Center — will open at 10 a.m. "This delay...
Real Estate Transactions, Jan. 26 edition
CPC unanimously approves articles for ATM warrant, including Carbone’s land purchase recommendation
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday unanimously approved an article for the May 2 Annual Town Meeting warrant recommending the purchase of the Carbone’s Restaurant site for open space and town use. The town expressed interest in purchasing the Carbone’s...
Hopkinton woman charged as part of $1.2M bank fraud case
A Hopkinton woman and a Boston man have been charged in a bank fraud scheme that allegedly included the theft of $1.2 million over the course of several years. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Rosemary Parks, 59, of Hopkinton and William...
‘I thought I was going to die’: Accuser in casino attack by Marathon assistant principal shares story
Nearly two years after he accused Marathon School assistant principal Eric Mitchell of assaulting him in a Plainville casino, West Bridgewater...
WSAB gets updates on Well 6 filter replacement, potential MWRA connection
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday discussed the December replacement of granulated activated carbon in Well 6, the town’s main water supply. It also shared the latest details on the town’s progress toward connecting to the Massachusetts Water Resources...
Hopkinton man remains in custody as details of alleged Ashland assault emerge
A Hopkinton man will appear in Framingham District Court in February for a pretrial hearing about an alleged assault that occurred in Ashland earlier this month. Jadaius Figueroa, 23, was arrested after an incident that occurred at 330 Pond Street in Ashland on Jan....
Select Board gets tough on license renewals; pickleball TIF stalls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQLgElzop3Y The Select Board on Tuesday voted to renew licenses for several businesses. But it cautioned that those that have delayed in completing requirements will have to face the board at the next meeting on Feb. 3 to explain why....
Select Board reviews comprehensive FY 27 budget submission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQLgElzop3Y The Select Board on Tuesday discussed the comprehensive budget for the upcoming fiscal year with members of the School Committee and the Board of Assessors. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus reported that the budget is balanced....
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 21 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 Jan. 13 1:41 a.m. Officer Jennifer Manning made checks of Lakeshore Drive and Sandy...
Real Estate Transactions, Jan. 19 edition
Parks & Rec seeks solutions for EMC Park security cameras
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday discussed available options to finalize the installation of security cameras at EMC Park. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus led the discussion, explaining that he had discussed available options for camera...
South Street called ‘golden goose’ for economic development at EDAB meeting
Two area realtors spoke at Tuesday’s Economic Development Advisory Board meeting about Hopkinton’s potential for commercial development, pinpointing South Street as the key target. Guest speakers Nick Slottje, Charlesbank Realty Group’s president/chief executive...
