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Photos: No Kings protest at Town Common
Hopkinton organizers hosted a protest Saturday at the Town Common that joined others across the country for the latest No Kings Day of Action. The protest was one of 3,300 events worldwide drawing an estimated 8 million people, according to No Kings organizers....
WSAB receives alternatives analysis for proposed MWRA connection
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard an alternatives analysis for the town’s proposed connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, including a “blended” solution that would use MWRA and Ashland water. Engineer Tim Thies from Pare...
Hayward Street house fire Sunday displaces 2, leaves residence ‘uninhabitable’
A swiftly moving fire severely damaged a Hayward Street home Sunday night, displacing a couple and their dog. “There was heavy fire damage to the first floor, most notably in the kitchen, dining area and rear porch,” stated Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty in an...
Arrests/Police Log, March 25 edition
ARRESTS March 22 3:11 a.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officer Robert Ekross conducted a motor vehicle stop on East Main Street and subsequently arrested an individual, charging him with marked lanes violation, speeding in violation of special regulation and OUI liquor....
Planning Board votes not to accept Auciello Drive as public road, delays vote on Whisper Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdwEVYnx5vA The Planning Board on Monday voted 5-1 not to recommend Auciello Drive as a public way, with two abutters not voting after a protracted debate on one member's potential conflict of interest. The meeting started 13 minutes...
Real Estate Transactions, March 23 edition
Center School total project cost estimate explodes to $16.6M, CPC learns
The Community Preservation Committee learned on Thursday that the highly anticipated Center School reuse project now is expected to cost at least $6.6 million more than previously estimated. The CPC in December approved a $2 million request to draw funding from its...
Trails Committee plans upcoming events, talks priorities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeFdm0Gyjzw The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed two upcoming community events as well as several trail project priorities. Clerk Linda Chuss discussed the trail networking event that will take place March 31 from...
Legislators explain federal impact on state budget to Select Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 State Senate President Karen Spilka and Rep. James Arena-DeRosa appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday to discuss the state budget and their legislative wins for Hopkinton constituents. Spilka explained that the state...
Select Board unanimously approves Boston Marathon permit as sponsor announces race modification
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 The Select Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the permit application for the Boston Athletic Association to start the 130th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton on April 20. The historic race is expected to draw 30,000 runners...
Arrests/Police Log, March 18 edition
ARRESTS [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] March 11 3:12 p.m. The Southborough Police Department reported a male attempted to cash fraudulent checks at a bank...
Real Estate Transactions, March 16 edition
Police: Wood Street home struck by distracted driver
A home on Wood Street sustained "significant" structural damage after a distracted driver struck the residence Sunday morning, police said. Hopkinton Police and Fire crews were dispatched to 200 Wood Street at 9:07 a.m. Sunday after reports a vehicle had crashed into...
Hopkinton, Southborough police join forces to charge man after alleged bank fraud attempts
A Pennsylvania man was facing multiple charges in Framingham District Court on Friday after Hopkinton and Southborough police nabbed him for allegedly attempting to commit bank fraud in both towns Wednesday. On Wednesday at approximately 3:12 p.m., HPD responded to a...
Commission on Disability seeks to expand scope, model Framingham counterpart
The Commission on Disability on Monday discussed its future goals and expanding the scope of its activities. Members reflected on what they learned from leaders from the Framingham Disability Commission and Mark Dempsey, a board member of the MetroWest Center for...
Conservation Commission continues North Mill Street hearing as consultant awaits payment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S7x2Ww6RaM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 6-0 to continue the hearings on a single-family home plan for 12 North Mill Street with associated soil testing until March 24. It cited the nonpayment of the peer review...
Localized water discoloration possible as Wells 7, 8 return to service
The Water Department informed residents that water discoloration around the Alprilla Farm Road Wells 7 and 8 is possible as they were returned to service on Wednesday. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff stated in a notice that residents in the Front Street, Briarcliff...
Pickleball court rentals, Fruit Street fees in focus for Parks & Rec
Discussion over the town’s athletic facilities on Fruit Street dominated Tuesday’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting as members grappled with renting out the pickleball courts and fees for using the turf and grass fields. Most of the meeting centered on a...
Select Board unanimously approves FY 27 town budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ATSPPFYnoI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt the comprehensive town budget for fiscal year 2027, allowing it to advance to the Appropriation Committee for discussion. Since the budget last came before the board in...
