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Phases of ramp work at I-495/I-90 interchange continue Monday
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced additional overnight work hours for ramps at the interchange of Interstate 90 and Interstate 495 in Hopkinton that will impact drivers throughout next week. Starting Monday night, the I-495 ramp to I-90...
DPW to continue construction on multiple streets through August
The Department of Public Works will continue construction on five roadways in town throughout the end of July and into August. Affected roads are: Chamberlain Street, Angelo Drive, Colella Farm Road, Nicholas Road and Whalen Road. Structures will be raised and...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Comcast cut-over service delayed, anticipated to complete this month
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that a delay in services has pushed back cut-over work by Comcast, while AT&T still is on track to complete work by mid-July. Verizon is expected onsite next week to transfer current...
Trails Committee discusses project progress with town officials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWt647ftF3Y&t=7462s&ab_channel=HCAM At its meeting Wednesday night, the Trails Committee provided project updates that included meetings with town staff and the need to prioritize its initiatives. Chair Peter LaGoy and member...
Arrests/Police Log, July 16 edition
ARRESTS July 10 8:56 p.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street. Fire Department personnel were requested for an evaluation, as the driver’s behavior escalated. A 35-year-old from Maynard subsequently was arrested and charged with...
DPH, DCR warn of harmful algal blooms in Hopkinton Reservoir
Residents are advised to avoid contact and ingestion of water in the upper reservoir of Hopkinton State Park following a warning issued by the Department of Conservation and Recreation this week. Officials from the Department of Public Heath notified the Hopkinton...
Sidewalk repair work begins Wednesday
The Department of Public Works announced that scheduled sidewalk work on two streets will begin this week. In a notice to residents, highway manager Mike Mansir noted that sidewalk repair work for Grove Street and Hayden Rowe Street will start on Wednesday....
Real Estate Transactions, July 14 edition
Friends describe witnessing teen’s July 4 accident as fundraisers soar on victim’s behalf
The best friends of the Hopkinton teen who was severely injured after being struck by a car on July 4 described what they witnessed and how fundraisers to support her medical expenses have exploded in less than a week’s time. Raphaela Cristeli, a 16-year-old Hopkinton...
I-495/I-90 interchange ramp work continues this week
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has scheduled work on ramps at the interchange of Interstate 90 and I-495 In Hopkinton that will impact drivers throughout the week. All work is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. and conclude at 5 a.m. and is...
OSPC focuses on Whitehall Conservation Area maintenance
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night focused on efforts to maintain the Whitehall Conservation Area. Chair Ed Harrow told the commission that landowners Brian Morrison and Susan Erdman are seeking to “put together a conservation...
Town, residents at odds over beaver removal at Bloods Pond
Residents are expressing frustrations with what they believe are “inhumane practices” after beavers were removed from Bloods Pond last month. Between June 3-15, the Department of Public Works applied for an emergency permit and contracted a problem animal control...
Hopkinton Little League warns of Venmo account impersonating organization
On July 3, Hopkinton Little League announced on its Facebook page that a Venmo account had impersonated the organization, taking money from Little League families. “It was intentional,” said HLL president Gabe Recos. He said the fake account copied his organization’s...
Fundraisers organized for HHS junior seriously injured in July 4 car accident
Community members have organized fundraisers to aid the family of a rising Hopkinton High School junior who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in New Bedford on July 4. HHS junior Isla Clarke set up a GoFundMe page for the victim, whom she identified as...
Arrests/Police Log, July 9 edition
ARRESTS July 3 9:41 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker completed a motor vehicle stop on Glen Road, and Officer Robert Ekross responded as backup. An 18-year-old from Ashland was arrested and charged with failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle...
Planning Board continues UniBank/Starbucks parking lot hearing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNNTKQjC3aU&ab_channel=HCAM In a brief meeting, the Planning Board on Monday continued a scheduled hearing for a minor site plan review of 85-89 West Main Street until July 21 at the request of the applicant. The proposed restriping...
Real Estate Transactions, July 7 edition
Conservation Commission moves Revvity forward, approves Berry Acres Trail improvements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUdnAjgQ6W8&t=8032s&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved a certificate of compliance for Revvity, a life sciences company located at 68 Elm Street, with a 6-0 vote. Engineer Mark Beaudry spoke on...
Arrests/Police Log, July 2 edition
ARRESTS June 26 11:22 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle just sitting in the roadway on Grove Street. Officer Nicholas Saletnik, Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Sgt. Cody Normandin responded and arrested a 39-year-old Framingham resident, charging him with OUI drugs, OUI liquor...
