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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...
Select Board gets update on town’s water issues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0JTKclY9lk&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board on Tuesday night heard from Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed about the need for residents to take water conservation seriously, as the demand during the recent heatwave...
Real Estate Transactions, June 30 edition
Main Street Corridor Project update: Comcast, AT&T on track to complete utility work mid-July
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that both Comcast and AT&T are continuing utility work, and are expected to be finished by mid-July. Verizon was on-site Monday to focus on transferring lines to the new poles on the west...
Roadwork on multiple streets in town set for July
The Department of Public Works announced that construction on multiple streets in town begins next week. Affected roads are: Chamberlain Street, Angelo Drive, Colella Farm Road, Nicholas Road and Whalen Road. Structures will be lowered July 1-2 on Chamberlain Street,...
Town reinforces warning on water restrictions
The Water-Sewer Department is reiterating the importance of adhering to the town's water restriction orders following a warning earlier this week. "Crews out canvassing the town have found a large number of lawn sprinklers running," Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty...
WSAB receives update from engineering consultant on potential MWRA connection
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard from a consultant about the rationale behind the town’s proposed connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority water system and expressed some skepticism about whether local alternatives were...
Construction on Wood Street drainage to begin Monday
The town is set to begin work on Wood Street next week that will impact drivers and residents. Starting Monday, contractors will begin work on improvements on drainage systems on Wood Street. The impacted area extends from the intersection of Wood Street and Walker...
Arrests/Police Log, June 25 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 17 12:13 a.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin made checks of Parkwood Drive property. 8:04...
