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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 a year 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...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 14 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. 6 4:31 a.m. Officer Jennifer Manning checked on a vehicle parked on Pratt Way...
‘Sufficient facts’ found by judge in 2025 assault case against Marathon assistant principal
Court documents obtained by the Independent on Monday revealed that the elementary school assistant principal placed on administrative leave last week by the Hopkinton Public Schools was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution in a criminal case last...
Board of Health expresses concerns about North Mill Street well variance, continues hearing
The Board of Health on Monday continued a hearing on a drinking well variance request after members expressed concerns over the long-term viability of the plan presented. Developer Lou Petrozzi of Wall Street Development Corporation met with the board to discuss a...
Sismanis victim files case against town, police chief
Court documents reveal that the victim in the case against former Hillers Pizza owner Petros "Peter" Sismanis has filed a lawsuit against Sismanis, the Town of Hopkinton, and Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett. NBC10 Boston broke the story about the lawsuit on...
Real Estate Transactions, Jan. 12 edition
Hopkinton man charged after alleged assault victim MedFlighted for advanced care
A Hopkinton man is being held by the Middlesex Sheriff's Office as he awaits an arraignment in Framingham District Court for an alleged assault that took place over the weekend. The Ashland Police Department on Friday arrested 23-year-old Jadaius Figueroa and charged...
HPD charges 19-year-old following animal cruelty investigation
The Hopkinton Police Department on Wednesday announced that it has charged an individual with animal cruelty following an incident that occurred in town over the weekend. According to a press release, Hopkinton Police received a report on Sunday that an individual...
Conservation Commission moves Whisper Way forward, allowing developers to seek approval for town road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDuE-bzW5hU The Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved a certificate of compliance for the Whisper Way subdivision in a 6-0 vote. This vote clears the way for the developers to seek approval for Whisper Way as a town road at the...
