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OSPC questions ability to allow removal of trees on its property to benefit homeowner
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday discussed a homeowner’s request for the removal of two trees on OSPC land in order to install solar panels on private property. Chair Ed Harrow explained that the homeowner lives at 58 Cedar Street Extension, just...
I-90/I-495 ramps to close Tuesday night for construction
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced additional ramp closures at the Interstate 90/I-495 interchange in Hopkinton for next week. The ramps from I-90 eastbound and westbound to I-495 southbound will close Tuesday night at 11 p.m. and open up at 5...
DPW schedules road paving for early next week
The Department of Public Works announced road paving is scheduled on three streets next week. The affected roads are: Whalen Road, Colella Farm Road and Nicholas Road. Crews will pave Whalen Road on Monday, and Colella Farm Road and Nicholas Road on Tuesday. Work...
Conservation Commission continues hearing on proposed commercial building off Lumber Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFBV4Xma-wU&t=883s&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 4-0 to continue the hearing on a notice of intent for a proposed one-story office and retail building off Lumber Street in order to review further...
Select Board votes to hold public hearing on Hillers Pizza license after public outcry for revocation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odqXG4kJyf0&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday voted 4-0 to schedule a public hearing regarding the status of Hillers Pizza’s common victualer's license, which may lead to license revocation or suspension. A...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 6 edition
ARRESTS July 30 8:08 p.m. Officer Eva Cann conducted a motor vehicle stop on Avenue E, and Officers Kyle Quinzani and Nicholas Saletnik responded as backup. A 28-year-old from Milford was arrested and charged with operation of motor vehicle with license suspended,...
Carty reflects on 40 years of service with Water & Sewer Department as retirement approaches
Eric Carty never dreamed that a summer job after graduating from high school would lead to a successful career with his hometown’s Water & Sewer Department over the past four decades. In a recent interview with the Independent, Carty shared that one of the most...
Planning Board continues UniBank/Starbucks parking lot hearing despite space reduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjbrpXdTgQ0&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board on Monday decided to continue the hearing regarding the proposed expansion of the UniBank/Starbucks parking lot after listening to environmental and accessibility concerns. The...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 4 edition
Main Street Corridor Project Update: Verizon’s work schedule unclear as other utilities near completion
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that Verizon and the town are in disagreement over the company's work schedule, as other utilities near completion of their duties. Verizon planned to work on-site in Hopkinton for one or two...
UPDATE: Wood Street reopened after gas line break repaired
The Department of Public Works announced Thursday at 8 a.m. that there was an emergency road closure in the area of 83 Wood Street to repair a gas line break. Fire and police personnel were on hand along with representatives from Eversource. Drivers were advised to...
Town’s Finance Department: Attempted check fraud foiled
The town’s Finance Department on Monday reported attempted check fraud using the town’s accounts payable account to the Hopkinton Police Department, according to department staff members. “The Treasurer for the Town [CJ Paquette] filed a police report since there was...
Arrests/Police Log, July 30 edition
ARRESTS July 27 7:26 p.m. On West Main Street, Officer Justin Cappuccio arrested a 36-year-old from Milford on a straight warrant arrest and additionally charged him with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for...
Hopkinton man sentenced to prison for committing fraud with pandemic aid
A Hopkinton man who operated a roofing and construction company in Framingham with his wife was sentenced Monday in federal court in Boston for his efforts to defraud their workers’ compensation insurance carriers, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and their...
Real Estate Transactions, July 28 edition
Additional overnight ramp closures at I-90/I-495 interchange begin Sunday
Overnight work on ramps at the Interstate 90/I-495 interchange in Hopkinton will continue starting Sunday. According to a notice from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, separate phases of ramp work at the interchange will begin Sunday night and continue...
Teen injured in July 4 accident shows improvement, friend shares
The Hopkinton teen who suffered severe injuries after being struck by a car on July 4 is showing signs of improvement, according to a close friend who has been visiting her in the hospital for weeks. Raphaela Cristeli, a 16-year-old Hopkinton High School rising...
Wood Street water line break could cause discoloration
The Department of Public Works warned residents to be aware of potential water discoloration as it worked to fix a water line break on Wood Street. In a notice to residents, DPW Director Kerry Reed announced that crews responded to a water line break at Wood Street...
Debate with sawmill owners over Pyne Field dominates Parks & Rec meeting
Following a back and forth regarding the access road for JB Sawmill, the Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday agreed to seek advice from town counsel about the ongoing Pyne Field project. The primary item on Parks & Rec’s agenda Tuesday night was a review...
