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Fire flow test Wednesday could lead to water discoloration
The town announced that a required fire flow test will take place on Wednesday at approximately 9:30 a.m in the Hayden Rowe Street area. "Because these tests will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some discoloration during and after the tests...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Road paving set to begin Wednesday
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews are scheduled to begin paving work Wednesday in preparation for the Boston Marathon. The work will take place on the east side of the project only — from Grove Street to Ray Street. The eastbound detour from...
Parks & Rec roundup: Safety concerns raised about Pyne Field redesign
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its hybrid meeting Thursday evening discussed concerns about traffic safety once Pyne Field is reconfigured, pending a $1 million funding request that will be voted upon at Annual Town Meeting on May 1. Amy and Josh Brassard,...
Hopkinton man charged with break-in at vacant Westborough cinema
By Laura Hayes Community Advocate A Hopkinton man faces charges after the Westborough Police Department responded to an alleged break-in at the former Regal Cinemas off Route 9. The 20-year-old was charged with vandalizing property, possessing a burglarious instrument...
Saturday’s Family Fling event canceled due to expected rain
The second annual Family Fling, scheduled for Saturday at Hopkinton Town Common, has been canceled due to a forecast for rain. A decision has not yet been made on whether or not to reschedule the event, which is organized by Friends of Hopkinton along with the...
Pedestrian connectivity meeting stresses safety concerns, accessibility
Pedestrian safety was a recurring theme Tuesday night in a virtual meeting on how to integrate the needs of walkers into Hopkinton’s infrastructure. Planning Board chair Gary Trendel, who facilitated the meeting, said it emerged after the board heard repeated...
Hearing for Hillers Pizza owner Sismanis postponed to May 24
At a pretrial hearing on Wednesday morning in Framingham District Court, the attorney for Hillers Pizza owner Petros “Peter” Sismanis was granted a postponement for discovery — meaning the defense is requesting to see evidence from the prosecution and have time to...
Arrests/Police Log, March 21 edition
POLICE LOG March 14 12:11 a.m. Officer Augusto Diaz made checks of Ash Street property. 12:49 a.m. Officers Augusto Diaz and Brennan Grimley checked on a motor vehicle on West Main Street and advised the operator of registration status. The operator headed back to...
Planning Board continues discussions about Turkey Ridge, The Trails, other projects
The Planning Board met for nearly four hours Monday night, and it ended up continuing several longstanding projects that are on the cusp of approval. Turkey Ridge Estates development issues cause problem for town open space acquisition The Turkey Ridge Estates...
Police participate in scenario-based training
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office announced that 34 officers from Hopkinton and Ashland completed interactive, scenario-based training utilizing the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Mobile Training Center (MTC). The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with Chiefs...
Real Estate Transactions, March 21 edition
Main Street Corridor Project update: Paving for Boston Marathon expected to start week of April 3
The town announced Friday that paving in preparation for the Boston Marathon is anticipated to start the week of April 3. The work is expected to take one day for milling, followed by one day of paving. Temporary markings will be done at night after the paving is...
UCTC supports inclusion of town in MetroWest effort to join East Coast Greenway
The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night voted unanimously in favor of a proposed concept that would connect Hopkinton and several neighboring MetroWest communities to the East Coast Greenway. Trial advocate Joel Arbeitman, the chair of the...
Select Board forwards adjusted FY24 budget to Appropriation Committee
Following a lengthy discussion, the Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to forward a revised fiscal year 2024 budget of approximately $113 million to the Appropriation Committee. A stipulation was made to restore $115,000 from a $350,000 reduction to the schools...
Arrests/Police Log, March 14 edition
ARRESTS March 6 8:20 a.m. On Main Street, Officer Matthew LaTour arrested a 41-year-old Old Town Road resident and charged her with state highway traffic violation, OUI liquor, and child endangerment while OUI. Officer Matthew Santoro subsequently transported the...
Conservation Commission leverages fines against Turkey Ridge developer due to stormwater issues
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night voted unanimously to leverage fines previously held in abeyance totaling $31,800 against the developer of the proposed Turkey Ridge Estates development because of a new violation discovered on the day of the...
Select Board supports IMA with Southborough to address water supply; DPW gives update on dirty water
The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday voted to support an intermunicipal agreement with Southborough to purchase water for Hopkinton. While the water comes from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Hopkinton would purchase the water directly from...
Board of Health works on tobacco regulations, strategic planning
The Board of Health met Monday evening to discuss when a hearing can be held on the adoption of the amended state product regulations for tobacco sales and to announce progress made on the Health Department’s strategic plan. The board voted unanimously to approve...
Real Estate Transactions, March 14 edition
