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Saturday morning work scheduled for I-90/I-495 interchange ramps
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that ramps at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange will close during the early morning on Saturday. Between 1-4 a.m. on Saturday, the I-495 northbound and southbound ramps (Exit 58) connecting to I-90...
Parks & Rec ponders sponsorships for town sports organizations, Fruit Street
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday debated the merits of allowing sponsor banners at the Fruit Street athletic complex, raising concerns on balancing costs while ensuring equity on multi-use fields. At the top of the discussion, Parks & Rec Director...
Arrests/Police Log, April 1 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 March 24 2:17 a.m. Officer Eva Cann made checks of Legacy Farms South. 6:53 a.m....
Board of Health to review regulations limiting sale of kratom, synthetic THC
Health Director Shaun McAuliffe asked the Board of Health at its meeting Monday to review proposed regulations limiting the sale of certain THC products in Hopkinton. The two products impacted by the proposed regulation are kratom and synthetic cannabinoids....
Water discoloration possible after hydrant test, well activations
The Water-Sewer Department conducted a required hydrant test near 66 Fruit Street on Tuesday morning that it warns could result in water discoloration. "We anticipate this flow test will cause discolored water in the test area and on the west side of town,"...
Real Estate Transactions, March 30 edition
Photos: No Kings protest at Town Common
Hopkinton organizers hosted a protest Saturday at the Town Common that joined others across the country for the latest No Kings Day of Action. The protest was one of 3,300 events worldwide drawing an estimated 8 million people, according to No Kings organizers....
I-90/I-495 interchange ramps to close early morning Wednesday, Thursday
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that ramps at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange will close during the early morning on Wednesday and Thursday. Between 1-4 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, the I-495 northbound and southbound ramps...
WSAB receives alternatives analysis for proposed MWRA connection
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard an alternatives analysis for the town’s proposed connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, including a “blended” solution that would use MWRA and Ashland water. Engineer Tim Thies from Pare...
Hayward Street house fire Sunday displaces 2, leaves residence ‘uninhabitable’
A swiftly moving fire severely damaged a Hayward Street home Sunday night, displacing a couple and their dog. “There was heavy fire damage to the first floor, most notably in the kitchen, dining area and rear porch,” stated Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty in an...
Arrests/Police Log, March 25 edition
ARRESTS March 22 3:11 a.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officer Robert Ekross conducted a motor vehicle stop on East Main Street and subsequently arrested an individual, charging him with marked lanes violation, speeding in violation of special regulation and OUI liquor....
Planning Board votes not to accept Auciello Drive as public road, delays vote on Whisper Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdwEVYnx5vA The Planning Board on Monday voted 5-1 not to recommend Auciello Drive as a public way, with two abutters not voting after a protracted debate on one member's potential conflict of interest. The meeting started 13 minutes...
Real Estate Transactions, March 23 edition
Center School total project cost estimate explodes to $16.6M, CPC learns
The Community Preservation Committee learned on Thursday that the highly anticipated Center School reuse project now is expected to cost at least $6.6 million more than previously estimated. The CPC in December approved a $2 million request to draw funding from its...
Trails Committee plans upcoming events, talks priorities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeFdm0Gyjzw The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed two upcoming community events as well as several trail project priorities. Clerk Linda Chuss discussed the trail networking event that will take place March 31 from...
Legislators explain federal impact on state budget to Select Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 State Senate President Karen Spilka and Rep. James Arena-DeRosa appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday to discuss the state budget and their legislative wins for Hopkinton constituents. Spilka explained that the state...
Select Board unanimously approves Boston Marathon permit as sponsor announces race modification
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 The Select Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the permit application for the Boston Athletic Association to start the 130th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton on April 20. The historic race is expected to draw 30,000 runners...
Arrests/Police Log, March 18 edition
ARRESTS [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] March 11 3:12 p.m. The Southborough Police Department reported a male attempted to cash fraudulent checks at a bank...
Real Estate Transactions, March 16 edition
