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Main Street Corridor Project update: AT&T, Comm-tract finish utility work
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday announced that AT&T has completed all its work on the project. Comm-tract also has finished its work on the town's fiber network. Comcast is reported to be off all project poles. Crews will...
No rain, low groundwater prompts water use advisory from Water-Sewer Department
The Water-Sewer Department issued a water use advisory Thursday after weeks of little rain and reduction in groundwater levels. "With water use rising, no rain in over 2 weeks and minimal chances in the forecast, groundwater levels continuing to decline and well...
Lumber Street to close Monday morning for roadwork
The Department of Public Works announced Lumber Street will be closed on Monday so crews can remove hazardous rocks. A stretch of Lumber Street between Granite Street and 249 Lumber Street will be closed from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for rock removal. Those who live between 239...
Select Board interviews law firms vying for town counsel role
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJzQFn6TD0&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board on Tuesday night questioned attorneys from four law firms that hoped to provide Hopkinton with its legal counsel about their experience in municipal representation. The candidates...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 13 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.] August 6 5:49 a.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin stopped a motor vehicle on South Street, and the driver reversed his vehicle...
Trio convicted in connection with burglaries targeting South Asian homeowners in region, including Hopkinton
Three men were convicted last week in Middlesex Superior Court of charges stemming from a large-scale burglary ring targeting South Asian homeowners in 25 towns, including Hopkinton, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. The defendants all are...
Board of Health discusses response to federal funding cuts
During a brief meeting Monday night, the Board of Health discussed the current state of health care both statewide and nationally, along with the board’s options to address those issues. During its previous meeting in July, the Board of Health began drafting a...
Town, Verizon agree to 4-day work week schedule for Main Street Corridor Project
Town officials and Verizon representatives agreed Tuesday morning on a four-day per week work schedule for the Main Street Corridor Project, according to the Select Board's project liaison. In a text message to the Independent, Select Board member Brian Herr stated...
Town makes some progress with Verizon on Main Street Corridor work, but schedule remains unclear
Town officials have been making headway on resolving a scheduling disagreement with Verizon on its time frame for completing its work on the Main Street Corridor project, although a finalized schedule has not yet been achieved. In a phone interview with the...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 11 edition
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
