The upper and main beaches at Hopkinton State Park have been closed after being deemed unsafe for swimming by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) due to high bacteria counts (enterococci) measured on Tuesday.
Two weeks ago, the upper beach was closed for the same reason.
The beaches will be tested daily to determine when it is safe to re-enter.
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...
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...
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....
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....
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,"...
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Apparently the lack of managing the ever increasing Canadian Goose population at the park is the main reason for bacteria. Their droppings have made the park practically unwalkable. Every surface is fouled with Goose droppings. It’s a shame that DCR upper management has done nothing to alleviate this situation other than providing frustrated park personnel with fake coyote statues…DCR senior management needs to step up, reduce the goose population and return the park to humans to enjoy. For many inner city families, this is their only access to a natural green space. No one wants to sit in sand contaminated by goose feces.
I was very disappointed when I went today. Forgot the fake coyote, use real dogs. The harass the geese and it works.
Is the park safe to swim now or still closed?