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Sismanis in ICE custody, per NBC report

FILE PHOTO/JERRY SPAR

According to a report from NBC10 Boston, Petros “Peter” Sismanis, the former owner of Hillers Pizza, has been remanded into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.

The report from NBC10, which was part of the station’s recurring “Small Town Secrets” segment, featured an overview of both the recent case against Sismanis and his prior history of sexual assault. Sismanis was found guilty in June of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 years of age and two counts of witness intimidation.

Also described in the report was a 1998 conviction on Sismanis’ record stemming from charges of rape and indecent assault and battery at another restaurant he owned in Hopkinton. He pled down those charges and was required to register as a sex offender. Reporters also described an incident at Hillers Pizza in 2017 that brought Sismanis in front of the Select Board and read a statement from a former employee who alleged inappropriate behavior.

“I blame the Hopkinton police for not taking action sooner,” the employee stated.

Sismanis, who emigrated to the U.S. from Greece, reportedly is in ICE custody in Rhode Island. Whether he will be removed from the country remains to be seen. According to information on the U.S. Department of Justice website, an alien can be removed from the country if they commit a “crime of moral turpitude,” have multiple criminal convictions or commit an aggravated felony.

— NICK SCHOFIELD

Latest News

The Planning Board on Monday continued a hearing about the Pyne Field project after hearing from both the Parks & Recreation Department and owners of an abutting sawmill who have raised safety concerns.

The Water-Sewer Department is cautioning residents to be aware of potential water discoloration following upcoming hydrant flow tests on Thursday.

The latest Sports Roundup covers Hopkinton High School girls soccer’s advancement in the state tournament and boys soccer’s loss to Framingham.

This week’s Move in Style Athlete Spotlight shines on boys cross-country sophomore Thunn Wongchaisuwat, who coach Laura McKenzie calls “an incredible teammate” through his dedication, positivity and teamwork.

Louis Ottaviani Jr., 72, passed away Nov. 3. He was a longtime Hopkinton resident.

Matthew Pantera, 75, passed away Oct. 31. He has family in town.

The Hopkinton High School varsity cheer team will host a youth clinic Nov. 11 at Hopkinton Middle School’s Doyle Gym.

Town meetings tonight include the Capital Improvement Committee (6) and Historical Commission (7).

Photo of the Day

Local and state dignitaries shovel dirt Tuesday in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Charleswood Elementary School off Hayden Rowe Street.

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO