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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 18

by | Oct 18, 2023 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day.

The Water Department on Tuesday announced that Weston & Sampson, an environmental engineering firm that provides consulting for the town, has been contracted to provide a unilateral flushing program for the area as part of the effort to resolve the issue of water discoloration.

With the latest turmoil in the Middle East leading to thousands of deaths over the last two weeks, the Islamic Masumeen Center in Hopkinton released a statement expressing concern for those affected and calling for peace.

The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night voted 5-0 to approve a stormwater management permit for a two-story office building at 85R and 87 Hayden Rowe Street, allowing the redevelopment project to move one step closer to approval.

The Board of Health at its meeting Monday evening discussed the lack of state guidance on PFAS levels and Hopkinton’s leading role in its regional health collaborative structure.

This week’s Real Estate Transactions list shows four sales, three of which were well over $1 million.

Town meetings tonight include the Elementary School Building Committee (6) and Housing Authority (6).

Photo of the Day: Lights shine down on the Hopkinton High School athletic fields during a recent evening.

Night at HHS fields

PHOTO/JERRY SPAR

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