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Mar 2026 11

Localized water discoloration possible as Wells 7, 8 return to service

The Water Department informed residents that water discoloration around the Alprilla Farm Road Wells 7 and 8 is possible as they were returned to service on Wednesday. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff stated in a notice that residents in the Front Street,...

Mar 2026 11

Pickelball court rentals, Fruit Street fees in focus for Parks & Rec

Discussion over the town’s athletic facilities on Fruit Street dominated Tuesday’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting as members grappled with renting out the pickleball courts and fees for using the turf and grass fields. Most of the meeting centered on a...

Mar 2026 11

Select Board unanimously approves FY 27 town budget

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ATSPPFYnoI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt the comprehensive town budget for fiscal year 2027, allowing it to advance to the Appropriation Committee for discussion. Since the budget last came before the board...

Mar 2026 11

Arrests/Police Log, March 11 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 3 5:53 a.m. A motorist reported her vehicle broke down at the entrance of...

Mar 2026 10

Discussion of private road acceptance by town dominates Planning Board meeting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04dy5B50RQ4 The Planning Board spent the bulk of its meeting Monday night discussing the potential acceptance of two private ways by the town after concerns over documentation and potential legal ramifications were raised. The...