The Department of Public Works is working on the second phase of a hydrant flushing project designed to remove minerals from the water, improving its appearance and clarity. The first phase of the project was completed on March 15. Water and Sewer Superintendent Eric...
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DPW responds to water main break on Maple Street
UPDATE: The water main that broke Thursday morning on Maple Street was repaired by early afternoon, restoring water and traffic access, according to an email from the Department of Public Works. Traffic was closed on Maple Street on Thursday morning in response to a...
Construction of PFAS filtration system begins at Well 6
Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Director of Public Works Kerry Reed announced Thursday morning that construction for Hopkinton’s Well 6 PFAS filtration system has begun. Bay State Regional Contractors Inc. began digging a foundation at Hopkinton’s Fruit Street Well 6...
Household hazardous waste collection at DPW facility July 29
Hopkinton’s Department of Public Works will host a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, July 29, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be held at the DPW facility at 83 Wood Street. This program is for Hopkinton residents only, and participants should be prepared to...
Winter parking ban starts Nov. 15
The Department of Public Works issued a reminder about the winter parking ban that goes into effect Nov. 15 and runs until April 1. Vehicles cannot be parked on any street between 1-6 a.m., except for emergencies. Any vehicle interfering with the DPW’s snow and ice...
North Mill Street paving scheduled for Aug. 9-10
Hopkinton's Department of Public Works announced that North Mill Street will be paved on Aug. 9 and 10 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The work will take place between Front Street and the Milford town line. The DPW advises that traffic patterns and travel times likely will be...
Road resurfacing preparation work continues over next week
Hopkinton's Department of Public Works announced that contractors will continue repaving preparation work on a handful of streets in town over the next week. Dates may change due to weather conditions. Affected roads are: West Main Street — From South Street to just...
Part of College Street scheduled for closure at end of week
The town's Department of Public Works announced that College Street will be closed from house number 23 to 35 (at the Holliston town line) on Thursday and Friday of this week (July 28-29). The reason for the closure is the need to replace a large failing metal...
Road resurfacing work set to begin Monday on various streets
Hopkinton's Department of Public Works announced that crews will be removing and plating structures in preparation for road resurfacing work on a handful of street starting Monday (July 25) and continuing until Thursday (July 28). Dates may change due to weather...
Hazardous waste collection at DPW facility July 30
Hopkinton’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will host a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, July 30, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be held at the DPW facility at 83 Wood Street. This program is for Hopkinton residents only, and participants should be...
With storm heading to town, Friday trash pickup delayed to Saturday, municipal offices closed
Editor's note: This story has been updated with municipal offices being closed as well. The town's Department of Public Works announced Thursday that trash pickup for Friday will be delayed one day due to the storm that is forecasted to drop 5-8 inches of snow in the...
DPW: Recycling center closed Saturday due to expected storm
The town's Department of Public Works announced Wednesday that the recycling center on Wood Street will be closed this Saturday due to the expected snowstorm. Residents are advised to hold their recyclables until the following week and use extreme caution when outside...
DPW’s December white metal day moved up to Dec. 18
UPDATE, Dec. 17: Due to the forecasted snowstorm, Saturday's scheduled white metal day at 66 Fruit Street will have reduced hours, running from 7 a.m.-noon. Due to Christmas falling on the last Saturday of the month, the Department of Public Works' December white...
Recycling center closed Saturday
The Hopkinton Department of Public Works announced Friday that the town's recycling center will be closed Saturday (Nov. 27) due to site reconstruction. The center, located at 394 Wood Street, normally is open on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
DPW director: New testing indicates higher PFAs levels in water; public information meeting next Tuesday
Department of Public Works Director John Westerling, appearing before the Select Board at Tuesday’s meeting, provided an update on the issue with level of contaminants in the town’s water supply, indicating that another test showed even higher levels. “The second...
Drainage work on South Mill Street will require road closure
The town's Department of Public Works announced that stormwater drainage work is scheduled for Tuesday in the area of 89 South Mill Street. Work hours will be approximately 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The road will be closed in the area and a detour will be in place using Hunters...
Lumber Street paving starts Monday
The town's Department of Public Works announced Thursday that asphalt paving work is scheduled for Lumber Street from the intersection of Granite Street to the Milford town line from Monday through Wednesday of next week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The road will be closed...
Town introduces more efficient road paving process called cold-in-place recycling
In recent weeks, the town has overseen a new paving process known as cold-in-place recycling. According to a town press release, Department of Public Works Director John Westerling and Highway Manager Mike Mansir were instrumental in bringing the method to Hopkinton,...
Road paving projects scheduled over next few days
The town's Department of Public Works announced that asphalt paving is scheduled over the next few days. The work will be done from approximately 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and is subject to weather conditions. Drivers should expect delays and detours and are encouraged to seek...
Road repaving starts Wednesday
The Hopkinton Department of Public Works announced it will start repaving several roads in town starting Wednesday (July 28). Drivers are cautioned to expect delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes. One lane will be kept open on each road. The streets being...