Members of Hopkinton's emergency management group met Friday morning to discuss the town's water discoloration issue, Water-Sewer Department Manager Eric Carty announced. "The department will continue to flush hydrants for the foreseeable future to help with the...
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Town turns off Alprilla Farm wells to relieve water discoloration
The Water Department announced Friday morning that it has turned off the Alprilla Farm wells to help relieve the discoloration of the water in the area. The wells will remain off "until further notice, barring any emergencies or dramatic increase in demand," Water...
Independent Thoughts: Water Department welcomes heavy rain; crafty residents replace street sign
During a typical year, the Water Department will send out notices each summer, reminding residents about the water restrictions in town. No need in 2023. Hopkinton received a near-record amount of rain — about 12 inches in July alone, which is around four times the...
Fire flow tests scheduled for Wednesday; discolored water possible
The Water-Sewer Department announced that several required fire flow tests will take place this Wednesday. The tests will start at approximately 8 a.m. and last about 90 minutes. The tests will take place on South Street and in the Country Way/Old Farm Road area....
Water Department: Dirty water issues across town
The Water Department announced Tuesday morning that due to multiple brush fires, road reconstruction and unauthorized contractor hydrant use, many areas of town are experiencing dirty water. Crews were to flush hydrants in the affected areas. On Monday, the Fire...
Crews work to resolve water discoloration issues in town
The town's Water Department announced Friday morning that multiple crews are out in the Springwood development flushing hydrants to alleviate an issue with water discoloration. Wrote Water Department Manager Eric Carty: "Please wait until later in the afternoon before...
LNG emergency training exercise could lead to discolored water throughout town
The town's Water Department announced that residents could have discolored water following emergency training drills at the Eversource liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on Thursday morning. "As part of those drills, the use of fire hydrants at high velocity and...
Section of School Street to be closed on Thursday, Friday for water line work
The town's Water Department announced that a section of School Street will be closed from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday so a private contractor can install a new water line for a homeowner. The road will be closed from West Main Street to DiCarlo Road. Drivers...
Town requests residents help ensure access to fire hydrants
Editor's note: The following is an announcement from the town. The Water and Fire Departments request your assistance in maintaining accessibility to the town's 700 fire hydrants, for the safety and protection of everyone. During the winter hydrants can become buried...
Water Department update: Higher bills, chlorine smell not unusual
The town’s Water and Sewer Department is in its first full six-month billing cycle since the pandemic started and has been receiving more calls for high water bills. With most people being at home much more than normal, residential use has increased. Dishwashers,...
Road work at Wood and West Main will force detour Saturday
The Water Department will again be doing work at the intersection of Wood Street and West Main Street on Saturday, starting at 7 a.m., the department announced. The westbound lane of West Main Street at the lights will be closed, with traffic routed down Wood Street...
Road work at Wood and West Main will force detour Wednesday; downtown work continues
The Water Department will be doing work at the intersection of Wood Street and West Main Street on Wednesday, starting at 8 a.m., the department announced. The westbound lane of West Main Street at the lights will be closed, with traffic routed down Wood Street and up...