Water main break on Hayward Street could lead to discoloration

Sep 2026 12

Main Street Corridor Project update: Sidewalk, driveway apron work to continue

According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, crews will be out conducting driveway apron work at Town Hall early next week. Contractors will be out on Monday to work on the west side driveway of Town Hall. They are scheduled to conduct work on the...

Sep 2026 12

Ramp closures at I-90/I-495 interchange to continue through week

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will continue ramp closures overnight at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton starting Monday, according to a recent notice. All closures this week, with the exception of the one from the I-495...

Sep 2026 11

Crews flush hydrants on Colella Farm Road, Joseph Road due to water discoloration

In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that crews were flushing hydrants in the area of Colella Farm Road and Joseph Road due to discolored water Friday. Fenneuff anticipated the discolored water would dissipate shortly following the...

Sep 2026 10

Library Director Hill looks forward to next chapter in life after resignation

Nanci Hill, the outgoing director of the Hopkinton Public Library, chose to resign from her position to focus on her family and travel after a 27-year career of working as a librarian and eventually as a library director, according to her email to the Independent...

Hopkinton Public Library Director Nanci Milone Hill

Sep 2026 9

Lewitus to stay on in per diem role as Parks & Rec starts new director search

Parks & Recreation Commission chair Kyle Smith will lead the commission's coordination with the town’s Human Resources Department as the search begins for a new Parks & Rec director. At its meeting Tuesday, the commission discussed the finer details of...

Sep 2026 9

Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 9 edition

ARRESTS Sept. 5 6:06 p.m. Officers conducted a straight warrant arrest of a 45-year-old woman from Mayhew Court. [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...