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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 26 | No. 15 | August 6, 2025
Town struggles with redesign for Pyne Field By Nick Schofield Contributing Writer
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ollowing a back and forth regarding the access road for JB Sawmill, the Parks & Recreation Commission on July 22 agreed to seek advice from town counsel about the ongoing Pyne Field project. The primary item on Parks & Rec’s agenda was a review of the 50% submission plan for Pyne Field. These plans were completed over the last few months following a vote by the commission in April to adopt a parking design for the joint baseball/cricket fields. At the meeting in April, commissioners settled on a design that puts parking north of the sand pit on the east side of the property. Visitors would need to cross the driveway of JB Sawmill in order to access the fields. An alternate parking plan put a lot to the south of the fields, but the option was a tough sell for commissioners given fewer available spaces and potential issues with abutters. Colleen Fowler of Gale Associates,
DOG TIRED
Gordon, a goldendoodle, relaxes on a bench under the gazebo at the Fruit Street dog park on a recent afternoon.
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Carty carries water for town
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By Mary Ellen Gambon Staff Writer
Resident to prison for pandemic aid fraud
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Teen injured July 4 shows improvement
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SCHOOLS
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ric Carty never dreamed that a summer job after graduating from high school would lead to a successful career with his hometown’s Water & Sewer Department over the past four decades. In a recent interview with the Independent, Carty shared that one of the most important lessons he has learned on the job is “to go with the flow.” Carty, who is retiring this fall, reflected on how he has revolutionized the department to accommodate the town’s growing population. He also talked about the proposed connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority as the town looks at its future water needs.
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Public input sought on calendar/holidays
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Water & Sewer Department Director Eric Carty (center) poses with staff members.
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