Tag: Solar Energy

Article 3: Specialized Stretch Energy Code

Article 3: Specialized Stretch Energy Code

Article title: Adopt the Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code Sponsor: Sustainable Green Committee Article text: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code, for the purpose of regulating the design and construction of buildings for the effective use 

Planning Board Actions Taken 07/27/20

Planning Board Actions Taken 07/27/20

Agenda Items & Actions Taken (unofficial): 1.0 Administrative Items Master Plan discussions – Continued to August 10 – Not Discussed 1.1. Discussion of Solar Overlay Town Meeting Article – Discussed / no action taken 1.2. Legacy Farm Road South Trees – Discussed 1.3. Board Appointments 

Weekly News Roundup – 07/26/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 07/26/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Hopkinton Solar Panel project moves along • School Committee roundup: HHS construction bid awarded • Independent Thoughts: Residents work on public needs fund • Police restart boat patrols on Maspenock, Whitehall • HPS superintendent introduces trio of new hires • Ashland Select Board wins 

Weekly News Roundup – 07/19/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 07/19/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Public Notices • Select Board approves Sweeney’s promotion to senior accounting manager/town accountant • School Committee announces office hours • Planning Board roundup: More tweaks to proposed solar project off Frankland Road • As woods give way to solar farms, 

Planning Board Actions Taken 07/13/20

Planning Board Actions Taken 07/13/20

Administrative Items Reorganization of the Board – Action Taken: Gary Trendel voted Chair, Rob Benson voted Vice Chair Notice of Vacancy – Amy Ritterbusch Resignation – Action Taken: Resignation accepted and the vacancy will be posted. Candidate selection to be made at a joint meeting 

Planning Board Actions Taken 06/22/20

Planning Board Actions Taken 06/22/20

Agenda Items & Actions Taken (unofficial): 1. Administrative Items a. Form K Lot Release – Lot A-2-3 and Restricted Land Covenants – Legacy Farms North – Approved b. Approval Not Required Plan – 79 Frankland Road – Hopkinton Area Land Trust – Approved c. Approval 

Weekly News Update – 06/21/2020

Weekly News Update – 06/21/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Community COVID-19 Testing • Town Election 2020 • Town of Hopkinton Authorized to Commence Work on Main Street Corridor Project • Seaboard Solar continues to adjust plans for array • Select Board meeting roundup: Legacy Farms HCA amendment passes • 

Weekly News Update – 06/07/2020

Weekly News Update – 06/07/2020

Covid-19 Updates and Precautions • Hopkinton High seniors participate in rolling rally around town to celebrate Class of 2020 • Legislature OK’s bill allowing changes to town meeting, election and budget processes • Police Chief Bennett: HPD stands against ‘all injustice’ • Trail organizers take 

Planning Board Actions Taken 6/1/20

Planning Board Actions Taken 6/1/20

Agenda Items & Actions Taken (unofficial): Administrative Items (Files online at: 06-01-20 Meeting Administrative Files ) 1.1. Legacy Farms North Form K – Lot A-2-3 and Restricted Land Covenants – Applicant requested to delay this to the next meeting 1.2. Minutes of April 23, 2020; 

Planning Board Actions Taken 05/18/20

Planning Board Actions Taken 05/18/20

Agenda Items & Actions Taken (unofficial): Administrative Items 1.1. Vote Safe Discussion – Town Clerk gave information on how to vote by mail 1.2. Legacy Farms North Form K – Lot A-2-3 and Restricted Land Covenants – No discussion, to be held until a future 

Planning Board Actions Taken 04/27/20

Planning Board Actions Taken 04/27/20

Agenda Items & Actions Taken (unofficial): 1. Administrative Items – None 2. Continued Public Hearing – Maspenock Woods (West Elm Street) – Maspenock Woods Realty Trust – Not Discussed, continued to June 1, 2020 3. Continued Public Hearing – Zoning Articles for Town Meeting – 

Weekly News Roundup – 05/03/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 05/03/2020

Covid-19 Updates and Precautions • Baker Orders Mass. Residents To Wear Masks Beginning May 6 • Final Hazard Mitigation and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Report • Hopkinton ranked as the safest community in Massachusetts for the second year in a row • Hopkinton Schools Awarded $33K