eHop Updates
Openings on Boards & Committees – Apply Online
Updated 09/23/25: The following Town boards & committees will have one or more anticipated vacancies. Please see the Town website at hopkintonma.gov for information about the duties of specific boards and committees. Interested residents must apply via the online volunteer application form. Never served on …
Town Election Results 2025
1,288 voters cast ballots on May 19, which is a turnout of about 10%. This was a decrease from last year’s turnout of 22%, but similar to 2023. Winners in the contested races were Matthew Kizner and Shahidul Mannan for Select Board, and Peter Mimmo …
Town Meeting Results 2025
Key Documents Video Day 1 – Monday, May 5, 2025 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Procedural Motion to take Article 37 after After 26. PASSED by Voice Vote Reports ARTICLE: 1 Acceptance of Town Reports; Sponsor: Select Board (Consent Agenda) PASSED by Voice Vote FINANCIAL – FISCAL …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/07/25
OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION COMMISSION At its Thursday meeting, the Open Space Preservation Commission voted 2-1 to approve a request by a homeowner to remove two trees on abutting OSPC land that will block sunlight from the solar planeling they plan to install. The dissenting vote …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/30/25
PARKS & RECREATION At its Tuesday meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed possible projects for Community Preservation Commission funding, ahead of the upcoming October 9th application deadline for FY 27. The commission voted to request additional funding for the Pyne Field project following an …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/23/25
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE At its Thursday meeting, the Community Preservation Committee noted the upcoming October 9th deadline for applications for proposed project funding for FY 27. The hearing process on submitted applications will begin on October 16th. Additionally, the CPC heard updates on the progress …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/16/25
SELECT BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, in a 4-1 vote, the Select Board approved the common victualer and entertainment licences for Crust & Co., a restaurant set to take over the former Hillers Pizza location, conditioned upon the completion of required inspections. The dissenting member, …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/09/25
SCHOOL COMMITTEE At its Thursday meeting, the School Committee discussed budget matters and approved a lease for the central office space. The committee also heard a presentation on the recent orientation for the 20 new educators in the district. Other business included welcoming student representatives …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/02/25
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) held its first meeting last Tuesday. This board, made up of seven members, was formed to assist with increasing the commercial tax base by supporting local businesses and attracting new businesses to town. Board members …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/26/25
CONSERVATION COMMISSION At its Tuesday meeting, the Conservation Commission heard details from the Trails Committee on its proposal to create a trail from Loop Road at the schools to connect to the Chamberlain Street Extension. The director of the Hopkinton Area Land Trust, Chuck Dauchy, …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/19/25
SELECT BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board interviewed attorneys from four law firms interested in representing Hopkinton as its town counsel. The four candidates were current town counsel Harrington Heep; KP Law; Mead, Talerman & Costa; and Brooks & DeRensis. Town counsel is …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/12/25
SELECT BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board voted 4-0 to schedule a public hearing regarding Hiller’s Pizza’s common victualer’s license (required in MA for an establishment with equipment to cook, prepare, or serve food on its premises), which could result in a revocation …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/05/25
FINANCE DEPARTMENT The Finance Department reported last week that the town’s checks and balances software system intercepted an attempted check fraud using the town’s accounts payable account. They followed up with the bank and filed a police report accordingly. The Town Treasurer explained that a …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/29/25
SCHOOL COMMITTEE School Calendar. At its Thursday meeting, the first for Evan Bishop in his role of Superintendent, the School Committee discussed the 2026-27 school calendar, and discussed plans to obtain feedback on preferences from families and staff. Past public opinion surveys regarding the inclusion …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/22/25
CLIMATE RESILIENCE OPEN HOUSE The town will be holding a Climate Resilience Open House this week for all interested residents. The following is posted on the Town’s website: “Come join us at the Hopkinton Public Library for an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and …