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 – 10/28/25
SELECT BOARD At its Tuesday meeting the Select Board heard an update on measures taken to keep a dog deemed “dangerous” at a prior meeting from getting loose from the property. The only measure still to be implemented in this matter is a fence installation; …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/21/25
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMISSION At its Thursday meeting, the Community Preservation Commission had initial discussions about applications received for CPC funding for FY 27. The commission stressed its plan to be more stringent with applicants who have made little progress on previously funded projects. Funding allocations …
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/14/25
SELECT BOARD FY 27 Budget. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board discussed the budget for FY 27. They voted 4-1 to approve a message of financial restraint for town department budgets, mirroring the FY 26 level-service message. Dissenting member Matt Kizner wished for a …
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 …