Special Town Meeting: An interview with Claire Wright, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen

eHop sat down with Claire Wright, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, to discuss Special Town Meeting — what we are voting on, how it will impact Hopkinton, and why it is important.  A quorum of 1% of registered voters (currently 117 people) is required to call the meeting to order.   Watch the full video here or skip to specific questions by clicking on the links below.

“The Board of Selectmen is in support of this Lykan TIF because we see that it provides a very strong potential for significant economic benefits to the town at low risk.” — Claire Wright, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen

What are we voting on at Special Town Meeting – 00:38

Why do we need a Special Town Meeting now – 02:15

What is Tax Increment Finance (TIF) – 03:32

How will this STM vote impact Hopkinton residents – 10:20

What if Lykan cannot meet the agreed upon terms of the TIF – 20:00

What are previous and current TIFs in Hopkinton – 25:04

Will the TIF impact our personal tax bill? – 26:46

Will the TIF impact our personal tax bills? – 27:08

A quorum of 1% of voters (117 people) is required – 38:10

For more information on Special Town Meeting:  https://ehop.org/town-meeting/