WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 03/10/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 03/10/26

SELECT BOARD Budget Review. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board continued its budget review process. The majority of reviewed budget requests were deemed crucial to providing essential services to town residents. The School Department’s request bore no changes from what the board reviewed in 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 03/03/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 03/03/26

SELECT BOARD Emergency preparedness plan. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board discussed the town’s emergency preparedness plan with the HFD and HPD chiefs and school superintendent.The parties discussed and supported an independent audit to assist in improving services by both identifying technology or training 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 01/13/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 01/13/26

SELECT BOARD  At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board reviewed a draft tax increment financing (TIF) agreement between the town and owner of Open Play Pickleball & Padel Club, a new business under construction on a vacant property at 124 East Main Street. A TIF 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/14/25

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 – 04/08/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 04/08/25

eHOP’S ANNUAL KNOW YOUR VOTE FORUM eHop’s 13th annual Know Your Vote forum will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, 7:00-8:00 p.m., in person at HCAM TV Studios (77 Main St., Lower Level), and broadcast live on HCAM-TV and YouTube. Have your questions answered by town 

Weekly News Update – 07/29/2023

Weekly News Update – 07/29/2023

Snowball effect of capital needs highlighted by School Committee • Board of Health roundup: Health Department clarifies communication about YMCA potable water quality • Water quality at Sandy Beach remains safe, testing shows • State reimbursement, traffic on ESBC’s agenda • Planning Board roundup: Center School reuse, MBTA Communities 

Weekly News Update – 02/12/2023

Weekly News Update – 02/12/2023

ESBC reviews site options as it heads toward selection next week • Conservation Commission split on decision to proceed with gas pipeline at Mass. Laborers facility   • Planning Board jolted by ongoing issues with Grasshopper Energy solar farm • Select Board struggles with RECC decision, considers 

Weekly News Update – 12/19/2022

Weekly News Update – 12/19/2022

Town of Hopkinton Partners with Helpsy to offer free clothing recycling service • Town of Hopkinton Provides Update on Regional Emergency Communications Center Study • School Committee meeting centers on FY24 budget, capital requests • Hopkinton Fire Department Shares Holiday Fire Safety Tips For Decorating 

Weekly News Update – 11/01/2022

Weekly News Update – 11/01/2022

State rep candidates charge toward Election Day • Meet the State Representative Candidates 2022 • James Arena-DeRosa, Loring Barnes face off to represent 8th Middlesex District • STATE ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 – HOW TO VOTE & BALLOT INFORMATION • OPEN LETTER TO THE HOPKINTON SELECT BOARD REGARDING 

Weekly News Update – 03/27/2022

Weekly News Update – 03/27/2022

Upper Charles Trail Project – Part 3: An Alternative Proposal to Some Sections of the UC Trail • Upper Charles Trail Project – Part 2: Design Proposal and Potential Impacts • Upper Charles Trail Project – Part 1: The Beginnings • Frequently Asked Questions from Upper 

Upper Charles Trail Project – Part 3: An Alternative Proposal to Some Sections of the UC Trail

Upper Charles Trail Project – Part 3: An Alternative Proposal to Some Sections of the UC Trail

A few of the segments  of the Upper Charles Trail project have been actively discussed and debated since the first public hearing on December 8th 2021.  An alternate trail route was proposed by the Hopkinton Trails Club soon after. The alternative proposal is intended as 

Upper Charles Trail Project – Part 2: Design Proposal and Potential Impacts 

Upper Charles Trail Project – Part 2: Design Proposal and Potential Impacts 

The Upper Charles Trail Committee released their proposed route for the Hopkinton portion of the trail in August 2021.  The above proposed Trail Map contains a total of 11 segments that connect Hopkinton State Park and Legacy Farms via Segment 1 all the way to