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 

Upper Charles Trail Project – Part 1: The Beginnings

Upper Charles Trail Project – Part 1: The Beginnings

The Beginnings (2012 to 2017) In 2012, the Upper Charles Trail Committee (UCTC) was established in Hopkinton to plan and develop Hopkinton’s portion of the Upper Charles Trail. This regional trail would eventually link five towns – Hopkinton, Milford, Holliston, Sherborn, Ashland. Hopkinton’s portion will 

Capital Improvements Committee – Did You Know?

Capital Improvements Committee – Did You Know?

Committee Size:  5 membersTerm Length: 5 yearsMeeting Schedule: Typically once a month as determined by the membersDescription: The Committee shall ascertain annually what capital expenditures will be required by the Town during the subsequent ten fiscal years. In making its determinations, the Committee shall consult with such officers 

Appropriation Committee – Did You Know?

Appropriation Committee – Did You Know?

Committee Size:  5 members Term Length: 3 years Meeting Schedule: Typically once a week on Thursdays in the spring leading up to Town Meeting. The rest of the year is typically once a month. Description: There shall be an Appropriation Committee of five registered voters 

Weekly News Roundup – 06/06/2021

Weekly News Roundup – 06/06/2021

Main Street Corridor Project – Weekly Update • Covid-19 Update and precautions • eHop has a charity bib available for the October 11, 2021 Marathon! • OPENINGS ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES – APPLY ONLINE • As summer begins, new policies in place for Sandy Beach 

Weekly News Roundup – 04/25/2021

Weekly News Roundup – 04/25/2021

Covid-19 Updates and Vaccine Information • Know Your Vote – Monday May 3rd at 7:00 PM (Virtual Event) • Have questions for us to address during KNOW YOUR VOTE? • Main Street Construction Update: 2 Week look ahead • Public Notice: South Street – Fire Flow