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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD At its last meeting, the Economic Development Advisory Board heard from a consultant from KemperSports about the potential for an indoor athletic facility in town as a potential economic-development driver. Such a sports facility could attract athletes, families, and other businesses, …
SELECT BOARD At its last meeting, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a “robust” common victualer license policy, after months of focus on the matter. The new policy specifies conditions under which applications can be denied, subjects owners and managers to both CORI and …
CONSERVATION COMMISSION At its Tuesday meeting, the Conservation Commission expressed frustrations over repeated instances of lawn mowing beyond permanent immovable barriers (marking protected buffer zones) on lots at the Chamberlain-Whalen subdivision, noting that future violations could result in $300 per day fines. The commission approved …
PARKS & RECREATION At its last meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed plans for a Fruit Street athletic complex concession stand after hearing a proposed concept from resident Anthony Iannone to offer a “farm-to-field” selection of fresh, higher-quality foods including breakfast sandwiches, paninis, charcuterie …
CONSERVATION COMMISSION At its Tuesday hearing, the Conservation Commission heard an update on the water runoff issues at the Charleswood School construction site due to geothermal well drilling, which saw high volumes of sometimes turbit water running onto commission owned property. The contractor has diverted …
CONSERVATION COMMISSION At its Tuesday meeting, the Conservation Commission reopened the hearing on the proposed single-family home on 12 North Mill Street, due to the length of the project (which has been before the commission since January 2025) and so that newer members could vote. …
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING RESULTS Annual Town Meeting was held on Saturday, May 2nd. The video of Town Meeting can be viewed on HCAM’s YouTube page. The full results of the 39 articles voted on at Town Meeting are outlined on eHop’s Town Meeting Results 2026 …
SELECT BOARD Private ways seeking town road acceptance. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board voted on whether to approve three private ways seeking acceptance as public roads, with the ultimate decision to be made at the May 2nd Annual Town Meeting. The first considered …
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION At its Tuesday meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the issue of renting out the Fruit Street pickleball courts and what potential rules should govern that process. This came about after HHS students requested to rent the courts for a …
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 …
CONSERVATION COMMISSION At its Tuesday meeting, the Conservation Commission approved proposed remediations by the Islamic Society of Greater Milford in response to an enforcement order issued to them due to unpermitted fill and buffer zone disturbance. A commission member raised a concern outside of the …
CONSERVATION COMMISSION At its Tuesday meeting, the Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to continue the hearing on proposed improvements to Loop Road – primarily maintenance work to repair the road’s deteriorating condition and improved access to the schools. Concerns were raised regarding wetland proximity, erosion control, …