WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/30/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/30/26

PLANNING BOARD  At its Monday meeting, the Planning Board reviewed proposed amendments to the town charter, at the Charter Review Committee’s request, concerning a timeline for the board’s master plan revision and whether the board should have involvement with the goal-setting process and performance review …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/23/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/23/26

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WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/12/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/12/26

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION Annual Town Election 2026 will be held on next Monday, May 18, 2026. Polls are open from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm at the Hopkinton Middle School Brown Gym.  Check out eHop’s Town Election 2026 page for more details and for the …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/16/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/16/25

COMMISSION ON DISABILITY  At its Monday meeting, the Commission on Disability spoke with Parks & Recreation director Jon Lewitus about accessibility improvements at the Town Common, along with other recreation areas. There is a current need for additional accessible seating for people with disabilities to …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/21/25

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 – 05/06/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/06/25

TOWN MEETING RESULTS  Annual Town Meeting 2025 was completed in one night! Check out the full results on eHop’s page.   Town Meeting Recap Highlights  Budget. The FY26 town budget passed unanimously, as did the economic development article to create a special revenue account for the …

Weekly News Update – 11/26/24

Weekly News Update – 11/26/24

SELECT BOARD  The following issues were addressed at the Select Board’s meeting last Tuesday evening.  Financial accounts update. The Town Treasurer / Collector CJ Paquette updated the Board on the town’s investment and bank accounts, showing financial stability. While investments were up, the income is …

Weekly News Update – 04/03/2022

Weekly News Update – 04/03/2022

Know Your Vote – eHop Spotlight Forum • Hopkinton Appropriation Committee Public Hearing • Conservation Commission again discusses, continues hearing on Lake Maspenock weed management • Board of Health roundup: Nursing finances discussed; post-COVID initiatives continue • Moderna 50+ Vaccine Clinic at Senior Center • …

Select Board Actions Taken 06/01/21

Select Board Actions Taken 06/01/21

Agenda Items & Actions Taken: 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6:05 PM SELECT BOARD REORGANIZATION 2. The Select Board will consider selecting a Chair and Vice Chair for the next year. The Select Board selected Irfan Nasrullah as Chair. (5-0) The …

Select Board Actions Taken 10/22/19

Select Board Actions Taken 10/22/19

Temporary Alcohol License Hopkinton Center for the Arts  • Temporary Alcohol License South Asian Circle of Hopkinton Festival of Lights • Legacy Farms HCA Amendment • Appointments • Town Manager Report The meeting video is available on the HCAM YouTube Channel and the Actions Taken …

Renovated Hopkinton Center for the Arts Now Open

Renovated Hopkinton Center for the Arts Now Open

The newly renovated Hopkinton Center for the Arts is now open and recently raised more than $125,000 at the Lights Up – Opening Night fundraising celebration. Funds raised from the event have brought the HCA within close reach of its $1.9 million dollar Capital Campaign goal, which will allow the HCA to complete …

Hopkinton Center for the Arts Update

Hopkinton Center for the Arts Update

The CAA has made incredible progress in the renovation and expansion of the barn space.  The walls have gone up on what is to be the new performance center.  As construction builds forward, the CAA is continuing in their fundraising efforts. They are in the middle of a Paint …