MBTA Communities Act Zoning Compliance

MBTA Communities Act Zoning Compliance

The Planning Board held a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Bylaws and Zoning Map – MBTA Communities on October 28, 2024, then continued the hearing to November 4. They met again on November 13 when they made a recommendation to Town Meeting. 

Weekly News Update – 10/15/24

Weekly News Update – 10/15/24

Here are the highlights of town government happenings in October to date:  Main street corridor project Sidewalk excavation will take place this Tuesday, closing the entrance driveway to Town Hall while work is being done. Walkway and sidewalk work at 35 Main Street, overhead utility 

Hopkinton Historic District Commission – Did You Know?

Hopkinton Historic District Commission – Did You Know?

Committee Size: 7 members Term Length: 3 years Meeting Schedule: Typically once a month on the second Thursday  Description: Historic Districts in Massachusetts have three major purposes, as stated in Ch. 40C of Massachusetts General Law: 1.) To preserve and protect the distinctive characteristics of 

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board – Did You Know?

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board – Did You Know?

Committee Size:  5 members Term Length: 2 years Meeting Schedule: Typically once a month as determined by the members Description:  The purpose of the Hopkinton Affordable Housing Trust is to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Hopkinton for the benefit of 

Woodville Historic District Commission – Did You Know?

Woodville Historic District Commission – Did You Know?

Committee Size:  7 members Term Length: 3 years Meeting Schedule: Typically once a month on a Monday Description:  The Woodville Historic District was created by Town Meeting in May of 2005 to preserve and protect the unique heritage of the Village of Woodville. Map of 

Growth Study Committee Final Report

Growth Study Committee Final Report

Final Report & Presentation – April 2021 Growth Study Committee Slide Presentation to The Planning Board Growth Study Committee Written Report to The Planning Board Shared Resources & References – Public Google Folder 2nd Public Workshop – 1/9/2020 Workshop Video Workshop Slides 1st Public Workshop 

Weekly News Roundup – 06/13/2021

Weekly News Roundup – 06/13/2021

Main Street Corridor Project – Weekly Update • Hopkinton Planning Board Vacancy Announcement • School Committee reviews challenging year, adjusts vacation policy • Water and Sewer Rate Hearing Public Notice • ConCom fines Legacy Farms trail builder, continues Chamberlain/Whalen discussions • Developer introduces Springwood-area subdivision 

Openings on Boards & Committees – Apply Online

Openings on Boards & Committees – Apply Online

The following Town boards & committees will have one or more vacancies on June 30, 2021 or sooner.  Please see the Town website at www.hopkintonma.gov for information about the duties of specific boards and committees.  Interested residents must apply via the online volunteer form at 

Weekly News Roundup – 04/04/2021

Weekly News Roundup – 04/04/2021

Covid-19 Updates and Vaccine Information • Hopkinton Covid-19 Vaccine Information • HPS Covid Case Tracking • Town Health Department fines youth hockey program for COVID violations • From Hopkinton to Framingham, volunteers help teachers secure COVID-19 vaccine appointments • Schools prepare for K-5 full-time return 

Stakeholder Concerns and Challenges surrounding Solar By-Laws in Hopkinton

Stakeholder Concerns and Challenges surrounding Solar By-Laws in Hopkinton

Here’s a quick summary of concerns that residents, land owners, town officials and abutters in Hopkinton have been voicing over more than the last couple of years. To get an understanding of the timeline of actions and events that happened since 2017, please also see 

Commercial Solar Bylaw – The Whole Story

Commercial Solar Bylaw – The Whole Story

The issue of ground-mounted photovoltaic commercial solar overlay in Hopkinton has been a source of a long and contentious debate for over a couple of years now. The following visual story is broken down by timeline and lays out all events, actions and plans pertaining 

Weekly News Roundup – 10/25/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 10/25/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • HHS cancels live classes Friday for Grade 9 after another positive COVID case • Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Oct. 22: Info on town’s rent/mortgage relief program • Select Board supports programs to help residents in need of COVID-related financial assistance