Hopkinton’s New Vision Statement

Hopkinton’s New Vision Statement

At their January 20 meeting, the Board of Selectmen approved a new Vision Statement for the town, submitted to them by the Town of Hopkinton Visioning Group.  The overarching vision is below, along with a link to the 3-page Vision Statement. Hopkinton is a vibrant welcoming 

203 Pond Street Results

203 Pond Street Results

At Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd,  Hopkinton voters rejected a proposal to purchase 12 acres of a 43 acre parcel of land at 203 Pond Street for 2 million dollars. The article needed a 2/3 majority vote and failed with 152 residents in 

Public Hearing – Proposed Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map Amendments

Public Hearing – Proposed Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map Amendments

On Monday, February 23 at 7:30pm, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed zoning bylaw and zoning map amendments that have been recommended to the Planning Board by the Zoning Advisory Committee for the May 2015 Annual Town Meeting: RA/BD Districts boundary line – 

Special Town Meeting 3/3 – Voters to Decide Whether to Purchase 203 Pond Street

Special Town Meeting 3/3 – Voters to Decide Whether to Purchase 203 Pond Street

At a Special Town Meeting coming up on Tuesday, March 3 voters will have the chance to decide whether to exercise the town’s right of first refusal on the purchase of land at 203 Pond Street for $2 million.  The town has the right of 

203 Pond Street Purchase

203 Pond Street Purchase

On Tuesday, January 6, the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to begin negotiations over 203 Pond Street with the landowner, exploring the Town’s options for exercising its right of first refusal on the notice of intent to sell and Town Meeting consideration. The 

Invitation to a conversation on the future of Hopkinton 10/28 @ 7:00pm

Invitation to a conversation on the future of Hopkinton 10/28 @ 7:00pm

Join the Town’s Visioning Group for a conversation on the future of Hopkinton on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00-9:00pm, at the Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street. The Town of Hopkinton, with assistance of professional planning consultants, is conducting a workshop as part of the community visioning project. The purpose 

Land Development in Hopkinton

Land Development in Hopkinton

Two large-scale commercial and residential developments are proposed for Hopkinton.  The first project is referred to as the Hopkinton Mews.  This development is proposed for a 96-acre site south of West Main Street and east of Lumber Street.  The developer of the residential proponent of the 

Take the Town Visioning Survey

Take the Town Visioning Survey

Excerpts taken from the town website: The Hopkinton Visioning Steering Group was created by the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen to “help navigate a process to solicit input from Hopkinton citizens on what our community might look like ten years from now.” “The group has created 

Town Meeting Day 3 Results (unofficial)

Town Meeting Day 3 Results (unofficial)

All of the remaining nine articles passed at Day 3 of Town Meeting last night and the meeting was adjourned shortly after 9:00pm. Neighborhood Mixed Use District – Lumber Street PASSED (Yes 137 / No 19) Sidewalk Easement – East Main Street PASSED Gift of Land – Hunters 

Town Meeting Day 2 Results (unofficial)

Town Meeting Day 2 Results (unofficial)

Sidewalk Construction and Rehabilitation Program $1,519,000 PASSED Hayden Rowe Traffic Calming – Near the Schools $400,000 FAILED (Yes 67 / No 82) Fire Station Roof Repair $400,000 PASSED International Horton Ambulance $270,000 PASSED Vactor Truck $395,000 PASSED Evaluation Studies of School Roof Repairs – Hopkins and the High School $30,000  from Free Cash PASSED as amended 

Coming Up on Town Meeting Day 3 Tonight

Coming Up on Town Meeting Day 3 Tonight

Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 3 Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00-11:00pm Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium There are 9 articles left to vote. Town meeting continues on consecutive evenings 7:00-11:00pm until all the articles are voted. Neighborhood Mixed Use District – Lumber Street Sidewalk Easement – East Main Street Gift of 

Coming Up on Town Meeting Day 2 Tonight

Coming Up on Town Meeting Day 2 Tonight

Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 2 Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00-11:00pm Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium There are 27 articles left to vote. Town meeting will repeat the following evenings 7:00-11:00pm until all the articles are voted. Sidewalk Construction and Rehabilitation Program $1,519,000 Hayden Rowe Traffic Calming – Near the