WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/30/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/30/25

PARKS & RECREATION At its Tuesday meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed possible projects for Community Preservation Commission funding, ahead of the upcoming October 9th application deadline for FY 27. The commission voted to request additional funding for the Pyne Field project following an 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/23/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/23/25

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE  At its Thursday meeting, the Community Preservation Committee noted the upcoming October 9th deadline for applications for proposed project funding for FY 27. The hearing process on submitted applications will begin on October 16th. Additionally, the CPC heard updates on the progress 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/16/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/16/25

SELECT BOARD  At its Tuesday meeting, in a 4-1 vote, the Select Board approved the common victualer and entertainment licences for Crust & Co., a restaurant set to take over the former Hillers Pizza location, conditioned upon the completion of required inspections. The dissenting member, 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/09/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/09/25

SCHOOL COMMITTEE  At its Thursday meeting, the School Committee discussed budget matters and approved a lease for the central office space. The committee also heard a presentation on the recent orientation for the 20 new educators in the district. Other business included welcoming student representatives 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/02/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/02/25

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD  The Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) held its first meeting last Tuesday. This board, made up of seven members, was formed to assist with increasing the commercial tax base by supporting local businesses and attracting new businesses to town. Board members 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/19/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/19/25

SELECT BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board interviewed attorneys from four law firms interested in representing Hopkinton as its town counsel. The four candidates were current town counsel Harrington Heep; KP Law; Mead, Talerman & Costa; and Brooks & DeRensis. Town counsel is 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/12/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/12/25

SELECT BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board voted 4-0 to schedule a public hearing regarding Hiller’s Pizza’s common victualer’s license (required in MA for an establishment with equipment to cook, prepare, or serve food on its premises), which could result in a revocation 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/29/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/29/25

SCHOOL COMMITTEE  School Calendar.  At its Thursday meeting, the first for Evan Bishop in his role of Superintendent, the School Committee discussed the 2026-27 school calendar, and discussed plans to obtain feedback on preferences from families and staff. Past public opinion surveys regarding the inclusion 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/22/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/22/25

CLIMATE RESILIENCE OPEN HOUSE  The town will be holding a Climate Resilience Open House this week for all interested residents. The following is posted on the Town’s website:  “Come join us at the Hopkinton Public Library for an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/08/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/08/25

WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT   Water & Sewer Advisory Board  At its last meeting, the Water & Sewer Advisory Board heard a presentation from consultant Timothy Thies about the rationale behind and necessary next steps for the town’s connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/24/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/24/25

PLANNING BOARD  At its Monday meeting, the Planning Board heard from an applicant proposing to add four parking spaces to the business parking lot at the corner of West Main Street and Lumber Street. The applicant’s representative stressed the impact of this proposal in alleviating 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/17/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/17/25

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION  At its Tuesday meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission learned that there will be available funding at the end of FY 25, on June 30th, to replace Carrigan Park’s dilapidated fence, discussed with abutters at a May 28th meeting. In other