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 – 09/09/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/09/26

SELECT BOARD  At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board heard results from a town-funded communication and engagement outreach assessment and discussed ways to improve resident communication. Surveyed residents indicated that town information is often difficult to find, with 30% of respondents feeling poorly informed about …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/02/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/02/26

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING  A Special Town Meeting will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM.  For updated information about STM and the articles to be voted on, check out eHop’s Special Town Meeting information page. WATER & SEWER ADVISORY BOARD  At its …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/26/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/26/26

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, …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/07/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/07/26

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 …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/23/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/23/26

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WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/16/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/16/26

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 …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/02/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/02/26

SELECT BOARD  At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board elected Shahidul Mannan as chair, with Matthew Kizner as vice chair, in unanimous votes. Both were nominated by prior chair Joe Clark.  Annual Town Meeting. The board heard a mostly positive review of the May 2nd …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/19/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/19/26

2026 TOWN ELECTION RESULTS  The results of the 2026 Annual Town Election are in!  The results for the two contested races:  The results for the write-in candidates for the constable seat:  McSweeney, Irwin win School Committee seats in Annual Town Election (Article by Mary Ellen …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/05/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/05/26

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 …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 04/07/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 04/07/26

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION At its Tuesday meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the issue of potentially allowing sponsor banners at the Fruit Street athletic complex, brought up by Hopkinton Youth Soccer as a means of raising funds to bring down user costs. The …

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 03/17/26

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 03/17/26

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 …