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CONSERVATION COMMISSION At its Tuesday meeting, the Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to continue the hearing on proposed improvements to Loop Road – primarily maintenance work to repair the road’s deteriorating condition and improved access to the schools. Concerns were raised regarding wetland proximity, erosion control, …
SELECT BOARD Budget. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board addressed the comprehensive budget for FY 27. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus informed that the budget is balanced. Lazarus addressed the town’s significant amount of free cash this year, noting that free cash is not a …
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, the Economic Development Advisory Board heard from two area realtors about the town’s commercial development potential. South Street was pinpointed as a desirable location for business development, particularly in light of the very limited downtown space. While …
SELECT BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board reviewed a draft tax increment financing (TIF) agreement between the town and owner of Open Play Pickleball & Padel Club, a new business under construction on a vacant property at 124 East Main Street. A TIF …
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 …
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING – DECEMBER 4TH The Select Board has called a Special Town Meeting to be held on Thursday, December 4th at 7:00 pm at the Hopkinton High School Auditorium at 90 Hayden Rowe St. to adjust the town budget. There is only one …
SELECT BOARD FY 27 Budget. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board discussed the FY 27 budget. They heard from the town’s chief financial officer that all capital requests have been submitted and will be reviewed by the Capital Improvement Committee over the next four …
PLANNING BOARD At its Monday meeting, the Planning Board reviewed the Pyne Field redesign plans which include cricket and baseball Little League fields, a 95 space parking lot, and a walkway on the access road. $1 million for this project was approved by the CPC …
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 …
SELECT BOARD FY 27 Budget. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board discussed the budget for FY 27. They voted 4-1 to approve a message of financial restraint for town department budgets, mirroring the FY 26 level-service message. Dissenting member Matt Kizner wished for a …
OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION COMMISSION At its Thursday meeting, the Open Space Preservation Commission voted 2-1 to approve a request by a homeowner to remove two trees on abutting OSPC land that will block sunlight from the solar planeling they plan to install. The dissenting vote …
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 …