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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Budget cuts discussed. At its meeting last Tuesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission addressed budget cuts for fiscal year 2026 in light of town directives, whereupon the commission has been requested to cut approximately $37,000 from its initial budget. Recommended existing …
BOSTON MARATHON RUNNER Meet E-Hop’s marathon runner for 2025! Nick Miller is training for his first Boston Marathon this year (and 13th marathon overall), and will be raising funds to support our organization which strives to encourage civic engagement in our town of Hopkinton. We’re …
SELECT BOARD School safety / emergency preparedness tactics reviewed. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board heard from public safety and school leaders regarding their response to the October swatting incident at the High School, an issue of concern among the community. Police Chief Joseph Bennett …
SELECT BOARD The following issues were addressed at the Select Board’s meeting last Tuesday evening. Financial accounts update. The Town Treasurer / Collector CJ Paquette updated the Board on the town’s investment and bank accounts, showing financial stability. While investments were up, the income is …
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING RESULTS Town Passes MBTA Communities Act Article 8. At Special Town Meeting last night, members voted, 236-167, to approve Article 8, a zoning overlay proposal recommended by the Planning Board to bring the town into compliance with the state mandated MBTA Communities …
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 …
Parks & Rec discusses need for more space due to growth • Superintendent’s evaluation ‘check-in’ raises questions • School Committee endorses new school site, adds paraprofessionals • ESBC chooses Hayden Rowe ‘Village’ design for Elmwood replacement • Conservation Commission split on decision to proceed with gas pipeline at Mass. …
Annual Town Meeting 2022 Results • Committee studies enrollment, conditions at Elmwood • Superintendent receives high praise from School Committee • Main Street Corridor Project – Weekly Update • TOWN ELECTION 2022 – CANDIDATES & BALLOT QUESTIONS • Watch Meet the Candidates and Select Board Debate • Parks …
Main Street Corridor Project – Weekly Update • PUBLIC NOTICE ON PFAS ISSUE: Bottled Water Rebate Application • Covid-19 Update and Precautions • Divided School Committee votes to make masks mandatory at HHS due to surge in COVID-19 cases • Town shares guidance on international travel during winter break …
Main Street Corridor Project – Weekly Update • Hopkinton Fire Department Reminds Residents to Change Their Clocks, Check Their Alarms During Daylight Saving Time • TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING – TOWN OF HOPKINTON • Project Just Because offers holiday help • ESBC discusses plan for Elmwood’s future • Conservation Committee roundup: …
Main Street Corridor Project – Weekly Update • Main Street Construction Advisory – October 15, 2021 – Undergrounding of Utilities Work Begins • Thank you to all who supported eHop Marathon runner Reilly McGreen! • Roadwork Notice • 2022 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING & FY23 BUDGET …
Covid-19 Updates & Precautions and Vaccine Update • Hopkinton is shown as a Red town in this week’s “Weekly COVID-19 Public Health Report” from the state • Town Election 2021 – Candidates Needed • Town counsel cautions ZAC on commercial solar restrictions; discussion to continue …