WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/17/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/17/24

PLANNING BOARD At its Monday meeting, the Planning Board discussed the proposed multifamily mixed-use development at the former Hopkinton Drug property, raising concerns about the potential impact of emission fumes, light and sound from the two-story open-air parking deck on the abutting properties. While maintaining 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/10/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/10/24

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 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/03/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/03/24

PLANNING BOARD  At its Monday meeting, the Planning Board addressed the issue of road damage on Wilson Street due to flooding, which the Department of Public Works had previously attributed to The Trails property. Vin Gately, owner of The Trails, denied full responsibility for the 

Weekly News Update – 11/26/24

Weekly News Update – 11/26/24

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 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/19/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/19/24

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 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/12/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/12/24

ELECTION RESULTS  See the breakdown of the November 5th election results in Hopkinton HERE. 8 ARTICLES FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING In her Weekly Update – November 7, 2024, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus outlined the eight Articles on the Warrant for the November 18th Special Town 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/05/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/05/24

SELECT BOARD  Signing of Warrant for Special Town Meeting. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board voted to sign the warrant for the November 18th Special Town Meeting. There are eight warrant articles to be voted on. The first three articles came from the Board 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE- 10/29/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE- 10/29/24

PLANNING BOARD – MBTA COMMUNITIES ACT  Public feedback to zoning overlay district proposals. At a special hearing last night, the Planning Board reviewed three proposed zoning overlay districts that would comply with the state’s MBTA Communities Act, which requires towns that are adjacent to towns 

Weekly News Update – 10/22/24

Weekly News Update – 10/22/24

state & presidential election Early Voting is Now Open. Vote early at Town Hall from October 19th through November 1st. See dates and times HERE. Last day to request an absentee ballot is October 26 Last day to register to vote is October 26 Review