WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/21/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/21/25

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 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/14/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/14/25

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 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/07/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/07/25

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 

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 – 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 – 07/15/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/15/25

HOPKINTON POWER CHOICE  Public Information Sessions  Hopkinton Power Choice, a municipal aggregation plan, will launch in September. Ask your questions and get more information about this program at one of two public information sessions tomorrow Wednesday, July 17th:  OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION COMMISSION At its Thursday 

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). 

Town Meeting Results 2025

Town Meeting Results 2025

Key Documents Video Day 1 – Monday, May 5, 2025 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Procedural Motion to take Article 37 after After 26. PASSED by Voice Vote Reports ARTICLE: 1 Acceptance of Town Reports; Sponsor: Select Board (Consent Agenda) PASSED by Voice Vote FINANCIAL – FISCAL