WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/29/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 07/29/25

SCHOOL COMMITTEE  School Calendar.  At its Thursday meeting, the first for Evan Bishop in his role of Superintendent, the School Committee discussed the 2026-27 school calendar, and discussed plans to obtain feedback on preferences from families and staff. Past public opinion surveys regarding the inclusion 

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). 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/24/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/24/25

PLANNING BOARD  At its Monday meeting, the Planning Board heard from an applicant proposing to add four parking spaces to the business parking lot at the corner of West Main Street and Lumber Street. The applicant’s representative stressed the impact of this proposal in alleviating 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/17/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/17/25

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION  At its Tuesday meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission learned that there will be available funding at the end of FY 25, on June 30th, to replace Carrigan Park’s dilapidated fence, discussed with abutters at a May 28th meeting. In other 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/10/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/10/25

SELECT BOARD  At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board heard a presentation of proposed options for water and sewer rate increases by the town’s consultant ahead of the board’s June 17th vote. The town’s water budget is expected to triple over the next ten years 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/03/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 06/03/25

SELECT BOARD  At its Tuesday meeting to start its new term, the Select Board voted to elect Joe Clark as its new chair and Shahidul Mannan as vice chair.  The board also voted to approve a $13,110 gift from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation to 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/27/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/27/25

WATER & SEWER ADVISORY BOARD At its Wednesday meeting, the Water & Sewer Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve its recommendations to the Select Board for water and sewer rate increases for FY26, from the three options for both presented by a consultant at its 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/20/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/20/25

TOWN ELECTION RESULTS  The results from yesterday’s annual town election are in!  Select Board  Board of Assessors  Town Election results: Kizner, Mannan take Select Board seats (Article by Nick Schofield, 05/19/25) SELECT BOARD  At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board unanimously approved Hopkinton Police Chief 

Special News Update – Town Election 2025 Edition

Special News Update – Town Election 2025 Edition

Town Election 2025 Monday, May 19, 2025 – Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMHopkinton Middle School Brown Gym, 88 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton MA 01748 There are two contested races, Select Board and Board of Assessors. There are no ballot questions this year. 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/13/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 05/13/25

TOWN ELECTION 2025  Annual Town Election is next Monday, May 19th. Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the Hopkinton Middle School. There are two contested races this year: Select Board and Board of Assessors. Read more about the candidates and the issues