WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/04/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/04/25

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 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/28/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 10/28/25

SELECT BOARD  At its Tuesday meeting the Select Board heard an update on measures taken to keep a dog deemed “dangerous” at a prior meeting from getting loose from the property. The only measure still to be implemented in this matter is a fence installation; 

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 – 09/30/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/30/25

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 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/23/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/23/25

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE  At its Thursday meeting, the Community Preservation Committee noted the upcoming October 9th deadline for applications for proposed project funding for FY 27. The hearing process on submitted applications will begin on October 16th. Additionally, the CPC heard updates on the progress 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/16/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 09/16/25

SELECT BOARD  At its Tuesday meeting, in a 4-1 vote, the Select Board approved the common victualer and entertainment licences for Crust & Co., a restaurant set to take over the former Hillers Pizza location, conditioned upon the completion of required inspections. The dissenting member, 

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 – 08/26/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/26/25

CONSERVATION COMMISSION At its Tuesday meeting, the Conservation Commission heard details from the Trails Committee on its proposal to create a trail from Loop Road at the schools to connect to the Chamberlain Street Extension. The director of the Hopkinton Area Land Trust, Chuck Dauchy, 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/19/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/19/25

SELECT BOARD At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board interviewed attorneys from four law firms interested in representing Hopkinton as its town counsel. The four candidates were current town counsel Harrington Heep; KP Law; Mead, Talerman & Costa; and Brooks & DeRensis. Town counsel is