eHop Updates

Openings on Boards & Committees – Apply Online

Openings on Boards & Committees – Apply Online

The following Town boards & committees have one or more vacancies. Please see the Town website at hopkintonma.gov for information about the duties of specific boards and committees. Interested residents must apply via the online volunteer form at hopkintonma.gov/hug. Please note that all current board 

Planning Board Actions Taken 06/22/20

Planning Board Actions Taken 06/22/20

Agenda Items & Actions Taken (unofficial): 1. Administrative Items a. Form K Lot Release – Lot A-2-3 and Restricted Land Covenants – Legacy Farms North – Approved b. Approval Not Required Plan – 79 Frankland Road – Hopkinton Area Land Trust – Approved c. Approval 

Select Board Actions Taken 07/02/20

Select Board Actions Taken 07/02/20

Agenda Items & Actions Taken: 7:02 PM REORGANIZATION OF THE SELECT BOARD The Select Board selected Brendan Tedstone as Chair. (4-0-1) The Select Board selected Irfan Nasrullah as Vice Chair. (4-0-1) 7:05 PM PUBLIC FORUM – Several residents spoke at public comment. 7:10 PM CONSENT 

Weekly News Roundup – 07/05/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 07/05/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Town Election Results • Current Drought Status • Senior Snippets: Senior Center offers online programs • Hopkinton deals with hate • Library Accepting Returns & Curbside Pickup on a Limited Basis ~ Offering Fine Amnesty • Residents push Select Board to address racism • Select Board 

Town Election Results 2020

Town Election Results 2020

2,568 voters cast ballots on June 29, which is a turnout of about 20%, up slightly from last year’s turnout rate of 18%. Winners in contested races were Ritterbusch for Select Board, and Markey and Batlle-Rafferty for School Committee. Official 2020 Town Election Results by 

Weekly News Roundup – Town Election Edition – 06/28/2020

Weekly News Roundup – Town Election Edition – 06/28/2020

Town Election 2020 • Information About the Candidates in Contested Races • Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Schools Notebook: Building addition projects underway • Hopkinton administrators address racist comments by students on social media • Commissioner of Education shares initial guidance to reopen schools in fall 

Learn more about the Select Board Candidates 2020

Learn more about the Select Board Candidates 2020

Select Board, 3 Years, Vote for 1 John M. Coutinho, Candidate for Re-Election, Republican – Candidate Statement – Website – Facebook Amy B. Ritterbusch, Democrat – Candidate Statement  – Website – Facebook – Instagram   Watch the Hangout Hour on HCAM Watch segment from Amy Ritterbusch Watch segment from John Cutinho   Watch the Debate on 

Learn more about the School Committee Candidates 2020

Learn more about the School Committee Candidates 2020

School Committee, 3 Years, Vote for 2 Lya A. Batlle-Rafferty, Democrat – Candidate Statement  – Website – Facebook Joe M. Markey, Democrat – Candidate Statement – Website – Facebook Dawn Ronan, Republican – Candidate Statement – Facebook   Watch the School Committee Debate on HCAM   Watch the Hangout Hour on HCAM Watch segment from Lya A. 

Weekly News Update – 06/21/2020

Weekly News Update – 06/21/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Community COVID-19 Testing • Town Election 2020 • Town of Hopkinton Authorized to Commence Work on Main Street Corridor Project • Seaboard Solar continues to adjust plans for array • Select Board meeting roundup: Legacy Farms HCA amendment passes • 

Select Board – Actions Taken 06/16/2020

Select Board – Actions Taken 06/16/2020

Legislative Updates from Senate President Karen Spilka and Representative Carolyn Dykema • Covid-19 Update • Consent Agenda • 26.2 Foundation – Hopkinton Virtual Marathon • Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Application • Legacy Farms Host Community Agreement Amendment #7 • General Obligation and Bond Approval • 

Weekly News Update – 06/14/2020

Weekly News Update – 06/14/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Town Election 2020 • Select Board approves expanded outdoor seating for 5 local restaurants • DPW – Roadwork Notice • Town of Hopkinton Maintains AAA rating for issue of $9.5M in Bonds for School Construction • Guidance from Department of 

Weekly News Update – 06/07/2020

Weekly News Update – 06/07/2020

Covid-19 Updates and Precautions • Hopkinton High seniors participate in rolling rally around town to celebrate Class of 2020 • Legislature OK’s bill allowing changes to town meeting, election and budget processes • Police Chief Bennett: HPD stands against ‘all injustice’ • Trail organizers take