eHop Updates

Planning Board – Did You Know?

Planning Board – Did You Know?

The Planning Board consists of nine members, elected for five-year terms on a rotating basis. The Board typically meets every second and fourth Monday of the month. The board may choose to schedule site walks as needed, typically on Saturday mornings. Check the town calendar 

Zoning Advisory Committee – Did You Know?

Zoning Advisory Committee – Did You Know?

The Zoning Advisory Committee is appointed by the Planning Board every year, typically in September. The purpose of the ZAC is to review and develop proposals for zoning bylaw and zoning map amendments, and to make recommendations to the Planning Board in preparation for Annual 

Design Review Board – Did You Know?

Design Review Board – Did You Know?

The Design Review Board is appointed by the Planning Board with terms expiring annually on July 31. Members consist of the following: (1) Chairman of the Planning Board or his/her designee. (2) One person qualified by training and experience in the fine arts or landscape 

Conservation Commission – Did You Know?

Conservation Commission – Did You Know?

The Hopkinton Conservation Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Members serve three-year terms expiring on June 30 on a rotating basis. The town usually posts an announcement about upcoming openings in May on the HopNotices board. The commission typically meets 

Open Space Preservation Commission – Did You Know?

Open Space Preservation Commission – Did You Know?

The Open Space Preservation Commission is a five member board appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Members include representatives from the Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission, the Planning Board and two At-Large seats. Vacancies are typically posted on the HopNotices board. The Commission typically meets 

Community Preservation Committee – Did You Know?

Community Preservation Committee – Did You Know?

The Community Preservation Committee has nine appointed members including designees from the Planning Board, Open Space Preservation Committee, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, the Housing Authority and four At-Large members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. At-Large members serve three-year terms expiring 

Board of Appeals – Did You Know?

Board of Appeals – Did You Know?

The Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial administrative board that hears and decides zoning related matters pursuant to MGL c. 40A, and applications for Comprehensive Permits pursuant to MGL c. 40B (Affordable Housing Developments). The Board of Appeals generally schedules public hearings on the second 

Board of Selectmen – Did You Know?

Board of Selectmen – Did You Know?

The Board of Selectmen consists of five members elected for three-year terms on a rotating basis.The Board of Selectmen typically meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Check the town calendar for exact dates, times and locations. A public forum is typically held 

Town Election Update – 5 Contested Races So Far

Town Election Update – 5 Contested Races So Far

Considering running for local office, but don’t know where to begin? To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, April 2; or a person may qualify by being the 

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/26

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/26

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the HCAM-TV Studio, 77 Main St., on several proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map. The following is a brief description of the proposed changes, most 

Spotlight on Town Growth & Development

Spotlight on Town Growth & Development

New Date: Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 pm Hopkinton Center for the Arts eHop will hold a public forum on Town Growth and Development on Thursday, March 22 at 7 pm at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. The forum will provide a unique opportunity for 

Town Election Candidates Needed

Town Election Candidates Needed

Considering running for local office, but don’t know where to begin? To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, April 2; or a person may qualify by being the