Tag: Main Street corridor project

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/05/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 08/05/25

FINANCE DEPARTMENT The Finance Department reported last week that the town’s checks and balances software system intercepted an attempted check fraud using the town’s accounts payable account. They followed up with the bank and filed a police report accordingly. The Town Treasurer explained that a 

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 – 07/08/25

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 – 06/03/25

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 – 02/18/25

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 02/18/25

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION At their last meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed updates to the Pyne Field project, as well as expressed concerns from an abutter resident regarding the pedestrian safety with commuter cut throughs. The parking lot placement has been an issue 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/23/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/23/24

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE  At its Thursday meeting, the Community Preservation Committee unanimously voted to halt any further spending of CPC funds on the adaptive playground project, pending the outcome of a vote for town support of the project at May’s Annual Town Meeting.  Additionally, the 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/17/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/17/24

PLANNING BOARD At its Monday meeting, the Planning Board discussed the proposed multifamily mixed-use development at the former Hopkinton Drug property, raising concerns about the potential impact of emission fumes, light and sound from the two-story open-air parking deck on the abutting properties. While maintaining 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/10/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/10/24

SELECT BOARD  School safety / emergency preparedness tactics reviewed. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board heard from public safety and school leaders regarding their response to the October swatting incident at the High School, an issue of concern among the community. Police Chief Joseph Bennett 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/03/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 12/03/24

PLANNING BOARD  At its Monday meeting, the Planning Board addressed the issue of road damage on Wilson Street due to flooding, which the Department of Public Works had previously attributed to The Trails property. Vin Gately, owner of The Trails, denied full responsibility for the 

Weekly News Update – 11/26/24

Weekly News Update – 11/26/24

SELECT BOARD  The following issues were addressed at the Select Board’s meeting last Tuesday evening.  Financial accounts update. The Town Treasurer / Collector CJ Paquette updated the Board on the town’s investment and bank accounts, showing financial stability. While investments were up, the income is 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/19/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/19/24

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING RESULTS Town Passes MBTA Communities Act Article 8.  At Special Town Meeting last night, members voted, 236-167, to approve Article 8, a zoning overlay proposal recommended by the Planning Board to bring the town into compliance with the state mandated MBTA Communities 

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/12/24

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 11/12/24

ELECTION RESULTS  See the breakdown of the November 5th election results in Hopkinton HERE. 8 ARTICLES FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING In her Weekly Update – November 7, 2024, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus outlined the eight Articles on the Warrant for the November 18th Special Town