Tag: Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC)

Commercial Solar Bylaw – The Whole Story

Commercial Solar Bylaw – The Whole Story

The issue of ground-mounted photovoltaic commercial solar overlay in Hopkinton has been a source of a long and contentious debate for over a couple of years now. The following visual story is broken down by timeline and lays out all events, actions and plans pertaining 

Weekly News Roundup – 02/21/2021

Weekly News Roundup – 02/21/2021

Covid-19 Vaccine, Updates & Precautions • Statement from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Covid-19 Command Center • How to book a COVID vaccine appointment: Despite Massachusetts’ vaccination website mishap, there are several ways to sign up • Hopkinton Public Schools Reopening Planning Updates • Public Notice: 

Weekly News Roundup – 01/31/2021

Weekly News Roundup – 01/31/2021

Covid-19 Vaccine, Updates & Precautions • Map: Vaccine signups for 75 and older start today. Find a Mass. COVID vaccination site near you • Town Election 2021 – Candidate Update • Hopkinton Cultural Council announces grant recipients • School Committee supports Town Meeting article seeking 

Weekly News Roundup – 01/23/2021

Weekly News Roundup – 01/23/2021

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Town Election 2021 – Candidate Update • Kramer, Nasrullah announce campaigns for Select Board • Reminder: Citizens Petitions for Town Meeting due February 1 • Hopkinton High School extends remote-only learning through Friday • Town Manager to submit a consolidated FY22 

Weekly News Roundup – 01/17/2021

Weekly News Roundup – 01/17/2021

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions and Vaccine Update • Hopkinton is shown as a Red town in this week’s “Weekly COVID-19 Public Health Report” from the state • Town Election 2021 – Candidates Needed • Town counsel cautions ZAC on commercial solar restrictions; discussion to continue 

Weekly News Roundup – 12/20/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 12/20/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • About the Covid-19 Vaccine in Massachusetts • Hopkinton Health Director, Shaun McAuliffe talks COVID-19 • 2021 Annual Town Meeting Notice • Property Valuations and Tax Rate set for 2021 • Public Notice: Hydrant Accessibility • Public Notice: Notice of a 

Weekly News Roundup – 12/06/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 12/06/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Health director reports jump to 47 active COVID cases: ‘We’re seeing significant increases every day’ • Town health director on COVID spike: ‘My gut is telling me that the numbers are going to blow up’ this week • Contractor Selected 

Weekly News Roundup – 11/15/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 11/15/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Health director on COVID spike: ‘We’re trending in the wrong direction’ • Eversource makes new pitch for Ashland pipeline replacement: easement agreements with all property owners • Select Board roundup: HPD welcomes 2 new officers; library to add assistant • 

Weekly News Roundup – 11/08/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 11/08/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Nov. 5: Active cases drop to 5 • Gov. Baker announces new COVID restrictions, including curfew; town health director optimistic • Update: Health Department Nov. 11 flu clinic canceled • Hopkinton Police Department Moves Towards Accreditation • 

Weekly News Roundup – 11/01/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 11/01/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Oct 29: Town surges to 13 active cases • 2021 Boston Marathon will not be held in April. It has been moved to a yet-to-be-determined date in the fall • Presidential and State Elections 2020 – 3 

Weekly News Roundup – 10/17/2020

Weekly News Roundup – 10/17/2020

Covid-19 Updates & Precautions • Safe Halloween Info • What’s on the Ballot and How to Vote in the 11/3 Election • Zoning Advisory Committee Public Forum 10/26 • Library Programs Update • Lake Maspenock extended drawdown OK’d by Conservation Commission • School Committee Actions 

Planning Board Actions Taken 09/14/20

Planning Board Actions Taken 09/14/20

Agenda Items & Actions Taken (unofficial): Administrative Items: a. Board Appointments i. ZAC – Curtis Smithson 8 votes, appointed to the position ii.  Minutes of June 1, 2020; June 22, 2020 approved 2. Continued Public Hearing – Maspenock Woods (West Elm Street) – Maspenock Woods Realty