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Reminder: Annual Town Meeting Starts Monday, May 6th, Town Election on Monday, May 20th!

By Tom Nappi, News Director

Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting will start on Monday May 6th, 7pm at Hopkinton Middle School.

Annual Town Meeting will occur 7pm during the evenings of Monday, May 6th, Tuesday May 7th, Wednesday May 8th or until the warrant is concluded. This year there is 52 articles on the Town Meeting warrant. You can view the warrant in the attachments below.

Hopkinton Interim Town Manager Recommits to 2020 Hopkinton Pledge, Principles and Actions on Systemic Racism

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Interim Town Manager Elaine C. Lazarus, on behalf of Hopkinton Town employees, is recommitting to the Town of Hopkinton's 2020 pledge regarding systemic racism. The Pledge affirmed Hopkinton’s commitment to address systemic racism, social injustice and inequity in governance and the provision of services to Hopkinton residences and businesses. In a message to Town employees in 2020, Town Manager Norman Khumalo highlighted the Pledge adopted by the Select Board and outlined how employees can fulfill this responsibility through action.

Treasurer Goldberg Encourages Small Businesses to Search for Unclaimed Property During National Small Business Week

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As we celebrate National Small Business Week, State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg is encouraging small business owners to take the time to search for any unclaimed property that may be owed to them.

In March, the Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Division (UCP) released over 50,000 new properties worth millions of dollars that are owed to individuals and businesses throughout the Commonwealth.

Road Closure: Wednesday May 1st

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Please be advised that the Water Dept. will be working on Cross Street near the intersection of East Main on Wednesday, May 1st from 8:30AM to 2:30PM, weather pending. Due to the nature of work the road will be impassable near the East Main St. side. We ask you to please make plans to access Cross Street from Frankland Road during the work.

Watch Now: Hopkinton Select Board say's goodbye to the departing Norman Khumalo after 15 years as Town Manager

By Tom Nappi, News Director

On April 16th, Hopkinton Town Manager, Norman Khumalo worked his final Hopkinton Select Board meeting. After 15 years as Town Manager, Norman stepped down to pursue other ventures.

In the segment below, current Select Board members and former Select Board member, Brendan Tedstone paid tribute and thanks to the many invaluable contributions Norman has made to the community during his tenure and the speech from Norman to the Hopkinton community.

Community Notice: Hopkinton Select Board Seeking Volunteer Resident for Town Manager Screening Committee

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The Hopkinton Select Board is seeking a resident to serve as a volunteer committee member on the Town Manager Screening Committee comprised of six members. The charge of the Committee is to work with Community Paradigm, a municipal search firm hired to assist with the process. The Committee will review all resumes that will be received and will recommend finalists to the Select Board for a final interview. If interested, please submit your intent to Town Hall, in person or via hr@hopkintonma.gov, with your professional background by May 2, 2024.