The last day to take out and return nomination papers for open elected positions in the coming Annual Town Election on Monday, May 7th is this Monday, April 2nd. If you have interest in pulling papers or need to turn in your papers, please come by my temporary office located at 80 South Street by 5 PM on Monday, April 2nd.
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Join us on Patriots Day at the 1-mile marker for the Marathon for the First Annual Marathon Spectacular! Here at Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton we have always had the prime viewing spot for the big race, and this year we’d love to share it with you.
Proceeds are going to benefit the 26.2 Foundation in their mission to promote the sport of marathoning, as they rally the community and kick off planning and construction of an International Marathon Center in the town of Hopkinton.
As required by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 111, Section 31, notice is hereby given, that the Hopkinton Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. at the Hopkinton Senior Center (Great Room), 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA, to hear, accept comments and to consider adoption of amendments to the Board of Health Code of Regulations Section 8.5, (8.5.1 and 8.5.1.1), Sale of Tobacco.
As required by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 111, Section 31, notice is hereby given, that the Hopkinton Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 5:45 p.m. at the Hopkinton Senior Center (Great Room), 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA, to hear, accept comments and to consider adoption of a Reduction in Single-Use Plastic Check Out Bags-Board of Health Code of Regulations Section 18-18 6.2.5. Copies of the proposed regulation are available at the Board of Health Office, Web Page and will be available at the hearing.
The Board of Selectmen recognized Hopkinton's Conservation Administrator, Don MacAdam for winning the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions "Conservation Administrator of the Year" award. View the video below.
Educate Hopkinton hosted a public forum regarding town growth and development. Educate Hopkinton (eHop) President, Nanda Barker-Hook started off by presenting some of the facts about town growth. The panel featured Town Manager, Norman Khumalo, Director of Town Operations, Elaine Lazarus and Planning Board Chair, John Ferrari. View highlights and the full forum below.
View more about Educate Hopkinton (eHop): http://ehop.org/
Dog Owners of Hopkinton,
This is just a reminder that Friday, March 30th is the last day to get your dogs licensed for 2018 without being assessed a late fee of $25 (starting April 1st). If you cannot make it to the office or do not think a mailed payment will arrive on time, make your payment online here. Those residents over the age of 70 do not need to pay a registration fee but will still be assessed a late fee if your dog's registration is received after April 1st.
Three students from Blackstone Valley Tech High School (Noah Boudreau, Kevin Healy and Andrew Regan) visited the Hopkinton Fire Department to show off their "EZ Escape" system. The system is meant to help evacuate buildings during emergencies. The students will be entering the design into the Skills USA competition and the students are hoping the design can be sold and used. The system was primarily designed for fires but has opportunity to be used in other emergency situations such as an active shooter. View the video below to hear more about the "EZ Escape" system.
Enter Stage Left Theater proudly presents, “The Prince is Having a Ball,” a one-of-a-kind fundraising event for “princes and princesses” of all ages, on Sunday, April 29th at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, at the Delbridge Family Performance Center, 98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton.
Join us for an informal Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce “business after hours” networking get-together. This is a perfect opportunity to meet local business leaders and create lasting professional relationships. If you have questions or would like to submit a suggestion for a future event, please send us an email at info@hopchamber.com. Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a variety of events for members of our community and we would love for you to be our guest at one of our events.
