Government

The Town of Hopkinton readvertises for a FT Heavy Equipment Operator for its DPW Department

This position will work under the supervision of a Highway Manager. Operates a variety of motor driven vehicles and equipment including trucks with a rated capacity of more than 26,001 lbs. G.V.W. (Gross Vehicle Weight), tractors, road sweepers, etc. in the provision of public works services; performs all other related work as required.

Qualifications - Applicants must meet the following to be considered qualified for this position:

View town meeting on HCAM (Comcast Channel 8, Verizon Channel 30) or online here:.

Article 1 - Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal years - Passed Standing Vote 158-3

Article 2 - Supplemental Appropriation for Repair of Lake Maspenock Dam - Passed Unanimously
$140,000 for Dam Repair

Article 3 - Supplemental Appropriation for Fire Communication System - Passed Unanimously
$57,750 for Fire Communication System.

On February 11th, a Special Town Meeting will take place at Hopkinton Middle School starting at 7pm. Residents are encouraged to attend and vote on the six articles. In the video below, Selectmen discuss the articles on the warrant. Selectmen also welcomed Hopkinton's new K9 Officer, Titan.

Hopkinton resident, Menna Bharath who is a school committee member and takes part in a number of community programs recently was appointed by Senator Karen Spilka to the state Asian-American Commission. In the video below, Meena discusses what her duties will be and how she was appointed to the Commission.