Government

Bill expands access to mental health care, boosts workforce, and strengthens quality of coverage
(BOSTON – 02/13/2020) Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed the Mental Health ABC Act, comprehensive legislation aimed at reforming the mental health care system in Massachusetts. Senate Bill 2519, An Act Addressing Barriers to Care for Mental Health, serves as the first step toward developing a more integrated system of mental health care delivery to better meet the needs of individuals and families.

The Town of Hopkinton seeks energetic and enthusiastic individuals with a love of public service for Per Diem
Substitute Junior Library Assistant positions for its recently renovated and grand Public Library. Hours vary, as
this position primarily provides coverage in the absence of regularly-scheduled staff, and include Saturday
and/or Sunday hours.
The Substitute Junior Library Assistant will perform tasks related to the daily operations of the Library and

Dear Voters of Hopkinton,

This is just a reminder that we have the Primary for Presidential Preference on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Absentee ballots are available in the Town Clerk's Office from now until 12:00 PM on March 2 and must be received back by 8:00 PM on March 3, prior to the close of the polls.

Early Voting will take place in the lower level of Town Hall, 18 Main Street, from February 24 - February 28 during the normal office Hours of the Town Clerk (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM).

Whitman, MA – Geoff Diehl, former State Representative from the 7th Plymouth District and the 2018 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate against Elizabeth Warren, announced his slate of candidates for the Massachusetts Republican State Committee.

The Town of Hopkinton is seeking a Senior Library Assistant - Technical Services
Do you want to be part of a dynamic, professional team in a beautiful, recently renovated library?
Do you find fulfillment in making a difference for a highly engaged community

that embraces its library as a space for everyone?

Do you enjoy developing forward-looking, creative approaches to new challenges and opportunities?

Today, the Massachusetts Senate unveiled An Act Addressing Barriers to Care for Mental Health, a comprehensive mental health care reform bill. This legislation is the first step toward putting the Commonwealth on a pathway to developing a more integrated system of mental health care delivery to better meet the needs of patients. The Mental Health ABC Act removes barriers to timely quality care, provides the state with more effective tools to enforce existing mental health parity laws, and invests in the mental and behavioral health workforce pipeline.

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2020
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Hopkinton High School Parking Lot
***RAIN OR SHINE!***

Be ready for a fun-filled day with over 50 construction, service and emergency trucks for the kids to see and touch, as well as tasty treats from over 10 food trucks. Bring a blanket, chair, or pull up a piece of curb to purchase and feast on lunch, dessert and drinks from local and regional delights!