Government

Ten weeks after Senate President Karen E. Spilka promised swift action on COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave, the Massachusetts State Senate passed a comprehensive bill that would guarantee five paid days off for every employee in the Commonwealth. The bill also seeks to stabilize the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) trust fund, provides substantial tax relief to businesses and workers, and delays the state tax filing deadline.

The Hopkinton Public Library is pleased to announce the creation of a long-range plan for fiscal years 2022-2027. Based on community feedback collected in 2020, the new plan will guide the library's work and priorities for the next five years.

On the Monday, March 8th Hopkinton Hangout Hour at 2pm, Jim Cozzens talks with Hopkinton Police Chief, Joseph Bennett about the latest happenings at HPD. In the 2nd half of the show, School Superintendent, Dr. Carol Cavanaugh along with Jen Parsons will join the show to discuss MCAS Testing.

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This past Wednesday, Town Officials and Department Heads met via zoom in "all hands meeting" to discuss next years budget, department goals and vision for the future. Some of whom spoke included Town Manager, Norman Khumalo, Fire Chief, Stephen Slaman, Police Chief, Joseph Bennett, School Superintendent, Dr. Carol Cavanaugh and DPW Director, John Westerling.

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