Government

The Planning Board is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) in varying capacities as outlined below.

The purpose of the ZAC is to review and develop proposals for zoning bylaw and zoning map amendments, and to make recommendations to the Planning Board in preparation for Annual Town Meeting. The Board is looking for residents committed to addressing various zoning related topics in depth, and committed to attending regular evening meetings year round.

The Planning Board is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) in varying capacities as outlined below.

The purpose of the ZAC is to review and develop proposals for zoning bylaw and zoning map amendments, and to make recommendations to the Planning Board in preparation for Annual Town Meeting. The Board is looking for residents committed to addressing various zoning related topics in depth, and committed to attending regular evening meetings year round.

On 7/27 crews will be on Eastview Rd repairing and adjusting driveway aprons. Work hours will be approximately 7am-5pm.

July 22, 2019 – BOSTON – Today the Massachusetts Legislature passed its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget, which invests in programs and services across the Commonwealth. Funded at $43.1 billion, the budget makes major investments in education, housing, substance use disorder services, health care, and other areas while projecting a more than $476 million deposit into the Stabilization Fund – bringing the fund’s balance to more than $3 billion to safeguard the future of vital programs and services.

July 22, 2019 – BOSTON – Today the Massachusetts Legislature passed its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget, which invests in programs and services across the Commonwealth. Funded at $43.1 billion, the budget makes major investments in education, housing, substance use disorder services, health care, and other areas while projecting a more than $476 million deposit into the Stabilization Fund – bringing the fund’s balance to more than $3 billion to safeguard the future of vital programs and services.

Please be advised that night work to replace the Cedar Street water main will begin next week. There will be detour signs in place to direct traffic around the construction.

Please be advised the hours of work for the Cedar Street water main replacement will be 9PM to 5AM

Framingham– On Thursday, July 18, Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) will attend the I-90 Intermodal Forum to learn more about the state's plan to overhaul a portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston and its potential impact on the MetroWest region. According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the project will include straightening a portion of Interstate 90 and other changes to accommodate development in Allston/Brighton.

The Hopkinton Community Preservation Committee is now accepting Draft Project Funding Applications for Fiscal Year 2021

Please submit your application no later than Friday August 9, 2019

Projects allowable under the CPA include the creation and preservation of open
space, the preservation of historic sites, the creation and preservation of affordable
housing and the creation and preservation of outdoor recreational facilities.