Government

At its meeting on February 28, 2019 the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (HHDC) reviewed a draft of the Preliminary Study Report for the creation of the Aaron and Lucy Claflin House Historic District (76 Main St), which is the subject of a Town Meeting Warrant Article submitted by the Hopkinton Historical Commission (HHC). The current property owner sought a demolition permit for the Claflin House; the Hopkinton Historical Commission then imposed a six-month demolition delay, which will expire July 4, 2019.

In the below video, Director of Land Use and Town Operations, Elaine Lazarus discussed proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments. Several public hearings will take place in the upcoming Planning Board Meeting on March 25th at 7:30pm. Public participation is heavily encouraged! "Public participation is an integral part of the process.

The Water Department requests your assistance, in maintaining accessibility to the town's 700 fire hydrants, for the safety and protection of everyone. During the winter hydrants can become buried by snow during a storm. If you have a fire hydrant that that is near your home, please help us make it visible and accessible to the Fire Department for use in an emergency. Precious seconds can be lost searching for the hydrant or removing snow to gain access to it. Help make your neighborhood safe for everyone!

WASHINGTON – The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Sheriffs’
Association (NSA) today announced the formation of a joint task force to reduce jail inmate
recidivism through continuity of health care services.

The Cops for Kids with Cancer organization in coordination with the Hopkinton Police Department presented Hopkinton Middle School Student, Gabriel Sanchez with a $5000 check to help his fight against Cancer.

Chairman and State Police Lieutenant, William Coulter along with retired Chairman and Super Intendent-in-Chief of the Boston Police Department, Bob Faherty presented the check. View scenes below.

The Hopkinton Health Department has partnered with the MetroWest Health Foundation and is seeking parents of students and adults in the community to take the below survey regarding vaping.

Hopkinton Health Director, Shaun McAuliffe stated the results will help develop educational and resource tools for the community. "Based on the survey results, we will develop and provide the residents of Hopkinton educational and resource tools. Similar programming is being developed and targeted to the Middle and High School students, the teachers and school administrators."

If your car was registered as of January 1st 2019, an excuse bill has been mailed to you. You can pay online at www.hopkintonma.gov.

BILLERICA, Mass. – Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian has announced that the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is now accepting applications for its newest class of corrections officers.

On Friday, February 15th, the Board of Selectmen met with various Town Departments to discuss FY 2020 budget. In the below video, Fire Chief, Stephen Slaman and Police Chief, Edward Lee talk about their department budget requests.

The Hopkinton Fire Department budget includes a request for 3 new Full Time Firefighter positions while the Police Department requests a new Sergeant position.

Please be advised that due to a Fire sprinkler activation and a large volume of water flowing, there may be some discoloration throughout the water system.

Eric Carty
Water & Sewer Manager