Government

This year the Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting featured 48 articles and lasted 3 nights. View a full recap of the 3 nights in the below video.

Hopkinton Center Historic District Commission will be hosting a representative from the Massachusetts Historical Commission at the Hopkinton Public Library on Friday, May 18 at 10:30 AM. Christopher C. Skelly, Director of Local Government Programs will give a presentation called “Establishing or Expanding Local Historic Districts.” The 90-minute talk will be held in the library conference room in the historic part of the building. The talk will be followed by a walking tour of the Hopkinton Center Historic District. Members of the public are welcome to join us.

The Town of Hopkinton is accepting applications to fill two (2) full-time position and further to establish a list of potential candidates for the FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC position.

Salary Depending on Qualifications and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Within twelve (12) months of hire, the Firefighter/Paramedic shall make their principal place of residence within the boundaries of the Town of Hopkinton or at any other place within the Commonwealth that is within fifteen (15) miles boundary to boundary of their town and the Town of Hopkinton.

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian today honored members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office during the 2018 Employee Recognition & Award Ceremony.

The ceremony is held annually during National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, which this year falls from May 6-12.

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian today honored members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office during the 2018 Employee Recognition & Award Ceremony.

The ceremony is held annually during National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, which this year falls from May 6-12.

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

On Thursday May 3rd, the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast to thank Hopkinton's First Responders. The event included Hopkinton Police, Fire and DPW Staff. Guest Speakers included: Representative Carolyn Dykema, Board of Selectmen Chair, John Coutinho, Town Manager, Norman Khumalo and Boston Athletic Association CEO, Thomas Grilk and more. View the ceremony to thank Hopkinton's First Responders below.

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

Article 23: Technology Upgrades - Passed Unanimously
$165,000 for upgrades at School Buildings

Article 24: Facilities Improvements District Wide - Passed Unanimously

Article 25: Community Preservation Funds - Passed

Richard R. Brault Experienced the Beach Assault of Okinawa in April 1945

The Battle of Okinawa was the last conflict of World War II, and the largest battle of the Pacific Theater. 12.5 thousand Americans were lost (KIA) among a total of 82 thousand casualties including non-battle casualties. During the battle, the world was anticipating an ensuing assault of Japan's home islands. It never happened. The war ended abruptly with the dropping of two atomic bombs.