The Town of Hopkinton would like to inform residents that tonight's scheduled joint budget meeting between the Board of Selectmen and School Committee has been cancelled.
We will post any further updates regarding the meeting.
All registered Hopkinton Democrats invited
Hopkinton, MA. February 26, 2018: The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) is holding its caucus for the June 1st and 2nd Massachusetts State Convention on Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 PM at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton. All registered Hopkinton Democrats are eligible to be chosen as delegates; they are invited to come to the caucus, where they can meet members of the HDTC, candidates for the May town elections as well as some regional/state candidates.
The Town of Hopkinton, MA has launched a newly designed pilot website; previously
available at the Hopkinton Public Library for preview, and now available to all on the
internet.
On Tuesday February 13th, the Board of Selectmen meeting took place at Hcam. The Selectmen accepted an ambulance fund gift in memory of Fire Chief Richard J. Macmillan. Richard commonly referred to as Rick MacMillan was a veteran of the US army and served the Hopkinton Fire Department for 35 years including serving as chief.
The Board of Selectmen also heard from the I.T. department and school committee regarding the 2019 budget requests. The School committee also talked about their budget requests including the proposed artificial turf fields at the High School.
On Tuesday February 13th, the Board of Selectmen meeting took place at Hcam. The Selectmen accepted an ambulance fund gift in memory of Fire Chief Richard J. Macmillan. Richard commonly referred to as Rick MacMillan was a veteran of the US army and served the Hopkinton Fire Department for 35 years including serving as chief.
The Board of Selectmen also heard from the I.T. department and school committee regarding the 2019 budget requests. The School committee also talked about their budget requests including the proposed artificial turf fields at the High School.
Eversource has hired Stanley Tree to remove trees in Hopkinton that interfere with their power lines. That will occur from February 19 through March 9, 2018.
Additionally, Stanley Tree will be cutting trees on private property for which the property owner granted permission and they will be cutting trees on Town property for which the Tree Warden granted permission. The work zone includes Ash Street, North Mill Street, South Mill Street, Cross Street, and Front Street.
Please call Eversource's Arborist, Christopher Gonzalez, at 781-441-8287 with any questions.
BOSTON — The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced a wide array of family-friendly programs that will be offered by the agency throughout the Massachusetts state parks system during next week’s traditional school vacation week. Some of the many school vacation programs offered by DCR include guided hikes, wildlife observation opportunities, crafting activities, history lessons, games, stories, and more; a full list of activities and programming can be found on DCR’ website.
BOSTON, MA – Today the Massachusetts State Senate passed legislation to protect patients’ access to confidential health care. In an effort to maintain the confidentiality of patients covered as dependents on another person’s insurance policy, the “PATCH Act” requires insurance carriers to issue common summary of payment forms directly to the patient.
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate today voted to authorize up to $3.65 billion in bonds for repairs and improvements of capital facilities across the Commonwealth. Spending authorizations in the bill include bonds for state university and community college campus improvements, public safety and security facilities and clean energy and efficiency programs. The bill also authorizes funding for several capital projects across the MetroWest region, including the development of a new regional justice center in Framingham.
An organization called Safewise, who works to increase home and community safety released the "Top 20 Safest Cities in Massachusetts for 2018" list and Hopkinton is ranked towards the top of the list.
