Video Segment: Ashland and Hopkinton Talk Fire Department Merger
Hopkinton and Ashland held public meetings in each town to talk about a possible merger of the towns Fire Departments.
Hopkinton and Ashland held public meetings in each town to talk about a possible merger of the towns Fire Departments.
Article Contributed by Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty:
On Wednesday Night (March 3rd) a special town meeting was held to vote on if the town can purchase a parcel of land, approximately 43 acres for open space preservation at 203 Pond Street. The total cost of the parcel would be $2,000,000.
On Wednesday, March 4th, the Council on Aging met for their monthly meeting to discuss current and future happenings at the senior center.
Director Cindy Chesmore updated the council on plans to expand the game room for the senior center. A new pool table has been donated, and the room will be expanded slightly to accommodate the new table. Ms. Chesmore also noted to the council that after the closing of the Golden Spoon, the senior center was gifted several items from the restaurant to be used in their kitchens, for which the council expressed their gratitude.
On Wednesday Night (March 3rd) a special town meeting was held to vote on if the town can purchase a parcel of land, approximately 43 acres for open space preservation at 203 Pond Street. The total cost of the parcel would be $2,000,000. The special town meeting was held to meet the March 14th deadline to purchase the parcel. During the meeting it was calculated that the maximum tax impact for the typical household would be $29.98 per year on a 10 year bond should the town purchase the approximately 43 acres of land.
Jean Scarlata, who retired this past fall, was on hand as the Selectman honored, Louie Mongiat, who retired after 46 years of service to the town. Louie started with the Highway Department in 1968. He moved over to the water department and also was on call for emergencies for the sewer department. Louie also worked many years as an on call Fire Fighter. He truly embodied the spirit of helping out any and all departments and any citizen he encountered. He was a member of the Marathon Committee and was a prominent figure involved in the painting of the starting line each year.
In the month of February we have seen a blizzard, 2 massive snow storms dropping nearly a foot of snow and 4 straight weekends with a significant snowstorm.