Town of Hopkinton
Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Meeting
Sam Cleaves, AICP, Senior Regional Planner, MAPC
Hopkinton Town Hall, Room 215
December 16th, 5-6 PM
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Overview of Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and Update Process
3. Questions and Public Comment on Areas of Concern and Potential Strategies
4. Adjourn
The Board of Health met on December 8th, 2014. During the meeting, they discussed old business, pressing issues for the upcoming year, and held a public hearing for 196 Lumber St.
Chief Edward Lee talked to the selectmen about the selection process in choosing a new sergeant, The Chief stated it was a tough decision as 9 Hopkinton Officers applied but it was Detective Timothy Brennan who received the promotion to sergeant.
The Board of Selectmen approved Town Manager Norman Khumalo’s appointment of Maria Casey to serve as the new town Human Resources Director.
Under the general supervision of the DPW Director, the Administrative Assistant/Billing Clerk performs various activities and provides necessary administrative support to efficiently meet the needs of the DPW, including Water and Sewer Billing and Accounts Payable. This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties which involve daily contact with staff, other Town departments, customers, contractors, and residents. A high degree of confidentiality as well as excellent quality and commitment to customer service is paramount.
On Wednesday, December 3rd, the Board of Appeals met to hear 68 East Main St and Hopkinton Mews.
The 68 East Main St hearing was opened and closed quickly. Ms. Zamora has withdrawn her request due to ongoing health problems. The hearing and the requests were both closed.
The Planning Board met on December 1 to hear changes made to the plans for Laurel Avenue Extension. Present for the discussion were attorney Doug Resnick, developer Thomas Perna, engineer Patrick Burke and the Dardinski family, the property owners.
Continuing a tradition that began when she was first elected, Representative Dykema will be holding her quarterly office hours in each of the four towns of the 8th Middlesex District next week.
“Being accessible to constituents was a pledge I made when I was first elected,” said Dykema. “I’ve learned so much from all those who have come to meet with me and I appreciate hearing their thoughts and ideas.”
Residents are encouraged to stop in to the office hours to share concerns, questions and opinions on state issues or simply to chat over a cup of coffee.
The Board of Selectmen discussed a proposed policy for naming public assets such as buildings, parks, squares, streets and other forms of community property.
On Monday, November 24th, the Elementary School Building Committee will host its monthly meeting at HCAM studios, located at 77 Main St. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will be airing live on HCAM-TV.
Coming right from the community forum on Saturday morning, the ESBC will largely focus on the outcome of that forum. Based on the results of the forum, the meeting will focus on what went well, what didn't work, and what the committee can do better.
