Government

Hopkinton Selectmen Vote to Recognize and Support Mission of the 26.2 Foundation

By contributor,
7 July, 2014

The 26.2 Foundation on June 24, 2014 received the full support of the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen with a unanimous 5-0 vote for a motion that recognized the Foundation as a community asset and expressed the board’s support for the Foundation’s mission - to promote and support marathoning, as well as health, wellness and economic development initiatives through strategic investments in innovative, multi-generational programs on local, regional, national, and global levels - for the benefit of Hopkinton.

Trash Collection Delay Friday Only

By contributor,
2 July, 2014

The 4th of July holiday will only affect Friday's trash and recyclables collection. The collection for Friday the 4th will occur on Saturday the 5th. There are no other changes to the schedule for the week.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July !!

Sincerely,
John K. Westerling
Your Director of Public Works

Hopkinton Planning Board Vacancy Announcement

By contributor,
27 June, 2014

On June 24, 2014 the Board of Selectmen publicly acknowledged the resignation of a member of the
Hopkinton Planning Board and are currently seeking candidates for this position.

Pursuant to Town Charter provision 3-1(e), a joint meeting, consisting of the remaining members of the
Hopkinton Planning Board and the members of the Board of Selectmen, will convene (tentatively) on
July 15th at a regularly scheduled Board of Selectmen meeting to appoint an individual to temporarily fill
this one seat until the next Annual Town Election in May of 2015.

Hopkinton Planning Board Vacancy Announcement

By contributor,
27 June, 2014

On June 24, 2014 the Board of Selectmen publicly acknowledged the resignation of a member of the
Hopkinton Planning Board and are currently seeking candidates for this position.

Conservation Commission - June 23, 2014

By Kelsey Simonson, Staff Producer
25 June, 2014

The conservation commission met Monday, June 23rd, to discuss a number of projects with environmental significance around town.

In informal discussion, Ed Harrow met to discuss sediment buildup at the end of the White Oaks Estates subdivision. He requested a structure be built at the end of the street similar to that on Ralph Road. He expressed concern that sediment buildup at the end of White Oaks Estate is flooding the area and damaging the ecosystem.

Planning Board Discusses Scenic Road Tree Trimming with NSTAR

By Courtney Taylor, Master Control
18 June, 2014

A discussion for tree trimming on Hopkinton scenic roads took place with NSTAR Arborist Chris Fallon and representative JoAnne O’Leary during the June 16 Planning Board meeting. The deliberations are inconclusive at this time and will be continued to a later meeting date.

Common Core Public Forum Airing Live on HCAM-TV

By Courtney Taylor, Master Control
15 June, 2014

There will be a Common Core Public Forum held by Superintendent Dr. Cathy MacLeod on Tuesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM. The program will take place in the Middle School Library and will air live on HCAM-TV. The purpose of the forum is to highlight the benefits of the new Common Core standard.

HOPKINTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES OFFICE HOUR

By contributor,
13 June, 2014

Members of the Hopkinton School Committee will be available for an office hour on Monday, June 16th to provide residents with an opportunity to attend and ask questions or give feedback regarding current school-related issues.

Monday, June 16, 2014
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Water Fresh Farm
151 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton

Board of Appeals Hears Verizon, Hopkinton Mews

By Kelsey Simonson, Staff Producer
12 June, 2014

The Board of Appeals approved two variances last night to allow Verizon to install a new generator at the back of 35 Hayden Rowe Street.

Hopkinton Seeks PT Program Coordinator

By contributor,
10 June, 2014

Town of Hopkinton Seeks a PT (19 hours/wk) Program Coordinator for its Parks and Recreation Department - Under the direct supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Program Coordinator provides administrative support to the Director, and Board of Parks and Recreation.

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