15 February, 2012
Ken Weismantel, 145 Ash Street, announced today that he is seeking re-election to the Hopkinton Planning Board.
“I am running for re-election to continue the permitting process of Legacy Farms and continue the efforts to attract new businesses to Hopkinton. The purpose is to increase the town’s commercial tax base while maintaining our town’s character. As the Planning Board Chairman, I have first-hand knowledge of the town’s zoning and permitting procedures. This experience is essential to attainment of the town’s master plan goals and financial stability.”
“As a long term resident, I have seen Hopkinton’s population grow significantly since my family moved here in 1981. During that time we have met the challenge to improve our schools and town services while maintaining the town’s character and reasonable taxes that attracted all of us to Hopkinton. Providing the additional services that will be needed by our growing population makes it especially difficult to keep town taxes affordable. How we plan for the continued growth and development of Hopkinton is critical for our quality of life and financial future.”
Ken Weismantel is a veteran of town government who currently serves as Chairman of the Planning Board. Most recently, he was Chairman of the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) for four years. This committee recommended and passed significant zoning changes including the enabling zoning of Legacy Farms, the Sign By-law, the Hotel Overlay District, the Office Park District, the Parking By-law and other changes needed to increase the commercial tax base of Hopkinton. He is currently a member of the Community Preservation Committee. He previously served on the DPW Board and as a two term member of the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners. Mr. Weismantel also served as a Cemetery Commissioner, on the DPW Study Committee and on the Municipal Facilities Needs Committee. He was a volunteer in the reconstruction and preservation of the Train Depot.
Mr. Weismantel and his wife Margaret were active volunteers for many school related projects. Ken helped build the playgrounds at Center and Elmwood Schools while Margaret served as president of the PTA and is currently a pre-school teacher. Ken and Margaret have raised three daughters in Hopkinton.
Ken is a graduate of Purdue University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Industrial Administration. Upon graduation he served as an active duty officer in the US Air Force for four years. His professional career has included the design, management and sale of scientific and high tech systems.
“I would be honored to continue to serve my community on the Hopkinton Planning Board. I am asking your vote at the May 21st election.”
