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The Town of Hopkinton is accepting applications for the full-time position and further to establish a list
of potential candidates for the FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC position.
Salary Depending on Qualifications and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Within twelve (12) months of hire, the Firefighter/Paramedic shall make their principal place of
residence within the boundaries of the Town of Hopkinton or at any other place within the
Commonwealth that is within fifteen (15) miles boundary to boundary of their town and the Town of

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in mammal-biting mosquitoes in Hopkinton, Westborough and Southborough. With the forecast including a reduction in humidity and warm overnight temperatures, there is a high risk for human contact with mammal-biting mosquitoes. Consequently, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is proposing to increase the risk rating for the region on Thursday and is advising the residents within the region to utilize insect repellent, wear protective clothing and reduce our time out of doors in the evening and overnight hours.

Roadwork has been scheduled for the following streets. All work is weather pending and dates may need to be moved forward as needed. Work hours will be approximately 7am-5pm.

8/16 - Amherst Rd, Beach St, Duffield Rd, Knoll Rd, Lakeshore Dr, Third Rd & Yale Rd. Asphalt leveling course.
8/19-8/21 - Amherst Rd, Beach St, Duffield Rd, Knoll Rd, LakeShore Dr, Third Rd & Yale Rd. Adjust structures.
8/19-8/20 - Chestnut St - Asphalt top course paving.
One lane of traffic will be open. Please expect delays and seek alternate routes when possible.

The Planning Board currently has one vacancy and the Town is seeking candidates for the position. The term of office will expire at the May, 2020 election.
The Planning Board is an elected board, whose members serve five year terms. The establishment of municipal Planning Boards is authorized by Mass. General Law, Chapter 41, Section 81A. Among its many diverse roles, the Board is charged with the following duties, which are contained in the General Laws and the Hopkinton Zoning and General Bylaws:

The Planning Board currently has one vacancy and the Town is seeking candidates for the position. The term of office will expire at the May, 2020 election.
The Planning Board is an elected board, whose members serve five year terms. The establishment of municipal Planning Boards is authorized by Mass. General Law, Chapter 41, Section 81A. Among its many diverse roles, the Board is charged with the following duties, which are contained in the General Laws and the Hopkinton Zoning and General Bylaws:

Hopkinton High School has hired former Foxborough High School A.D. Rich Cormier to take over as Athletic Director. Former Athletic Director, Dee King recently stepped down due to family reasons. Dee had been the Hopkinton A.D. since 2016.

Rich Cormier worked the last 3 years as the Foxborough HS Athletic Director and before that coached 11 seasons of Boys Basketball at Norwood High School. Cormier will start his new role in Hopkinton towards the end of the month.

According to the DPW weather station, the highest temperature reached in Hopkinton August 5th through 11th was 86 degrees, the lowest was 52 degrees. Average temperature during the week in Hopkinton was 70.3 degrees. Humidity was at an average of 74%, the peak was 97% while the lowest was 32%. Wind Speed averaged 1.7 MPH, while reaching a high of 9 MPH. Rain accumulated 1.70 inches last week in Hopkinton. You can see all the averages for Hopkinton below and be on the lookout for future weather updates in Hopkinton.