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Hopkinton Permanent Building Committee to Hold Public Forum to Discuss Updated Facility Plans

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The Hopkinton Permanent Building Committee, in partnership with Abacus Architects & Planners, has updated its ongoing review of facility plans based upon public input received during a public forum in May, and the Committee is pleased to announce that a second Public Forum has been scheduled to review the facility plan updates and seek additional input before final recommendations are presented to the Hopkinton Select Board.

WHEN:
Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Hopkinton Center for the Arts
Theater Room
98 Hayden Rowe St.

Librarians to Call For Fairness in Ebook Pricing in Upcoming Hearing

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Librarians from across Massachusetts will seek more affordability and flexibility in licenses for digital content at a hearing for legislation to improve library access to ebooks and digital audiobooks.

Filed by Rep. Ruth B. Balser (D-Newton), an Act Empowering Library Access to Electronic Books and Digital Audiobooks will support libraries in fulfilling their mission of providing broad and equitable access to information for all by ensuring that licensing and contractual agreements between libraries and publishers contain equitable terms.

Treasurer Goldberg Announces $115.2 Million in Grants for 47 Municipal Water Projects at the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees Meeting

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State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Trust) Board of Trustees, announced that $115.2 million in grants were awarded for 47 projects totaling $426.5 million in total project cost in 40 communities across the state. The grant funds are awarded to cities, towns, counties, and water utilities to help pay for improvements to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.

A list of communities and approved projects that are receiving grants is attached.

Watch Now: Hopkinton Fire Department Open House 2023

By Tom Nappi, News Director

The Hopkinton Fire Department hosted their annual open house. This year the HFD hosted a cooking safety demonstration to reinforce the importance of practicing safe measures while using the stove and how quickly a fire could spread in your home if a safe cooking area is not maintained and also the benefits of home fire sprinklers.

Treasurer Goldberg Testifies in Support of Baby Bonds Legislation in Massachusetts

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Today State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and her Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) testified in support of House Bill 1157 and Senate Bill 1999, An Act addressing the racial wealth gap, at the Joint Committee on Financial Service’s hearing and the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight’s hearing. These bills aim to create a Baby Bonds program, which would establish an at-birth publicly funded trust fund for eligible Massachusetts children.

Hopkinton Senior Services’ Repair Fair Program Recognized for Excellence by National Institute of Senior Centers

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The Town of Hopkinton and Hopkinton Senior Services is pleased to share the success of the recent Repair Fair, a program which was recognized for excellence by the National Institute of Senior Centers. Please see the attached PDF, or click the link below for more information:

https://jgpr.net/2023/10/18/photos-hopkinton-senior-services-repair-fai…

Hopkinton Public Hearing Notice - Board of Health BioSafety Regulation on Monday, October 30th

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As required by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 111, Section 31, notice is hereby given, that the Hopkinton Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 30, 2023 starting at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 6:20 p.m. at the Hopkinton Senior Center (Main Room)-handicapped accessible, 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA, to hear, accept comments and to consider adoption of the Hopkinton BioSafety Regulation. Copies of the regulation(s) are available at the Health Department and on the Town’s Web Page (www.hopkintonma.gov).