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Senate Passes Fiscal Year 2019 Closeout Supplemental Budget of $779.8 Million

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The Senate proposal boosts Rainy Day Fund by $356M

(Boston) The Massachusetts State Senate passed a $779.8 million closeout supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2019 today, after adding $8.9 million during floor debate. It also includes a transfer of $356 million to the state’s stabilization fund, thereby continuing to build the Commonwealth’s Rainy Day Fund and placing the state on firmer financial footing. At approximately $3.2 billion, the fund would reach its highest level to date.

Community Notice: Be A Fighter, Fight The Flu

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Flu season is upon us and the Hopkinton Health Department has partnered with AFC Urgent Care of Natick and Marlborough to provide two flu vaccination clinics to the residents and employees of Hopkinton. The clinics will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Crafts Room of the Senior Center located at 28 Mayhew Street, on October 21, 2019. A second clinic will run at St. John’s on October 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Community Notice: Hopkinton ZAC Public Forum Rescheduled to November 7th 7pm

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The Hopkinton Zoning Advisory Committee is holding a public forum on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 PM in Room 215/216 at Town Hall. The purpose of this forum is to hear ideas and proposals for desired changes to the Zoning Bylaw and/or the Zoning Map. Zoning bylaws generally regulate the use of land, buildings and structures. This is an opportunity to propose changes to the land uses permitted in specific areas in Hopkinton, the manner in which certain uses are permitted, dimensional requirements, or other ideas with respect to land use regulation.

Hopkinton Growth Study Committee Workshop

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The public is invited to join us on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 PM in the Hopkinton High School Cafeteria. Come see what the Growth Committee has been up to this fall. We’ve learned a lot and are eager to hear from residents. At the workshop we'll share what we’ve learned so far and what the data is telling us, as well as 5 Common myths about growth in Hopkinton. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas to help us more forward with our work. The Growth Study Committee is a new sub-committee of the Planning Board this year. Questions?

Hopkinton Growth Study Committee Workshop

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The public is invited to join us on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 PM in the Hopkinton High School Cafeteria. Come see what the Growth Committee has been up to this fall. We’ve learned a lot and are eager to hear from residents. At the workshop we'll share what we’ve learned so far and what the data is telling us, as well as 5 Common myths about growth in Hopkinton. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas to help us more forward with our work. The Growth Study Committee is a new sub-committee of the Planning Board this year. Questions?

Town of Hopkinton Notifies Residents/Property Owners of Next Steps in the Main Street Corridor Project Easement Appraisal Process

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The Town of Hopkinton via the Town Engineer’s Office on October 18, 2019 notified residents/property owners abutting the Main Street Corridor Project, who had previously provided the Town Engineer with their emails, of the next steps in the easement appraisal process for the Main Street Corridor Project.

Town of Hopkinton Notifies Residents/Property Owners of Next Steps in the Main Street Corridor Project Easement Appraisal Process

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The Town of Hopkinton via the Town Engineer’s Office on October 18, 2019 notified residents/property owners abutting the Main Street Corridor Project, who had previously provided the Town Engineer with their emails, of the next steps in the easement appraisal process for the Main Street Corridor Project.

Senate Passes Legislation Promoting the Safety, Health and Wellness of Children and Persons with Disabilities

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BOSTON – The Massachusetts State Senate today passed An Act to protect persons with intellectual or developmental disability from abuse, also known as “Nicky’s Law,” and An Act Relative to Children’s Health and Wellness.

“As lawmakers, our number one job is to protect the most vulnerable among us and these pieces of legislation do just that,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “I am proud to see such overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate for these bills and look forward to seeing them reach the governor’s desk.”

Video: School Superintendent Gives Update, Fire Department Receives Grant

By Tom Nappi, News Director

School Superintendent, Dr. Carol Cavanaugh stopped by the HCAM studios to give an update regarding the School budget and increased enrollment throughout the Hopkinton School System. The Hopkinton Fire Department received a grant that will allow them to hire 4 new Fire Fighters.

View more in the video below.

Community Notice: Hopkinton ZAC Public Forum on October 21st 2019

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The Hopkinton Zoning Advisory Committee is holding a public forum on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM in Room 215/216 at Town Hall. The purpose of this forum is to hear ideas and proposals for desired changes to the Zoning Bylaw and/or the Zoning Map. Zoning bylaws generally regulate the use of land, buildings and structures. This is an opportunity to propose changes to the land uses permitted in specific areas in Hopkinton, the manner in which certain uses are permitted, dimensional requirements, or other ideas with respect to land use regulation.