BOSTON —The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday passed legislation allowing for a non-binary option for gender on drivers’ licenses and birth certificates, new requirements for cyclists and motorists that promote safety for everybody who uses the road, and a final effort to lift the so-called ‘Cap on Kids.’ All three bills passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.
BOSTON – On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Senate announced the members of its Revenue Working Group during a press conference in the newly renovated Reading Room, adjacent to the historic Senate Chamber in the State House. Immediately after the press event the Revenue Working Group convened its first meeting.
The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a briefing focusing on the upcoming Annual Town Meeting in May.
Featured will be presentations about the overall town budget and warrant articles of importance to the Hopkinton business community.
Mark it on your calendar - More information will be provided this week!
Coffee and Conversation @ 7:30 am
Briefing Begins @ 8:00 am
May 2, 2019
Faith Community Church
The Board of Selectmen approved 3 ballot questions for this years Annual Town Election. The ballot questions include: 1) Under-ride in the amount of $1,180,568, 2) Purchase of a Ladder Truck for the Fire Department and 3) Municipal Parking in the downtown and/or adjacent at Town Hall.
Town Meeting will take place starting on Monday, May 6th and continue on Tuesday May 7th and Wednesday May 8th. All nights will start at 7pm. The Annual Town Election will be on Monday, May 20th.
View more in the video below.
-On Wednesday April 24th, the Hopkinton Womens Club hosts the 32nd annual Meet the Candidates Night at the HCAM studios. Get a chance to ask this years Town Election candidates questions. You can ask questions a number of ways including attending the event or emailing questions prior to live@hcam.tv. Meet the candidates night starts at 7pm on Wednesday April 24th.
On Saturday, May 11th from 9am until Noon, the Hopkinton Police Association will host their annual Fishing Derby. The derby will take place at the Hopkinton Sportsmen's Association on 95 Lumber Street. You can pre-register by calling 508-497-3401.
On Wednesday May 1st at 7pm, HCAM will host Hopkinton Town Election debates for the contested races. This year there are 5 contested races: Board of Selectmen, Town Moderator, Commissioners of Parks & Recreation, Commissioners of Trust Funds and Planning Board (2 year term). The debates will take place in the HCAM studios which are located at 77 Main Street on the lower level. Panelists this year include Freelance Reporter & HCAM Board Member, Michelle Murdock and HCAM News Director, Tom Nappi.
This Saturday, Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department hosts their annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event will take place at Center School due to expected rain 11am-Noon. Festivities include pictures with the Easter Bunny and some Easter Eggs for the kids.
Lyme disease is the most prevalent infectious disease in Massachusetts and is now considered to be a public health crisis. In addition to Lyme, deer ticks can carry the pathogens which cause Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Relapsing Fever and Powassan virus, all of which can be very serious.
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – The New England Regional Council of Carpenters and its local chapters will host a series of events in tandem the April 15th national tax deadline. Rallys, demonstrations, forums, and press conferences will illuminate the rampant tax fraud in the construction industry and impacts at the local, state, and national level.
