Government

Today is the last day to register to vote in the Annual Town Meeting (May 7, 2018) and Annual Town Election (May 21, 2018). To ensure those wishing to register can do so, I will be open until 8:00 PM tonight (April 17, 2018) to accept affidavits of voter registration which we will have available in the office at 80 South Street.

Sincerely,
Connor B. Degan
Town Clerk,

Please be advised that two required fire flow test will take place today and tomorrow on Hayden Rowe. The first is Tuesday, April 17th, at approximately 9:00 AM . The Second will be Wednesday, April 18th, also at approximately 9:00AM. Because these tests will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some discoloration during and after the tests throughout town. Please avoid doing any laundry, dishwasher loads or other water use activities, during this time. Any discoloration that may occur will eventually dissipate. Please check you water before using it.

The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee Caucus endorsed four experienced and well qualified candidates for town office in the April 12th Caucus.

Brian Herr was endorsed for re-election to the Board of Selectmen. He currently serves on the Board of Selectmen and has been Chairman. Previously Brian has served the town on the Planning Board and the Personnel Committee.

Mark Hyman was endorsed for election to the Planning Board. Mark is the current Chairman of the Board of Appeals and is serving on the Zoning Advisory Committee.

This legislation represents a major shift in the Commonwealth’s approach to the criminal justice system. The endeavor of a fairer, more whole justice system does not end today – it begins.

Please be advised that two required fire flow test will take place next week on Hayden Rowe. The first is Tuesday, April 17th, at approximately 9:00 AM . The Second will be Wednesday, April 18th , also at approximately 9:00AM. Because these tests will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some discoloration during and after the tests throughout town. Please avoid doing any laundry, dishwasher loads or other water use activities, during this time. Any discoloration that may occur will eventually dissipate. Please check you water before using it.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in collaboration with the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), the 8 cities and towns that host the Marathon, and the dozens of local, regional, state and federal agencies that support public safety operations for the event, will conduct a large-scale functional exercise for the 2018 Boston Marathon.

The Appropriation Committee will hold a public hearing to present the FY2019 comprehensive town budget, Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM at HCAM TV-Studio, (Lower Level), 77 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA

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, 2019 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:

MEDFORD, Mass. – A new commission charged with exploring the potential of creating greater opportunity for law enforcement and the courts to divert those with mental illness and/or substance use conditions away from the criminal justice system and towards appropriate treatment held its first meeting on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.