Government

Under the direct supervision of the Police Chief, the Administrative Manager will provide administrative support to the Police Department.

Tonight the Board of Selectmen reviewed Fire Chief Stephen Slaman and decided to officially appoint Slaman as permanent Fire Chief. After narrowing down the list of candidates to replace Chief Ken Clark who retired at the end of 2015 to 2 candidates, Selectmen were faced with a dilemma when one of the candidates, current Framingham Chief, Gary Daugherty dropped his candidacy for the position.

At next Tuesdays (April 5th) Board of Selectmen meeting, the board is scheduled to review the performance of the current Hopkinton Fire Chief, Stephen Slaman. Slaman took over as Fire Chief January 1st after Ken Clark retired with 44 years of service to the Hopkinton Fire Department. The board agreed in January to a March 31st deadline to decide if another search process should take place for the position.

The Hopkinton Water & Sewer Division must comply with the State's Cross Connection Control program. The purpose of this program is to ensure the health and safety of the public drinking water supply for all water users. An essential part of this program is the testing of all Double Check Valve Assembly and Reduced Pressure Zone backflow prevention devices.

Elaine Lazarus has been promoted to the Director of Land Use and Town Operations Position. Elaine has worked for Hopkinton since 1992 and has been Director of Land Use Planing and Permitting for the past 6 years. Elaine will continue land use duties as well as provide additional duties such as board support, animal control and grant writing.

Jennifer Burke will provide staff support to the Planning Board. Burke started working for Hopkinton 9 months ago and previously served as Planning Director for the Town of Hudson for 11 years.

eHOP reported there are now 4 contested races in this years Hopkinton town election. HCAM will be hosting a debate for contested races, Tuesday May 10th at a time to be determined, stay tuned for updates.

"BOARD OF SELECTMEN, For 3 years, Vote for 2 – Contested Race

Michael Umina, 24 Chestnut St, Unenrolled
Margaret Wiggin, 5 Cross St, Democrat
Claire Wright, 28 Hayden Rowe St, Republican
Brendan Tedstone, 45A Pleasant St, Unenrolled

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, For 3 years, Vote for 1 – Contested Race