Government
Christopher McClure Resigns as Technology Director
Last week Christopher (“Chris The Cloud Man”) McClure submitted his resignation from his position as Technology Director for the Town of Hopkinton effective March 25, 2015, which I have accepted. Chris has accepted a new position in the Town of North Andover, which is much closer to his home and family.
Video Segment: Board of Selectmen talk possible Fire Department Merger and receive Legacy Farms Update
The Board of Selectmen agreed that expoloring a potential merger between the Hopkinton and Ashland Fire Department was a good study but based on the reaction at public forums and the general feeling towards the plan in both towns, the plan for col
Special Town Election Results 3-10-2015
The Board of Selectmen proposal to purchase about 12 acres of land at 203 Pond Street for $2,000,000 failed the required 2/3rd's vote at the Special Town Meeting held on Tuesday March 3rd but the Special Town Election had to be held either way. The Town Election meant very little, if the yes vote passed for the town to purchase the land at 203 Pond Street it would have only meant something in the unlikely event the town was granted an extension of its right to first refusal.
Video Segment: Ashland and Hopkinton Talk Fire Department Merger
Hopkinton and Ashland held public meetings in each town to talk about a possible merger of the towns Fire Departments.
Video Segment: Selectmen Honor Louie Mongiat who Retired After 46 Years of Service
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Video Segment: Special Town Meeting about Land at 203 Pond Street
On Wednesday Night (March 3rd) a special town meeting was held to vote on if the town can purchase a parcel of land, approximately 43 acres for open space preservation at 203 Pond Street. The total cost of the parcel would be $2,000,000.