Government

Town Manager Norman Khumalo is pleased to share that Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited the Town of Hopkinton on Thursday and highlighted an important economic development project that has enhanced the Town.

On Thursday, March 7, the Healey-Driscoll Administration traveled to Hopkinton for a tour of the RoslinCT facility as part of the new Executive Office of Economic Development campaign Mass Leads Act.

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust’s (the Trust) Board of Trustees approved $78,249,638 in new low-interest loans and grants at its meeting on March 6, 2024. Below is information on the grants and loans approved at the meeting.

Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Health Director Shaun McAuliffe wish to remind Hopkinton residents over the age of 18 to complete a survey that will help the Hopkinton Health Services Department improve health-related programs and resources for residents.

The survey closes on March 23.

The anonymous survey is part of a strategic planning effort that will help the Hopkinton Health Services Department understand residents' health needs and concerns, develop programs and policies to address those needs, and promote well-being within the community.

We will be starting on Hayden Rowe and working our way South and then East via Chestnut starting in the Briarcliff area working toward Alprilla Farm. After that section is complete, we will send out a notice and begin to head through the Springwood development. As this is going to be a major flushing effort and we could encounter unforeseen issues, we are not sure how far we are going to make it each day. Because the daily flushing will be all in the general vicinity, there is a chance there could be discoloration on several days and not just as we are in specific neighborhoods.

The Zoning Advisory Committee is a nine-member board appointed by the Planning Board, typically with representatives from the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Appeals, as well as At-Large positions. The Committee meets one or two times a month, usually on Monday evenings.

The purpose of the Zoning Advisory Committee is to review and develop proposals for zoning bylaw and zoning map amendments, and make recommendations to the Planning Board. Zoning bylaws generally regulate the use of land, buildings, and structures.

As discussed in our fall notification, the town has developed the first portion of our unidirectional flushing program. Now that consistently warmer temperatures have arrived, in an effort to improve water quality and reduce water discoloration instances, the town will be conducting systematic hydrant flushing in the Hayden Rowe, Chestnut, Thayer Heights, Front Street and Springwood areas. Flushing is anticipated to begin March 11-22, weather pending. The flushing will take place 9AM-2PM.

Dear Hopkinton community,

In accordance with Policy FF - Naming of Facilities or Events, the Hopkinton School Committee continues to work on naming the new 2, 3, 4 school that will replace the Elmwood School. (https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/category-f-policies/ff)

Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Public Health Nurse Simone Carter are pleased to share a new initiative by the Town of Hopkinton that is expected to increase vaccination access and service for community members.

The Town is partnering with VaxCare, a no-cost vaccine provider, to facilitate future community vaccination clinics.

The Elementary School Building Committee met this past Tuesday and discussed the interior of the new school that would replace Elmwood including designs for a media center.

View more in segment below!

Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg has announced the latest grouping of names added to the state’s list of unclaimed property owners. Over 50,000 new properties worth millions of dollars are owed to individuals and businesses throughout the Commonwealth.

“Did you know there is $3.4 billion in unclaimed property here in Massachusetts? 1 in 10 people in this state are owed money and one of them could be you,” said Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg. “So check the list, go online, or call our office to search for your name and begin the process today.”