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Gina Harper announces her write-in candidacy for the Board of Commissioners' 2-year seat to manage our cemeteries, emphasizing their profound significance. With a background in end-of-life care and business, she values preservation, modernization, and inclusivity. Harper aims to maintain the cemeteries as sanctuaries of heritage and serenity, urging community support in her campaign.

Gary Trendel, Chair of Hopkinton Planning Board, supports Article 39 of the MBTA Communities Zoning Bylaw, promoting strategic housing development while ensuring compliance with state laws and minimizing local disruption. Despite being unavailable for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting due to a business trip, he emphasizes the importance of voting 'YES' to maintain control over local development and prevent potential lawsuits and financial penalties from the state. His outlined zones highlight efforts to align housing growth with legal requirements and local infrastructure capacities, essentially safeguarding Hopkinton's future.

Who gets to decide what kind of town we are? A pitched battle is underway, playing out at Select Board meetings and in our elections.

Candidate for Select Board endorses his fellow candidate Brian Herr.

Sarah Brophy from Hopkinton urges townspeople to vote NO on Article 33 regarding Municipal Parking, as she questions the due diligence and appropriateness of the proposed location. Despite officials deeming it fiscally responsible, past defeats and lack of research raise concerns about feasibility and safety. Brophy emphasizes fiscal restraint amid soaring taxes and budget deficits.

Ms. Mitchell, an abutter to the proposed downtown parking lot, questions the town's math, and why the article is being reconsidered after failing my a large majority just 5 years ago.

The air has been cleared. Through the town's attorney, Select Board Vice Chair Shahidul Mannan has responded to our demand letter, and the attorney confirms that in fact Mr. Mannan was mistaken; that he was referring to Facebook, not HopNews.

A response to Select Board member Shahidul Mannan's statement that he and his family have been recently subjected to racial attacks.

Hopkinton chose to opt out of a branding opportunity with the B.A.A., Bank of America, and Adidas for the 100th Boston Marathon. The town, known for its "It All Starts Here" slogan, missed out on economic benefits and global exposure.

Muriel Kramer, often a lone voice of reason, endures condescending tendencies of her fellow board members Shahidul Mannan and Irfan Nasrullah. They monopolize discussions, restrict Kramer’s inquiries, and show disrespect for her Chair role, most recently during the chief's performance review. Despite Kramer’s fair and objective questions, her colleagues over-explain and undermine her efforts, demonstrating a lack of respect that is both condescending and disruptive to the meeting process.

Last night's agenda featured public support for herbicide use in Lake Maspenock, Chief of Police Joseph Bennett's postponed performance review, and the town's financial health report. The Chief's non-attendance delayed his review, while the Conservation Commission endorsed using herbicides to tackle lake weeds. Financial discussions revealed Hopkinton's solid earnings and investments. Additionally, the Select Board plans to correct a typographical error concerning the Police Chief's authority in the town charter.