On this episode, we are joined by Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities, Ed Augustus, whose department is charged in part with overseeing the implementation of the MBTA Communities Act. Also joining Peter as co-host is Chair of Hopkinton's Planning Board, Gary Trendel.

On this episode, Peter & Jim discuss the variety of comments the Select Board heard this week at public forum, including from one of its own members, who described his recent experiences with racism in our town. We also discuss the DA's decision to hold no one accountable for the town's leaking an alleged rape victim's confidential information. Also on the pod, Marathon Monday, exclusive new details on the Destini Decoff case, and the history of Hopkinton's first (and only?) hotel.

Peter and Jimmy spend time with the legendary race director of the Boston Marathon, Dave McGillivray. Dave has directed or consulted on more than 1,400 events throughout the world including the Boston Marathon, the Olympic Marathon trials, and the Olympic Games.

On this episode, Peter and Jimmy report new details on the tragic Hayden Rowe road rage incident that left a woman on life support and her attacker behind bars. The pair also discuss the Hopkinton Select Board's continued performance review of the police chief, a proposed renovation of the Center School, and the complicated pursuit of clean water in Hopkinton. Plus, they take on early childhood education, the immigration crisis, and memories of the Boston Marathon with none other than special guest, Senate President Karen Spilka.

On this episode, Peter and Jim discuss the entrance of newcomer Joe Clark in the race for Select Board, GPS in police cars, free speech is on the line at Public Forum, and 4x Superbowl Champion Rob Gronkowski is scheduled to visit Hopkinton. Plus, we add a new segment this week - Who Does What - where we offer listeners a brief overview of the inner workings of our Town Government. On this episode we profile the office of Hopkinton's elected Town Clerk, Connor Degan.

On this episode, Peter and Amy are joined by State Representative James Arena-DeRosa, who represents Middlesex's 8th District. The trio discuss the Eversource LNG plant, his work at the state house to help Hopkinton mitigate PFAS in our water, and his ideas for sustainably funding HCAM-TV. In the news, we cover the Select Board's decision to take "no action" on the police chief, Governor Maura Healey swings through town, and we explore the plans for a replacement building for Hopkinton Drug. Plus, a brief history of the monuments that adorn the Town Common.

On this episode Peter & Jim cover the fireworks between the Select Board Chair and the Chief of Police, discuss the college admissions landscape for Hopkinton students, review a year in which the Select Board agreed on almost everything, say hello to a new business and goodbye to a good friend, and chat about the history of the oldest church in Hopkinton.

In this episode, Peter and Jim discuss the petition to recall the Hopkinton Select Board and we receive an update on how many signatures have been collected. Also on the pod, police chief Joe Bennett and his role in Jay Porter's side job, the HDTC does an about-face and cancels their scheduled caucus, and the School Committee is seeking $49 million from taxpayers for the Hopkins Addition. Plus, we dive into the history of the Center School and how it came to be.

In this episode, Peter and Jim discuss the firing of Tim Brennan and the events surrounding it. The pair also reveals previously undisclosed information about a November 2023 deal that would have brought Brennan back to work, and dig into Hopkinton's new Town Accountant, who was recently fired by the City of Woonsocket. Finally, we take listeners on a trip back in time to Hopkinton's earliest days.

On episode 6 of the HopTake, Peter and Jim break down the withering criticism the Hopkinton Select Board endured on Tuesday night, as frustrated residents took turns lighting up the Board and police chief for their handling of the Tim Brennan matter, and for having released protected information about former Deputy Chief Porter's rape victim. The pair also explore the suspension of Dr. Margo Roman, the local veterinarian who has run afoul of state regulators, and discuss the Select Board's intended correction to the Town Charter and the planned $50 million addition to the Hopkins School. Plus, they share a short story about the time Hopkinton Town Hall was nearly sold at auction.