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“Bring Brennan Back,” says Town Meeting to Select Board
During a prolonged Town Meeting, articles were approved to fund HVAC replacements and structural repairs at two fire stations. Additionally, a citizen's petition passed to advocate for the reinstatement of Sergeant Tim Brennan, who was controversially fired. Discussions also included law enforcement policy adherence, town personnel actions, and amendments concerning environmental testing. Major points included various community members vocalizing both support and opposition, leading to several democratic decisions, though not all articles were successful. The meeting highlighted robust civic engagement and varied opinions on town governance and community values.
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2% of Voters Decide to Raise $171 million in Tax
At Hopkinton Middle School's Annual Town Meeting, attended by 343 of 13,076 registered voters, several significant fiscal decisions were made, totaling $171,982,393. Highlights included passing the Operating budget at $121 million, approving a salary for Town Clerk Connor Degan, and agreeing to digitize town records at a cost of $667k. Debates ensued over the Hopkins Addition project, with its $48 million need achieving the required 2/3 majority. Public works projects also received attention, with some approved and others denied. The discussion will continue in a Special Town Meeting addressing additional civic matters.
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Your Guide to Town Meeting 2024
Hopkinton will host its Annual Town Meeting on May 6 and a Special Town Meeting on May 7 at Hopkinton Middle School. Attendees will vote on 52 articles during the Annual Meeting and 5 additional proposals in the Special Meeting, addressing issues from town budget increases and water management to a major school renovation project. Key topics include significant debt considerations due to capital requests, particularly a $48 million expansion for Hopkins Elementary, and the adoption of a specialized Stretch Energy Code aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Voting will be electronic, with large attendance expected.
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Police Seek Vehicle Seen Joyriding at HCC
The Hopkinton police are requesting help to identify a vehicle responsible for considerable damage on the Hopkinton Country Club golf course at 5:00 PM today. The vehicle nearly hit several golfers. Individuals with any information should contact the police at (508) 497-3401.
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“Bring Brennan Back,” says Town Meeting to Select Board
During a prolonged Town Meeting, articles were approved to fund HVAC replacements and structural repairs at two fire stations. Additionally, a citizen's petition passed to advocate for the reinstatement of Sergeant Tim Brennan, who was controversially fired. Discussions also included law enforcement policy adherence, town personnel actions, and amendments concerning environmental testing. Major points included various community members vocalizing both support and opposition, leading to several democratic decisions, though not all articles were successful. The meeting highlighted robust civic engagement and varied opinions on town governance and community values.
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2% of Voters Decide to Raise $171 million in Tax
At Hopkinton Middle School's Annual Town Meeting, attended by 343 of 13,076 registered voters, several significant fiscal decisions were made, totaling $171,982,393. Highlights included passing the Operating budget at $121 million, approving a salary for Town Clerk Connor Degan, and agreeing to digitize town records at a cost of $667k. Debates ensued over the Hopkins Addition project, with its $48 million need achieving the required 2/3 majority. Public works projects also received attention, with some approved and others denied. The discussion will continue in a Special Town Meeting addressing additional civic matters.
Politics
Your Guide to Town Meeting 2024
Hopkinton will host its Annual Town Meeting on May 6 and a Special Town Meeting on May 7 at Hopkinton Middle School. Attendees will vote on 52 articles during the Annual Meeting and 5 additional proposals in the Special Meeting, addressing issues from town budget increases and water management to a major school renovation project. Key topics include significant debt considerations due to capital requests, particularly a $48 million expansion for Hopkins Elementary, and the adoption of a specialized Stretch Energy Code aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Voting will be electronic, with large attendance expected.
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It is fascinating to just contemplate how the relationships and the passing of knowledge and opinions that were a daily feature at Collela’s, would have informed us so as to better navigate our various dilemmas.
This is a perfect work of art and commentary.
Any way that the artist would consider issuing prints of the cartoon for purchase?
Ms. Chambers, thank you for your comment. We had the same thought; perhaps a book of Buff’s work would be a nice option for our readers. We’ll explore.
Start a collection to make calendars for 2024 and sell them!
2025…can’t believe we are already in 2024!!!!!
Anyone been around long enough to remember the Hopkinton Monopoly game that they were selling in the late 80’s at the drug store? Fun for the whole family, That’s when this town was still a gem, today’s version would need a lot more get out jail free cards in the deck.
That was a fundraiser for the Hopkinton Historical Society. I may still have a one and I know there was one at the Senior Center before I left in 2022.
Colellas could not exist in that store because the of the different floor heights
I worked for the supermarket for 16 years and with today’s economy they would have no buying power let alone the variety it would be a glorified Cumberland Farm