Board Of Health Sees Crossroads, 8 McNeil Circle
17 March, 2015
The Board of Health met on Monday, March 16th, 2015.
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17 March, 2015
Special Town Election Results 3-10-2015
12 March, 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
11 March, 2015
Hopkinton and Ashland held public meetings in each town to talk about a possible merger of the towns Fire Departments.
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Planning Board Discusses Town Meeting Articles
Town Meeting Articles were a main topic of discussion for the Planning Board during their Monday, March 9 meeting. Among these were a proposed article for parking in the Downtown Business district and the Crossroads Redevelopment district.
ESBC Approves New Enrollment Numbers
10 March, 2015
The Elementary School Building Committee met Monday, March 10th, to update the committee and the public about recent meetings between the committee heads and the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Video Segment: Selectmen Honor Louie Mongiat who Retired After 46 Years of Service
9 March, 2015
Article Contributed by Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty:
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Video Segment: Special Town Meeting about Land at 203 Pond Street
6 March, 2015
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.
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Council on Aging Looks to Spring at March Meeting
5 March, 2015
On Wednesday, March 4th, the Council on Aging met for their monthly meeting to discuss current and future happenings at the senior center.
Director Cindy Chesmore updated the council on plans to expand the game room for the senior center. A new pool table has been donated, and the room will be expanded slightly to accommodate the new table. Ms. Chesmore also noted to the council that after the closing of the Golden Spoon, the senior center was gifted several items from the restaurant to be used in their kitchens, for which the council expressed their gratitude.
Plan to Purchase Land at 203 Pond Street Fails at Special Town Meeting
3 March, 2015
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. The special town meeting was held to meet the March 14th deadline to purchase the parcel. During the meeting it was calculated that the maximum tax impact for the typical household would be $29.98 per year on a 10 year bond should the town purchase the approximately 43 acres of land.
ESBC Begins To Look at School Layouts, Updates Public Forum Schedule
27 February, 2015
On February 26th, 2015, the Elementary School Building Committee met to discuss their upcoming public forum, and review preliminary schematics for the proposed elementary school.
