Hopedale's search committee recommended one finalist for town administrator after reviewing 44 applications.
The Hopedale Board of Health heard a tenant's hearing request over unresolved mold and leak violations at 96 Freedom Street, then adjourned into executive session over complaints against staff.
The Hopedale Finance Committee approved minutes from two prior meetings and pressed the town's finance team for unresolved answers on PAX project funding, ARPA overspending and police detail billing.
Hopedale's Conservation Commission voted to clear a title cloud on 86 Plain Street.
Hopedale's Administrator Search Committee voted to enter executive session for interviews of town administrator applicants. The committee approved minutes from its October 13 and October 16 meetings before closing the session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A.
Hopedale Parks Commission said the town's new playground will stay closed all winter. Members said contractor Mountain View warned a partial opening would be "a big mistake" while its construction equipment remains on site, work not expected to wrap until the end of November.
Hopedale Select Board aired alarm over the town's finances and approved a new police detail fee. The board voted 3-0 to authorize Police Chief Lima to charge $35 an hour for private cruiser details, with Bernard Stock, Carole Mullen and Chair Glenda Hazard all voting aye.
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