Conservation Commission unanimously approves Order of Condition for Lot One at 4 Overdale Parkway. Chair Michele LaReau-Alves and Member David Guglielmi pre-reviewed the order with Project Engineer John Federico of Guerriere & Halnon before the hearing. Member Bernard Stock moved to adopt the
Hopedale Select Board approves Police Chief R. Lima contract after executive session. Chair Scott Savage, Ms. Glenda Hazard, and Mr. Bernard Stock voted 3-0 to approve the contract following a closed meeting to discuss negotiation strategy. The board also unanimously accepted a $106,811.20 donation
The Hopedale Board of Assessors unanimously approved minutes from its January 9 regular and executive sessions. Chair Ellen Murphy, Matthew M. Dailey, and Scott Savage reviewed departmental bills and signed the monthly list of motor vehicle excise abatements for January 2026. The board processed
Select Board addresses financial discrepancy discovered during audit closeout. Town Administrator Mitchell Ruscitti reported that auditor Marcum identified approximately $300,000 in discrepancies in a revolving account, leading to the discovery of roughly $84,000 in uncashed checks in an employee's
Hopedale Planning Board unanimously approves 850-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 194 Dutcher Street. John Canty of Canty Brothers Construction presented site plans for a one-story addition that meets 60 percent open space, 10-yard side-yard setback, and all other RA-zoning requirements under
Hopedale library trustees approve weather policy, report strong year-over-year gains. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the January minutes and accepted Director Keely Bethel-Penny's report detailing January 2026 visitor and circulation increases: adult visitors up 2 percent, children's
The Hopedale Cultural Council approved a five-concert summer series and a September community Day in the Park event. Chairperson Billi Manning's council voted unanimously to hire DJ Mike for Family Night at the Hopedale Community House Lawn, with concerts scheduled June 17, June 24, July 8, July
Hopedale Select Board approves donations and appointments, starts voting device planning. The board unanimously accepted a $70,725 donation to the Legal Donation Fund and appointed patrolmen Andrew Grenier and Justin Kulesza, effective February. Town Administrator Ruscitti advanced planning for
Hopedale Zoning Board approves expanded signage for industrial park tenant identification. Chair Nicole G. Small led a unanimous vote to grant relief from Zoning Bylaw section 7.4(d) for applicant Andy Clark of Expo Signs & Graphics, Inc., permitting a 120-by-78-inch sign at 1 Airport Drive
The Hopedale Conservation Commission closed the public hearing on a failed septic system at 4 Overdale Parkway Lot One and scheduled the Order of Condition for February 10, while continuing a companion hearing on construction of a home at Lot Two to February 17. Chair Michele LaReau-Alves directed