Hopedale Library trustees unanimously approve five policies and WhaZoodles purchase. Chair Christine Seaver, Secretary Marie Riddell, and trustee Frederick Oldfield III voted to update Social Media, Historic Gifts and Deed of Gifts, Check Policy, Monetary and Gift Donations, and Solicitation and
Hopedale Conservation Commission processes multiple property orders while approving Heron Lane compliance. The Commission granted a Certificate of Compliance for an Order of Condition at 11 Heron Lane originally issued in 2002, after Chair Michele LaReau-Alves and member David Guglielmi verified
Conservation Commission continues Kings Way development hearing and resolves historic compliance issues. Chair Michele LaReau-Alves and members David Guglielmi, Scott Ellis, and Bernard Stock unanimously continued the Notice of Intent for a 1.42-acre single-family house in a wetland buffer zone to
Hopedale Planning Board deferred two pending matters to April 29 due to missing materials and absent members. Chair Stephen Chaplin continued the accessory dwelling unit hearing at 201 Dutcher Street after the applicant failed to submit required engineering site plans, and the board voted
The Hopedale Board of Health voted 2-1 to file a response to an Open Meeting Law violation complaint. Chair Mary Watson, members Jason MacDonald and Walter Swift, and Health Agent William Fisher met at 6 p.m. Tuesday to address the filing. Mr. MacDonald moved to file the draft response as written;
Board of Assessors approves prior meeting minutes and schedules May date. Chair Ellen Murphy and members Matthew M. Dailey and Scott Savage unanimously approved open and executive session minutes from March 6, 2026, in a meeting lasting seven minutes. The board reviewed departmental bills and
Hopedale Select Board unanimously approves two police officer appointments and clerical union contract. Chair Scott Savage, Bernard Stock, and Glenda Hazard voted to appoint Patrick Macdonald and Jalen Basquiat as full-time officers effective March 30, 2026, filling a vacancy left by the
Hopedale Park Commission approves annual report and addresses multiple field-renovation projects. Chairman Mike Costanza said he will consult with the Highway Department about using remaining Green Fields Initiative funding--approximately $90,000--to begin Lot A recreation construction by late
Hopedale Council on Aging unanimously approves formula grant payment for departing director. The motion by Vice Chair Bob Casali addresses a fiscal year 2026 budget gap created by a transition overlap between outgoing Director Carole Mullen and incoming Director Claire Hill. Chair Cheryl Moreci and
Hopedale Board of Health unanimously approved the FY2027 Annual Permit Fee Schedule and the Recycle Center Fee Schedule, which reflected no changes from the prior year. Chair Mary Watson reported that she has been working with the Finance Committee on the Board of Health's FY2027 budget proposal