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Planning Board continues ADU hearing, defers bond discussion to April.

Hopedale Planning Board deferred two matters pending applicant submission and a site inspection. An accessory dwelling unit hearing for 201 Dutcher Street was continued to April 1, 2026 after the applicant failed to submit requested supplemental materials, including a site plan with dimensional

Bancroft Library approves policies and budget tracking remains on course

Bancroft Memorial Library trustees approve six policy updates. Chair Christine Seaver, Secretary Marie Riddell, Trustee Frederick Oldfield III, and Library Director Keely Bethel-Penny voted unanimously to adopt revisions to Laptop Usage, Internet Guidelines, Interlibrary Loan, Library Card,

Conservation Commission adopts consultant-fee regulation under state law.

The Hopedale Conservation Commission unanimously adopted a regulation permitting the hiring of outside consultants and peer reviewers for wetlands applications under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53G. Chair Michele LaReau-Alves led the meeting, with members David Guglielmi, Morris

Park Commission approves ceremony committee, youth field requests.

Hopedale Park Commission approves events and addresses youth sports field access. The board unanimously approved usage requests from Gail Brown for Day in the Park and a Summer Band Concert Series at the new Town Park and triangle land, contingent on project completion by fall 2026. Chair Mike

Board of Health approves two new Animal Inspectors, revises dumpster rules.

Hopedale Board of Health appoints two new Animal Inspectors, approves revised rules. Chair Mary Watson led the vote to appoint Kevin Sullivan and Susan Banner as Animal Inspectors for the town, and the board unanimously approved a revised Dumpster Regulation effective February 19, 2026, reflecting