Library Trustees unanimously approve facility upgrades and summer programs. The board authorized purchase of a LIFEPAK CR2 automated external defibrillator and approved a fire monitoring system installed by Custom Alarm for $986, with annual costs of $770. Director Keely Bethel-Penny was authorized
Planning Board endorses resubmitted ANR for 229 South Main Street dividing the property into four lots. Chair Stephen Chaplin recused himself from discussion; Kaplan Hasanoglu moved to endorse the application after confirming the resubmitted plans meet all zoning requirements, with Chris Chase
Hopedale library board approves $2,000 in spending for books and flag service. The Trustees unanimously authorized a $1,500 ABDO purchase for non-fiction and farm animal materials and a $500 donation-fund allocation for VOX books, according to meeting minutes. Library Director Keely Bethel-Penny
Conservation Commission continued public hearing on South Main Street wetlands determination. Chair Michele LaReau-Alves and members Walter Swift, David Guglielmi, Scott Ellis, and Morris Kromah voted unanimously to adjourn the hearing pending a site visit for the 304-306 South Main Street
Council on Aging approves Facebook page to correct outdated online information. Director Claire Hill reported the fiscal year ending June 30 will close with approximately 300 dollars remaining and an anticipated 500-dollar vendor refund; the board unanimously approved the social media initiative to
Park Commission votes unanimously to rescind Town Administrator authority. Chair Michael Costanza, Jason MacDonald, and Mark Wyspianski returned all document-signing power to the commission itself, citing the need for board sign-off on future Town Park change orders including camera and irrigation
Conservation Commission issues compliance certificate for 86 Plain Street and continues contested Overdale Parkway hearing. Chair Michele LaReau-Alves and all five members present voted unanimously to approve the 86 Plain Street certificate after a June 4 site visit found substantial compliance.
Hopedale Cultural Council approves May minutes and treasurer's report, advances summer planning. All six council members present at the June 15 meeting unanimously accepted prior minutes and treasurer's report, with Chairperson Billi Manning overseeing discussion of band concert logistics for the
Council on Aging approves new Senior Center hours and additional employee compensation. The board voted unanimously June 4 to shift the center's schedule to Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., effective July 1. Director Claire Hill also received unanimous
Planning Board continues 75 Plain Street bond discussion. The board deferred release of a $20,000 stormwater management performance bond for 75 Plain Street, requiring a site visit and full documentation review before approval, with board member Chris Chase coordinating an inspection of the
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