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Conservation Commission approves Order of Condition for Overdale Parkway lot.

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

Select Board approves Police Chief contract after executive session

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

Assessors approve prior minutes, process motor vehicle warrants.

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; employee placed on administrative leave.

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

Planning Board approves accessory dwelling unit at 194 Dutcher Street.

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