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Park Commission approves Fairy Walk event, tables band concert request

Hopedale Park Commission approves Fairy Walk and tackles youth-sports scheduling. At its January 15 hybrid meeting, the commission, chaired by Mike Costanza with member Jay MacDonald in attendance, approved organizer Tracey Phillips's June 13 event and agreed to explore temporary handicapped

Board of Health approves prior meeting minutes without action.

Hopedale Board of Health approved prior meeting minutes and heard reports on public health trends. Chair Mary Watson, with members Jason MacDonald and Walter Swift present, received Health Agent William Fisher's report of increases in flu, RSV, and COVID wastewater indicators. Fisher addressed

Road Commissioners approve budget, report vehicle repairs and new truck purchase.

Hopedale Road Commissioners unanimously approved the budget report and prior meeting minutes at their January 14 session. Chair Justin Paulson, with members George Lovewell and Eli Potty voting, heard updates on multiple vehicle repairs including a frontend loader fuel pump fix, a 10,000-dollar

Select Board appoints Lt. Ricardo Lima as next police chief, effective November 2026.

The Hopedale Select Board unanimously appointed Lieutenant Ricardo Lima as Chief of Police, effective November 2026, after interviews and succession planning. Chair Scott Savage, Bernard Stock, and Glenda Hazard voted 3-0 to advance the appointment following the current chief's retirement notice.

Board of Assessors approves prior meeting minutes, conducts routine business.

The Hopedale Board of Assessors approved prior meeting minutes and signed motor vehicle excise and real estate commitment warrants and notices in a routine administrative session. Chair Ellen Murphy and member Matthew M. Dailey, without member Scott Savage present, voted unanimously to approve