Letter to Editor

I am writing to endorse and support Shahidul Mannan for our Select Board in our upcoming election. I believe Shahidul has the town experience, planning and budgetary expertise, and fresh perspective, and will bring new ideas to effectively add tremendous value to our...

Join me in voting for Holly Lynn Morand for the two-year position on Hopkinton School Committee on Monday, May 16. From Day 1 of Holly’s campaign, she has been meeting with stakeholders and researching the critical issues our schools are facing now and into the years...

I challenge anyone who meets Shahidul Mannan to not be inspired by his positivity, professionalism and unyielding public service. For nearly a decade, Shahidul has dutifully and intelligently served our community on critical boards and committees (namely, the Planning...

I am writing this letter to show support for John Coutinho's bid for election to the Select Board. John is a bright, engaging and passionate man with many years of hands-on volunteering for the town. He cares deeply for the town and its citizens. As a member who is...

I have known Shahidul Mannan for a number of years and wholeheartedly endorse him for our Select Board. As a very engaged citizen of our town, he brings the experience, both from his town engagement and professional expertise to our budget, strategic planning and...

I agree with the letters and opinions of other former Select Board members who served with John Coutinho and have firsthand knowledge of his integrity and dedication to the citizens and employees of Hopkinton. Over the last 10 years, no one has volunteered more of...

I am writing as a lifelong resident of Hopkinton to endorse Ashley Fogg for School Committee and to encourage everyone to get out and vote on Monday, May 16th. Like Ashley, I grew up in Hopkinton and knew when I had my own family this was where I wanted to raise my...

I have known Mary Jo LaFreniere for more than 20 years, and she has always been an active member in our community. So much that we currently take for granted in our town can be tied back to Mary Jo's involvement. She is someone who unites and unifies our town. She...

I am writing today with hope that you will read and vote for the best candidate in our upcoming election, not the one pushed by your party. I recently moved to unenrolled, in fact, because there are good unenrolled candidates, too! In fact, I wanted to run for Parks...

The race for Select Board this year includes a couple of strong candidates. John Coutinho is one of them. I served with John in Town Hall for many years. I know he is dedicated, reasoned and focused on the issues that matter most to Hopkinton. Beyond the excellent...

Shahidul Mannan's experiences with both big data and town finances make him an ideal candidate for Select Board. His position on the Appropriation Committee means he spent years learning and subsequently supporting the fiduciary responsibility of the town, a key need...

I am writing to ask you to vote for Shahidul Mannan and Mary Jo LaFreniere for Select Board on Monday May 16th; they are uniquely suited to serve on the Select Board with their municipal finance experience. Mary Jo has served on the Hopkinton Board of Assessors for...

I am pleased to endorse Holly Morand for the two-year School Committee seat. Holly brings a depth of knowledge, broad qualifications and proven collaboration to the table for School Committee. Two things I am impressed with is her past work in Town Hall with former...

I am writing to express my support for Shahidul Mannan and his efforts to be elected as Select  Board member. Shahidul has spent the last few years giving back to the community and tirelessly volunteering in town. His time on the Growth Study Committee and...

I am pleased to offer my endorsement for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. Ever since I have known him, I have seen the commitment and passion he has for this town. He has been an extraordinary leader, advocate and friend to all here in Hopkinton. He has always held...

Mary Jo LaFreniere served as district coordinator in my senate office, representing Hopkinton for 10 years. During that time she exhibited, exquisitely, all the leadership qualities needed to be one of Hopkinton's most effective Select Board members ever: She is...

I attended all three nights of Hopkinton’s Annual Town Meeting from beginning to end. The first two nights ended early and the third night started late because we could not maintain a quorum of 128 people. For months, Town Hall staff and various volunteer board and...

It is with great pleasure that I endorse Mary Jo LaFreniere for re-election to one of the two Hopkinton Select Board seats. Although I do not customarily endorse candidates, I make an exception here because of a long and enduring personal connection. I have known and...

I am pleased to support and endorse Mary Jo LaFreniere and Shahidul Mannan for our Select Board in Hopkinton. I have had the pleasure of working with both of them during my career of service. I am inspired by both and their commitment to volunteering on these boards...

This year’s Town Meeting had problems getting and keeping a quorum of 128 voters. Let’s review the usual reasons. It’s inconvenient: Multiple weeknight meetings are indeed a problem for some. Some other towns hold their town meetings on a single Saturday each year....