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Annual Town Election to decide new members for Select Board, town offices

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Voting in the Annual Town Election begins at 7 a.m. today at Hopkinton Middle School.

This year’s election features 14 offices with a total of 17 open positions. The majority of candidates are running unopposed. Uncontested races include those for Town Clerk, School Committee and Planning Board, among others.

The two contested races this year are for Select Board and Board of Assessors. Two seats are available on the Select Board with three candidates.

Select Board member Shahidul Mannan is looking to maintain his seat after a full term of service. Capital Improvement Committee chair Matt Kizner and newcomer Jeff Doyle hope to take a spot on the board as well. One of the candidates will take the vacancy of Select Board vice chair Mary Jo LaFreniere, who has opted not to run for reelection. LaFreniere retires from town government after over 40 years of service.

For the Board of Assessors, incumbent Peter Mimmo is facing off against Frederick “Ted” Mayer.

More detailed profiles on the candidates in the contested races can be found here.

All precincts vote at the middle school gym. Voting will end at 8 p.m. Those unsure of their vote registration status can check on the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ website.

Latest News

The School Committee on Thursday ratified three-year contracts for the Hopkinton Teachers Association and incoming superintendent Evan Bishop after a “thoughtful and respectful” negotiation process.

Hopkinton police aided the Massachusetts State Police on Friday morning with tracking down two people who allegedly fled into the woods off the MassPike near the Westborough line after being chased by police.

MassDOT announced overnight ramp closures at the interchange of Interstate 495 southbound and Interstate 90 this Tuesday and Wednesday.

Robert Champney, 86, passed away May 17. A Hopkinton resident for 50 years, he served time on the School Committee and the Hopkinton Marathon Committee, chaired the town’s 275th anniversary celebration and was as a member of the Boston Athletic Association.

Arthur Anderson, 85, a former resident of Hopkinton, passed away May 6.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosts Unified Theater Program Presents: The Beat Goes On! on May 30 and May 31.

Town meetings tonight include the Planning Board (7).

Photo of the Day

Individuals browse cuttings of plants for sale during the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors annual plant sale at the Hopkinton Senior Center on Saturday.

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO