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Town seeks volunteers for Economic Development Board

PHOTO/JERRY SPAR

Hopkinton residents now have an opportunity to help the town promote economic development and bring more business to the community.

The town recently released a notice of vacancies for the newly formed Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB). According to the notice, the board would advise the town on economic matters that would support local businesses, attract and retain business, work on sustainable development and help expand the commercial and industrial tax base.

Per the notice, the EDAB’s work will help “address the town’s structural deficit and improve the quality of life for residents.”

The board was established following a unanimous vote by the Select Board on April 2. Originally proposed by Select Board member Shahidul Mannan, the EDAB initially was slated to be voted on at the May 5 Annual Town Meeting. The board opted to create the EDAB itself so that it could be “more nimble” in its early days. The Select Board’s vote also allows it more flexibility in guiding the new advisory board.

The EDAB will be a seven-member board, with one member being designated by the Planning Board and another representing the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce. Initial terms will be for 1-3 years in order to achieved staggered terms.

Those interested in serving on the board can apply on the town’s website. Residents are encouraged to contact Vasudha Dutta in the Town Manager’s Office with questions.

Latest News

Hopkinton’s fire and police chiefs earned high marks during annual performance reviews from the Select Board on Tuesday night.

The Conservation Commission on Tuesday night learned about an intermittent ditch at the site of the proposed Charleswood School that impacts the placement of the school’s secondary exit.

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously on a plan for parking at Pyne Field at its meeting Tuesday night, allowing the next phase of the project to begin.

An upcoming presentation sponsored by the Hopkinton Historical Society will use well-preserved town records to explore the town’s role in the American Revolution.

This week’s Police Log features one arrest, along with reports of an “oddly suspicious document” found on Main Street, individuals threatening an 18-year-old and a dog chasing chickens.

Town meetings tonight include the Open Space Preservation Commission (7).

Photo of the Day

Traffic cones line the sidewalk on Main Street following a cold spell that caused the sidewalk to shift and become uneven with the curb, which created a tripping hazard, according to Michelle Murdock, the town’s project specialist for the Main Street Corridor Project. Murdock stated that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will remove the cones and clean up before the Boston Marathon on April 21.

PHOTO/JERRY SPAR