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Multiple town boards, committees seek new members

PHOTO/JERRY SPAR

Although elections for town offices are over, there still are ways for Hopkinton residents to get involved in local government.

In a recent email to residents, the town publicized that a number of town boards and committees have current or upcoming vacancies. According to the email, 23 committees have some sort of opening they are looking to fill. These include the Appropriation Committee, the Board of Appeals, the Hopkinton Cultural Council, the Marathon Fund Committee and many more.

The list also includes a few new committees. The newly re-formed Trails Committee is seeking members, along with the Water & Sewer Advisory Board (WSAB).

The town has opened up applications for the new Economic Development Advisory Board as well. The board needs seven members, and it’s intended to advise the Select Board on economic matters that would support sustainable development and help expand the commercial and industrial tax base.

Serving on these committees offers residents an opportunity to help guide the town in certain matters. For example, the WSAB is working on developing recommendation’s for the next fiscal year’s water and sewer rates. The Community Preservation Committee — which also is on the list of committees with vacancies — is spearheading a major reuse plan for Center School.

Residents interested in serving on a board or committee first must apply online. From there, most applicants will need to go before the Select Board to be appointed to a position. Those with questions can contact Vasudha Dutta at the Town Manager’s Office at 508-497-9701.

Latest News

The Elementary School Building Committee on Tuesday night awarded Brait Builders Corporation the construction contract to build the new Charleswood School.

This week’s Police Log features two arrests, along with reports of someone attempting to enter a student’s vehicle on Hayden Rowe Street, damaged mailboxes and multiple reports of explosion sounds around Clinton Street.

After winning 10 of its first 13 matches this season, the Hopkinton High School girls tennis team was close to securing the top spot in the Tri-Valley League, according to coach Lyn Calkins.

The latest Senior Snippets features information on exercise classes, the center’s Outreach Department and a TED Talks discussion group.

Franco DeSantis, age 87, passed away May 16. He lived at Fairview Estates in Hopkinton.

Photo of the Day

Bose Professional celebrated the opening of its brand new global headquarters on South Street on Tuesday. Standing on the stage during the ribbon cutting are, from left: Michael Olson, managing principal of Rhino Capital; John Maier, CEO of Bose Professional; Matthew Calhoun, vice president of operations; Joe Falcao, CFO; and Joe Pires, project executive at J. Calnan and Associates.

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO