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Town partners with MAPC to administer economic survey

A survey put out by the town and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council seeks resident feedback on the town’s economic future.

“The goal is to produce a town-wide economic development plan which will help facilitate growth,” said Julia Chun, the town’s sustainability, economic development and equity project manager.

Chun further explained the project’s goal is to create an economic plan and an “action matrix” that will take into account business diversification options, business retention and expansion, Hopkinton’s economic challenges and more. She noted that the overall goal is to enhance quality of life for both residents and businesses.

The survey, which is available on the MAPC website, is anonymous and is estimated to take 5-10 minutes to complete. It covers basic demographic information as well as questions regarding the town’s current and future economic state. Chun said MAPC had received about 100 responses but continues to solicit more feedback.

Chun said that the survey is one of a number of steps the town is taking to engage residents on economic issues. She and other representatives were in attendance at the Hopkinton Farmer’s Market last week to do public outreach.

“We were pleasantly surprised by the number of folks who came to the farmer’s market and had so much to share,” she said.

Chun also noted that the town is planning to conduct door-to-door visits and focus groups in the near future. In the meantime, she recommended anyone with feedback on the town’s economic vision to reach out to her at Town Hall.

— NICK SCHOFIELD

Latest News

Members of the Hopkinton Historical Society met with the Select Board Tuesday night to review a proposal to install a plaque honoring enslaved persons who lived in town.

At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, multiple residents voiced concerns over Crust & Co. opening for business last week without the conditions of its victualer’s license being met.

Town Manager Elaine Lazarus informed the Select Board during Tuesday’s meeting that the town has scheduled a formal training session for employees in the wake of a First Amendment audit.

The Select Board on Tuesday deemed a dog on Hayward Street dangerous after a public hearing and approved issuing a request for proposals to seek a buyer for the McFarland-Sanger House.

The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday approved Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus to apply for additional CPC funds for the Pyne Field project.

This week’s Police Log features one arrest, along with reports of a trespasser at Hopkinton State Park, someone swinging a rod at motorists on North Mill Street and an electrocuted squirrel.

Town meetings tonight include the School Committee (7).

Photo of the Day

Artists and Hopkinton Cultural Council representatives gather at Monday’s Art on the Trail reception at the Center Trail. The exhibition runs through Oct. 24.

PHOTO/MARI BENNING