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HCA on search to fill 3 board seats

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Community members who are interested in the arts and are looking for a way to give back now have an opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.

The HCA announced last week that it was on the search for new members for its board due to a number of positions opening up. 

“We’re currently at 12 [members],” said Kelly Grill, HCA’s director. “We would love to have three more.”

HCA board members serve three-year terms, with an opportunity to serve an additional three years before the position turns over. The board serves multiple roles, from assisting with the majority of the center’s fundraising efforts to working with various committees to steer HCA’s governance, marketing, strategy and so on.

As for eligibility, Grill says HCA’s focus is more on bringing in individuals who align with the organization’s vision.

“We are really just looking for people who have a passion for nonprofit work — for the arts, in particular,” Grill said.

The goal of the board is to help HCA keep up with its continued growth and strategizing for the future. Grill pointed to the opening of a second dance studio on Hayden Rowe Street and the Center School reuse project as areas of support. As well, she highlighted the expanding offerings the center now offers for students and adults with disabilities now that a new director of adaptive arts has been hired.

Grill encouraged community members from Hopkinton and the broader region to apply for a board seat. She also noted that for individuals looking to volunteer who may not feel they can take on a position with the board, a number of HCA committees are looking for volunteers. These committees span strategy, DEI, marketing and more.

Those interested are encouraged to email Allison Iantosca, chair of HCA’s governance committee, at aiantosca@fhperry.com for more information. 

Latest News

Residents voted to approve funding for the proposed adaptive playground at Marathon Elementary School during Annual Town Meeting on Monday night.

Town Meeting also supported the reuse plan for Center School and agreed to move Town Meeting to Saturday during an efficient meeting.

This week’s Real Estate Transactions list shows seven homes sold, including two for over $1 million.

Hopkinton native James “Mike” McBride passed away May 2. He was a cofounder of Pratt and McBride Realty in Hopkinton.

The annual Hopkinton Garden Club Plant Sale will take place Saturday at the Town Common.

Town meetings tonight include the Design Review Board (5:30) and Veterans Celebration Committee (6:30).

Photo of the Day

Fuzzy white and yellow buds begin to bloom on a tree branch.

PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE