The Open Space Preservation Commission approved by a 2-1 vote a homeowner’s request to remove two trees on OSPC land that would impede sunlight from shining on the homeowner's planned solar panel installation. Chair Ed Harrow cast the dissenting vote. He said he did...
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday discussed trail markings proposed in the Whitehall Conservation Area and offered one change. These markings were proposed by the Friends of Whitehall (FOW). The map showed each trail designated by a different color,...
Protecting valuable conservation land in Hopkinton is a responsibility the Hopkinton Area Land Trust has taken seriously since its founding. Now celebrating its 30th year, the trust is continuing this work as it celebrates its decades of service to the town. “We are...
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday discussed a homeowner’s request for the removal of two trees on OSPC land in order to install solar panels on private property. Chair Ed Harrow explained that the homeowner lives at 58 Cedar Street Extension, just...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night focused on efforts to maintain the Whitehall Conservation Area. Chair Ed Harrow told the commission that landowners Brian Morrison and Susan Erdman are seeking to “put together a conservation...
Open Space Preservation Commission chair Ed Harrow stormed out of Thursday night’s meeting after members did not come to a consensus on how to go about creating an invasive species management plan for the Whitehall Conservation Area, discussing broader aims instead....
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday night discussed the steps that need to be taken for the town to accept an open space land donation from a solar energy developer. Matt Accardi, a project developer at Agilitas Energy, spoke about the condition of an...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night received an update from an Agilitas representative about the status of a parcel on Frankland Road that the solar development firm intends to donate to the town. Matt Accardi, a project developer at...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night heard information regarding a potential donation of open space on Frankland Road to the town, but it voted unanimously to continue the discussion to its March meeting. Matt Accardi, a project...
The Open Space Preservation Commission met briefly Monday afternoon to unanimously approve a warrant article submission regarding the potential donation of open space on Frankland Road. Articles for the warrant for the May 5 Town Meeting were due by 5 p.m., which...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoPmOvp53cg&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night approved the articles it will be placing on the Annual Town Meeting warrant in order to meet the submission deadline of Feb. 3. Chair Rob Benson explained...
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday night approved a request for moving a trail off Whisper Way onto land that had been donated to the commission as part of an open space and landscape preservation development (OSLPD) special permit for a 12-unit...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night talked about potential corrective actions that could be taken regarding a stone wall that the chair believes encroaches on town property. Chair Ed Harrow said he became aware of a motor vehicle...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday voted unanimously to approve a request to commemorate the history of two Hopkinton properties with signage that would describe their significance in Hopkinton’s development from a farming and factory town...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night expressed ongoing frustration about not being included in discussions with town committees and boards regarding open space. Chair Ed Harrow said he had a conversation with Town Manager Elaine Lazarus...
A report to the Hopkinton Police Department on suspicious activity by people allegedly encamped near Lake Whitehall raised concerns about suspected drug activity, but the situation was addressed by both the HPD and the Massachusetts Environmental Police, according to...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night noted progress made at the Whitehall Conservation Area on several fronts, particularly its long-term effort to curb knotweed there. Chair Ed Harrow announced that the area recently had been sprayed....
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night was enthusiastic about the town's acquisition of the Colella property for open space, a process one member said was 20 years in the making. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus in an email Thursday afternoon...
The Open Space Preservation Commission welcomed Interim Town Manager Elaine Lazarus to its meeting Thursday night to discuss how the relationship between the OSPC and the town can improve under her leadership as the newly appointed town manager. The Select Board on...
Joe Clark and Brian Herr joined the Select Board Tuesday night after winning their seats in the previous day’s election. In an unprecedented move, the board elected Herr, a previous member of the board for 12 years, to be the chair after receiving strong public...
