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Home My Public Portal AboutHopkinton Annual Town Report - 2008TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES TOWN OF HOPKINTON MASSACHUSETTS To the Citizens of Hopkinton: The Board of Selectmen respectfully submit the two hundred and eighty-fifth annual printed reports of the Town of Hopkinton’s offices, boards and committees for the year ending December 31, 2008. The financial data presented in this year’s Town Report covers fiscal year 2008, that is the period from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MAY 2009 WARRANT (page 143) Please bring this report to Town Meeting. Printed by The Country Press, Lakeville, Massachusetts 02347 2 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Table of Contents Town Officers and Committees ....................................3 Board of Selectmen ......................................................9 Town Meetings/Warrants/Elections - Annual Town Meeting, Return of the Warrant May 5, 2008 .........................................................11 - Special Town Meeting Warrant, May 6, 2008 ......43 - Special Town Meeting, Return of the Warrant, May 6, 2008 .........................................................45 - Presidential Primary Warrant, February 5, 2008 ...47 - Presidential Primary Results, February 5, 2008......48 - State Primary Warrant, September 6, 2008 ..........51 - State Primary Results, September 6, 2008 ............52 - State Election Warrant, November 4, 2008 .........54 - State Election Results, November 4, 2008 ............56 Accounting Department ............................................58 - Finance Director Report .......................................58 - Financial Statements.............................................59 ADA Committee ..........................................................79 Animal Control Officer ................................................79 Board of Appeals ........................................................80 Board of Assessors ........................................................81 Board of Health ............................................................82 Board of Registrars .......................................................84 Capital Improvements Committee ............................84 Cemetery Commission ................................................85 Commissioners of Trust Funds ......................................86 Conservation Commission ..........................................87 Council on Aging ........................................................88 Cultural Council ...........................................................88 Design Review Board ..................................................89 Department of Public Works - Administrative Division ..........................................90 - Highway Division ...................................................90 - Water Division ........................................................90 - Sewer Division ........................................................91 - Tree Warden ..........................................................92 - Report from the Director .......................................92 Downtown Revitalization Committee ........................93 Economic Development Committee ........................93 Facilities Department ..................................................94 Fire Department...........................................................95 Historical Commission ..................................................97 Historic District Commissions - Center Historic District Commission ......................98 - Woodville Historic District Commission .................98 Housing Authority.........................................................99 Housing Committee ..................................................100 Human Resource Department .................................100 Inspectional Services .................................................101 Marathon Fund Committee .....................................102 Metropolitan Area Planning Council .......................102 Open Space Preservation Committee ....................103 Parks & Recreation Department ..............................104 Planning Board ..........................................................104 Police Department ....................................................106 - Auxiliary Police .....................................................109 Public Library ..............................................................109 Recycling Committee ...............................................111 School Department - School Committee ..............................................112 - Superintendent of Schools .................................113 - Hopkinton High School .......................................114 - Hopkinton Middle School ...................................119 - Center School .....................................................120 - Elmwood School .................................................121 - Edward Hopkins School ......................................122 - Student Service Department ..............................123 South Middlesex Regional Vocational School Committee (Joseph P. Keefe Regional Vocational Technical School)............................130 Sustainable Green Committee ................................134 Tax Relief Committee ................................................135 Town Clerk ..................................................................135 Town Treasurer/Collector ..........................................137 Veterans Celebration Committee............................138 Veterans Services Department .................................138 Weights and Measures Department ........................140 Youth Commission .....................................................140 Town Warrant (current year).....................................143 Our Town .......................................................................... Emergency Page .............................Inside Back Cover 3TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Town Officers & Committees 2008 SELECTMEN - E Brian J. Herr, Chairman ...................................2010 Mary C. Pratt, Vice Chairman........................2009 Michael W. Shepard .......................................2009 Matthew E. Zettek ...........................................2010 RJ Dourney ......................................................2011 FIRE CHIEF A-S Gary T. Daugherty POLICE CHIEF A-S Thomas R. Irvin FINANCE DIRECTOR A-TM Heidi A. Kriger TOWN CLERK - E Ann M. Click ....................................................2010 TOWN MODERATOR - E Bruce Karlin, M.D.............................................2010 TOWN COUNSEL A-S Miyares and Harrington LLP ............................2009 TOWN TREASURER & COLLECTOR A-TM Maureen L. Dwinnell .......................................2010 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) COORDINATOR Charles Kadlik, Corresponds w/ position of Director of Municipal Inspections AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Nancy Burdick, School Committee ...............2008 Kevin J. O’Connor ...........................................2008 Dale Danahy ...................................................2009 Molly Myers ......................................................2010 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER A-TM William J. Proctor .............................................2008 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE A-S/M/TC Joseph Karner, Chairman...............................2010 Stuart T. Cowart ...............................................2008 Mary Lou Haroian ...........................................2008 Elizabeth Rohlfs ................................................2008 Richard Moberg..............................................2009 Neelesh Ajmani ...............................................2009 Vacancy (Beth Herlihy)...................................2009 Ronald Eldridge ...............................................2010 BOARD OF APPEALS A-S Thomas J. Garabedian, Chairman................2012 Henry N. Kunicki ..............................................2009 Robert W. Foster, Vice-Chairman ...................2010 Michael DiMascio ...........................................2011 BOARD OF APPEALS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS A-S Rory Warren .....................................................2008 Tina Rose ..........................................................2010 Peter Ficarri, III ..................................................2011 William McCarthy, Jr.......................................2012 BOARD OF ASSESSORS - E John H. Duffy, DDS, Chairman .......................2009 John L. Palmer .................................................2011 Edward J. Mills .................................................2010 BOARD OF HEALTH – E David F. Edson, Chairman ..............................2010 Richard P. deMont ..........................................2009 Mark H. Gates .................................................2011 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - E Daniel McIntyre, Chairman ............................2010 Kevin G. Kohrt ..................................................2010 James Pyne .....................................................2010 BOARD OF REGISTRARS A-S Ann M. Click, Clerk .................................................. Barbara F. Wirzburger......................................2009 Joyce Brousseau .............................................2010 Deborah Holbrook ..........................................2011 CABLE COMMITTEE A-S Raymond J. Fair, Jr...........................................2008 Dexter N Siglin, III .............................................2008 Robert V. Brown...............................................2008 Vacancy ..........................................................2008 Vacancy ..........................................................2009 Jean C. Warden ..............................................2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE A - S/M Michael W. Duffy, Chairman ..........................2010 Dana Philbrook ...............................................2008 David Catone .................................................2009 James Gosselin................................................2010 John Barris........................................................2011 4 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS - E Lynn M. Fournier, Chairman............................2010 Thomas F. Pratt ................................................2009 Claire B. Wright ................................................2011 CHAPLAIN OF THE HOPKINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Rev. Paul Clifford .............................................2010 COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUND – E Thomas J. Garabedian ...................................2009 Tina M. Rose ....................................................2010 Lynn M. Fournier ..............................................2011 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE A - Various Committees Robert Murphy, Conservation Commission ..2008 Jeffrey J. Doherty, Open Space Preservation Appointment ........................2008 John Coolidge, Planning Board Appointment ..............................................2008 Vacancy, Historical Commission....................2008 Brendan Doyle, Parks & Recreation ..............2008 Lillian Holden, Housing Authority ....................2008 Henry R. Kunicki, Selectmen appointment ...2008 Mark J. Furber, Selectmen appointment.......2009 Andre J. Navez, Selectmen appointment ....2010 CONSERVATION COMMISSION A-S Robert G. Murphy, Chairman ........................2009 David S. Teitelman ..........................................2008 Steven B. Radel ...............................................2008 Jeffrey S. Barnes ..............................................2008 Craig Nation ....................................................2009 Michael J. Carmody .......................................2010 Andre M. Griben .............................................2010 CONSTABLES - E Patrick K. O’Brien.............................................2010 James D.F. Collins ............................................2010 Don S. Creswell, Sr...........................................2010 SPECIAL CONSTABLE A-S William E. Pickett, Jr.........................................2008 Darin Kamins ....................................................2009 Nelson H. Goldin .............................................2010 COUNCIL ON AGING A-S Carol Walsh, Chairman ..................................2010 Patricia S. Wade ..............................................2008 Jean Robertson ...............................................2008 John T. McInerney ...........................................2009 David Nelson ...................................................2009 John A. Palitsch ......................................... 2010 Ellen J. Wright...................................................2010 Beverly McIntyre..............................................2010 COUNCIL ON AGING ASSOCIATE MEMBER A-S Daniel Garner ..................................................2008 Pasquale Baratta ............................................2008 CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE BUILDING COMMITTEE Mary Lou Haroian, Cultural Arts Alliance ...................Life of Project Roger M. Maxwell, Cultural Arts Alliance ...................Life of Project Roger N. Mezitt, Community Preservation Committee .............Life of Project Brian J. Herr, Community Preservation Committee .............Life of Project Deborah S. Brug, At-large Member ..Life of Project Brian E. Yurewicz, At-large Member ..Life of Project Jon Berke, At-large Member ...........Life of Project DESIGN REVIEW BOARD A-Planning Board Jeanette M. Thomson .....................................2008 Sue-Ellen Stoddard..........................................2008 Claire B. Wright ................................................2008 Gail A. Fallon ...................................................2008 John Mosher ....................................................2008 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ALTERNATES A-Planning Board Richard Brousseau ..........................................2008 Ria McNamara ...............................................2008 DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS A-TM Charles Kadlik ..................................................2009 DPW DIRECTOR A-TM John T. Gaucher ..............................................2008 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE A–S, Various Committees Anne Mattina, Chairman, Member at Large...2009 RJ Dourney, Member at Large ......................2008 Michael Girardi, Historic District ......................2008 Patrick Mahon, Parks & Recreation ...............2008 James Hynes, Member at Large ....................2009 Peter LaGoy, Member at Large.....................2009 Scott Richardson, Chamber of Commerce .2010 Claire Wright, Planning Board ........................2010 Thomas Towle, Economic Development Committee .........................2010 Deborah S. Brug, Member at Large ..............2010 Joseph Strazzulla, Member at Large .............2010 Bridget Perry, Member at Large ....................2010 EARTH REMOVAL AGENT A - Planning Board John T. Gaucher ..............................................2008 5TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE A-S Peter Mezitt, Chairman...................................2012 Nicholas S. Balster, Vice-Chairman ................2012 Gail A. Fallon ...................................................2008 Julie Lockner ....................................................2008 Robert D. McGuire, Sr.....................................2009 Sethu Sekhar ....................................................2009 Gary Haroian...................................................2010 Kwaku Kwateng..............................................2011 Thomas Towle ..................................................2012 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Michael W. Shepard, Board of Selectmen ....2008 Brian Main, Facilities Manager .......................2008 James Devlin, Appropriations Committee ....2008 Dr. John Phelan, School Superintendent .......2008 Rebecca Robak, School Committee............2008 Jennifer Parsons, Center School Principal .....2008 Diana Beck ......................................................2008 Thomas G. Towle .............................................2009 Thomas Gaston ...............................................2009 Andrew G. Wailgum .......................................2010 James D. Hervol ..............................................2010 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICER A-S Gary T. Daugherty, Fire Chief FACILITIES BOARD A-S Ronald Eldridge, Appropriations Committee...2008 Steven J. Carbonneau, At-Large Member ...2010 R. Michael Dawley, At-Large Member ..........2010 FENCE VIEWER A-TM Gary R. Haines .................................................2008 FIELD DRIVER A-TM Gary R. Haines .................................................2008 FOREST FIRE WARDEN Performed by Fire Chief HOPKINTON CENTER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION A-S Michael Girardi, Chairman ............................2008 Richard Brousseau ..........................................2008 Beth B. Kelly .....................................................2009 Jeanette M. Thomson .....................................2009 Melanie A. Smith .............................................2009 Claire B. Wright ................................................2010 Franklin L. Chase .............................................2010 HOPKINTON COMMUNITY ACCESS & MEDIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael J. Preite, Chairman....................09/21/09 Robin B. Berry, Board of Selectmen appointment .......................................09/15/08 Michael J. Carroll .....................................09/17/07 Michael Cournoyer, Superintendent of Schools appointment .........................12/31/06 George T. Joseph Board of Selectmen appointment .......................................12/31/10 HOPKINTON CULTURAL COUNCIL A-S Margaret Wiggin .............................................2008 William H. Robinson .........................................2008 Meg Tyler .........................................................2008 William C. Brisson .............................................2008 Carol Mecagni ................................................2009 HOPKINTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION A-S Nancy Stevenson............................................2008 William S. Shaw ................................................2008 Bob Ionta .........................................................2008 Claire B. Wright ................................................2010 Roger Mezitt ....................................................2010 Michaelyn Holmes ..........................................2010 Ronald A. Yankee, M.D...................................2010 HOPKINTON HOUSING AUTHORITY - E Deborah Kollmeyer, Unexpired term .............2009 Ruth Ziglear ......................................................2009 Dolores M. Ivester ............................................2010 Lillian P. Holden, State Appointee ..................2011 Renee Gilson ...................................................2012 HOPKINTON TAX RELIEF FUND COMMITTEE A-S Vacancy, Resident At-Large Member ..........2008 John Palmer, Resident At-Large Member .....2008 Dr. John Duffy, Chairman, Board of Assessors ..2008 Maureen L. Dwinnell, Treasurer/Collector .....2008 Teresa Rice, Resident At-Large Member .......2008 HOUSING COMMITTEE A-S Susie Johnson ..................................................2008 Richard Odell ..................................................2009 Lillian Holden, Housing Authority Liaison ........2008 Joseph Markey, Planning Board ....................2008 John Coolidge ................................................2009 Atisha Chatterjee............................................2010 Ronald Roux ....................................................2010 Donald C. Keavany, Jr....................................2010 INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS A-TM William Proctor ................................................2009 Cynthia M. Proctor, Assistant ..........................2009 6 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES LAKE MASPENOCK DAM PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Michael Riley, Hopkinton ................................2012 David Melvin, Hopkinton ................................2012 James Monahan, Hopkinton .........................2012 Henry Papuga, Milford Water Company ......2012 David Gibbs, Town of Milford .........................2012 Walter Esker, Town of Upton ...........................2012 Don Kerr, Town of Upton .................................2012 LOCAL INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS Part-time A-S Vacancy MAPC A-S Mary C. Pratt ...................................................2009 MARATHON COMMITTEE A-S Dorothy J. Ferriter, Chairman ..........................2008 Dr. Charles F. Bobeck ................ Emeritus Member Rosemary Lynch ........................ Emeritus Member Thomas Irvin, Police Chief ...............................2008 Gary T. Daughterty, Fire Chief ........................2008 Judith Murphy, Board of Health Appointment ..............................................2008 Michelle Gates, Parks and Recreation ..........2008 Michael Mansir, DPW ......................................2008 Rebecca Robak, School Committee Appointment ..............................................2008 Vacancy, Hopkinton Athletic Association Appointment ..............................................2008 Vacancy, Hopkinton Athletic Association Appointment ..............................................2008 Vacancy, Liaison Fund Raising Agent ...........2008 Alfred W. Rogers, Jr., School Department .....2010 Anne L. Marcy, At-Large member .................2008 Jane Marie Goodman, At-Large Member ...2009 Judith Pitasi, At-Large Member ......................2009 MaryJo LaFreniere, At-Large Member ..........2010 Jacques LeDuc, At-Large Member ...............2010 Arthur H. Coffin, At-Large Member................2010 Jeffrey M. Messerman, At-Large Member ....2010 Craig Gormley, At-Large Member ................2010 MARATHON FUND COMMITTEE A-S Colleen D. Charleston, At-Large Member ....2008 Carole Nathan, At-Large Member ................2008 Brendan Doyle, Parks & Recreation ..............2008 Mary Jo LaFreniere Marathon Committee ...2008 David Stoldt, School Committee ...................2008 METROWEST WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION COMMITTEE A-S Alternate Member MUNICIPAL COORDINATOR UNDER THE RIGHT TO KNOW LAW A-S Gary T. Daugherty, term coincides with Fire Chief Term MUTUAL AID BUILDING INSPECTOR A-MID Daniel F. Bennett .............................................2008 OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION COMMISSION A-S John H. Coolidge, Chairman, Planning Board ...........................................2009 Jeffrey J. Doherty, At-Large Member ............2008 Mary C. Pratt, Board of Selectmen ................2009 Michael Carmody, Conservation Comm.....2010 Nancy J. Peters, At-Large Member ...............2012 PARKING CLERK A-TM Geri F. Holland .................................................2010 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - E Alfred W. Rogers, Jr..........................................2009 Brian Eberlin .....................................................2009 Patrick Mahon.................................................2010 Brendan Doyle ................................................2011 Kenneth J. Driscoll ...........................................2011 PERSONS TO CUT WIRES IN CASE OF FIRE A-MID Edward V. Hicks ...............................................2008 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE A-S Ezat Parnia, Chairman....................................2008 Thomas Sheridan .............................................2008 Kathleen A. LaFlash ........................................2009 Molly Lukason ..................................................2009 Robert Levenson .............................................2010 PLANNING BOARD – E C. Evan Ballantyne .........................................2009 Sandra D. Altamura ........................................2010 Vacancy, Unexpired term ..............................2010 Claire B. Wright ................................................2011 Joseph M. Markey ..........................................2011 Carol W. DeVeuve ..........................................2012 Kenneth R. Weismantel...................................2012 Mark Abate, Chairman ..................................2011 John H. Coolidge ............................................2011 PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTOR A-MID Charles J. Featherstone ..................................2008 ASSISTANT PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTOR A-MID Charles A. Dabritz ...........................................2008 Paul Elder, Jr.....................................................2008 POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE A-S Robert T. Clark ...........................Life of the Project Steven J. Carbonneau .............Life of the Project David F. Edson ...........................Life of the Project Chief Thomas Irvin .....................Life of the Project Michael B. McLaughlin .............Life of the Project William McRobert ......................Life of the Project 7TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC WEIGHERS A-MID John Palmer ....................................................2008 Thomas McIntyre.............................................2008 Stephen Nedoroscik .......................................2008 Kathleen M. McIntyre .....................................2008 Dawn E. Armstrong .........................................2008 Michael P. Beattie ...........................................2008 Jaime Wright ...................................................2008 RECYCLING COMMITTEE A-S Philip W. Butler, Chairman ...............................2010 Kevin G. Kohrt..................................................2009 Barry Rosenbloom ...........................................2009 Katrina Glidden ...............................................2009 Thomas R. Drechsler ........................................2010 REGIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMISSION A-S REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE A-S Fayyaz Hussain ................................................2009 Ruth Knowles ...................................................2010 SCHOOL COMMITTEE – E Rebecca L. Robak, Chairman .......................2010 David J. Stoldt .................................................2009 L. Philip Totino, Jr..............................................2009 Nancy A. Burdick ............................................2011 Richard P. deMont ..........................................2011 SENIOR CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE A-S Richard Brault ............................Life of the Project Sarah L. Duckett ........................Life of the Project Thomas P. Nealon .....................Life of the Project John A. Palitsch .........................Life of the Project Frederick S. White ......................Life of the Project SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES A-MID Louis H. Sakin ...................................................2008 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS A-SC Dr. John E. Phelan, Jr. SMOC REPRESENTATIVE A-S Paul D. Prior......................................................2008 SURVEYOR OF WOOD, LUMBER AND BARK A-TM Gary R. Haines .................................................2008 TOWN MANAGER Anthony Troiano ..............................................2010 TREE WARDEN A-DPW Dir Paul Gleason ...................................................2009 TRUANT OFFICER Thomas R. Irvin, Chief of Police TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL FUND - E BY TOWN MEETING Anthony G. Rizzo, Jr. Philip J. Guarino Deborah Finnerty Jennifer Blake Maura McNamara Kathleen Denaro Nancy Lagasse TRUSTEES OF HOPKINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Linda Kimball, Chairman Russell Ellsworth Doris C. Kumlin John A. Palitsch Sarah Duckett Diane Kelley Rownak Hussain, Library Director Pat Wade, Trustee Treasurer VETERAN’S SERVICE OFFICER A-S Anthony J. Mastroianni ...................................2008 VETERAN’S CELEBRATION COMMITTEE A-S Judith A. Murphy .............................................2009 Colleen D. Charleston ....................................2009 Della Miles........................................................2009 Raymond J. Gendreau ..................................2010 James A. Mirable ............................................2010 Peggy Zilembo ................................................2010 VOICES FOR VISION CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE A-S Patricia Perry, Chairman ................................2010 James H. Burton ..............................................2008 Stephen Rathmill .............................................2010 George H. Donovan .......................................2010 Christina C. Coffey ..........................................2010 WIRING INSPECTOR A-MID Edward V. Hicks ...............................................2008 ASSISTANT WIRING INSPECTOR A-MID Louis Travaglini.................................................2008 WOODVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Scott Richardson, Boston Society of Architects Representative .........................2008 Ken Johnson, Board of Realtors Representative ...........................................2008 Gail Clifford, Historical Society Representative ...........................................2008 George Reimann, Historic Commission Representative ...........................................2008 David Pillarella .................................................2008 Andre Griben ..................................................2008 David Goldman ..............................................2008 8 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES YOUTH COMMISSION A-S, SC Nadine Stewart, Chairman ............................2008 Brian Eberlin, Parks and Recreation ...............2008 Nancy Burdick, School Committee ...............2008 Timothy Brennan, Police Dept........................2008 Cheryl Perreault, At-Large Member ..............2008 Linda M. Katz, At-Large Member ...................2008 Debbie Saeger, At-Large Member ................2008 Kim Harvey, At-Large Member ......................2009 Ronald Foisy, At-Large Member ....................2009 Taru Kinnunen, At-Large Member ..................2009 Kenneth J. Johnson, At-Large Member ........2009 Esther Blodgett, At-Large Member ................2009 Suzan Culver, At-Large Member ....................2010 Kim Hesse, At-Large Member.........................2010 Margie Wiggins, At-Large Member ...............2011 ZONING ADVISORY COMMITTEE A-PB Ken Weismantel, Planning Board, Chairman ...2008 David Auslander, Member at Large ..............2008 Donald Bartlett Member at Large .................2008 Alex Brown, Member at Large .......................2008 Richard Oldach, Member at Large ...............2008 Mavis O’Leary, Member at Large..................2008 Joseph Strazzulla, Member at Large .............2008 Peter Ficarri, Board of Appeals ......................2008 Richard deMont, Board of Health .................2008 Gary Haroian, Chamber of Commerce .......2008 Ron Roux, Chamber of Commerce ..............2008 David Teitelman, Conservation Commission ..2008 Sandra Altamura, Planning Board .................2008 R.J. Dourney, Planning Board.........................2008 E ...............Elected A-H...........Appointed by Board of Health A-M ..........Appointed by Moderator A-S ...........Appointed by Board of Selectmen A-SC.........Appointed by School Committee A-SMTC ....Appointed by Board of Selectmen, Moderator and Town Clerk A-DPWD ... Appointed by DPW Director A-PB .........Appointed by Planning Board A-MID ......Appointed by Municipal Inspections Director A-TM ........Appointed by Town Manager 9TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Board of Selectmen To the Citizens of Hopkinton: We respectfully submit the two hundred and eighty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hopkinton, for the year ending December 31, 2008. The Board wishes to recognize the loss of those Hopkinton citizens who willingly served the community as follows: Paul Cyr, John Hinckley, Patricia Leary, Rob- ert McGraw, Mary Nealon, Paul Nelson, Rita Paradis, Joseph Colella and Eleanor-Mae Thompson. The Board of Selectmen, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. and the By-Laws of the Town, is the chief elected board of the community. Its important responsibilities include the preparation of the Town Meeting Warrant, appointments to Town Boards and Committees, and the authority to grant licenses and permits. In addition to legal responsibilities, the Select- men set policies and work to facilitate the activities of other Town Boards. The Board of Selectmen heads what can be con- sidered the Executive Branch of our local government. In its capacity it oversees the Police Department, Fire Department, Facilities Department, Inspectional Ser- vices Department, Town Accountant Department, Town Treasurer/Collector Department, Veteran’s Office, and the Town Manager. Under the Town Charter that was passed in May 2006, the position of Town Manager is appointed by the Board of Selectmen and shall be the Chief admin- istrator of the Town and be responsible to the Board of Selectmen for the proper administration of all Town af- fairs placed in his charge by the Charter. The powers and duties of the Town Manager include, but are not intended to be limited to, the following: (a)To supervise and be responsible for the effi- cient and coordinated administration of all Town functions under his control, as may be authorized by the Charter, by bylaw, by other Town Meeting vote or by the Board of Se- lectmen, including all officers appointed by him and their respective departments. (b)To coordinate the activities of all Town Agen- cies serving under the Town Manager and/ or the Board of Selectmen with those under the control of other officers and multiple member bodies elected directly by the vot- ers. For this purpose, the Town Manager shall have the authority to require the persons so elected, or their representatives, to meet with the Town Manager at reasonable times for the purpose of effecting coordination and cooperation among all agencies of the Town. (c)To appoint and remove department heads, officers and subordinates and employees for whom no other method of appointment or removal is provided in the Charter, the gen- eral laws or by bylaw. Appointments made by the Town Manager shall be filled at a regu- larly scheduled meeting of the Board of Se- lectmen and shall become effective upon confirmation by the affirmative vote of the majority of the Board of Selectmen. (d)To act as a negotiator for all collective bar- gaining agreements to which the Board of Selectmen is a party. (e)To conduct annual performance evaluations of all employees subject to his appointment and consult with elected and appointed boards to contribute to the preparation of the evaluations of department heads asso- ciated with such departments. (f)To fix the compensation of Town officers and employees appointed by him within the lim- its established by the Salary Administration Plan, collective bargaining agreements or as required by the general laws. (g)To attend all regular and special meetings of the Board of Selectmen, unless excused at his request, and have a voice, but no vote, in all discussions. (h)To attend all sessions of the Town Meeting and answer all questions directed to him which are related to the office of the Town Man- ager or concerning which he possesses the relevant information. (i)To see that all provisions of the general laws, of the charter, of the bylaws and other Town 10 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Meeting votes, and directives of the Board of Selectmen that require enforcement by him or by officers or employees subject to his direction and supervision, are faithfully car- ried out. (j)To coordinate the preparation of the Town’s annual budget. (l)To perform such duties as necessary or as may be assigned by this Charter, by bylaw, by Town Meeting vote or by the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen meets regularly on alter- nate Tuesday evenings of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. In addition, the Board schedules quarterly meetings at which committee and department heads can discuss issues of importance to the Town, report on accomplishments and goals of their respective depart- ments, and receive an update on the work of their col- leagues. The Board of Selectmen consisted of Muriel E. Kramer, Chairman, Mary C. Pratt, Vice Chairman, Michael W. Shepard, Matthew E. Zettek and Brian J. Herr until the May 2008 election at which time, RJ Dourney was elected to the Board of Selectmen. Brian Herr as- sumed the role of Chairman in May 2008. The Board continues their role as liaison represen- tatives to Town Departments and Committees. The liai- son assignments are meant to allow each committee access to the Board through their designated repre- sentative. The intent of the Board’s representation is to offer an opportunity for regular communication with Committee Chairmen and Department Heads. It is the intent of the liaison to assist each Board and Commit- tee to work more effectively with the Board of Select- men. The Board of Selectmen supported the Town Managerºthrough the budget process and in develop- ing a capital plan to take to Town Meeting. The Board continued to support the Appropriation Committee’s and Capital Improvement Committee’s goals for mid to long term financial planning to fully balance the needs for services in the community. The Board contin- ues to work with municipal organizations, the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce and regional and State agen- cies to encourage more industrial/commercial growth. In October 2008, Anthony Troiano resigned as Town Manager and Fire Chief Gary Daugherty was appointed as the Interim Town Manager on October 15, 2008. Per the Town Charter, the Board of Selectmen appointed a Town Manager Search Committee to assist with the search for qualified candidates. Through this search process, the Interim Town Manager continued to work towards assisting the community to grow in sound and fiscally positive ways. The Board along with the Human Resource Director continues to assist with the search for a Town Manager. The Board of Selectmen recognizes that the most important asset of our community is its people. We are grateful for the dedicated efforts of our department heads, town employees, committee members and the many volunteers who make such a substantial contri- bution to the operation of Town government and to all who, by their loyalty and cooperation, make Hopkinton such a fine place to live and work. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF SELECTMEN Brian J. Herr, Chairman Mary C. Pratt, Vice-Chairwoman Michael W. Shepard Matthew E. Zettek RJ Dourney 11TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Town Meetings / Warrants / Elections COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008 The Annual Town Meeting convened at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, May 5, 2008, at the High School Field House. The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Dr. Bruce Karlin. A quorum was present. The counters were assigned under the direction Deputy Moderator, Nadine Stewart. A moment of si- lence was called for past town officials, Mark Flaherty, Rose Mary Lynch, Chester Pepka, Alfred Wright, Mary Carey, Perry Fitzpatrick, Rita Paradis and Mary Nealon. Troup 4 presented the colors and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Moderator gave directives on the rules of the meeting and the bounds of the hall. Muriel E. Kramer, Chairman, Board of Selectman made a motion to adjourn tonight’s meeting upon the completion of discussion of the article under consider- ation at 11:00 P.M. until after the adjournment of the Special Town Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2008. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) Muriel E. Kramer, Chairman, Board of Selectman made a motion to bring forward Article 29 to be the first article to be acted on after the adjournment of the Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Special Town Meeting.. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) Christine Dietz, 44 Alexander Road, made a mo- tion to make Article 29 a ballot vote tomorrow May 6, 2008. The discussion was interrupted. Ann M. Click, Town Clerk, read the call and return of the warrant. Discussion resumed and at the conclusion a vote was called. Failed by: Yes 114 No 141 (05-05-08) ARTICLE 1.Voted: that the Town accept the follow- ing reports of the Town Officers and Town Committees: Library, School Committee, Planning Board, Capital Improvements Committee, Appropriations Committee Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ARTICLE 2.Voted: that in accordance with General Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 108, the salary of the elected Town Official for Fiscal Year 2009 be as follows: Town Clerk ...............................................60,471.35 Passed by: Voice Vote (05-05-08) ARTICLE 3.Voted: that the Town amend the Gen- eral Bylaws, Chapter 33, Personnel Bylaw, including the Classification and Pay Schedule, effective July 1, 2008 by inserting the following amendments to the Bylaw as stated in the Personnel Committee handout and Clas- sification and Pay Schedule as it appears at the end of the Appropriation Committee’s recommendation handout. Guide to Changes in the Personnel By-Law Article #Change Type Reason 33-1 Added phrase “for any lawful reason” Language Follow actual law 33-1 Added Phrase, “all” Language Clarification 33-1 Changed “Personnel” to “Human Resources’” Language Clarification, we are the HR department. 33-3; 2,a Changed to “Regular Part-Time A” Language Clarification 33-3; 3 Added “This included employees hired to Policy Simplification of Pay Schedule work for a specific period of time not to exceed six months” 33-3; 4 Delete Policy Added to 33-3; 3 to simplify 33-3; C Added “Human Resources Director, Policy To follow the charter. Town Manager” deleted “Board of Selectmen” 33-5; B; 2 Added “Town Manager” Language To follow the charter 12 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 33-5; B; 3a Change to “The job opening must be Policy To follow the charter, and also to save announced by publishing a notice of same the town money on newspaper on the notice board in the Town Hall and also advertisements. by posting the job opening on the Town of Hopkinton website, no less than seven days prior to the date the position is filled.” 33-5; B; 3a Change pay “rate” to “pay range” add, Language Clarification “date of closing” 33-5; C Change to “Two Years” Policy To be in compliance with State Record Keeping Laws 33-5; E Change to “new” Language Cost savings 33-5; E Add, “All open positions must be reviewed Policy Cost savings. Instead of automatically by the Human Resources Director and the filling each opening, group to study Personnel Board before being filled.” necessity of position. 33-6; A Change to “The Personnel Board may amend Language Clarification such job descriptions from time to time at its discretion and based on recommendation from the Town Manager and the Human Resources Director.” 33-6; B Change to “limited to” Language Grammar issue 33-9 Add, “The decision of the Personnel Board is final.” Policy Clarification 33-9; F Add, “In order for an employee to be eligible Policy To facilitate performance appraisals to receive a Cost of Living Increase, they must have a current performance evaluation in their employee file.” 33-14; C Add, “Also, unless the employee is out on an Policy Attendance Issues excused absence, or provides a doctor’s note; the employee must work the scheduled day before and after the holiday in order to receive holiday pay.” 33-16; A Add, “This is merely the time in which accrued Policy Clarification vacation must be used; Additional vacation time accrues on the anniversary date, not the fiscal year.” 33-16; B; 1-4 Add, “Completed” Language Clarification 33-16; C Remove, “Board of Selectmen” Policy Follow Charter 33-16; F Add, “All time over 2 weeks accrued and Language Clarification unused is forfeited by the employee at the end of the Fiscal year.” 33-16; G Change, “In order to be considered, the Policy For planning and clarification request must be submitted to the Human Resources Director, no later than the 3rd Friday in March. The request will then be brought to Personnel Committee for evaluation and a decision.” 33-16; H Add, “Any employee that wishes to use any Policy Better Planning paid time off other than sick time, must have their request approved by their manager in writing before the time off is taken. Time off requests in excess of three days, must be approved in writing at least two weeks before the time is taken.” Article #Change Type Reason 13TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 33-16; I Add, “However, in order to be granted Policy Ensure personal and floating days are permission to use the unearned time, used, prevent employees owing the employee must have used all of their vacation time. personal and floating holidays. 33-17 Add, “Employees who are on a non FMLA Policy Clarification leave will be making COBRA payments. Employees who fail to make payments in the time required shall be removed from the insurance plan.” 33-18 Change to, “Family Medical Leave is done Language Clarification on a rolling calendar basis. So if an employee needs to take more than one occasion of leave, their eligibility will depend on how much leave was taken in the previous 12 months.” 33-18 Change to, “Eligible employees are those Language Clarification, compliance with law. who have been employed for at least 12 months by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section and for at least 1,250 hours of service with such employer during the previous 12-month period.” 33-18 Change to, “An employee must elect to use Policy To match sick policy, financial any accrued paid vacation, personal days or floating holidays for periods of unpaid FMLA leave. With the exception of the ten (10) days mentioned in section 33-20, sick time may only be used for FMLA leave to care for the Employee’s own medical condition.” 33-18 Change to, “Ordinarily such leave must be Language Compliance, clarification taken in a twelve-week block, unless the employee requests and is granted Intermittent leave.” 33-18 Change to, “Human Resources may require Language Clarification, record keeping, medical certification of a serious health HIPAA Compliance condition from the employee’s health care provider.”` 33-18; A Add, 33-18A Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act:Policy Compliance 33-20; A Change to, “Each regular full-time Group A Policy Fiscal reasons and regular part-time Group B employee shall be entitled to sick leave with pay. With the exception of up to ten (10) days per fiscal year, sick leave may only be used only for an employee’s personal illness, well-care and sick medical and dental appointments and for the Employee’s FMLA leave for their own health condition. The ten (10) days of sick leave that may be used during the fiscal year are for use of your immediate family only, and to be used during that fiscal year only. The same amount of sick days will accrue, but not the designation.”` 33-20 Change to, “The affected employee must Policy Fiscal first exhaust all personal days, the floating holiday, vacation time and sick leave” Article #Change Type Reason 14 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 33-21 Add, “Employees may choose to continue Policy Compliance their medical benefits while on leave, provided they remain current with the payment schedule” 33-21 Change to, “Employees who take a Military Language Compliance Leave under USERRA will not lose seniority.” 33-22 Change to” Bereavement Leave of Absence Policy Match Union for Five (5) working days’ shall be granted a full time employee upon evidence of the death of a member of his/her immediate family which is defined as mother, father, child, sister, brother or spouse, or person residing in the household based on the requirements below, of the employee or their spouse. This time is for the purpose of making arrangements and attending the funeral of the above mentioned family member. Bereavement Leave of Absence for Three (3) working days’ shall be granted a full time employee upon evidence of the death of aunt, uncle, grandparent or grandchild of the employee or their spouse. This time is for the purpose of making arrangements and attending the funeral of the above mentioned family member. An additional two (2) days leave of absence may be granted, at the discretion of the Town Manager upon evidence of the death of the sister, brother, grandparent or grandchild of the employee or their spouse, where, in the opinion of the Town Manager, circumstances warrant the additional leave, or the deceased person had resided in the household of the employee. Denial of such request of additional bereavement leave shall not give rise to the institution of the grievance procedure hereunder. In order to be eligible for the aforementioned bereavement leave in connection with the death of an individual residing in the employee’s household, the employee, shall provide evidence (such as an affidavit) regarding the deceased’s status as an individual residing in the employee’s household. It is further agreed by the parties that the extension of bereavement leave benefits to employees in connection with the death of an individual residing in the employee’s household shall establish no precedent or past practice as to the extension of other employment benefits in connection with individuals residing in an employee’s household.” Article #Change Type Reason 15TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 33-23 Change to, “Each Full Time, Part Time A& B Policy Clarification employees who are asked to sit on a trial or grand jury shall be paid by the Town an amount equal to the difference between the compensation paid the employee for a normal working period and the amount paid by the court, excluding any allowance for travel and lodging, for as long as the employee is required to participate in the trial. 33-25 Add “While the department head will do Language Clarification their best to keep employees on a regular schedule, there will be times that the department head will have to change the schedule to best suit the needs of the department. In these cases, the department will try to give the employees as much notice as possible of the changes. “ 33-27; A Change to, “Grievances must be submitted Language Clarification in writing within seven working days of the infraction itself or at which time the grievant became aware of such infraction. Employees who are in their first six months of employment are not permitted to use the Grievance Procedure 33-27; B Change to, “In case the supervisor is the Language Clarification Human Resources Director, the employee may send a written complaint directly to the Town Manager. In the case the Supervisor is the Town Manager,” 33-27; C Change to, “If the Human Resources Director Policy Clarification has not given the employee an acceptable reply within 15 working days, the employee may enter a written complaint to the Personnel Board.” 33-27; D Change to, “If the Personnel Board has not Policy Clarification given the employee an acceptable reply within 15 working days or a practicable time that coincides with the board’s meeting schedule, the employee may enter a written complaint to Town Manager” 33-27; D Change to, “If the Personnel Board has not Policy Clarification, Charter given the employee an acceptable reply within 15 working days or a practicable time that coincides with the board’s meeting schedule, the employee may enter a written complaint to Town Manager” 33-27; E Change to, “The Town Manager must hold Policy Clarification, Charter a hearing with the employee within 15 working days and give a written response to the employee within 15 working days of the hearing.” 33-27; F Change to, “The response of the Town Policy Match Charter Manager shall be final.” 33-28 B; 7 Remove, “Willful” Policy Provide more effective discipline 33-28; C Remove, “Numeration” Language On advice of counsel, otherwise we have a list of steps that must be followed. Article #Change Type Reason 16 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 33-28; E Change to, “All employees are entitled to a Language Simplification pre-termination meeting with the Human Resources Director and the Town Manager at which they have an opportunity to present their case.” 33-30; C Add, “The Personnel Board shall meet with Policy Clarification the Human Resources Director monthly.” 33-33; B-4 Change to “Human Resources Director” Policy To conform to HR Director job description. 33-33; B; 6 Add, “An employee has 300 days from the Language Compliance date of the last incident, to file a claim with the EEOC and MCAD.” 33-33 D&E Change to “Human Resources Director” Policy To conform to HR Director job description. 33-33; E Change to Town Manager Language To conform with Grievance Procedure 33-37; A Add” Each full-time employee hired before Policy Fiscal July 1, 2008 who is” 33-37; A Add, “Completed” Language Clarification 33-37; A Change Amounts Policy To Match amount negotiated with unions. 33-38 Change to “Human Resources Director” Language To match HR Director job description 33-40 Add, “In order to be eligible for a COLA Policy To facilitate performance reviews increase, the employee must have a current performance evaluation on file.” 33-42; 2 Add, “And Alcohol Free” Policy 7&8 Add, “Positive Test Results (for Pre-employment):Policy Compliance, Fiscal All offers of employment for all employees are contingent upon an employee passing a drug screen. All positive test results will be confirmed by a laboratory and reviewed by a medical review officer. If the positive result is confirmed the offer will be withdrawn and the applicant may not apply again for a period of one year. This does not guarantee an offer at that time, the applicant must again meet the qualifications and go through the selection process for the position that they are applying for before any offer could be made.”Add, “Any accident involving a Town owned vehicle will require a drug and alcohol test 33-44 Add Dress Code Policy Policy Clarification 33-45 Add Personal Conduct Policy Policy On advice from Liability Insurance provider. Article #Change Type Reason 17TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON EFFECTIVE July 1, 2008 SALARIED GROUP A (WEEKLY RATE) GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 1 $649.23 $720.05 $790.89 $849.88 $913.64 2 $755.45 $814.48 $873.51 $932.54 $1,002.46 3 $1,085.97 $1,144.98 $1,204.03 $1,263.03 $1,357.75 4 $1,239.41 $1,298.46 $1,357.47 $1,416.49 $1,522.73 5 $1,593.56 $1,652.55 $1,711.58 $1,770.61 $1,903.38 6 $1,711.58 $1,770.61 $1,829.64 $1,888.64 $ 2,030.30 GRADE POSITION TITLE 1 2 ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK ASSISTANT TOWN ACCOUNTANT CONSERVATION ADMINISTRATOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN DEPUTY ASSESSOR 3 LIBRARY DIRECTOR PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR PLANNER 4 ASSISTANT FACILITIES DIRECTOR DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES GRADE POSITION TITLE 4 HIGHWAY MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL ASSESSOR PLANNING DIRECTOR TREASURER/COLLECTOR WATER/SEWER MANAGER 5 FACILITIES DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FIRE CHIEF ** POLICE CHIEF ** FINANCE DIRECTOR** TOWN MANAGER** ** CONTRACTUAL POSITIONS UNDER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF HOPKINTON EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 GROUP B (HOURLY) GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 1 $11.05 $12.58 $14.12 $15.65 $18.41 2 $13.50 $15.03 $16.58 $18.11 $19.66 3 $13.84 $15.65 $17.20 $18.72 $20.26 4 $14.44 $16.27 $17.80 $19.34 $20.87 5 $15.65 $17.49 $19.02 $ 20.56 $ 22.09 6 $17.45 $18.72 $20.26 $ 21.80 $ 23.34 7 $21.80 $22.89 $ 24.03 $ 25.06 $ 26.49 OUTREACH SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR COUNCIL ON AGING 5 ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN TOTAL COMPENSATION COORDINATOR 6 COUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTOR YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN HEALTH INSPECTOR LOCAL INSPECTOR PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR 7 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT GRADE POSITION TITLEGRADEPOSITION TITLE 1 CATALOGER DESK ATTENDENT FOOD SERVICE WORKER VAN DRIVER COUNCIL ON AGING 2 ACCOUNTING CLERK CUSTODIAN SECRETARY 3 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/DISPATCHER OUTREACH WORKER 4 ASSISTANT TREASURER 18 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES TOWN OF HOPKINTON EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 HOURLY NON-RATED, GROUP C POSITION TITLE HOURLY RATE OF PAY PUBLIC WORKS Highway Heavy Equipment Operator .......................$17.68 Truck Driver ...................................................$14.58 Heavy Equipment Operator (Snow Removal)......................................$19.62 Laborer (Full-time)........................................$12.64 Laborer (Part-time)......................................$ 11.86 Laborer (Full-time) Seasonal .......................$ 10.04 Laborer (Part-time) Seasonal .......................$ 9.18 Tree Warden .....................................$13,864.49/yr. Recycling Attendant ..................................$ 13.11 Recycling Monitor ........................................$13.11 Water and Sewer Meter Reader ..............................................$ 12.37 POLICE DEPARTMENT School Crossing Guard ................................$13.29 Dispatcher ....................................................$14.17 Student Officer ....... 75 % of 1st step patrol officer FIRE DEPARTMENT Call Firefighter (Probationary).....................$11.03 Detail Rate ...............................................$16.54 Call Firefighter (Officer)...............................$15.95 Detail Rate ...............................................$23.93 Call Firefighter (EMT)....................................$15.05 Detail Rate ...............................................$22.58 Fire Alarm Linesman .....................................$13.82 Fire Alarm Supervisor ....................................$15.43 BOARD OF HEALTH Assistant Health Inspector ...Portion of Permit Fee Nurse ............................ $ 20.41 $ 21.24 $22.55 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Sealer of Weights and Measures .............. $ 2,932.92/yr. Veteran’s Administration ........................... $ 4,800.35/yr. Computer Technician ........ $ 14.48 $ 15.81 $ 17.48 LIBRARY Assistant Children’s Librarian ................. $ 12.11 $ 13.36 $ 14.65 Clerk Typist .................. $ 11.71 $ 12.47 $ 13.82 Page ..............................................................$ 8.79 PARKS AND RECREATION Chief Lifeguard .......... $ 13.35 $ 14.09 $ 14.79 Lifeguard .................... $ 11.94 $ 12.62 $ 13.35 Chief Swimming Instructor .................................................$ 12.38 Swimming Instructor ....................................$ 11.62 Chief Counselor ......... $ 13.35 $ 14.09 $ 14.79 Counselor ..................... $ 9.07 $ 9.61 $ 10.16 Superintendent of Parks and Grounds ..... $ 15.74 Parking Lot Attendant ..................................$ 8.31 Program Supervisor .....................................$ 12.38 TOWN CLERK Election Checkers .........................................$ 8.00 Election Clerks ...............................................$ 9.07 Election Wardens ..........................................$ 9.60 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Mutual Aid Inspector .....................$22/inspection Wiring Inspector ..................................$1,973.05/yr + $22/inspection Assistant Wiring Inspector ..............$22/inspection Plumbing and Gas Inspector .............$1,973.05/yr + $22/inspection Asst. Plumbing and Gas Inspector ..$22/inspection Passed by: Voice Vote (05-05-08) POSITION TITLE HOURLY RATE OF PAY ARTICLE 4.Voted: that the Town accept the report of the Community Preservation Committee, and raise and appropriate the sum of $24,108,572.93 for the pur- poses indicated in the Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Bud- get of the Town, as shown in the Appropriation Com- mittee Report, as amended, and to meet this appro- priation, the Town transfer from available funds as fol- lows: Water Enterprise Fund Shared Costs ..........$260,644.00 Sewer Enterprise Fund Shared Costs ..........$218,703.00 Undesignated Fund Balance (Free Cash) . $351,762.00 Overlay Surplus ............................................. $ 25,000.00 Community Preservation .............................$292,051.25 Title V ............................................................. $ 29,218.00 Capital Projects ............................................$ 50,000.00 And that the Town raise and appropriate ................................$22,881,194.68 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) 19TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS ARTICLE 5.Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate the said sum of $31,654,424.67 for the local edu- cation budget for Fiscal Year 2009. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ARTICLE 6.Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate the said sum of $425,237.00 for the South Middlesex Regional Vocational School budget for Fis- cal Year 2009. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ARTICLE 7.Voted:that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $789,040.28 for the expenses of the Sewer Department for the ensuing year, to be spent under the direction of the Director of the Department of Public Works. Said sum to be offset by the sum of $715,907.28 from revenues received by the Sewer De- partment during Fiscal Year 2009 and $73,133.00 to be raised by taxation; and further that $218,703.16 be trans- ferred from the Sewer Enterprise Fund to the General Fund as reimbursement of shared costs and fringe ben- efits. Said sum to be used for the following purposes: 0444 Wages and Salaries ........................$171,587.12 0775 Expenses ..........................................$398,750.00 0186 Shared costs and fringe benefits...$218,703.16 TOTAL ...............................................$789,040.28 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ARTICLE 8.Voted:that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $848,651.00 for the Sewer Department Debt Service, of which $848,651.00 is to come from bet- terment and other revenues received by the Sewer Department during Fiscal Year 2009; further, that the Treasurer shall report to the Town Accountant separate receipt accounts from betterment assessments re- ceived from Phase 4, Phase 5, and Phase 6 of the Mu- nicipal Sewer System. Said sum to be used for the fol- lowing purposes: 0399 Interest on Short Term Debt ............... $ 7,000.00 0358 Interest on Long Term Debt ............$176,222.00 0346 Sewer Maturing Principal ...............$665,429.00 TOTAL ...............................................$848,651.00 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ARTICLE 9.Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $1,096,874.80 for the expenses of the Water Department for the ensuing year, to be spent under the direction of the Director of the Department of Public Works. Said sum to be offset by the sum of $775,649.80 from revenues received by the Water De- partment during Fiscal Year 2009; that $321,225.00 be raised from taxation; further that $260,643.80 be trans- ferred from the Water Enterprise Fund to the General Fund as reimbursement of shared costs and fringe ben- efits. Said sum to be used for the following purposes: 0817 Wages and Salaries ....................... $ 276,756.00 0822 Expenses ......................................... $ 559,475.00 0907 Shared Costs and Fringe Benefits .$ 260,643.80 TOTAL ............................................$1,096,874.80 Passed by: Voice Vote (05-05-08) ARTICLE 10. Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $431,439 for the Water Department Debt Service, of which $431,439 is to come from rev- enues received by the Water Department during Fiscal Year 2009. Said sum to be used for the following pur- poses: 0779 Interest on Long Term Debt ............$123,502.00 0778 Water Maturing Principal ...............$228,695.00 0778 Ashland Plant 1/6 Cost .................... $ 72,000.00 1077 Administrative Fee .............................$ 7,242.00 TOTAL ...............................................$431,439.00 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08 ARTICLE 11. Voted: ARTICLE 11 (Appropriations Committee motion): We move that the Town vote to authorize the establishment and use of the following revolving funds pursuant to General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009: Fund Revenue Source Authority to Spend Fund Use of Fund Spending Limit Disposition of Prior Year Fund Balance Building Permit fees Director of Municipal Expenses of operation $45,000 Unencumbered balance reverts Department Inspections with of department to general fund approval of the Board of Selectmen Part-time Permit fees and Director of Municipal Expenses and salary $45,000 Unencumbered Balance reverts Wire Inspector inspection fees of Inspections with of part-time to general fund Wire Inspector approval of the Board wire inspector of Selectmen Part-time Permit fees and Director of Municipal Expenses and salary $45,000 Unencumbered Balance reverts Plumbing inspection fees of Inspections with of part-time to general fund Inspector Plumbing Inspector approval of the Board plumbing inspector of Selectmen 20 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Board of Permit fees, Board of Health Expenses of Board of $150,000 Unencumbered balance reverts Health inspection fees Health, including services to general fund and other funds of inspectors, agents, collected by consultants, contractors, Board of Health clerical support, relating to public equipment, supplies and health, safety and training, directly relating environmental laws, to the implementation codes and regulations and enforcement of federal, state and local public health, safety and environmental laws, codes and regulations. Hazardous Fees and monies Fire Chief Purchase equipment $5,000 Unencumbered balance reverts Materials received from and materials, training, to general fund insurers & others contingency planning, relating to release site assessments, or spills of hazardous service at hazardous materials release incidents. Conservation Consultant fees Conservation To meet expenses & $115,000 Unencumbered balance reverts Commission referred to in Commission fees of consultants to general fund Wetlands engaged by & other Protection Bylaw appropriate expenses of Conservation Commission Library Lost Materials/Fines Library Director Replacement of lost $9,000 Unencumbered balance reverts and damaged materials.to general fund Emergency Emergency Fire Chief/Police Chief To operate, maintain $350,000 Unencumbered balance reverts Medical Medical Services service, acquire, & to general fund Services user fees upgrade vehicles, equipment & training for emergency medical services. Public Safety Permit fees and Police Chief To meet the expenses of $10,000 Unencumbered balance reverts other collected the Police Department to general fund pursuant to the related to the administration and administration and enforcement of the enforcement of the Town of Hopkinton Town of Hopkinton Bylaw Ch. 150 – Bylaw Ch. 150 – Peddling and Peddling and Soliciting. Soliciting. Planning Permit fees and Planning Board To meet expenses and $30,000 Unencumbered balance reverts Board consultant fees fees of consultants engaged to general fund collected by the by and other appropriate Planning Board expenses of the relating to review Planning Board of Site Plans, petitions, applications, permits and appeals. Parks & User fees and Parks & Recreation To meet expenses and $100,000 Unencumbered balance reverts Recreation charges collected Commission fees of individuals engaged to general fund Commission by the Parks & by and salaries, facilities Recreation maintenance and other Commission relating appropriate expenses of to the conduct of the Parks & Recreation its programs. Commission Open Space User fees, charges Open Space To meet expenses of the $10,000 As determined by Town Preservation and donations Preservation Commission publication, reprinting and Commission collected by the sale of the trail guide and Open Space the maintenance of trails Preservation and signage. Commission in the conduct of its programs and activities. Youth User fees, charges Youth Commission To meet expenses incurred $4,000 Unencumbered balance reverts Commission and donations in conducting programs and to general fund received by the activities for the Town’s Youth Commission young people. in the conduct of its programs and activities. Fund Revenue Source Authority to Spend Fund Use of Fund Spending Limit Disposition of Prior Year Fund Balance 21TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Zoning Board Filing fees and Zoning Board To meet expenses and $50,000 Unencumbered balance reverts of Appeals consultant fees of Appeals fees of consultants to General Fund collected by the engaged by and other Zoning Board appropriate expenses relating to review of the Zoning Board of of appeals, Appeals petitions and applications Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ARTICLE 12. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 12. Capital Improvement Committee voted not to support Article 12. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ATICLE 13.Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate $134,000 for repairs to the overhead door(s) and window(s) lentils and highway division entry door at the Wood Street Department of Public Works garage; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Director of the Department of Public Works; and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer shall be authorized to borrow $134,000. Capital Improvement Committee voted to sup- port Article 13. Passed by: 2/3 Vote Declared by Moderator ARTICLE 14. Voted: that the Town take no action. Capital Improvement Committee voted not to support Article 14. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ARTICLE 15. Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate $200,000 for the painting and rehabilitation of the West Main Street water storage tank and all related equipment and accessories; said sum to be spent un- der the direction of the Director of the Department of Public Works; and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer shall be authorized to borrow $200,000, to be repaid from revenues of the Water Enterprise Fund. Capital Improvement Committee voted to sup- port Article 15. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ARTICLE 16. Appropriations Committee’s motion was to take no action on Article 16. Capital Improve- ment Committee voted to support Article 16. Motion to take no action Failed by: Voice Vote (05- 05-08) Fund Revenue Source Authority to Spend Fund Use of Fund Spending Limit Disposition of Prior Year Fund Balance Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $169,300 for the purchase of a dump truck for the Wa- ter Department, said item to be with all related equip- ment and accessories, and to dispose of, as appropri- ate, any equipment presently being used by the Water Department by trade-in or otherwise; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Director of the Depart- ment of Public Works; and that to meet this appropria- tion, the Town Treasurer shall be authorized to borrow $169,300, to be repaid from revenues of the Water En- terprise Fund. Passed by: 2/3 Vote Declared by Moderator (05- 05-08) ARTICLE 17. Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate $500,000 for the study of inflow and infiltration for the Sewer Department; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Director of the Department of Public Works; and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer shall be authorized to borrow $500,000, to be repaid from revenues of the Sewer Enterprise Fund. Capital Improvement Committee voted not to support Article 17. Passed by: Yes 146 No 24 (05-05-08) ARTICLE 18. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 18. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ARTICLE 19. Appropriations Committee’s motion was to take no action on Article 19. Capital Improvement Committee voted to sup- port Article 19. Motion to take no action Failed by: Voice Vote (05- 05-08) Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $45,000 for the purchase of a four wheel drive service truck for the Sewer Department, said item to be with plow and all related equipment and accessories, and to provide 22 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES for the disposition, as appropriate, of any equipment presently being used by the Sewer Department by trade-in or otherwise; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Director of the Department of Public Works; and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer shall be authorized to borrow $45,000, to be repaid from revenues of the Sewer Enterprise Fund. Passed by: Yes 117 No 41 ARTICLE 20. A motion was made that the Town amend the General Bylaws, Chapter 174, Streets and Sidewalks, and Chapter 1, General Provisions, Section 1-4, as stated in Article 20 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. A motion was made and seconded to amend the motion that appeared in the warrant to read: § 174-29. Discharge of water onto a public way prohibited. No person shall alter existing conditions so as to allow, or cause, the man-made diversion of water onto a public roadway or sidewalk of the Town, by pump, down spout, swale, grading of land, or any other method, so as to create a hazard to vehicle or pedes- trian travel on such roadway or sidewalk. Amendment Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous Voted: that the Town amend the General Bylaws, Chapter 174, Streets and Sidewalks, and Chapter 1, General Provisions, Section 1-4, as follows: ARTICLE VIII Discharge of Water Onto a Public Way § 174-29. Discharge of water onto a public way prohibited. No person shall alter existing conditions so as to allow, or cause, the man-made diversion of water onto a public roadway or sidewalk of the Town, by pump, down spout, swale, grading of land, or any other method, so as to create a hazard to vehicle or pedes- trian travel on such roadway or sidewalk. § 174-30. Violations and penalties. Whoever violates this article shall be subject to a penalty not exceeding $25 for each such violation. Each instance of such conduct shall constitute a separate violation of this article. § 174-31. Corrective action required within 30 days. Whoever violates this article shall, within 30 days of receiving a notice of violation, take any and all cor- rective actions necessary to prevent future violations of this article, or submit to the Department of Public Works a plan of action to prevent future violations of this article. 2. By amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, Section 1-4. Penalties enumerated., Streets and Side- walks Bylaw (Ch. 174), by inserting the following: Discharge of water onto a public way ...........$25 Amended Motion Passed by: Voice Vote (05-05- 08) ARTICLE 21. Voted: that the Town, pursuant to Gen- eral Laws Chapter 114, Section 15, to raise and appro- priate $18,695.51 to maintain various town cemeteries under the jurisdiction of the Board of Cemetery Com- missioners; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Department of Public Works. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-05-08) ARTICLE 22. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 22. Capital Improvement Committee voted to support Article 22. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-05-08) 11:10 P.M. The Annual Town Meeting was ad- journed until the conclusion of the May 6, 2008 Special Town Meeting. 8:50 P.M. The Annual Town Meeting reconvened Tuesday, May 6, 2008. A quorum was present. Muriel E. Kramer, Chairman, Board of Selectman made a motion to adjourn Town Meeting upon the completion of discussion of the article under consider- ation at 11:00 P.M. until 7 P.M. Wednesday, May 07, 2008. ARTICLE 29. A motion was made that the Town vote to amend the Zoning Map and the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton as set forth under Article 29 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. A motion was made and seconded to amend Section 210-172. E. Master Plan Special Permit Amend- ment. A motion was made to end debate. Passed by: Voice Vote The motion to amend Section 210-172 E. Master Plan Special Permit Amendment. Failed by: Voice Vote A motion was made and seconded to amend Section C. of Section 210-171 Administration. 23TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS A motion was made to end debate Passed by: Voice Vote The motion to amend Section C. of Section 210- 171 Administration. Failed by: Voice Vote Article 29. Voted: that the Town amend the Zon- ing Map and the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton as follows: 1.Amend the Zoning Map by establishing the Open Space Mixed Use Development Overlay District (OSMUD District) on approximately 733 acres of land located off of East Main Street in Hopkinton, as shown on the “OSMUD Overlay District” map on file with the Town Clerk. 2.Adopt a new Article XXVI, Open Space Mixed Use Development District, as follows: ARTICLE XXVI Open Space Mixed Use Development Overlay District § 210-162. Development and Design Objectives The purposes of the Open Space Mixed Use De- velopment Overlay District (OSMUD District) are to bal- ance conservation and development goals and to pro- tect and enhance the character of the natural and cultural resources of the Town, while promoting planned development and appropriate use of land in accor- dance with community goals and design guidelines. Toward that end, the OSMUD District is intended to per- mit the clustering of residential and commercial uses on large tracts of land that have open space as an integral characteristic, and to ensure quality site plan- ning to accommodate a site’s physical characteristics, including its topography, vegetation, water bodies, wetlands, open spaces, historic resources and major scenic views. § 210-163. District and Sub-District Delineations; Applicability A. The OSMUD District is shown on the Official Zon- ing Map. The OSMUD District is divided into Residential Subdistricts (R), Commercial Subdistricts (C), and a Vil- lage Center Subdistrict (VC), as shown on the Official Zoning Map. The OSMUD District is an overlay district that is su- perimposed over the underlying zoning districts. Devel- opment of land within the OSMUD District may be un- dertaken either pursuant to this Article or pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter applicable to the corre- sponding underlying zoning district except as otherwise provided in § 210-172. B. Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter to the contrary, development undertaken pursuant to this Article shall not be subject to the following provisions: 1. Article XVIB, Subdivision Phasing; 2. § 210-125 (Conversion of Residential Property); and 3. § 210-126.1 (Residential Subdivisions of 10 acres or more). C. Development undertaken pursuant to this Ar- ticle shall be subject to the following provisions of this Chapter only to the extent provided for, and as modi- fied by, the provisions of this Article: 1. Article XI, Flexible Community Development By- law; 2. Article XII, Water Resources Protection Overlay District; 3. Article XVIII, Supplementary Regulations; 4. Article XIX, Nonconforming Uses; and 5. Article XX, Site Plan Review. § 210-164. Definitions Except as otherwise provided in this section, the definition set forth in § 210-4 shall be applicable to all terms used in this Article. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the following terms, as used in this Article, shall have the meanings indicated: AFFORDABLE HOUSING – Any Dwelling Unit quali- fying as low or moderate income housing as defined by regulations of the Department of Housing and Com- munity Development. BUILDABLE AREA – All area of a Development Project that is not Restricted Land. COMMERCIAL USES – All uses other than Dwelling Uses and Restricted Land Uses. COMMUNITY CENTER – A facility for a social, edu- cational, or recreational purpose, intended primarily for the occupants of the Development Project or the OSMUD District, in which food and beverages may be served and live entertainment may be provided, and which may include performance and assembly space and indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY – The construction of new structures or site work associated with the construc- tion of new structures. The term does not include site work not associated with the construction of new struc- tures, the construction of roadways, installation of utili- ties, restoration and improvement of Restricted Land, additions and improvements to existing structures, or activities involving uses and structures referred to in M.G.L. c.40A §3, to the extent allowed under said sec- tion of the General Laws. 24 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY – A facility providing living accommodations and communal facilities for persons over age 62 and that includes at least: a) 24-hour on- site responsible staff; b) a common dining area in which at least one main full meal is served each day; c) op- tional laundry, housekeeping and personal services available to residents; d) transportation services; and e) common indoor and outdoor passive or active rec- reational areas. Such a facility may include: a) a medi- cal or nursing home component; and b) retail sales and services for the convenience of residents, accessible only from inside the facility. CULTURAL USES – Art gallery; art use; museum; pub- lic art display space; arts studio, arts; production studio; or ticket sales undertaken in connection with a cultural use. DESIGN GUIDELINES – The Design Guidelines for the OSMUD District adopted by the Planning Board as part of the Master Plan Special Permit to govern Site Plan Review within the OSMUD District. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – A development under- taken pursuant to this Article, as shown on a site plan submitted to the Planning Board for Site Plan Review. A Development Project may consist of one or more lots and may be located in more than one subdistrict, as long as the applicable requirements of this Article are satisfied with respect to each subdistrict. DWELLING USE – Use as Dwelling Units as defined in § 210-4, but specifically not including residential units that may be part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Assisted Living Facility or similar institution. GREENHOUSE – A building made of a material transparent or partially transparent to light, in which the temperature and humidity can be regulated, and which is used primarily for the cultivation of plants. HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB – A private club, whether or not operated for profit, solely for the purpose or pro- viding physical fitness, exercise therapy, rehabilitation or health-related services. HEIGHT – The vertical distance from the mean fin- ished grade of all sides of building or structure to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs, to the deck line for mansard roofs and to the mean height between eaves and ridge for gable, hip and gambrel roofs, ex- cluding chimneys, spikes, towers, wireless communica- tion facilities, screens, parapet walls, and other struc- tures, equipment, or projections not used for human occupancy. In determining the height of buildings within the area designated “OSMUD District Height Zone” on the Official Zoning Map, the area above the mean fin- ished grade and below the floor of the first occupiable story, not to exceed 10 feet, shall be excluded from measurement of height and of stories. LANDOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION – A corporation, trust or other legal entity owned or controlled by the owners of all lots within the OSMUD District, or by owners of all lots within a specified area within the OSMUD District, as the context permits or requires. MASTER PLAN – The Master Plan for the OSMUD District as submitted to the Planning Board for approval in a Master Plan Special Permit to be issued pursuant to § 210-172. NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT – A restaurant or eating establishment intended for the use and conve- nience of the residents of the immediate neighborhood, not to exceed 1,500 square feet of indoor seating, which may also include outdoor seating. RESTRICTED LAND – Land devoted to uses permit- ted by § 210-170A, which may include (1) open space land left substantially in its natural state; (2) open space land that is restored or landscaped, including irrigation, detention and/or retention ponds or stormwater catch- ment areas and subsurface utilities; (3) open space land used for agricultural purposes; (4) open space land im- proved for active and passive recreational uses, includ- ing pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian trails; (5) land improved for other municipal uses; (6) food prepara- tion and sales areas, restrooms, parking and access areas, and similar uses, structures or portions thereof, operated in association with other Restricted Land uses; and (7) A total of no more than 30 acres of land, which may be restricted for the benefit of landowners within a particular area of the OSMUD District. Restricted Land shall not include land set aside for road and/or parking uses that are not accessory to other Restricted Land Uses. RESTRICTED LAND COVENANT – A legally enforce- able restriction or covenant, recorded in the Registry of Deeds and enforceable by the Town, providing that the land subject thereto will remain as Restricted Land in perpetuity. RETAIL NEIGHBORHOOD STORE – A store, other than a restaurant or eating establishment, not to exceed 2,000 square feet, located in a neighborhood in which merchandise is sold or services provided for the conve- nience of the occupants of the immediate neighbor- hood, such as groceries, prepared take-out food, toilet articles, cosmetics, candy, sundries, medications, news- papers, magazines and ice cream. 25TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS § 210-165. Uses No land, structure or building shall be used for any purpose in the OSMUD District, other than as set forth in this section, except as otherwise set forth in this Chap- ter or otherwise permitted by law. • A use is permitted by right in any subdistrict that is denoted by the letter “Y”. • A use is prohibited in any subdistrict that is de- noted by the letter “N”. • A use denoted by the letters “SP” may be per- mitted by Special Permit from the Planning Board. Use Residential Subdistrict Commercial Subdistrict Village Center Subdistrict Single-family dwellings Y SP SP Multifamily dwellings Y SP Y Attached dwellings including garden apartments Y SP Y Senior housing Y SP Y Home occupations Y Y Y Licensed home day care providers Y Y Y Renting of rooms and/or the furnishing of table board in a dwelling occupied as a private residence Y Y Y Bed-and-breakfast establishments and inns with a maximum of 12 guest rooms SP Y Y Business or professional offices and banks N Y Y Community Centers Y Y Y Conference centers, with or without a residential dormitory component N SP SP Drive-in, drive-through or drive-up uses, but excluding the dispensing of food or drink N Y Y Health clubs SP Y Y Hotels, motels, and inns with greater than 12 guest rooms N SP SP Light manufacturing and/or assembly with associated professional, administrative and/or clerical offices for uses permitted in the Professional Office (P) District under Article IX N Y Y Recreational Uses of buildings, structures or land, not limited to occupants of the Development Project or OSMUD District, but excluding recreational uses which are part of the Restricted Land SP Y SP Research centers and laboratories not involving noxious or hazardous substances and processes N Y Y Research centers and laboratories with a biosafety Level of Level 1 or Level 2 N SP N Restaurants N Y Y Neighborhood Restaurants SP Y Y Retail businesses including retail services involving manufacturing, if clearly incidental and accessory to a retail use on the same premises N Y Y Retail Neighborhood Stores SP Y Y Retail stores and retail service shops, including take-out food establishments exclusive of drive-in, drive-up or drive-through take-out food N Y Y Cultural Uses N Y Y Cinemas, concert halls, theaters, auditoriums N SP SP Adult day care SP Y Y Continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, or similar institutions SP Y SP Group homes Y Y Y Nursing homes, extended care facilities, or physical rehabilitation facilities N Y SP Medical centers N SP SP Out-patient surgery N SP SP Medical offices N Y Y Veterinary clinics N SP SP Municipal Cemeteries SP N N Places of worship and other religious uses Y Y Y Funeral homes and mortuaries SP Y SP Public or semipublic institutions of a philanthropic or charitable character SP Y Y Child care centers Y Y Y Municipal uses Y Y Y Public and private educational uses (including schools for scholastic and non-scholastic subjects) and public libraries Y Y Y Telecommunication and telephone facilities (if located within a building with another allowed primary use, not to exceed 20% of such building)YYY Public transportation facilities, limited to 1) shuttle bus stop facilities and 2) park and ride parking facilities intended for occupants of the OSMUD District Y Y Y Facilities used for water supply or sewage treatment, or associated with the provision of electrical, telephone, gas or cable services within the OSMUD District Y Y Y Alternate power generation and co-generation facilities serving other uses within the OSMUD District SP SP SP Agricultural and horticultural uses, including farms of all kinds, nurseries, gardens, greenhouses and livestock, except fur farms Y Y Y 26 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Equestrian facilities, public or private SP SP N Farm stands Y Y Y Landscaping business and storage/staging facilities SP Y Y Mixed use buildings consisting of commercial space or retail space on the first floor and a different category of use on one or more upper floors N Y Y Uses customarily associated with any permitted use on a lot within a Development Project, which may be on a different lot within the same Development Project Y Y Y Accessory uses Y Y Y Restricted Land uses Y Y Y Use Residential Subdistrict Commercial Subdistrict Village Center Subdistrict § 210-166. Intensity of Use Limitations A. Dwelling Uses within the OSMUD District shall be limited to 940 new Dwelling Units constructed after the effective date of this Article. No more than 50 new Dwelling Units so constructed may be single-family dwell- ings, and the remainder shall be multi-family dwellings, including attached dwellings, garden apartments, units in mixed-use buildings and senior housing. Neither the dwellings located at 80, 82, 83 nor 90 East Main Street or 26 Clinton Street, nor the Group Home located at 44 Wilson Street, all of which were in exist- ence as of the effective date of this Article, shall be deemed to be a Dwelling Unit for the purposes of this Intensity of Use limitation. However, in the event that any such dwelling is converted to or reconstructed as a multi-family dwelling use, the resulting number of Dwelling Units in excess of one (1) on any such property shall be counted towards the Intensity of Use limitation. No Accessory Family Dwelling Unit for which the Board of Appeals grants a Special Permit pursuant to § 210-126 shall be deemed to be a separate Dwelling Unit for purposes of this Intensity of Use limitation. B. Commercial Uses within the OSMUD District shall be limited to 450,000 square feet of Gross Floor Space in the aggregate, which shall be allocated among the Subdistricts as authorized by a Master Plan Special Per- mit issued pursuant to § 210-172. C. Commercial uses within the VC Subdistrict shall not exceed 150,000 square feet of Gross Floor Space in the aggregate. No single building within the VC Subdis- trict shall exceed 25,000 square feet of Gross Floor Space except for a single building which may contain up to 38,000 square feet of Gross Floor Space; provided, how- ever, that, notwithstandingºthe foregoing, the Planning Board may, by Special Permit, approve a single build- ing in the VC Subdistrict which may contain up to 45,000 square feet of Gross Floor Space. The following shall be excluded from the calcula- tion of Gross Floor Space for purposes of this Intensity of Use limitation: (i) The building at 83 East Main Street, in existence as of the effective date of this Article, in the event such building is converted to Commercial Use, and the building at 97 East Main Street (the Pearson House); (ii) structures accessory to or commonly associ- ated with a Dwelling Use, such as a clubhouse, recre- ational amenity or management or marketing space; (iii) uses, structures or portions thereof, operated in as- sociation with Restricted Land uses; (iv) structures ac- cessory to agricultural and horticultural use, including greenhouses, except that 40% of the area of a green- house that is associated with a retail use in the same or an adjacent building shall be included in the calcula- tion of Gross Floor Space. § 210-167. Affordable Housing Affordable Housing shall be provided within the OSMUD District in accordance with the following require- ments: A. Except as otherwise provided in the following paragraph of this Section, not fewer than sixty (60) Dwell- ing Units within the OSMUD District shall be Affordable Housing, which shall be located within one or more Development Projects containing, in the aggregate, not fewer than two hundred forty (240) Dwelling Units eli- gible for inclusion in the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development’s Subsidized Housing Inventory. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, prior to the issu- ance of a building permit for a Development Project that contains Affordable Housing, either (i) M.G.L. c. 40B, §§ 20-23 is no longer in effect, or (ii) the rules, regula- tions or guidelines of the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40B, §§ 20-23 no longer provide that all of the units in a rental development that contains at least 25% affordable housing units are eligible for inclusion on the Subsidized Housing Inventory, then not fewer than ninety-four (94) Dwelling Units within the OSMUD District shall be developed as Affordable Housing. B. All Affordable Housing shall be integrated with the rest of the Development Project in which it is located, and shall be comparable in design, exterior appear- ance, construction, and quality of exterior materials with other units in such Development Project. The mean num- ber of bedrooms in Affordable Housing Dwelling Units shall be no greater than the mean number of bedrooms in the market-rate Dwelling Units in the Development Project in which they are located. 27TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS § 210-168. Dimensional Requirements A. The following size and setback requirements shall apply to each lot within the applicable Subdistrict, and between Subdistricts: Residential Commercial Village Center Subdistrict (R) Subdistrict (C) Subdistrict (VC) Minimum lot frontage 25 feet 100 feet 100 feet Minimum lot area* 4,000 square feet 30,000 square feet 30,000 square feet Minimum setback from street line 10 feet 25 feet 25 feet Minimum side yard width 0 0 0 Minimum rear yard depth 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet Maximum building height 35 feet or 3 stories, 35 feet or 3 stories, 35 feet or 3 stories, whichever is less; whichever is less whichever is less provided, however, provided, however, that buildings within that buildings within the area designated the area designated OSMUD District Height OSMUD District Height Zone on the Official Zone on the Official Zoning Map, may be Zoning Map, may be 40 feet or 3 stories, 40 feet or 3 stories, whichever is less whichever is less *Notwithstanding the definition of Lot Area in §210-4, the surface area of man-made ponds, retention ponds and irrigation ponds shall be included in the area needed to satisfy Minimum Lot Area requirements within the OSMUD District. When a Commercial Subdistrict abuts a Residential Subdistrict within the OSMUD District, a setback of at least 50 feet between buildings in the Commercial Subdistrict and the boundary of the Residential Subdistrict shall be provided B. The following setback requirements shall apply to any lot within the OSMUD District that abuts land outside the OSMUD District: Residential Commercial Village Center Subdistrict (R) Subdistrict (C) Subdistrict (VC) Minimum setback from street line 50 feet 50 feet 50 feet Minimum side yard width 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet Minimum rear yard 20 feet 25 feet 25 feet C. All buildings in the Commercial Subdistrict shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any lot outside the OSMUD District used for residential purposes at the time of Site Plan Review application. Such setback area shall be left undeveloped but landscaped; provided, however, that such setback area may contain access ways. This Subsection shall not be deemed to require a minimum setback from lots that are located across any street or right of way fromºthe OSMUD District boundary. D. All buildings in the Village Center Subdistrict shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any lot outside the OSMUD District used for residential purposes at the time of Site Plan Review application. Such setback area shall be left undeveloped but landscaped; provided, however, that such setback area may contain access ways and parking areas, if screening of such parking areas is provided in a manner approved by the Planning Board. The Master Plan Special Permit may authorize the Planning Board to approve, pursuant to § 210-173, a setback of a lesser width than is set forth in this Subsection upon a finding that such a lesser setback is sufficient to screen and/ or separate the building from the lot outside of the OSMUD District. This Subsection shall not be deemed to require a minimum setback from lots that are located across any street or right of way from the OSMUD District boundary. § 210-169. Parking A. The requirements of § 210-124(B) (1) relating to the minimum number of parking spaces shall apply in the OSMUD District, with the following additions and exceptions: Uses Requirement Single family dwelling 2 spaces per dwelling unit Dwelling units other than single family dwelling and those within mixed use buildings Dwellings with up to 1 bedroom: 1.5 spaces Dwellings with more than 1 bedroom: 2.0 spaces Residential Component of a Mixed Use Building 1 space per dwelling unit Hotel, motel, and inns 1 space for each unit available for occupancy Adult day care 1 space for each full time employee on the largest shift Continuing care retirement community or assisted living facility, or similar institutions 3 spaces for each 4 units available for occupancy Funeral homes and mortuaries 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor space, not including corridors and other service areas 28 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES B. Structures accessory to agricultural and horti- cultural use, including greenhouses, shall not be in- cluded in the calculation of Gross Floor Space for pur- poses of the minimum parking requirements:, except that 40% of the area of a greenhouse that is associated with a retail use in the same or an adjacent building shall be included in such calculation of Gross Floor Space. C. Where parking uses have peak user demands at different times or where different uses are accom- modated by a shared parking space, as certified by a registered traffic engineer, the Planning Board, by Spe- cial Permit may approve shared parking facilities, de- signed and intended to serve more than a single use shown on a Site Plan, in satisfaction of the applicable minimum parking requirements of § 210- 124(B) (1), as modified by this Section. D. The Planning Board may, by Special Permit, approve an amount of parking less than applicable minimum parking requirements of § 210- 124(B) (1), as modified by this Section, if it finds that the lesser amount of parking will not cause excessive congestion or en- danger public safety, and that the lesser amount of parking will provide positive environmental or other benefits. E. The Planning Board may, by Special Permit, approve a combination of on-lot and on-street park- ing, as is appropriate to a pedestrian-oriented environ- ment, in satisfaction of the applicable minimum park- ing requirements of § 210- 124(B)(1), as modified by this Section. F. No Special Permit shall be granted pursuant to Subsection C, D, or E above, unless the Planning Board determines that the provision of parking spaces pro- posed will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Chapter and adequate for all parking needs, and that all parking spaces associated with a use are within practical walking distance thereof. The Planning Board may grant such approvals with condi- tions, which may include, but need not be limited to, the following: 1. A requirement that shared and off-site park- ing arrangements between property owners be formal- ized in an instrument that runs with the land and is re- corded at the Registry of Deeds; 2. A requirement that adequate space shall be set aside within the Development Project to construct additional parking spaces in the future should the mix of uses and peak demand times change and require additional parking. § 210-170. Restricted Land A. Restricted Land may be used for active and passive recreation, conservation, forestry, agriculture, natural buffers, underground utilities, municipal purposes and other similar purposes necessary for the conve- nience and enjoyment of the OSMUD District or the Town, as well as other purposes customarily associated with a use authorized by this Subsection. B. The Planning Board shall not issue a Master Plan Special Permit pursuant to §210-172 unless the Master Plan includes not less than 500 acres of Restricted Land consistent with the development and design objectives set forth in §210-162 and planned as large contiguous parcels wherever possible. C. Prior to the commencement of a Construction Activity, the North Parcel, consisting of not less than 68 acres, and the South Parcel, consisting of not less than 35 acres, both as shown on the Official Zoning Map, shall be made subject to a Restricted Land Covenant designating such land as open space Restricted Land to be left in substantially its natural state, restored or land- scaped, in perpetuity. Thereafter, land designated as Restricted Land shall be subject to a Restricted Land Covenant in accordance with the provisions of Sub- section E below. D. Except with respect to the North Parcel and the South Parcel, which may not be released from their Restricted Land Covenants, the Restricted Land Cov- enants applicable to any Restricted Land may provide that such Restricted Land may be released from a Re- stricted Land Covenant by an instrument executed by the owner, the Planning Board and the Board of Select- men, and recorded, provided that not less than an equivalent area of land is made subject to a Restricted Land Covenant and substituted therefor, subject to the approval of the Planning Board. The forms of Restricted Land Covenants appropriate for particular Restricted Land uses shall be approved by Town Counsel and in- cluded in the Master Plan Special Permit. E. Applications for Site Plan Review of Develop- ment Projects shall designate 1.80 acres of area to re- main as Restricted Land for every 1 acre of Buildable Area within the Development Project. The Restricted Land so designated may be located within the Devel- opment Project for which Site Plan Review is being sought or may be located elsewhere within the OSMUD District, and may consist of an entire lot or of a portion of a lot. The North Parcel and the South Parcel may be designated to meet the Restricted Land requirement for Development Projects within the OSMUD District. In the event that less than 500 acres have been made subject to a Restricted Land Covenant at the 29TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS expiration of fifteen (15) years from the filing of a Notice pursuant to the provisions of §210-172, the owner or owners of such additional land as is required to achieve the 500-acre total shall subject such land to Restricted Land Covenants. In the event that such owner or own- ers have not made such additional land as is required to achieve the 500-acre total subject to Restricted Land Covenants within 60 days of the expiration of such pe- riod, the Planning Board may designate one or more parcels as are required to achieve such 500-acre total, and such parcels shall forthwith be made subject to a Restricted Land Covenant by the owner or owners thereof. The Planning Board shall have the authority to extend such deadline to a later date upon a finding that the holder or holders of the Master Plan Special Permit are continuing to pursue development of the OSMUD District and have not yet achieved substantial completion notwithstanding good faith efforts. The fore- going obligation shall be binding and enforceable pur- suant to the provisions of Article XXIV only upon the owner of the parcels required to be restricted at the expiration of such period, as it may be extended, and shall not affect the compliance with this Chapter of any lot in a Development Project which has received Site Plan Approval prior to the expiration of such period, as it may be extended. F. Restricted Land may be (i) owned by a Land- owners’ Association, (ii) owned by a non-profit entity, a principal purpose of which is land conservation or the provision of recreational facilities, (iii) conveyed to the Town, or (iv) owned by, made subject to easement rights benefiting, or leased to third parties. In all such cases the uses permitted by such deeds, easements or leases of required Restricted Land shall be consistent with the provisions of this §210-170, the Master Plan Special Per- mit and the applicable Restricted Land Covenant. A Landowners’ Association or other party responsible for Restricted Land may adopt reasonable rules and regu- lations to govern the use of the Restricted Land under its control and to prevent encroachment thereon. G. Restricted Land Covenants shall specify the permitted uses of specific parcels of Restricted Land; the responsible party to be charged with maintenance and stewardship of the Restricted Land in perpetuity; and a required program for such maintenance and stewardship. Applications for Site Plan Review of Devel- opment Projects shall include an agreement authoriz- ing the Town to perform maintenance or stewardship of areas designated as Restricted Land in connection with the approval of such Development Project in the event of any failure to comply with the required pro- gram for maintenance and stewardship of the Re- stricted Land, after thirty (30) days notice to the Land- owners’ Association or other responsible party and fail- ure of the Landowners’ Association or such party to cure such failure; provided, however, that, if the Town elects to perform any maintenance or stewardship work, the responsible party therefor shall pay the cost thereof, which cost shall constitute a lien, subordinate to any mortgage or other statutory lien, upon the properties in connection with which the Restricted Land was origi- nally designated, until the cost has been paid. H. Nothing in this Section shall be interpreted to preclude the owner of Restricted Land from imposing additional restrictions on the Restricted Land or a Con- servation Restriction or Agricultural Preservation Restric- tion under M.G.L. c. 184 §31-33 which are not inconsis- tent with the applicable Restricted Land Covenant. § 210-171. Administration A. The Planning Board shall be the Special Permit Granting Authority for any Special Permit authorized by this Article. The Planning Board may adopt and file with the Town Clerk Regulations governing Submission Re- quirements and Procedures for any such Special Per- mit. B. In all matters in which it has jurisdiction to issue a use Special Permit pursuant to § 210-165, the Planning Board may issue such Special Permits only upon a find- ing that the proposed use is in harmony with the gen- eral purpose and intent of this Chapter. Any such Spe- cial Permit shall be subject to such conditions and safe- guards as the Planning Board may prescribe. In review- ing any application for such Special Permit, the Plan- ning Board shall give due consideration to promoting the public health, safety, convenience and welfare; shall encourage the most appropriate use of land and shall permit no building or use that is injurious, noxious, offensive or detrimental to its neighborhood. C. After the initial issuance of a Master Plan Spe- cial Permit, uses that require a Special Permit pursuant to § 210-165 may be authorized either by an amend- ment of the Master Plan Special Permit pursuant to an application filed by or on behalf of the owners of all land covered by the Master Plan Special Permit or by a separate use Special Permit pursuant to an applica- tion filed by or on behalf of the owners of the land upon which such use is proposed to be located; provided, however, that all use Special Permits shall be consistent with and subject to all provisions of the Master Plan Spe- cial Permit applicable to the OSMUD District as a whole. § 210-172. Master Plan Special Permit A. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, no Construction Activity for any Development Project to be located on land within the OSMUD District may com- mence unless authorized by a Master Plan Special Per- mit, issued pursuant to the provisions of this Article and M.G.L. c.40A, §9. 30 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES B. Prior to the commencement of any Construc- tion Activity for any Development Project approved under an OSMUD District Master Plan Special Permit, the applicant may continue to exercise its rights under the underlying zoning and may elect not to exercise the rights granted in the OSMUD District Master Plan Special Permit. If the applicant elects to exercise the rights granted in the OSMUD District Master Plan Spe- cial Permit and pursue development as shown on the approved Master Plan, a Notice to such effect shall be filed with the Town Clerk, Planning Board and Depart- ment of Municipal Inspections prior to the issuance of any building permit pursuant to such Master Plan Spe- cial Permit. From and after the filing of such Notice, all Construction Activity within the OSMUD District shall be in accordance with the approved Master Plan Special Permit. Activities that do not constitute Construction Activity may be undertaken prior to the filing of the Notice under this Section. C. Application for Master Plan Special Permit 1. A record owner desiring an OSMUD District Mas- ter Plan Special Permit shall file with the Planning Board an application therefor in accordance with any appli- cable regulations adopted pursuant to §210-171. 2. At a minimum, the application for the Master Plan Special Permit shall contain the following informa- tion relating to development of the OSMUD District: (a) Identification of the entire area of land to be developed; (b) The existing topography of the land, vegeta- tive cover, soil types, wetlands and water bod- ies, roads and ways, the general location, size and shape of structures to be removed and the location, size and shape of structures to remain; (c) The general proposed location within which structures will be constructed, including a schedule of various land use types including Dwelling Uses, Commercial Uses, mixed use buildings, and/or buildings accessory to Re- stricted Land uses; (d) The general proposed location, size and in- tended use of all Restricted Land, including pe- destrian, bicycle and equestrian trails, and the Landowners’ Association or other entity in- tended to own, operate and/or maintain such Restricted Land; (e) The general proposed location of all existing and proposed roads, water supply systems, wastewater systems, storm water drainage, utilities, and connections to existing infrastruc- ture, and the Landowners’ Association or other entity intended to own, operate and/or main- tain such facilities; (f) An analysis of the impact of implementing the Master Plan on surface and ground water quality, groundwater recharge, wildlife habi- tat and corridors, wetlands and bodies of wa- ter, including streams and rivers, both localized and general, and an evaluation of pre-devel- opment conditions and post-development conditions; (g) A traffic impact and access study on the im- pact of implementing the Master Plan on the operation, safety and overall convenience of the roadway system providing access to the OSMUD District, including impacts on both vehicular and pedestrian travel, and proposed mitigation and trip reduction techniques, if applicable; (h)An analysis of the projected economic impact of implementing the Master Plan on the Town, prepared by a qualified independent eco- nomic research consultant; (i) A phasing projection indicating the general proposed times within which construction of improvements within the OSMUD District in ac- cordance with the Master Plan is anticipated, which schedule may be subject to variation depending on market forces; (j)Proposed Design Guidelines for the OSMUD Dis- trict; and (k) Proposed forms of the Restricted Land Cov- enants. 3. Within seven (7) days of receipt of the applica- tion, the Planning Board shall transmit copies of the application material to the Board of Selectmen, Direc- tor of Public Works, Conservation Commission, Fire De- partment, Police Department, Board of Health, Design Review Board, and Director of Municipal Inspections for review and comment. The Planning Board shall not approve any such application until the final reports of such departments have been submitted to it or until 35 days have elapsed after the transmittal of the applica- tion without such report being submitted. 4. The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing and file its decision with the Town Clerk in conformance with the requirements of M.G.L. c.40A §9. 31TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS D. Master Plan Special Permit Approval Criteria No Master Plan Special Permit shall be granted unless the Planning Board finds that: 1. The Master Plan complies with the provisions of this Article and of the Design Guidelines. 2. The Master Plan serves the purposes of the OSMUD District as described in §210-162 and will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Chapter. 3. The impact of the development activities shown on the Master Plan is anticipated to be of benefit to the Town. 4. The major intersections and roadways provid- ing access to the OSMUD District will continue to oper- ate at an acceptable level of service (LOS) based on the anticipated impact of vehicular traffic from any previously approved uses within the OSMUD District that will remain plus all new proposed development within the OSMUD District. 5.The Master Plan provides adequately for the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the OSMUD District and in relation to streets, property or improvements outside of the OSMUD District. 6. The Master Plan provides for the adequacy of the methods of disposal of sewage, refuse, and other wastes, provision of utilities, and the methods of drain- age for surface water and seasonal flooding, if any, and protection of water sources for the Town. E. Master Plan Special Permit Amendment 1. Amendment of the Master Plan Special Permit shall require approval of the Planning Board. An appli- cation to amend the Master Plan Special Permit may be submitted separately or together with an applica- tion to the Planning Board for Site Plan Review. If the Board determines that such amendment is significant, it shall hold a public hearing in conformance with M.G.L. c. 40A §9. If the Board determines, at a noticed public meeting of the Board but without a public hearing in conformance with MGL c. 40A §9, that such amend- ment is minor, it may amend the Master Plan Special Permit without a public hearing, and a copy of the amendment shall be filed with the Town Clerk. 2. Applications for amendment to the Master Plan Special Permit may be filed by the owners of the af- fected land, and shall not be required to be filed by the owners of all land within the OSMUD District. F. Duration of Approval The issuance of a building permit within two (2) years of the date of the filing of the decision with the Town Clerk (or the date of the final resolution of any appeal of such decision) and the commencement of a Construction Activity within six (6) months of issuance of a building permit for such Construction Activity shall be deemed to constitute substantial use of rights under the OSMUD District Master Plan Special Permit. § 210-173. Site Plan Review A. Construction of all Development Projects within the OSMUD District shall be subject to Site Plan Review by the Planning Board in accordance with the provi- sions of Article XX, with the following additions and ex- ceptions: 1. Construction of Development Projects for Resi- dential Uses shall be subject to Site Plan Review, not- withstanding any provision of §210-133 or § 210-134 to the contrary. However Site Plan Review shall not apply to the alteration, reconstruction or enlargement of resi- dential buildings. For the purposes of this Section, a mixed-use building shall be considered a commercial building, and shall not be considered a residential build- ing. 2. Construction of all Development Projects for Commercial Uses shall be considered a Major Project with respect to the procedures contained in Article XX. 3. The Decision Criteria in this Article shall super- sede the Decision Criteria contained in § 210-136. B. As part of the Site Plan Review process, the ap- plicant and/or licensed professionals engaged by the applicant also shall file with the Planning Board a certi- fication indicating the manner in which the Develop- ment Project complies with the provisions of this Article, the Master Plan Special Permit and the Design Guide- lines. C. Permissible Building Areas: A Site Plan may show proposed construction within a Permissible Building Area, where the mix of uses and related construction details are subject to change, and shall specify the maximum square feet of Gross Floor Space to be con- structed within such Permissible Building Area. Although the Site Plan may show a proposed building in a spe- cific location, the Site Plan approval shall authorize the construction of the Development Project if the struc- tures therein and other site features thereof are located within the Permissible Building Area indicated. After the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for a building, the amount by which such building is less than the maxi- 32 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES mum square footage of Gross Floor Space allocated thereto or the amount by which the number of Dwell- ing Units constructed is less than the Dwelling Units pro- posed shall be available for reallocation to other pro- posed buildings or Dwelling Units within the OSMUD Dis- trict, subject to further site plan review of the buildings to which such intensity of uses is reallocated, if required. D. Decision Criteria. The Planning Board shall approve an application for Site Plan review if it finds that: 1. The Site Plan complies with the Master Plan Spe- cial Permit; 2. The Site Plan meets all of the requirements and standards set forth in this Article, the Master Plan Spe- cial Permit, and applicable Design Guidelines; 3. The convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the Development Project and in relation to adjacent areas and public ways is ensured; 4. Substantial adverse potential impacts of the Development Project have been adequately miti- gated. E. Minor Modifications: After the filing of a Deci- sion of Site Plan Review, the Planning Board shall have the authority to approve minor modifications to the Site Plan. Minor modifications shall include changes that involve minor Permissible Building Area adjustments, utility or building orientation adjustments; minor adjust- ments to parking, landscaping, Restricted Land or other building or site details; or other changes that do not significantly increase the square footage of Gross Floor Space of Commercial Uses within a Development Project or the number of Dwelling Units in a Develop- ment Project. Minor modifications may be approved by the Planning Board at any regularly scheduled pub- lic meetings, without the need to hold a public hearing. F. Duration of Approval: Site Plan approvals under this Article shall remain in effect as to a Development Project as long as a building permit for not less than one (1) building in the Development Project is issued within two (2) years of issuance of the Site Plan approval (or the date of final resolution of any appeal of such issuance). § 210-174. Design Guidelines A. To ensure that Development Projects shall be of quality design, the Site Plans for Development Projects within the OSMUD District shall be based on Design Guidelines adopted for the OSMUD District under the Master Plan Special Permit, which shall supersede any inconsistent provisions of design guidelines adopted under Article XXI. B. The Design Guidelines shall implement the fol- lowing principles: 1. The design shall consider the natural resources of the land, including topographic, geologic and natu- ral features, and the historical character of the Town, where applicable. 2. Restricted Land and landscaped areas shall complement, enhance or screen the building and park- ing areas. Natural features shall be incorporated within Restricted Land areas where possible. 3. A network of trails shall provide access to vari- ous points of interest, including recreation areas, unique vistas, and historic sites both within and outside of the OSMUD District and shall link Restricted Land areas. 4. The design of the OSMUD District shall incorpo- rate stormwater practices consistent with low impact development techniques in addition to Best Stormwater Management Practices. 5. Buildings within the OSMUD District shall utilize energy efficient design and execution and low impact development techniques and principles, to the extent feasible. 6. The design shall be respectful of existing neigh- borhood settings. C. The Master Plan Special Permit may provide that the provisions of the Design Guidelines may be waived by the Planning Board as part of the Site Plan Review process based on a finding that such modifications are necessary or appropriate to meeting the development and design objectives of this Article. § 210-175. Miscellaneous A. Modifications to Article XII, Water Resources Pro- tection Overlay District. In the OSMUD District, the fol- lowing modifications to the provisions generally appli- cable to the Water Resources Protection Overlay Dis- trict shall apply: 1. For purposes of § 210-70(C) (2), the term “De- velopment Project” shall be substituted for the term “lot.” 2. In § 210-70(D) (5), the words “except for exca- vations related to site work” shall be inserted at the end of the clause. 33TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS B. Modifications to Article XVIII, Supplementary Provisions. In an OSMUD District, the following modifications to the Supplementary Provisions shall apply: 1. The provisions of the Design Guidelines shall supersede the provisions of § 210-119.1 pertaining to the width of driveways. 2. The provisions of the Design Guidelines shall supersede the provisions of § 210-124 pertaining to the design of parking facilities. C. All land within the OSMUD District as of the date of the issuance of the Master Plan Special Permit shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter as in effect on such date, provided that substantial use of the rights con- ferred by the Master Plan Special Permit has occurred in accordance with § 210-172(F). 3. Amend Article XVIII, Supplementary Regulations, Section 210-124 by inserting the following at the end of the table of off-street parking requirements in B (1): Type of Use Number of Spaces Bed & breakfast 1 space for each unit available for occupancy Conference center 2 spaces for every 3 seats Medical centerMuseums 3 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of public floor area, not including corridors and other service areas 4. Amend Article XII, Water Resources Protection Overlay District as follows: A. Insert in Section 210-70.D(2) a new clause (c) immediately following clause (b): (c) Below ground related to a subsurface parking facility. B. Insert a new sentence at the end of Section 210-70.D(9) as follows: “The provisions § 210-70(D)(9) shall not apply to any existing facilities or any replacements of such existing facilities.” Article 29 Passed by: Yes 595 No 88 (05-06-08) ARTICLE 23. Voted: that the Town amend the Gen- eral Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, Chapter 55, Alarm Systems, Article II, Fire Alarms: By deleting the words “fiscal year” in the second sentence of Section 55-10 and inserting the words “12 month period”. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-08) ARTICLE 24. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 24. Capital Improvement Committee voted not to support Article 24. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-08) ARTICLE 25. Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate $25,000 for the purpose of contracting the ser- vices of a consultant, appraisal firm, and/or hiring ad- ditional personnel, along with related expenses, to as- sist the Board of Assessors with the implementation of the state mandated Fiscal Year 2010 assessment certifi- cate program; said sum to be spent under the direc- tion of the Board of Assessors. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2008) ARTICLE 26. A motion was made to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, by deleting item G of Article XX, Site Plan Review, Section 210-136, Decision Criteria, and renumbering item H to item G. Failed to obtain 2/3 majority by: Yes 134 No 105 (05-06-08) ARTICLE 27. A motion was made to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, Article XVIII, Supplementary Regulations, Section 210-124, Off-Street Parking as set in Article 27 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. A motion was made and seconded to amend Subsection C. Shared and Off-Site Parking. Motion to amend Failed by Voice Vote Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaw, Article XVIII, Supplementary Regulations, Section 210- 124, Off-Street Parking, as follows: 34 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 1. By deleting the last sentence from the last para- graph of Subsection B(1) and inserting therefor: In the case of mixed uses on a single lot, the park- ing requirement shall be the sum of the requirements calculated separately for each area of use, unless a special permit has been issued by the Planning Board pursuant to Section C. 2. By inserting a new Subsection C as follows, and changing the present Subsection C to Subsection D: C.Shared and Off-Site Parking (1) The parking required by the uses located on a lot shall be provided on that lot, unless a special permit has been issued by the Planning Board. The Planning Board may issue a special permit to: (a)Reduce the required number of parking spaces when there will be mixed uses on a lot by activities having clearly different peak de- mand times; (b) Locate some required parking spaces on a separate lot under an agreement between property owners; and (c)Locate some required parking spaces in a separate shared parking lot under an agree- ment between property owners, when the parking lot is shared by mixed uses having clearly different peak demand times. (2) Before granting the special permit, the Plan- ning Board shall determine that the provision of park- ing spaces proposed will be in harmony with the gen- eral purpose and intent of this chapter and adequate for all parking needs, and that all parking spaces asso- ciated with a use are within practical walking distance. The Planning Board may issue the special permit with conditions, which may include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) A requirement that shared and off-site park- ing arrangements between property owners be formalized in an instrument that runs with the land and is recorded at the Registry of Deeds; (b) That adequate space is set aside on the lot to construct additional parking spaces in the fu- ture should the mix of uses and peak demand times change and require additional parking. Passed by: Yes 154 No 54 (05-06-08) 11:05 P.M. The Annual Town Meeting was ad- journed until Wednesday, May 7, 2008. 7:05 P.M. The Annual Town Meeting reconvened Wednesday, May 7, 2008. A quorum was present. ARTICLE 28. Voted: that the Town amend the Gen- eral Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, Chapter 174, Streets and Sidewalks, Article VII Driveways, by inserting in Section 174-27, Regulations a new Subsection C as follows: C.As part of its driveway permit review process, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will ensure that the roadway opening at the public or private way is adequate for proper public safety emergency vehicle access. The DPW will consult with the Fire Department for its input as it deems necessary. After issuance of the driveway permit and a Building Permit, the Director of Municipal Inspections will conduct a site visit to review the layout of the driveway once it is roughed in and before project completion, to ensure that it is adequate for proper public safety emergency vehicle access. The Director of Municipal Inspections shall consult with the Fire Department if it appears that public safety emer- gency vehicle access may be impaired. In those in- stances where the Fire Department has been consulted and determines that a public safety emergency ve- hicle cannot adequately access the property, the drive- way permit holder shall prepare a plan for accommo- dating safety vehicles that is acceptable to the Fire Department and the Director of Municipal Inspections, and shall be responsible for implementing the plan prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 30. Voted: that the Town amend the Gen- eral Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton by inserting a new Chapter 172, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control, as follows: Chapter 172 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL § 172-1. Purpose. A. The purposes of this Chapter are to: 1) protect, maintain and enhance the public health, safety, envi- ronment and general welfare by establishing minimum requirements and procedures to control the adverse effects of increased post-development stormwater run- off and nonpoint source pollution associated with new development and redevelopment; and 2) protect, maintain, and enhance the public safety, environment and general welfare by establishing minimum standards and procedures to control runoff and prevent soil ero- 35TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS sion and sedimentation resulting from construction/al- teration and development. B. The Town is mandated by the federal govern- ment to adopt a stormwater management bylaw in 2008 and could be subject to penalties if it does not. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council has received a grant to help the Town of Hopkinton develop a new Stormwater Management bylaw. The process has be- gun and will be completed in 2009. This bylaw is an in- terim bylaw which is intended to satisfy the mandate of the federal government while the grant process is com- pleted. § 172-2. Applicability. A. This Chapter shall apply to all construction ac- tivity unless exempt pursuant to § 172-2.C of this Chap- ter. B. A Stormwater Management Permit (SMP) shall be required from the Planning Board for the following: (1) Construction activities that will result in land disturbance of one acre in area or more, or which is part of a common plan for develop- ment that will disturb one acre or more; (2) Construction activities that will disturb land with 15% or greater slope, and where the land disturbance is greater than or equal to 10,000 square feet within the sloped area; (3)Any construction activity that will increase the amount of impervious surface to more than 50% of the area of a lot. C. Exemptions A Stormwater Management Permit shall not be required for the following activities, whether or not such activity results in disturbance or alteration that meets or exceeds the SMP requirements of Section 172-3.B: (1) Additions or modifications to single family structures; (2) Additions or modifications to structures which are not for single family use, provided that such addition or modification does not in- crease the footprint of the structure by more than 100%. (3) Normal maintenance of Town owned public land, ways and appurtenances; (4) Normal maintenance and improvement of land in agricultural use as defined by the Wet- lands Protection Act regulation 310 CMR 10.04 and MGL Chapter 40A Section 3; (5) Activities conducted in accordance with a Forest Stewardship Plan approved by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation; (6) Normal maintenance of landscaping, gar- dens, lawn areas, driveways and the like; (7)Construction of patios, decks, walkways, swimming pools, sheds, fences, or replace- ment of wells; (8) Repair or replacement of an existing roof; (9)Construction of utilities (gas, water, sewer, electric, telephone, etc.) other than drain- age, which will not alter terrain, ground cover, or drainage patterns; the reconstruction, maintenance or resurfacing of any way maintained by the Hopkinton Department of Public Works; (10) Emergency repairs to any utilities (gas, wa- ter, sewer, electric, telephone, etc.), stormwater management facility or practice that poses a threat to public health or safety, or as deemed necessary by the DPW Direc- tor; (11) Repair or replacement of sewage disposal systems; (12) Any work or projects for which all necessary approvals and permits have been issued before the effective date of this Chapter, in- cluding Orders of Conditions issued by the Conservation Commission; (13) Any construction activity or project wholly within the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission, provided that an Order of Con- ditions has been issued by the Conservation Commission; (14) Any construction activity or project requiring approval under the Subdivision Control Law where the Planning Board has approved an application for definitive subdivision ap- proval, and any construction activity or project requiring Site Plan Review, provided that the plans include stormwater manage- ment provisions for the site; 36 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES (15) Any construction activity or project requiring approval under Zoning Bylaw Articles XIII, Garden Apartments in Residential Districts, XIIIA, Village Housing in Residential Districts, and XVIA, Senior Housing Development, pro- vided that the Planning Board has granted all required approvals, and that the plans in- clude stormwater management provisions for the site. § 172-3. Administration. A. The Planning Board shall be the permit granting authority for the issuance of Stormwater Management Permits and shall administer, implement and enforce this Chapter. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the Planning Board may be delegated to its em- ployees or agents or other municipal employees as ap- propriate. Permit applications shall be submitted, con- sidered and issued only in accordance with the provi- sions of this Chapter and the Regulations adopted pur- suant to this Chapter. B. Stormwater Regulations. The Planning Board shall adopt, and may periodically amend, rules and regula- tions relating to the terms, conditions, definitions, en- forcement, fees (including application, inspection and/ or consultant fees), procedures and administration of this Chapter. The Regulations shall be adopted by ma- jority vote after conducting a public hearing. Such hear- ing date shall be advertised once in a newspaper of general local circulation, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date. Failure of the Planning Board to adopt such Regulations or a legal declaration of their invalidity by a court shall not act to suspend or invali- date the effect of this Chapter. Stormwater Management Permit procedures and submission requirements shall be defined and included as part of the Stormwater Regulations. Such Regula- tions shall include, but shall not be limited to: (1) A requirement that Stormwater Management Permits be issued within 60 days of the date of filing a complete application, unless an exten- sion of time has been granted. (2) A procedure for distribution to and review of permit applications by the Town of Hopkinton Conservation Administrator, Public Health Ad- ministrator, Director of Municipal Inspections, and Director of Public Works. (3) A requirement for applicants to submit an Op- eration and Maintenance Plan for the stormwater management system. (4)Performance standards which require that projects must meet the Stormwater Manage- ment Standards of the Massachusetts Stormwater Management Policy. The Planning Board will utilize the policy, criteria and infor- mation, including specifications and stan- dards, of the latest edition of the Massachu- setts Stormwater Management Policy for ex- ecution of the provisions of this Chapter. This Policy includes a list of acceptable stormwater treatment practices, including the specific design criteria for each stormwater practice. The Policy may be updated and expanded periodically, based on improvements in engi- neering, science, monitoring, and local main- tenance experience. Unless specifically al- tered in the Stormwater Regulations, stormwater management practices that are designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with these design and sizing cri- teria will be presumed to be protective of Mas- sachusetts water quality standards. C. Waivers. Strict compliance with this Chapter or the Stormwater Regulations may be waived by the Plan- ning Board when, in the judgment of the Board, such action is not inconsistent with the purposes of this Chap- ter or the Regulations. D. Actions by the Planning Board. The Planning Board may take any of the following actions on an application for a Stormwater Management Permit: Approval, Approval with Conditions, or Disapproval. A Permit may be disapproved if the Planning Board de- termines that the requirements of this Chapter or the Regulations are not met. E. Appeals. A decision of the Planning Board shall be final. Further relief of a decision by the Planning Board made under this Chapter shall be reviewable in the Superior Court in an action filed within 60 days thereof, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch 249 § 4. §172-4. Enforcement. A. When the Planning Board or its agent deter- mines that an activity is not being carried out in accor- dance with the requirements of this Chapter, Stormwater Regulations or SMP, it shall issue a written notice of violation to the owner of the property. Per- sons receiving a notice of violation may be required to: (1)Halt all construction activities until there is com- pliance. A “stop work order” will be in effect until the Planning Board or its agent confirms that the activity is in compliance and the vio- lation has been satisfactorily addressed. 37TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS (2) Maintain, install or perform additional erosion and sedimentation control measures; (3) Monitor, analyze and report to the Planning Board; (4) Remediate erosion and sedimentation result- ing directly or indirectly from the activity. Failure to address a notice of violation in the time specified therein may result in penalties in accordance with the enforcement measures authorized in this Chap- ter. B. Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter, Regulations, or SMP’s issued thereun- der, may be punished by a fine of not more than $300.00. Each day or part thereof that such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense, and each provision of the Chapter, Regulations or SMP violated, shall constitute a separate offense. C. Non-Criminal Disposition. As an alternative to the penalty in § 172-4.B, the Town of Hopkinton may elect to utilize the non-criminal disposition procedure set forth in Article II of the Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton. Each day or part thereof that such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense, and each provision of this Chapter, Regulation or per- mit violated shall constitute a separate offense. §172-5. Severability. The invalidity of any section, provision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this Chapter shall not invalidate any section, provision, paragraph, sentence or clause thereof, nor shall it invalidate any permit or determina- tion that previously has been issued. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 31. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 31. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 32. Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept as a gift from the Drowne Family Trust, the following described parcel of land, which shall be held by the Town of Hopkinton exclu- sively for public purposes as open space under the ju- risdiction of the Open Space Preservation Commission, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen thereafter to grant a Conservation Restriction on said parcel pursu- ant to Chapter 184, Sections 31 through 33 inclusive of the General Laws; said parcel described as follows: The land in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massa- chusetts, shown as Parcel “I” on a Plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hopkinton, Mass.”, dated 1/5/2007, Scale: 60 feet to an inch, Connorstone Consulting Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, 10 Southwest Cutoff, Suite 7, Northborough, Massachusetts 01532, which Plan is re- corded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 572 of 2007. Capital Improvement Committee voted to sup- port Article 32. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 33. A Citizen Petition motion to amend the Zoning Map to rezone certain parcels of land to Rural Business (BR) District: Failed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 34. Voted: that the Town accept the re- port of the Community Preservation Committee for the 2009 Community Preservation Budget and that the Town appropriate or reserve from Community Preservation Fund annual revenues the amounts recommended by the Community Preservation Committee for administra- tive expenses, community preservation projects and other expenses in Fiscal Year 2009; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee; with each item to be considered a sepa- rate appropriation as follows: Reserved for Administration ......................... $ 40,000.00 Reserved for Open Space ..........................$107,375.00 Reserved for Passive Recreation ................$536,875.00 Reserved for Community Housing ..............$107,375.00 Reserved for Historic Resources ..................$107,375.00 Reserved for Discretionary ..........................$214,750.00 Total ..................................................$1,113,750.00 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 35. Voted: that the Town appropriate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds the sum of $12,500 for the historical pres- ervation and restoration of the town’s records, includ- ing such renovations and repairs as may be necessary or appropriate for their restoration and preservation, together with all expenses necessary or appropriate therefore; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Commission and the Town Clerk. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) 38 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES ARTICLE 36. Voted: that the Town appropriate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds the sum of $450,000 to contribute to- ward the construction of the Housing Authority’s afford- able housing project behind the Senior Center, includ- ing without limitation, obtaining plans, designs, studies, cost estimates and bid documents, as well as all mate- rials, labor and equipment necessary or appropriate to accomplish the above purpose, together with all ex- penses necessary or appropriate therefore; and further to authorized the Community Preservation Commission to take such action and to execute any and all docu- ments as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; provided, however, that said sum shall be contingent upon the Housing Authority’s providing written notice to the Town Manager that the Town’s obligations under Section 6 of the May 1, 2005, Senior Center Ground Lease between the Town and the Housing Authority have been satisfied and that the affordable housing project may be completed with- out triggering additional Town obligations under Sec- tions 6 or 22 of the Senior Center Ground Lease; and also contingent upon the Housing Authority’s demon- strating to the Community Preservation Committee’s satisfaction that it has raised funds that, together with the amount appropriated, will be adequate to com- plete the affordable housing project, and that such funds have been dedicated to such purpose; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Pres- ervation Commission and the Hopkinton Housing Au- thority. Capital Improvement Committee voted to sup- port Article 36. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 37. Voted: that the Town appropriate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds the sum of $1,000 for the acquisition and construction of signage for the Town’s Evergreen Cem- etery, together with all expenses necessary or appro- priate therefore; said sum to be spent under the direc- tion of the Community Preservation Commission and the Cemetery Commission. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 38. Voted: that the Town appropriate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds the sum of $3,500 for the construction of a Kiosk at Sandy Beach, together with all expenses necessary or appropriate therefore; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 39. A motion was made to accept the report and recommendation of the Community Pres- ervation Committee on the Fiscal Year 2009 Commu- nity Preservation Budget for the construction of athletic fields on a portion of the Fruit Street property. A motion was made and seconded to amend the motion by inserting prior to “said sum to be spent…” “…and provided that no construction occur within the protected wetland buffet zones and conservation re- striction area, as defined on the plans of record submit- ted by the Town to EOEA.” A motion was made to end debate. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous Motion to amend Failed by: Voice Vote Voted: that the Town appropriate from Commu- nity Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds $1,000,000 for the construction and development of athletic fields, on a portion of the property contain- ing approximately 257 acres on Fruit Street, which was acquired by the Town pursuant to the vote under Ar- ticle 2 of the Special Town Meeting of October 21, 2002, including, without limitation, obtaining plans, designs, studies, cost estimates and bid documents, as well as all materials, labor and equipment necessary or appro- priate to accomplish the above purpose; said sum to be used in conjunction with any federal and state grants, aid or loans which may available for such pur- pose; and further to authorize the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Community Preservation Commit- tee to take all action and to execute any and all docu- ments as may be necessary or appropriate to accom- plish the purposes of this article, including the authority to discuss, apply for, accept and expend any and all state and federal grants, aid or loans and to execute any and all documents necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; provided, how- ever, that said sum is contingent upon the Hopkinton Youth Soccer Association, alone or in conjunction with other parties, demonstrating to the Community Preser- vation Committee’s satisfaction that no less than $500,000 has been raised and dedicated toward the construction of at least one athletic field on the parcel within one year of this vote; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Commit- tee and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Capital Improvement Committee voted to sup- port Article 39. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) 39TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS ARTICLE 40. Voted: that the Town appropriate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds $20,000 for the demolition of the “Shepard House” located on the Town’s so-called Whitehall property including, without limitation, obtain- ing plans, designs, studies, cost estimates and bid docu- ments, as well as all materials, labor and equipment necessary or appropriate to accomplish the above purpose including such restoration of the land, together with all expenses necessary or appropriate therefore; and further to authorize the Community Preservation Committee and Open Space Commission to have au- thority to take such action and to execute any and all documents as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee and the Open Space Commission. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 41. Voted: that the Town appropriate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds the sum of $5,000 for a Survey of the Historic Buildings within the town and with all expenses necessary or appropriate therefore; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Commission and Historical Commission. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 42. Voted: that the Town appropriate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds $5,000 for the historical restoration and preservation of the Route 85 Stone Bridge arch, so called, including, without limitation, obtaining plans, designs, studies, cost estimates and bid documents, as well as all materials, labor and equipment necessary or appropriate to accomplish the above purpose includ- ing such renovations and repairs, studies, reports, sur- veys and recommendations as may be necessary or appropriate for its Historic restoration and preservation, together with all expenses necessary or appropriate therefore; and further to authorize the Board of Select- men, Community Preservation Committee and the His- torical Commission or Officer as shall have authority to take such action and to execute any and all docu- ments as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Commit- tee and Historical Commission. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 43. Voted: that the Town appropriate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds the sum of $6,000 for the construction of trails and parking areas on the town owned parcel known as Whitehall, including, without limitation, obtain- ing plans, designs, studies, cost estimates and bid docu- ments, as well as all materials, labor and equipment necessary or appropriate to accomplish the above purpose including, studies, reports, surveys and town approvals as required as may be necessary or appro- priate together with all expenses necessary or appro- priate therefore; said sum to be spent under the direc- tion of the Community Preservation Commission and the Open Space Preservation Commission. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 44. Voted: that the Town appropriate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds the sum of $10,000 for the construction and restoration of the Library door to comply with ADA requirements, including, without limitation, obtaining plans, designs, studies, cost estimates and bid docu- ments, as well as all materials, labor and equipment necessary or appropriate to accomplish the above purpose including such renovations and repairs, stud- ies, reports, surveys and recommendations as may be necessary to accomplish the above purpose, together with all expenses necessary or appropriate therefore; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen, Com- munity Preservation Committee, Trustees of the Hopkinton Library or Officer as shall have authority to take such action and to execute any and all docu- ments as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Commission. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 45. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 45. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 46. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 46. Capital Improvement Committee voted not to support Article 46. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 47. Voted: that the Town appropriate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds the sum of $49,000 for the purpose of obtaining plans, designs, cost estimates and bid docu- ments as well as to provide for the acquisition of all materials, equipment and services necessary or appro- priate for the repair or improvement of the Town Hall foundation and associated drainage; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preserva- tion Committee and the Town Manager. 40 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Capital Improvement Committee voted to sup- port Article 47. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 48. Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate $385,000 for the purpose of obtaining soil borings, topographical studies, land surveys, wetlands surveys, preliminary site development plans, schematic designs, architectural and engineering designs, cost estimates, bid documents, and construction alternatives for the renovation or replacement of the Center Elementary School located at 11 Ash Street in Hopkinton, Massa- chusetts, for which feasibility study the Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Build- ing Authority (MSBA), the MSBA’s grant program being a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, such that any costs the Town incurs in connection with the feasibility study in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Town; said sum to be spent under the direction of the School Committee; and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer shall be authorized to borrow $385,000; provided, however, that the vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitation on total taxes imposed by General Laws Chapter 59, Sec- tion 21C (Proposition 2-1/2 ) the amount appropriated by this vote as a debt exclusion. Capital Improvement Committee voted to sup- port Article 48. Passed by: Declared 2/3 vote by moderator (05- 07-08) ARTICLE 49. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 49. Capital Improvement Committee voted not to support Article 49. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 50. Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate $157,232 for the purpose of obtaining plans, de- signs, cost estimates and bid documents, as well as to provide for the acquisition of all materials, equipment, engineering, needs analyses and services necessary or appropriate for the repair, maintenance, renovation or improvement of municipal buildings and grounds, school buildings and grounds to comply with the Ameri- cans with Disabilities Act of 1990; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Facilities Director; and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer shall be authorized to borrow $157,232. Capital Improvement Committee voted to sup- port Article 50. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 51. Voted: that the Town accept an ease- ment from Wayland Realty Trust and Straly Corporation at 85 Main Street, shown on Assessor’s Map U16 as Lots 261 0 and 264 0, for access to and/or drainage from Carrigan Park, and grant an easement to Wayland Realty Trust and Straly Corporation at Carrigan Park, shown on Assessor’s Map U16 as Lot 259 0, for tempo- rary access to 85 Main Street for construction purposes and permanent access to 85 Main Street for mainte- nance purposes. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 52. Voted: that the Town amend the vote taken under Article 1 of the April 9, 2001 Special Town Meeting, establishing a Community Preservation Fund, by deleting the word “passive” therefrom. Passed by: Yes 63 No 58 (05-07-08) ARTICLE 53. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 53. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 54. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 54. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 55. Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 55. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 56. Voted: that the Town amend the Gen- eral Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, Chapter 206, Wetlands Protection, in the following respects: By deleting subsection 3c of section 206-4 H. Mi- nor Projects Exemption; By inserting the phrase “provided the activity is lo- cated more than 100 feet from the mean annual high water line within a riverfront area or 50 feet from other resource areas, which ever is farther” at the end of item (7) in the list of enumerated minor activities that follows subsection 4 of section 206-4 H. Minor Projects Exemp- tion. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 57. Voted: that the Town amend the Gen- eral Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, Chapter 206, Wetlands Protection, in the following respects: 41TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS By deleting subsection 1 of section 206-5 H and inserting the following: (1) Permit applications and plans: (a) Applications [1] Three complete paper copies of the application and supporting docu- ments, with up to four additional pa- per copies to be provided at the re- quest of the Conservation Administra- tor. [2] One electronic copy of the applica- tion and supporting documents in PDF or Word format on compact disc or sent via e-mail. (b) Plans: [1] Three paper copies of the complete plan(s), with up to four additional pa- per copies to be provided at the re- quest of the Conservation Administra- tor. [2] One paper copy and PDF file of the plan(s), reduced to fit an 11 x 17-inch format. [3] One copy of the plan(s) in digital for- mat, capable of conversion to a DXF file, on compact disc, and referenced to the Massachusetts State Plane NAD83 format (for all subdivisions and non-residential project filings and for all Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation filings). [4]One copy of the coordinates for all wetland resource flags, referenced to the Massachusetts State Plan NAD83 format (for all subdivisions and non-resi- dential project filings and for all Abbre- viated Notice of Resource Area Delin- eation filings). Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 58. Voted: that the Town amend the Gen- eral Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, Chapter 206, Wetlands Protection, in the following respect: By deleting the first sentence of section 206-7 [Co- ordination with other boards] and replacing it with the following: “Upon receipt of a permit application or request for determination, the Commission shall provide written notice thereof, by electronic mail or hand delivery, to the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Board of Health, Highway Surveyor and Building Inspector.” Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 59. A motion was read that the Town vote to raise and appropriate $50,000 for the purpose of maintaining the Town’s membership or affiliation with the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project. A motion was made and seconded that motion be the same as the 2007 motion for this same purpose. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous Voted: that the Town authorizes the Board of Health and/or the Board of Selectmen to take such action as may be necessary to enable the Town to maintain its memberships or affiliations with the Central Massachu- setts Mosquito Control Project to provide the Town with environmentally sound mosquito control. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 60. Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate $500,000 for the purpose of financing the repair, replacement and/or upgrade of septic systems pursu- ant to agreements between the Board of Health and residential property owners, including without limitation, all costs thereof as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws, and to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust or oth- erwise; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Board of Health; and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer shall be authorized to borrow $500,000. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) ARTICLE 61. Voted: that the Town amend the Gen- eral Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton as follows: 1. By deleting Chapter 141, Noise, and inserting a new Chapter 141, Noise, as follows: ARTICLE I Use of Construction Equipment §141-1. Hours and days of operation restricted. Except in an emergency, outdoor construction activity, including the use of construction, earthmoving or other construction equipment or the delivery to or pick up from a site of such equipment, shall not begin prior to 7:00 a.m. or continue later than 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Such outdoor construction 42 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES activity, including the use, delivery or pickup of the above equipment, shall be allowed on Saturdays only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No out- door construction activity or operation of construction, earth moving or other construction equipment or the delivery or pickup of such equipment is allowed on Sun- days or holidays, except that outdoor construction ac- tivity performed by the owner of an owner-occupied residential property for the maintenance, repair or im- provement of such residential property that does not involve the use of heavy construction equipment, may be performed during the hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. The above provisions shall not apply to a.) pub- licly funded projects involving infrastructure construc- tion and b.) snow removal operations. ARTICLE II Commercial Activity in Residential Zones: RLF, RA, RB §141-2. Hours and days of activity restricted This section shall apply to the use and occupancy of any lot or structure thereon and to the noise pro- duced thereby in residential zones RLF, RA and RB. This section shall not apply to the intermittent or occasional use, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on week- ends and holidays, of a homeowner’s light residential outdoor equipment. Except in an emergency, outdoor commercial activity, which includes but is not be limited to, all elec- tric motors or internal combustion engines, other com- mercial devices, tools, or equipment that is started, moved, left to idle or used in any commercial activity including but not limited to, delivery trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, backhoes, concrete mixers, pneumatic tools, rollers, refuse trucks, scrapers, air compressors, genera- tors, jackhammers, cranes, pavement breakers, pile drivers, rock drills and chain saws shall not begin prior to 7:00 a.m. or continue later than 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Outdoor commercial activity shall be allowed on Saturdays only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No outdoor commercial activity shall be allowed on Sundays or holidays. The above provisions shall not apply to a.) pub- licly funded projects involving infrastructure construc- tion and b.) snow removal operations. ARTICLE III Penalties §141-3. Violations and penalties Any person violating this Chapter shall be liable to the Town in the amount of $50 for the first violation and $100 for each subsequent violation which shall inure to the town. 2. By amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, Section 1-4. Penalties enumerated, by inserting the fol- lowing: Noise Bylaw (Ch. 141) Noise violation First Violation:.............................................................$50 Subsequent violations:............................................$100 Passed by Voice Vote (05-07-08) ARTICLE 62. Voted: that the Town designate Wil- son Street, between the Ashland-Hopkinton line and Rafferty Road, as a scenic road in accordance with the provisions of General Laws Chapter 40, Section 15c. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) 11:15 P.M. Muriel E. Kramer, Chairman Board of Selectman made a motion that the Annual Town Meet- ing adjourn until the date of the Annual Town Election, May 19, 2008, and further that the Annual Town Meet- ing shall be dissolved upon the close of the polls on the date of the Annual Town Election. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-08) A True Copy ATTEST: Ann M. Click Town Clerk 43TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008 MIDDLESEX, ss. To any of the Constables of the Town of Hopkinton in said County GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town of Hopkinton, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet at the High School Gymnasium in said Hopkinton on Tuesday, the 6th day of May 2008 at seven o’clock in the evening, then and there to act on the following articles: ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will vote to accept the report and recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee to supplement the Fiscal Year 2009 Community Preservation Budget and to appropri- ate from Community Preservation Fund Annual Rev- enues or available funds a sum or sums for the purpose of obtaining plans, designs, cost estimates and bid documents, as well as to provide for the acquisition of all materials, equipment, engineering, needs analyses and services necessary or appropriate for the repair, maintenance, renovation or improvement of the Town Hall to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Said sum to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Sponsor: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to rescind all or part of the authorization granted, under Article 19 of the May 2005 Annual Town Meeting, to borrow funds for the purpose of obtaining final architectural plans and designs, bid documents, site development plans and cost estimates for the construction of a new elemen- tary school and all related site development, for the development of an early childhood center, and for im- provements to the Elmwood School. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Sponsor: School Committee ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease approximately 175,000 square feet, plus or minus, of Town land located off of Fruit Street, as shown on the plan entitled “Fruit Street Soccer Fields” on file with the Town Clerk, for the pur- pose of developing athletic playing fields thereon, and to petition the General Court for a Special Act autho- rizing such lease, if necessary. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Sponsor: Parks & Recreation commission ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Laws of the Town of Hopkinton, Chapter 78, Buildings, Numbering Of, by inserting at the end of Section 78-2, the following: Such numbers shall be affixed: A.On all new buildings once exterior walls are standing; B. On all new buildings prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; C.On all buildings undergoing renovations or work requiring a Building Permit and/or an Inspection from the Building Department or Fire Department; D. On all buildings upon the resale of the underly- ing property prior to the issuance of a Smoke Detector and or Carbon Monoxide Certificate by the Fire Department, pursuant to M.G.L. c.48, §§26F and 26F 1/2. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Sponsor: Fire Chief ARTICLE 5: To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to General Laws Chapter 40, Section 5F, to establish a Receipts Reserve for Future Appropriations account for the purchase of capital items for the EMS services of the Town of Hopkinton. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Sponsor: Fire Chief ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum or sums of money appropriated but not spent on the Senior Center, as voted under Article 29 of the May 2002 Annual Town Meeting, and increased under Ar- ticle 17 of the May 2005 Annual Town Meeting, to in- crease Article 62 of the May 2006 Annual Town Meet- ing, to offset unanticipated costs associated with completion of the Fire Station Renovations. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Sponsor: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, Article XV, Adult Uses, as follows: 1. By inserting in subsection G of Section 210-89, Preamble and purpose, the phrase “,live nudity” imme- diately following “slides” in the first sentence; 2. By inserting in Section 210-90, Definitions, a defi- nition of “Establishment Which Displays Live Nudity”, as follows: 44 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES ESTABLISHMENT WHICH DISPLAYS LIVE NUDITY – Any establishment which provides live entertainment for its patrons, which includes the display of nudity, as that term is defined in MGL c.272, §31. 3. By inserting in Section 210-91, Uses allowed by special permit, subsection A, a new item (5) as follows: (5) Establishment which displays live nudity for its patrons. 4. By inserting in Section 210-94, Application infor- mation, item (1), the phrase “, social security numbers” immediately following “business address” in the first sen- tence. 5. By inserting in Section 210-94, Application infor- mation, item (2), the phrase “, social security numbers” immediately following “business address” in the first sen- tence. Pass any vote or take any other action relative thereto. Sponsor: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum or sums of money appropriated but not spent from Budget Line Item No.1074, Waste Collection/Disposal, in Department 433, of the Town Budget as voted under Article 5 of the May 2007 Annual Town Meeting, to in- crease Budget Line Item No.1082, Asphalt, in Depart- ment 421, Highway Road Maintenance, of the Town Budget as voted under Article 5 of the May 2007 An- nual Town Meeting, to pay for needed road mainte- nance and repairs. Said sum to be spent under the di- rection of the Director of Public Works. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Sponsor: Department of Public Works ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the payment of unpaid bills for the Department of Public Works, said bills having been incurred in a prior fiscal year. Said sum to be spent under the direction of the Director of Public Works. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Sponsor: Department of Public Works ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court to stagger the terms of the elected Board of Public Works to one, two and three years, through the passage of a Special Act reading substan- tially as follows: At the next annual town election at which the three members of the Board of Public Works are to be elected, the members of the Board of Public Works shall be elected, one to serve one year, one to serve two years, and one to serve three years, from the date of the annual town election at which they are elected, and thereafter when the term of any member expires, his or her successor shall be elected to serve for three years. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Sponsor: Department of Public Works ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to General Laws Chapter 82A, Section 2, to designate the Director of Public Works as the town’s officer to issue permits for the purpose of creating a “trench,” as that term is defined by General Laws Chapter 82A, Section 4, and 520 CMR 14.00. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto. Sponsor: Department of Public Works HEREOF FAIL NOT, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Clerk of said Town of Hopkinton at the time and place aforesaid. Given under our hands this 8th day of April 2008: BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF HOPKINTON Muriel E. Kramer Mary C. Pratt Michael W. Shepard Brian J. Herr Matthew E. Zettek Hopkinton, Massachusetts April 23, 2008 Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Hopkinton to meet at the time and place and for the purposes within mentioned by posting up a certified copy of this warrant in the Town House, in each of the churches, in each of the post offices, and in each of the engine houses of the Town, fourteen (14) days at least before the time set for said meeting. Patrick O’Brien Constable of Hopkinton A true copy Attest: Ann M. Click Town Clerk 45TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008 The Special Town Meeting convened at 7:05 P.M. on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at the High School Gymna- sium. The meeting was called to order by the Modera- tor, Dr. Bruce Karlin. A quorum was present. Ann M. Click, Town Clerk, read the call and return of the warrant. ARTICLE 1. Voted: that the Town appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues or available funds $13,000 for the purpose of obtaining plans, designs, cost estimates and bid documents, as well as to provide for the acquisition of all materials, equipment, engineering, needs analyses and services necessary or appropriate for the repair, maintenance, renovation or improvement of the Town Hall to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Board of Select- men. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-08) ARTICLE 2. Voted: that the Town rescind $2,934,422 of the authorization granted, under Article 19 of the May 2005 Annual Town Meeting, to borrow funds for the purpose of obtaining final architectural plans and de- signs, bid documents, site development plans and cost estimates for the construction of a new elementary school and all related site development, for the devel- opment of an early childhood center, and for the im- provements to the Elmwood School. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-08) ARTICLE 3. Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease approximately 175,000 square feet, plus or minus, of Town land located off Fruit Street, as shown on the plan entitled “Fruit Street Soc- cer Fields” on file with the Town Clerk, for the purpose of developing athletic playing fields thereon, and to peti- tion the General Court for a Special Act authorizing said lease for more than ten years and exempting said lease from the provisions of General Laws Chapter 30B. Capital Improvement Committee voted to sup- port Article 3. Passed by: 2/3 Voice Vote Declared by Modera- tor (05-06-08) ARTICLE 4. Voted: that the Town amend the Gen- eral Laws of the Town of Hopkinton, Chapter 78, Build- ings, Numbering Of, by inserting at the end of Section 78-2, the following: Such numbers shall be affixed: A. On all new buildings once exterior walls are standing; B. On all new buildings prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; C.On all buildings undergoing renovations or work requiring a Building Permit and/or an in- spection from the Building Department or Fire Department; D. On all buildings upon the resale of the under- lying property prior to the issuance of a Smoke Detector and or Carbon Monoxide Certificate by the Fire Department, pursuant to M.G.L. c.48, §§26F and 26F1/2. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-08) ARTICLE 5. Voted: that the Town will, pursuant to General Laws Chapter 40, Section 5F, establish a Re- ceipts Reserve for Future Appropriations account for the purchase of capital items for the EMS services of the Town of Hopkinton. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-08) ARTICLE 6. Voted: that the Town transfer $17,556.86 appropriated but not spent on the Senior Center, as voted under Article 29 of the May 2002 Annual Town Meeting, and increased under Article 17 of the May 2005 Annual Town Meeting, to increase Article 62 of the May 2006 Annual Town Meeting, to offset unanticipated costs associated with completion of the Fire Station Renovations; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Fire Chief and the Town Facilities Director. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-06-08) ARTICLE 7. Voted: that the Town amend the Zon- ing Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, Article XV, Adult Uses, as follows: 1. By renumbering subsections A through I in Sec- tion 210-89 as subsections A through J, in order to elimi- nate the duplicate subsections E. 2. By deleting from subsection H – formerly G – of Section 210-89, Preamble and purpose, the phrase “and videos” and inserting in its place “, videos, adult enter- tainment and live nudity”; 3. By inserting in Section 210-90, Definitions, a defi- nition of “Establishment Which Displays Live Nudity”, as follows: ESTABLISHMENT WHICH DISPLAYS LIVE NUDITY – Any establishment which provides live entertainment for its 46 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES patrons, which includes the display of nudity, as that term is defined in MGL c.272, §31. 4. By inserting in Section 210-91, Uses allowed by special permit, subsection A, a new item (5) as follows: (5) Establishment which displays live nudity for its patrons. 5. By inserting in Section 210-94, Application infor- mation, item (1), the phrase “, social security numbers” immediately following “business address” in the first sen- tence. 6. By inserting in Section 210-94, Application infor- mation, item (2), the phrase “, social security numbers” immediately following “business address” in the first sen- tence. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-08) ARTICLE 8. Voted: that the Town transfer $42,000.00 appropriated but not spent from Budget Line Item No. 1074, Waste Collection/Disposal, in Department 433, of the Town Budget as voted under Article 5 of the May 2007 Annual Town Meeting, to increase Budget Line Item No. 1082, Asphalt, in Department 421, Highway Road Maintenance, of the Town Budget as voted under Ar- ticle 5 of the May 2007 Annual Town Meeting, to pay for needed road maintenance and repairs; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Director of Public Works. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-08) ARTICLE 9. Voted: that the Town raise and appro- priate $450.00 for the payment of unpaid bills for the Department of Public Works, said bills having been in- curred in a prior fiscal year; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Director of Public Works. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-08) ARTICLE 10. Voted: that the Town petition the Gen- eral Court to stagger the terms of the elected Board of Public Works to one, two and three years, through the passage of a Special Act reading substantially as fol- lows: At the next annual town election at which the three members of the Board of Public Works are to be elected, the three members of the Board of Public Works shall be elected as follows: the candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to serve for a term of three years, the candidate receiving the sec- ond highest number of votes shall be elected to serve for a term of two years, and the candidate receiving the third highest number of votes shall be elected to serve for a term of one year. Thereafter, when the term of any member expires, his or her successor shall be elected to serve for a term of three years. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-08) ARTICLE 11. Voted: that the Town, pursuant to Gen- eral Laws Chapter 82A, Section 2, designate the Direc- tor of Public Works as the town’s officer to issue permits for the purpose of creating a “trench,” as that term is defined by General Laws Chapter 82A, Section 4, and 520 CMR 14.00. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-06-08) The warrant for the Special Town Meeting was dis- solved at 8:50 P.M. A True Copy ATTEST: Ann M. Click Town Clerk 47TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY WARRANT FEBRUARY 5, 2008 Middlesex S.S. To either of the Constables of the Town of Hopkinton GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to vote at: Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4 Hopkinton Middle School Gymnasium On TUESDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008 from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the Presidential Primary for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE ...............................................................................FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH STATE COMMITTEE MAN .................................SECOND MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK SENATORIAL DISTRICT STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN ...........................SECOND MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK SENATORIAL DISTRICT MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE GREEN-RAINBOW TOWN COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE WORKING FAMILIES TOWN COMMITTEE Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting. Given under our hands this 8th of January, 2008. SELECTMEN OF HOPKINTON Muriel E. Kramer, Chairman Mary C. Pratt, Vice Chairman Michael W. Shepard Brian J. Herr Matthew E. Zettek Hopkinton, Massachusetts January 9, 2008 Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified the Inhabitants of the Town of Hopkinton to meet at the time and place and for the purposes within mentioned by posting up a certified copy of this Warrant in the Town House, in each of the Churches, each of the Post Offices and each of the Engine Houses of the Town, seven days (7) at least before the time set for the said meeting. Don S. Creswell, Sr. Constable of Hopkinton A True Copy, ATTEST: Ann M. Click Town Clerk 48 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 A.M. The warrant was read by Frederick S. White, Election Warden. There were 4,843 ballots cast: 2,772 Democratic ballots, 2,065 Republican ballots, 5 Green-Rainbow ballots, 1 Work- ing Families ballot. The results of the voting follows: DEMOCRATIC BALLOT Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 TOTAL Presidential Preference John R. Edwards ................................................................ 6 5 14 7 32 Hillary Clinton ..................................................................352 395 346 283 1376 Joseph R. Biden, Jr.............................................................2203 7 Christopher J. Dodd ..........................................................0000 0 Mike Gravel........................................................................1000 1 Barack Obama ..............................................................391 318 329 274 1312 Dennis J. Kucinich ..............................................................2132 8 Bill Richardson ....................................................................3000 3 John McCain .....................................................................1044 9 Mitt Romney .......................................................................2111 5 Mike Huckabee .................................................................0111 3 Ron Paul .............................................................................0001 1 No Preference ...................................................................254011 Write-In ...............................................................................0110 2 Blanks..................................................................................0200 2 State Committee Man Philip C. Jack ..................................................................439 405 392 307 1543 Write-In ...............................................................................3321 9 Blanks...............................................................................320 323 309 268 1220 State Committee Woman K. Spilka .............................................................................. 8 4 11 5 28 Write-In ............................................................................. 12 24 12 7 55 Blanks...............................................................................742 703 680 564 2689 Town Committee Edward J. Mills.................................................................351 334 328 254 1267 Muriel E. Kramer ..............................................................397 389 355 322 1463 Cindy M. Mills ..................................................................331 318 316 245 1210 Sandra King Altamura ....................................................369 345 324 283 1321 Richard O. Duggan ........................................................338 326 283 255 1202 Anne L. Marcy ................................................................333 332 289 246 1200 John F. Hourihan .............................................................326 316 294 243 1179 Mary Arnaut ....................................................................344 328 290 238 1200 Thomas E. Smith ..............................................................331 329 278 236 1174 Melanie A. Smith.............................................................332 331 281 237 1181 Thomas F. Pratt ................................................................359 374 321 288 1342 Margo R. Roman ............................................................361 324 306 269 1260 Lynn M. Fournier ..............................................................346 335 289 254 1224 Joseph M. Markey ..........................................................375 345 305 252 1277 Mary Jo LaFreniere .........................................................361 352 308 253 1274 David K. Morgan ............................................................323 307 279 232 1141 Christine Dietz .................................................................335 317 282 243 1177 Edithmarie L. Siebert .......................................................335 325 282 238 1180 Edward J. Kern ................................................................331 307 280 233 1151 Bruce G. Karlin ................................................................384 358 328 285 1355 Jo-Ann D. Morgan ..........................................................329 315 287 241 1172 Bernadette T. Markey .....................................................373 328 291 243 1235 Katherine L. Fernald .......................................................328 317 276 238 1159 49TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 TOTAL Alexandria E. Mills ...........................................................325 313 307 236 1181 Justin Wiley ......................................................................357 327 291 238 1213 Richard P. deMont ..........................................................363 316 290 235 1204 Gail A. Fallon ...................................................................341 332 286 245 1204 Elizabeth B. Whittemore .................................................333 313 295 241 1182 Joshua A. Mills .................................................................324 312 307 232 1175 Write-In ...............................................................................3202 7 REPUBLICAN BALLOT Presidential Preference John McCain ..................................................................180 211 192 203 786 Fred Thompson ..................................................................1001 2 Tom Tancredo ....................................................................1000 1 Ducan Hunter ....................................................................0000 0 Mike Huckabee ............................................................... 17 11 5 18 51 Mitt Romney ....................................................................287 287 295 293 1162 Ron Paul ............................................................................. 3 16 7 11 37 Rudy Giuliani ......................................................................144110 Barack Obama .................................................................1112 5 Hilary Clinton ......................................................................2320 7 No Preference ...................................................................2110 4 Write-In ...............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0000 0 State Committee Man Edward Bergin McGrath ................................................296 307 282 310 1195 Write-In ...............................................................................1220 5 Blanks...............................................................................198 225 223 219 865 State Committee Woman Linda K. Jewell ................................................................292 307 285 311 1195 Write-In ...............................................................................1510 7 Blanks...............................................................................202 222 221 218 863 Town Committee Kenneth R. Weismantel ..................................................287 276 270 294 1127 F. Eric Sonnett ..................................................................271 280 272 280 1103 Claire B. Wright ...............................................................228 257 228 256 969 Henry R. Kunicki ..............................................................198 227 222 228 875 Vascen J. Bogigian .........................................................204 235 222 264 925 Richard W. Temple ..........................................................194 232 210 233 869 Patrick J. Mahon .............................................................218 240 222 235 915 Brian J. Herr .....................................................................259 281 260 298 1098 Leda Arakelian ...............................................................199 232 215 224 870 Richard J. Egan...............................................................260 282 258 307 1107 L. Philip Totino, Jr..............................................................208 238 226 237 909 Donald R. Bartlett ...........................................................210 247 218 240 915 Paul J. Nelson ..................................................................197 237 213 240 887 Nancy J. Barron ..............................................................212 229 215 233 889 Ronald M. Clark ..............................................................233 260 241 276 1010 Lillian P. Holden ...............................................................228 259 226 242 955 Leonard A. Holden .........................................................238 264 228 256 986 David F. Edson.................................................................198 221 209 224 852 Scott R. Aghababian .....................................................190 223 222 228 863 John A. Zack ...................................................................207 232 210 223 872 Michelle A. Gates ...........................................................203 237 218 235 893 Nancy A. Burdick ............................................................218 257 231 248 954 James M. Stauss ..............................................................202 226 220 247 895 Al Alfred W. Rogers, Jr.....................................................197 235 221 226 879 Jaime N. Goncalves.......................................................200 227 232 241 900 Thomas J. Garabedian ..................................................207 241 226 269 943 50 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Wayne R. Davies .............................................................202 237 224 236 899 R. J. Dourney ...................................................................235 252 227 247 961 David S. Teitelman ..........................................................209 232 217 252 910 Richard J. Oldach ..........................................................240 247 233 236 956 Brian E. Eberlin .................................................................191 222 212 220 845 Michael J. Carmody ......................................................196 225 210 239 870 Mark A. Abate ................................................................212 240 234 251 937 William N. Griffin ..............................................................193 226 219 221 859 Susan M. Lampert ...........................................................229 248 237 247 961 Write-In ...............................................................................0000 0 GREEN-RAINBOW PARTY Presidential Preference Jared Ball ...........................................................................0000 0 Ralph Nader ......................................................................0110 2 Elaine Brown.......................................................................0000 0 Kat Swith .............................................................................0000 0 Cynthia McKinney .............................................................0001 1 Ken Mesplay ......................................................................0000 0 No Preference ...................................................................0001 1 Write-Ins ..............................................................................0001 1 State Committee Man Write-In ...............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0113 5 State Committee Woman Write-In ...............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0113 5 Town Committee – VOTE NOT MORE THAN 10 Write-In ...............................................................................0000 0 Blanks.................................................................................. 0 10 10 30 50 WORKING FAMILIES PARTY Presidential Preference Jeffery Diket .......................................................................0000 0 Ruben Perez .......................................................................0000 0 Aaron Russo .......................................................................0000 0 Michael Badnarik ..............................................................0000 0 Gary Nolan ........................................................................0000 0 No Prefference ..................................................................0100 1 Write-In ...............................................................................0000 0 State Committee Man Write-In ...............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0100 1 State Committee Woman Write-In ...............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0100 1 Working Families Town Committee Write-In ...............................................................................0000 0 Blanks.................................................................................. 0 10 0 0 10 A True Copy ATTEST: Ann M. Click Town Clerk Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 TOTAL 51TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH TOWN OF HOPKINTON STATE PRIMARY WARRANT SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 Middlesex SS To either of the Constables of the Town of Hopkinton GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to vote at: Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4 at the Middle School Gymnasium On TUESDAY, THE SIXTHEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the State Primary for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: SENATOR IN CONGRESS .......................................................................................FOR THE COMMONWEALTH REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS ...................................................................THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT GOVERNOR COUNCILLOR ............................................................................SECOND COUNCILLOR DISTRICT SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT ....................................................SECOND MIDDLESEX & NORFORLK DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT .......................................EIGHTH MIDDLESEX REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT REGISTER OF PROBATE ..................................................................................................... MIDDLESEX COUNTY Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting. Given under our hands this 19th day of August, 2008. SELECTMEN OF HOPKINTON Brian J. Herr, Chairman Mary C. Pratt, Vice Chairman Michael W. Shepard Matthew E. Zettek RJ Dourney Hopkinton, Massachusetts August 20, 2008 Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified the Inhabitants of the Town of Hopkinton to meet at the time and place and for the purpose within mentioned by posting up a certified copy of this Warrant in the Town House, in each of the Churches, in each of the Post Offices and in each of the Engine Houses of the Town, seven (7) days at least before the time set for the said meeting. Patrick O’Brien Constable of Hopkinton A True Copy ATTEST: Ann M. Click Town Clerk 52 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON STATE PRIMARY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 A.M. The warrant was read by Frederick S. White, Election Warden. The polls closed at 8:00 P.M. 1,284 ballots were cast, 1,056 Democratic ballots, 226 Republican ballots, 1 Working Families ballot and 1 Green-Rainbow ballot. The results are as follows: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 TOTAL DEMOCRATIC BALLOT Senator in Congress John F. Kerry ....................................................................252 205 176 144 777 Edward J. O’Reilly............................................................ 72 67 84 39 262 Write-ins ..............................................................................0001 1 Blanks.................................................................................. 3 0 10 3 16 Representative in Congress James P. McGovern .......................................................259 227 212 157 855 Write-ins ..............................................................................2321 8 Blanks................................................................................ 66 42 56 29 193 Councillor Kelly A. Timilty ..................................................................206 160 141 110 617 Robert L. Jubinville ........................................................... 68 69 77 42 256 Write-ins ..............................................................................2010 3 Blanks................................................................................ 51 43 51 35 180 Senator in General Court Karen E. Spilka.................................................................274 234 212 151 871 Write-ins ..............................................................................1120 4 Blanks................................................................................ 52 37 56 36 181 Representative in General Court Carolyn C. Dykema ........................................................223 149 134 94 600 Edward J. Mills.................................................................. 99 115 131 84 429 Write-ins ..............................................................................3220 7 Blanks..................................................................................2639 20 Register of Probate John R. Buonomo ...........................................................209 172 165 125 671 Sean O’Donovan ..............................................................0060 6 Thomas Concannon .........................................................3010 4 Richard Covino..................................................................1000 1 John A. Aliperta .................................................................0010 1 Write-ins ..............................................................................624012 Blanks...............................................................................108 98 93 62 361 REPUBLICAN BALLOT Senator in Congress Jeffrey K. Beatty ............................................................... 54 60 47 39 200 Write-ins ..............................................................................1111 4 Blanks..................................................................................843722 Representative in Congress Write-ins ..............................................................................2222 8 Blanks................................................................................ 61 63 49 45 218 Councillor Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks................................................................................ 63 65 51 47 226 Senator in General Court Write-ins ..............................................................................0010 1 Blanks................................................................................ 63 65 50 47 225 53TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Representative in General Court Dan Haley ........................................................................ 62 63 42 44 211 Write-ins ..............................................................................1110 3 Blanks..................................................................................018312 Register of Probate John W. Lambert ...............................................................495927 Write-ins ..............................................................................2000 2 Blanks................................................................................ 57 56 46 38 197 WORKING FAMILIES BALLOT Senator in Congress Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0010 1 Representative in Congress Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0010 1 Councillor Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0010 1 Senator in General Court Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0010 1 Representative in General Court Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0010 1 Register of Probate Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0010 1 GREEN-RAINBOW BALLOT Senator in Congress Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0100 1 Representative in Congress Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0100 1 Councillor Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0100 1 Senator in General Court Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0100 1 Representative in General Court Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0100 1 Register of Probate Write-ins ..............................................................................0000 0 Blanks..................................................................................0100 1 A True Copy, ATTEST: Ann M. Click, Town Clerk Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 TOTAL 54 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH STATE ELECTION WARRANT NOVEMBER 4, 2008 Middlesex SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of Hopkinton GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in the State Election to vote at Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4 at the Middle School Gymnasium. on TUESDAY, THE FOURTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the State Election for the candidates for the following offices: ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT ............................................................................... STATEWIDE SENATOR IN CONGRESS .......................................................................................FOR THE COMMONWEALTH REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS ...................................................................THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT COUNCILLOR .................................................................................................SECOND COUNCILLOR DISTRICT SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT ......................................................SECOND MIDDLESEX & NORFOLK DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT .........................................EIGHT MIDDLESEX REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT REGISTER OF PROBATE ..................................................................................................... MIDDLESEX COUNTY QUESTION 1: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 6, 2008? SUMMARY This proposed law would reduce the state personal income tax rate to 2.65% for all categories of taxable income for the tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2009, and would eliminate the tax for all tax years begin- ning on or after January 1, 2010. The personal income tax applies to income received or gain realized by individuals and married couples, by estates of deceased persons, by certain trustees and other fiduciaries, by persons who are partners in and receive income from partnerships, by corporate trusts, and by persons who receive income as shareholders of “S corpora- tions” as defined under federal tax law. The proposed law would not affect the tax due on income or gain realized in a tax year beginning before January 1, 2009. The proposed law states that if any of its parts were declared invalid, the other parts would stay in effect. A YES VOTE would reduce the state personal income tax rate to 2.65% for the tax year beginning on January 1, 2009, and would eliminate the tax for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010. A NO VOTE would make no change in state income tax laws. QUESTION 2: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 6, 2008? SUMMARY This proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties, to be enforced by issuing citations, and would exclude information regarding this civil offense from the state’s criminal record information system. Offenders age 18 or older would be subject to forfeiture of the marijuana plus a civil penalty of $100. Offenders under the age of 18 would be subject to the same forfeiture and, if they complete a drug awareness program within one year of the offense, the same $100 penalty. Offenders under 18 and their parents or legal guardian would be notified of the offense and the option for the offender to complete a drug awareness program developed by the state Department of Youth Services. Such programs would include ten hours of community service and at least four hours of instruction or group discussion concerning the use and abuse of marijuana and other drugs and emphasizing early detection and prevention of substance abuse. The penalty for offenders under 18 who fail to complete such a program within one year could be increased to as much as $1,000, unless the offender showed an inability to pay, an inability to participate in such a program, 55TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS or the unavailability of such a program. Such an offender’s parents could also be held liable for the increased penalty. Failure by an offender under 17 to complete such a program could also be a basis for a delinquency proceeding. The proposed law would define possession of one ounce or less of marijuana as including possession of one ounce or less of tetrahydrocannibinol (“THC”), or having metabolized products of marijuana or THC in one’s body. Under the proposed law, possessing an ounce or less of marijuana could not be grounds for state or local government entities imposing any other penalty, sanction, or disqualification, such as denying student financial aid, public housing, public financial assistance including unemployment benefits, the right to operate a motor vehicle, or the opportunity to serve as a foster or adoptive parent. The proposed law would allow local ordinances or bylaws that prohibit the public use of marijuana, and would not affect existing laws, practices, or policies concerning operating a motor vehicle or taking other actions while under the influence of marijuana, unlawful possession of prescription forms of marijuana, or selling, manufacturing, or trafficking in marijuana. The money received from the new civil penalties would go to the city or town where the offense occurred. A YES VOTE would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties. A NO VOTE would make no change in state criminal laws concerning possession of marijuana. QUESTION 3: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 6, 2008? SUMMARY This proposed law would prohibit any dog racing or racing meeting in Massachusetts where any form of betting or wagering on the speed or ability of dogs occurs. The State Racing Commission would be prohibited from accepting or approving any application or request for racing dates for dog racing. Any person violating the proposed law could be required to pay a civil penalty of not less than $20,000 to the Commission. The penalty would be used for the Commission’s administrative purposes, subject to appropriation by the state Legislature. All existing parts of the chapter of the state’s General Laws concerning dog and horse racing meetings would be interpreted as if they did not refer to dogs. These changes would take effect January 1, 2010. The proposed law states that if any of its parts were de- clared invalid, the other parts would stay in effect. A YES VOTE would prohibit dog races on which betting or wagering occurs, effective January 1, 2010. A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws governing dog racing. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting. Given under our hands this 7th day of October, 2008. SELECTMEN OF HOPKINTON Brian J. Herr, Chairman Mary C. Pratt, Vice Chairman Michael W. Shepard Matthew E. Zettek RJ Dourney Hopkinton, Massachusetts October 9, 2008 Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified the Inhabitants of the Town of Hopkinton to meet at the time and place and for the purposes within mentioned by posting up a certified copy of this Warrant in the Town House, in each of the churches, each of the Post Offices and each of the Engine Houses of the Town, seven (7) days at least before the time set for the saidmeeting. Patrick O’Brien Constable of Hopkinton A true copy ATTEST: Ann M. Click Town Clerk 56 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON STATE ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 A.M. The warrant was read by Frederick S. White, Election Warden. The polls closed at 8:00 P.M. 8,394 ballots were cast. The results of the voting follows: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 TOTAL Electors of President and Vice President Baldwin and Castle ...........................................................2511 9 Barr and Root ................................................................... 11 13 14 13 51 McCain and Palin ..........................................................866 953 993 941 3753 McKinney and Clemente .................................................0123 6 Nader and Gonzalez ........................................................ 9 20 19 9 57 Obama and Biden .......................................................1151 1146 1169 989 4455 Clinton ................................................................................433212 Paul .....................................................................................2111 5 Write-In ...............................................................................636116 Blanks..................................................................................895830 Senator in Congress John F. Kerry ..................................................................1183 1197 1202 1040 4622 Jeffrey K. Beatty ..............................................................783 826 893 856 3358 Robert J. Underwood ...................................................... 44 68 62 32 206 Write-Ins ..............................................................................0012 3 Blanks................................................................................ 49 63 55 38 205 Representative in Congress James P. McGovern .....................................................1428 1525 1536 1378 5867 Write-Ins ............................................................................ 29 20 15 23 87 Blanks...............................................................................602 609 662 567 2440 Councillor Kelly A. Timilty ................................................................1329 1406 1427 1260 5422 Write-Ins ............................................................................ 17 12 11 8 48 Blanks...............................................................................713 736 775 700 2924 Senator in General Court Karen E. Spilka...............................................................1397 1493 1503 1338 5731 Write-Ins ............................................................................ 16 16 15 8 55 Blanks...............................................................................646 645 695 622 2608 Representative in General Court Carolyn C. Dykema ......................................................1001 1057 1041 858 3957 Dan Haley .......................................................................944 962 1018 980 3904 Write-Ins ..............................................................................1030 4 Blanks...............................................................................113 135 151 130 529 Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro ......................................................1294 1356 1400 1241 5291 Write-Ins ............................................................................ 17 14 10 5 46 Blanks...............................................................................748 784 803 722 3057 Question One: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition To change state personal income tax rate law. Yes ....................................................................................772 847 832 772 3223 No ..................................................................................1265 1269 1347 1163 5044 Blanks................................................................................ 22 38 34 33 127 57TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Question Two: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition To change criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. Yes ..................................................................................1341 1340 1461 1263 5405 No ....................................................................................692 774 719 677 2862 Blanks................................................................................ 26 40 33 28 127 Question Three: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition To prohibit dog racing with betting. Yes ..................................................................................1253 1266 1298 1209 5026 No ....................................................................................768 843 870 724 3205 Blanks................................................................................ 38 45 45 35 163 A true copy ATTEST: Ann M. Click Town Clerk Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 TOTAL 58 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Accounting Department FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT In according with Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L.) Ch. 41, Sec. 57, the Town Accountant’s office is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Town, including the general ledger and all subsid- iary ledgers. It is thus our duty to provide financial infor- mation and results to the Town’s taxpayers and various other end-users. This information is available through several reports including the audited financial state- ments and other non-audited financial reports. The of- fice is also responsible for examining all the Town’s ac- counts payable invoices and payrolls to make sure they are correct and properly approved (M.G.L. Ch. 41, Sec. 56). The Town Accountant’s office then processes all invoices and produces the warrant for payment by the Treasurer. The FY 2008 financial audit was completed in De- cember, 2008, with the FY08 financial statements being issued shortly. The balance sheet was submitted for certification of free cash on December 8, 2008 and was certified by the Department of Revenue on January 6, 2008. Schedule A, the Annual City & Town Financial Report, was completed and submitted to the Depart- ment of Revenue on December 22, 2008. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) establishes standards for financial reporting by state and local governments. Statement No. 45, (GASB 45) issued in June, 2004, requires the Town to report other post employment benefits (OPEB) in its financial state- ments. These benefits include health insurance, life in- surance, etc. The statement sets the standard for mea- surement, recognition, and reporting of expenditures, assets and liabilities. Liabilities include the actuarial ac- crual for future promised benefits and to what extent they are funded. In order to comply with GASB 45 the Town is required to complete an actuarial valuation of its OPEB and include the results in the fiscal year 2009 financial statements. I am pleased to report that the Town completed the actuarial valuation a year early and will include this financial information in the fiscal year 2008 financial statements. I am somewhat disappointed to report that we have not yet converted to the new financial software as the new system was not ready for such conversion. It is still my goal to assess this new software and then con- vert to the new system if feasible. There will be greater flexibility with regards to accounting for specific projects and well as new reports that can be downloaded and distributed electronically to various departments. All cash accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis. The bank accounts are reconciled monthly by the Treasurer and are then submitted to the Town Accountant’s office where they are reconciled to the general ledger. All tax receivable accounts are recon- ciled monthly with the Tax Collector along with other receivable accounts. Expenditure and other reports are distributed monthly to the various departments. They are reconciled monthly with the accounting depart- ment to ensure accuracy of the general ledger and other accounting records. I would like to thank the Assistant Town Accoun- tant, Janet MacKay, the Board of Selectmen, and all other departments for their cooperation and contin- ued support. Following are the FY 2008 financial statements for the Town of Hopkinton. These statements include the following: •Combined Balance Sheet •Statement of Indebtedness •Expenditure Report for Budgeted Funds-General Fund •Expenditure Report for Budgeted Funds-Sewer and Water •Revenue/Expenditure Reports for All Special Revenue, Capital Project, and Trust and Agency Funds •Cash Receipt Report for all Funds •Vendor Payment Report by Department Respectfully submitted, Heidi Kriger Chief Financial Officer 59TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 60 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 61TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 62 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 63TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 64 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 65TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 66 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 67TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 68 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 69TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 70 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 71TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 72 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 73TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 74 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 75TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 76 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 77TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 78 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES 79TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS The Board of Selectman established the Americans with Disabilities Act Oversight Committee in 2007 to co- ordinate and monitor compliance to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The mission of the Committee is to work towards all public buildings, parks, schools, side- walks and programs to be totally accessible to all people who use them. We will achieve this by working with the Facilities Director to identify deficiencies, barri- ers, and inaccessibility and improve designs through studies, fieldwork and observations and will prioritize phasing to correct these deficiencies. This work will take years to achieve and will be done in phases as deter- mined by the Committee working in conjunction with all applicable boards to better serve as many people as possible. ADA Committee Phase 1 work was started in 2007 before our Com- mittee started meeting and included the schools and public library identified by a lawsuit. Phase 2 work in- cluded Town Hall, more High School work and the High School fields started in 2008. With most of this work be- ing completed in 2008, our Committee hired Cubellis to continue to identify more areas needing improve- ments to meet ADA compliance. This study included Reed Park, EMC Park, Sandy Beach and the Cultural Arts Center. From this report we have prepared a bud- get similar to last year’s in an effort to level fund. We have developed a 10-year plan to help identify and prioritize future projects. It will take at least ten years to upgrade all town owned properties. We look forward to the support of Town Meeting to meet this goal. Animal Control 2008 Dog Licenses Issued ......................1700 2008 Kennel Licenses Issued ......................23 2008 Dogs Picked Up .................................14 Dogs Reclaimed ........................................12 Dogs Placed by ACO ................................. 0 Dogs Euthanized ......................................... 2 2008 Dog Bites ............................................10 Although the number of dogs picked up in the year 2008 seem low, this is not the true picture. Thanks to the people of Hopkinton for putting the “license tags” on their dogs we have been able to match dogs-owners in record time! IT IS THE LAW: All dogs must be licensed in the town of Hopkinton and wear their tags…. Throughout the year of 2008 we have had numer- ous phone calls pertaining to Wildlife. These calls include cyotee spottings, foxes, skunks, raccoon, deer, etc. We have had a tremendous amount of squirrel calls this year. Please make sure that all chimneys are capped and keep door and windows closed. PLEASE DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE! According the Massachusetts State Laws, Massa- chusetts Fisheries and Wildlife; their job is to protect the wildlife in Massachusetts. We evaluate every wildlife call and take care of the ones we can, especially any ani- mal suspicious of having rabies. Wildlife situations as: “liv- ing in my basement/attic/garage was forwarded to the proper licenses professionals according to the rules and regulations of the State of Massachusetts. The major complaints for 2008 were: Barking & Loose Dogs! We are asking the people of Hopkinton to be “responsible pet owners” and be aware if your dog is outside barking or running loose in the neighborhood on a regular basis. Not everyone enjoys dogs, it is a personal choice! YES…WE DO HAVE A LEASH LAW! Please ask for a copy of it at the Town Clerks office when licensing your dog for 2009. Other calls throughout the year 2008 were your usual missing dogs/stray dogs/missing & stray cats/dog complaints/dog bites/hit dogs/hit cats/stolen dogs/ animal rescues/etc. We respond to these calls either by telephone or by evaluating the situation. We have several “police beeper calls” and many of these are during the evening hours. We would like to thank the Hopkinton Police Department for their continuous sup- port and assistance in many of these calls. ACO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PEOPLE OF HOPKINTON: Domestic:Wildlife: - Put tags on dogs - Keep garage doors closed - Keep dogs leashed or on - Keep trash covered or property locked up 80 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Board of Appeals The Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial adminis- trative board that hears and decides zoning related appeals, applications for special permits, and petitions for variances pursuant to its authority under MGL c. 40A, and applications for affordable and low income hous- ing projects pursuant to its authority under MGL c. 40B. The Board has jurisdiction to hear appeals filed by any person aggrieved by reason of his or her inability to obtain a building permit or enforcement action from the Director of Municipal Inspections, or by any person, including an officer or board of the town, aggrieved by a written order or decision of the Zoning Enforce- ment Officer, the Planning Board with respect to deci- sions under site plan review, and the Historical Commis- sion with respect to delays of demolition permits. The Board of Appeals generally schedules public hearings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room at Town Hall. Additional information regarding the Board of Appeals is available on the Town’s web site at www.Hopkinton.org. Persons filing with the Board of Appeals are strongly encouraged to visit the Board’s web pages and the “Questions & Answers” section prior to filing any request for relief with the Board. In 2008, the Board of Appeals issued 47 decisions, and some form of relief was granted in a majority of cases. Decisions granting relief were issued in the fol- lowing categories – 28 Special Permits (40A) and 16 Variances. Three requests for relief were denied, which included 2 Variances and 1 Special Permit request. Hearings were held to consider an appeal of a deci- sion of the Zoning Enforcement Officer (72. N. Mill Street); relief was granted to the benefit of the appellant in this case. Finally, there were two hearings that involved 40B projects. One represented a modification to original Comprehensive Special Permits for Peppercorn Village and the other represented a new submission for a Com- prehensive Special Permit for affordable rental housing from the Hopkinton Housing Authority. In accordance with state law, decisions of the Board of Appeals are timely filed with the Town Clerk within 100 days of the initial filing of the request for relief in the case of Appeals and Petitions for Variances, and within 90 days following the close of the public hearing in the case of Applications for 40A Special Permits. De- cisions relating to Applications for 40B Comprehensive Special Permits are timely filed with the Town Clerk within 40 days after the close of the public hearing. These deadlines may be extended at the request of the party requesting relief, and on more complex filings this fre- quently occurs to enable the applicant to file additional pertinent information with the Board. Notwithstanding, public hearings for an overwhelming majority of cases are concluded on the first night. We wish to thank all Town departments and com- mittees who have assisted the Board during the past year, with special thanks to the employees within the Planning Department, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, and Building Inspectors Department. We ex- tend special thanks to Charles Kadlik, the Director of Municipal Inspections and Zoning Enforcement Officer, and to our Administrative Assistant, Adina Wright, for her continued service and dedicated commitment. We would also like to extend special thanks to Wayne Davies, Esq. who committed extraordinary time and effort on behalf of the Town during his two term tenure on the Board. Wayne’s contributions to the or- ganization and professionalism of the Board were sig- nificant. We would also like to recognize Bill McCarthy and Henry Kunicki for their period of service on the Board. 81TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Board of Assessors The office of the Board of Assessors continued to be busy and productive throughout 2008. Statement of Purpose The purpose of the department is to serve the tax- payers of Hopkinton with fair and equitable assessments in real estate, personal property and motor vehicle ex- cise taxes. Real estate values are analyzed and ad- justed annually to reflect the full and fair cash value as of January 1 of the preceding fiscal year. All businesses, except those under TIF agreements or registered manu- facturing operations, pay a personal property tax on their machinery, equipment, and in some cases, their furnishings and inventory. The Assessors update these accounts as they change. In addition, the office is responsible for processing personal tax exemptions, such as for blindness, the eld- erly, and veterans. The staff assists citizens of Hopkinton and also real estate appraisers, surveyors, attorneys and salespersons with valuation information. Accomplishments •Successful Appellate Tax Board Settlement with Bell Atlantic Mobile The Board of Assessors was able to obtain an out of court tax settlement with Bell Atlantic Mobile for a personal property tax case that spanned several fiscal years. This was done in-house, without any outside ap- praisals or legal expenses to the Town of Hopkinton. The settlement resulted in abatements less than the amount reserved in the overlay account. •Successful completion of the annual state mandated requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Revenue for the Board of Assessors This includes the certification of values, the review of, and action on more than 200 tax exemptions and abatement applications. •Data collection program On site property inspections are done to deter- mine home values, new growth, and other changes to valuations in town. The program continued to keep the office personnel fully occupied, with over 1,000 proper- ties being visited by the staff. These inspections were done for a variety of reasons; most typically for a build- ing permit change, verification of a sale, general up- date of town records or abatement inspection. •The tax rate for fiscal year 2009 was set in a timely manner, and the billing file was prepared and sent to the tax collector for the printing and mailing of 6,282 property tax bills. •Cost Cutting Measures The staff continues to look for ways to cut expenses. One of these areas is office supplies. By switching ven- dors, the office achieved significant savings. For ex- ample, a meaningful savings was realized by using remanufactured toner. Goals •Recertification Program Our main goal in the coming year is successful completion of the triennial Fiscal Year 2010 Revaluation Program which will commence in 2009. In addition to the in-house workload, this project requires additional demands, funding for which was obtained through an article at the May 2008 Town Meeting. •Appellate Tax Board Settlements In addition to the Bell Atlantic Mobile settlement in 2008, the Board and staff will continue to work on resolution of multiple outstanding Appellate Tax Board appeals with various utility companies. As always, our goal for 2009 is continued service to the public in a highly professional and courteous manner while working with a reduced expense bud- get in fiscal year 2010. Facts and Figures: FY2009 Tax Rate:.................................................... 15.03 Real Estate Number of bills:................................................ 5,990 Total Taxable Valuation:.............. $2,805,156,255.00 Total Taxes:........................................$42,161,501.65 Number of single family homes:......................4227 Average home valuation:....................$499,539.00 Number of Condominiums:............................... 523 Average Condo Value:........................$245,337.00 Personal Property Number of Bills:................................................... 292 Total Personal Property Valuation: .. $82,967,430.00 Total Taxes:..........................................$1,246,999.13 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Number of Bills:.............................................. 15,709 Total Taxes:..........................................$2,419,104.95 Number of Abatements:.......................................... 554 82 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES The office staff consists of Principal Assessor Rob- ert Bushway, M.A.A.; Deputy Assessor Steven McCarthy and Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Sher. The staff participates in continuing education in the field of as- sessing. Mr. Bushway can be reached via e-mail at: bobb@hopkinton.org The Board of Assessors consists of three elected members. Presently, the elected members are John Palmer, Chairman; John Duffy, Clerk and Edward Mills. The Board meets bi-monthly at posted meetings. The Assessors Office is open to the public, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The telephone number is 497-9720. Board of Health The Board of Health is responsible for a wide range of public health concerns, and oversees the manage- ment of permitting and inspectional services, local and state regulations, providing investigation and enforce- ment where required. The board also provides com- municable disease investigation and prevention pro- grams, food inspection services, pool and camp per- mitting, trash and septage hauler permitting, housing inspections, tobacco sales permitting and enforcement, wastewater and water supply plan review and permit- ting, as well as emergency and pandemic planning. The Board of Health is comprised of three elected members who serve overlapping three-year terms. David Edson continued to serve as Chairman through- out 2008. Mark Gates was elected to the board in May and currently serves as Vice-Chairman, and Dr. Paul Wright was appointed to the board in July. Both Nancy Peters and Richard de Mont served terms on the board until May 2008. Staff members are Public Health Admin- istrator Edward F. Wirtanen, RS, CHO, who was ap- pointed by the board in March; Administrative Assistant Judith A. Murphy; and Kathy Kearns, who provides part- time administrative support for the office. The Board of Health agents who provided inspectional, consulting, and other support services are Bryan Besso, RT(R), and Beth Grossman, RD, Food Safety Specialist. Charlotte LeMoine also provided assistance with permit process- ing through June of 2008. On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems The Board of Health reviewed 13 engineered plans for subsurface wastewater disposal systems for new con- struction, and 24 plans for upgrades to existing septic systems. Agents witnessed soil testing at 14 sites for new construction, and 26 sites for upgrades. For new con- struction, 36 septic system permits were issued, 13 per- mits were issued for abandonment of systems were town sewer connections were made, and 13 permits were issued for repairs to septic systems. Installer’s Licenses were issued to 43 individuals, with 8 exams administered for new licenses. The office conducts inspections on all permits issued to ensure that Title 5 standards and local regulations are met for all on-site sewage disposal sys- tems. Reports of failing septic systems are investigated, and corrective action is planned to ensure the protec- tion of public health; 11 failing Title 5 reports were re- ceived in 2008. Community Septage Management Loan Program Financial assistance is available to homeowners through a Community Septage Management Program (CSMP) Loan administered by the Board of Health. This loan program was established in 1999 and offers low- interest loans at 2% to Hopkinton residents to correct their failing septic systems. Loan funding is supplied by the MA Water Pollution Abatement Trust (WPAT) through the Department of Environmental Protection. In 2008, the Board of Health secured their fifth loan under this program, and a total amount of $147,982.77 was ex- pended on behalf of homeowners in the program. Any town resident seeking more information about this Loan Program should contact the Board of Health office at 497-9725. Water Wells The Board of Health reviews private well installa- tion plans for drinking water and irrigation wells, witnesses water quantity testing to ensure that an adequate water supply is met, and reviews comprehensive analysis re- ports for potential contaminants on all new private wells. The office issued 13 permits for new wells, and 3 permits for replacement well. Town regulations also require com- prehensive quality testing at homes that are supplied with private well water, prior to the transfer of owner- ship of the property, if the testing has not been con- ducted within the last five (5) years; copies of test re- ports should be submitted to the office. The Board rec- ommends that residents test their wells at least every five years in order to be sure the quality of their drinking water is satisfactory. Emergency Preparedness Planning The Board of Health participates, along with the 83TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS thirty-three other member towns in Region 4A, the De- partment of Public Health, and the Federal Office of Home Land Security in preparedness planning, with an emphasis on bio-terrorism, widespread communicable disease events, and all-hazards emergency planning, including the formation of a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). The purpose of the MRC is to organize volun- teers with medical and non-medical backgrounds to provide supplemental assistance to the First Respond- ers during an event of large scale, or for long term emer- gencies that may exist in our region. Disease Prevention The Natick Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) pro- vides professional nursing services to the Town, and in- vestigates cases of mandatory, reportable communi- cable diseases within the Town of Hopkinton. The VNA provides follow-up with the patient, the Department of Public Health, and often with hospital staff on all man- datory reportable diseases. Two immunization clinics were conducted in 2008 at the Senior Center. A total of 220 residents were im- munized against influenza, and 16 residents were im- munized against pneumonia. The Board of Health also continues to participate in the Medicare reimbursement billing program, in an effort to obtain funding to offset the cost of the immunization clinics. The Town participates in the Central Massachu- setts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP), a program that monitors mosquito activity, tests for the presence of infected mosquitoes, and performs activities to re- duce the mosquito population, such as spraying lim- ited areas, larvaciding, reducing mosquito-breeding areas, and responding to resident’s complaints. Infor- mation for residents on the project is available year- round at the Board of Health office. The Board of Health’s office staff are appointed as the Burial Agents for the Town. A total of 19 Burial Permits were issued in 2008. Food Establishment Permitting and Inspections All permanent food establishments are required to be permitted by the Board of Health, and must be inspected, at a minimum, two times per year. Tempo- rary food establishments, such as those associated with the Boston Marathon, PolyArts Festival, and the Farm- ers Market, are also permitted and inspected. Follow- up inspections occur when violations are noted, and to ensure compliance with all the necessary food codes. The Board investigates all complaints received regard- ing food services or food products. A total of 159 in- spections of facilities, and 6 complaint inspections were conducted in 2008. Recreational Swimming and Camps for Children All public and semi-public swimming pools must be inspected and permitted by the Board of Health prior to use. The Board of Health permitted 8 public and semi-public pools in 4 separate locations this year. Comprehensive camp inspections were con- ducted, and permits issued for each recreational camp for children. The Board of Health permitted 5 camps during the summer of 2008. The Board of Health monitors bacteria levels for water quality at Sandy Beach on a weekly basis during the swimming season; the testing results are available at the Board of Health Office. This year, there was one instance when the beach had to be closed due to a high bacteria count, but was re-opened a few days later after a subsequent round of sampling showed that bacterial levels were back to acceptable, safe condi- tions. Potential sources of contamination around Lake Maspenock are investigated, and appropriate action is taken to protect the lake users, as well as the environ- ment. Mercury Reduction A mercury reduction program was established in an effort to remove mercury from the waste stream, and to reduce the discharge of mercury pollution into the environment. Residents may bring their mercury- containing thermometers to the Board of Health, and exchange them for digital thermometers as part of the mercury recycling efforts. The office also accepts but- ton cell batteries and old thermostats that contain mercury. Residents should be aware that florescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury that may be reclaimed, and these bulbs cannot be disposed of in the trash. Town-owned buildings are collecting their own used florescent bulbs for recycling, and residents may drop off their used florescent bulbs during business hours at Hitchings Hardware and Hopkinton Lumber, so they can be recycled. We want to express our appreciation to these businesses for their support in reducing the amount of mercury going into our waste stream. Goals The Board of Health hopes to expand public infor- mation programs designed to inform residents of the many health and environmental issues facing the Town, the State and the nation. The Board of Health’s Code of Regulations will continue to be reviewed and updated, with special attention on upgrading application forms, as well the 84 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Capital Improvement Committee The Hopkinton Capital Improvement Committee is charged with planning for long range capital spend- ing and maintenance for expenditures of $25,000 or greater. We take the following approach to this task: 1)Meet with Town Departments and Committees to anticipate, identify, and evaluate the major capital projects before the town in the next ten years and determine the year in which funds will be appropriated for each. 2)Determine the sources of funding and net costs to the taxpayers once reimbursements, grants, and rate-payer enterprise funds are accounted for. 3) Provide information to the Treasurer to create a cash flow schedule to determine the impact of capital expenditures on the tax rate. 4)Provide information to the Appropriations Com- mittee, Town Manager, and the Chief Finan- cial Officer so Capital Expenditures can be in- cluded in the overall financial planning process. 5) Create and publish the annual Ten-Year Capi- tal Report showing Capital Projects, Facility Maintenance, and Capital Equipment Up- grade and Renewal. This report includes capi- tal expenditures that are in specific Articles and also those that are in department operating budgets. As of this writing (January 2009), the Capital Im- provement Committee has met with the Town Depart- ments and Committees that have capital expenditures that meet the dollar threshold. The Committee has also met with the Town Manager, Chief Financial Officer and a representative from the Appropriations Committee to review capital requests and will continue to meet as needed in the weeks leading up to the May Town Meet- ing to finalize the plan and prepare the report. Board of Registrars Members of the Board of Registrars are appointed for three year terms. While serving, members are asked to cover extra registration hours and work as town meet- ing check-in clerks. The three members have been most cooperative during the past year. There were four ma- jor elections during 2008 starting with the Presidential Primary in February and ending with the November State Election which included the presidential candi- dates. Because of the 88% turn-out in November Hopkinton was ranked as one of the communities with the highest voter participation in Metro West. On No- vember 4th the polls opened with a line from the front parking lot to the rear of the building. But, within a short time voters were in the hall and voting. The election staff is to be accommodated for all their hard work and continued dedication to election day duties. The Auto Mark voting machine is available for ev- ery voter and for those with physical, sight or hearing challenges. This machine is available as a result of the HAVA national voting act. The upcoming year is rela- tively quiet for local and state elections barring no spe- cial elections. All new residents are reminded to regis- ter to vote at the Registry of Motor Vehicles or at the Town Clerk’s Office. 85TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Cemetery Commission The Cemetery Commission is a three member elected board charged with the oversight of the town’s cemetery needs. Over the last few years, the principal issue for the Cemetery Commission has been the town’s shortage of burial space. This reached the crisis stage in 2006, requiring an emergency moratorium on ad- vance lot sales. This July, the Commission was finally able to remove this restriction after completing a lengthy project to design, install and monitor a drainage sys- tem for a previously unusable portion of the Mount Au- burn Cemetery. After determining that the site was draining adequately, the land was surveyed and is now being marked with lot pins for accurate identification of the lots, as presently required by state law. Although only 1/3 of the available land has been drained, due to financial constraints, this should alleviate the town’s burial space shortage for the next few years. We would like to complete the remaining 2/3 of the drainage project soon so that Hopkinton does not find itself in a crisis situation again. Effective with the new fiscal year and concurrent with the removal of the lot sale moratorium, the Cem- etery Commission increased the price of cemetery lots to bring our fees in line with other towns in the area. The Perpetual Care Fund, established to provide for cem- etery maintenance, has been greatly depleted from a combination of outdated prices, low volume due to the shortage of lots, and most significantly, much higher DPW costs for labor & equipment. Consequently, al- though this year monies were able to be transferred from the Perpetual Care Fund to the DPW for cemetery upkeep, within the next year the town will need to find another mechanism for maintaining its cemeteries, as income into the Perpetual Care Fund is unable to keep pace with today’s costs. While the Cemetery Commission’s short range plan is to complete the remaining 2/3 of the drainage sys- tem at Mt. Auburn to make all of the land usable, this area would only cover the town’s needs for about 10- 15 yrs. Long range planning clearly calls for finding land for a new cemetery. Therefore, this spring we sought and were successful in getting a parcel of land identi- fied for cemetery use as part of the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and the Legacy Farms/Boulder Capital project. Although in the future the town could find that some other location is preferable, having this land set aside within the 500 acres of open/restricted land assures us of being able to meet this crucial municipal need as Hopkinton grows. With funding from the Community Preservation Act, the Commission installed a handsome bronze sign at the Evergreen Cemetery entrance marking “Herman Larter Avenue.” It replaces the roadway’s original wooden sign, lost years ago to deterioration, which honored Herman Larter who served Hopkinton for 30 years as a Selectman and who benefitted the town immeasurably throughout his life. Through volunteer efforts, some restoration work has been done on the Comey Memorial Chapel in Ev- ergreen Cemetery. Portions of the exterior have been repainted, windows repaired, and the interior has been cleaned and partially restored. We hope this charming chapel can again be used for small services, particu- larly offering shelter for a ceremony during inclement weather. The overall goal of the Cemetery Commission continues to be to provide for the improvement and expansion, maintenance and beautification of our cemeteries and their related services. 86 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Commissioners of Trust Funds The Commissioners of Trust Funds is a three-mem- ber elected board, presently Lynn Fournier, Tom Garabedian, and Tina Rose, that acts in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41 and Chapter 44: Section 54. The Town of Hopkinton has five funds that are managed by The Commissioners of Trust Funds. The Commissioners meet on a monthly basis. •The Charles B. and Mary C. Holman Fund reads as follows: “I give to the Town of Hopkinton, Mas- sachusetts, where I have passed many pleas- ant years of my life, the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500) to be held in trust, to be known as the Charles B. and Mary C. Holman Fund and the income only to be used in beautifying and making the town attractive by setting out shade trees, especially on Main Street in the centre of the town and caring for them.” •The Comey Memorial Chapel Fund reads as fol- lows: “In creating a Trust Fund of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the perpetual care of the Comey Memorial Chapel at Evergreen Cemetary in Woodville Hopkinton Mass., it is my intent and desire that the following conditions for use of the interest of this fund may be met and complied, (1) that this Trust Fund shall be known as “The Comey Memorial Chapel Fund.” (2) that the interest of this Fund shall accrue for several years and shall be expended for the repair and maintenance of said chapel, - when required at the discretion of the Cemetary Com- mission. (3) that not in excess of two dollars (2.00) in any one year shall be paid for janitor service. (4) that in the event of complete destruction of this Chapel, through Act of God or other acts over which we have no control, the interest of this fund may be used for the repair, replace- ment or resetting of any Monument in Evergreen Cemetary, giving first attention to the Monu- ments and Markers of the Soldiers and Sailors of any Wars since the year seventeen seventy-five (1775).” •The Mary A. Roche Fund reads as follows: “Be- cause the Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts chose land owned by me in said Town for the purpose of building its new Elmwood Elemen- tary School thereon, I am pleased to give, and I hereby give to said Town of Hopkinton, Massa- chusetts, to be administered by its School Com- mittee, the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, said sum to be deposited at interest, and the income from said Five Thousand Dollars to be divided in June of each year to the two students in the graduating class of the said Elmwood Elemen- tary School receiving the highest academic marks in their course of studies during the full school term leading up to their graduation.” •The Charles L. Claflin Trust Fund reads as follows: “To the inhabitants of Hopkinton the sum of One Thousand Dollars, in trust to invest the same and use the income in caring for the Park so-called in the centre of said town.” •The Bernard J. McGovern Trust reads as follows: “That the Town be authorized and permitted to utilize all or a portion of the net annual income of the gift to the Town established by Section 1 of Article IV of the Last Will of Bernard J. McGovern for the following purposes only: (a) The purchase of books for its public library; (b) The purchase of video tapes and audio tapes for its public library;(c) The purchase of books and music on compact disk for its public library;(d) The purchase of language tapes for its public library;(e) The purchase of magazines, books, periodicals, and newspapers and sub- scriptions for its public library;(f) The purchase of CD Rom disks in subjects which educate, en- lighten and inform the citizens of the Town for its public library; (g) The purchase of e-books for adults and children for its public library; (h) Ar- ranging for programs, including lectures, films, exhibitions, trips and other events of interest to the public;(i) The purchase of computer hard- ware and software, including programs in a variety of subject, for its public library; (j) The purchase of membership passes to area muse- ums and other attractions for its public library.” 87TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Conservation Commission The Conservation Commission is required by law to fulfill a number of duties pursuant to the Massachu- setts General Laws, the Massachusetts Wetlands Pro- tection Act, and the Hopkinton Wetland Protection By- law. To fulfill these obligations, the Commission con- ducted hearings and processed submittals for 59 No- tices of Intent, Resource Area Delineations, Requests for Determination, Enforcements, and Emergency Certifi- cations during the past year. The Commission also pro- cessed 13 Requests for Minor Project Exemptions under State and local law, which improved response time for applicants and freed valuable agenda time for more complex projects. These filings and activities, plus project site inspections, project reviews, public hearings, meet- ings with the Department of Environmental Protection, reviews for the Executive Office of Environmental Af- fairs, and informational meetings with residents and developers, occupied the Commission and its staff dur- ing the past year. The Commission meets two to three Monday nights per month in order to meet the require- ments of State and local laws. The Commission conducted a joint meeting with the Hopkinton Board of Health and the Planning Board during 2008 for the purpose of discussing the Draft Regu- lations for the Stormwater Bylaw and two OSLPD Con- cept Plan projects. These joint meetings have proven useful to all the Boards in coordinating permits, enhanc- ing communications and providing consistency for the applicants. Commission staff also spent time reviewing docu- ments and attending hearings with other Town boards such as the Planning Board and Board of Appeals, working with other Town offices on joint projects such as grant proposals and evaluating software tools, con- ferring with other Town departments, and reviewing Environmental Notification Forms for the State’s Execu- tive Office of Environmental Affairs. Members of the Commission and its staff partici- pated in the Zoning Advisory Committee, Sustainable Green Committee, Stormwater Committee, Open Space Preservation Commission, and Community Pres- ervation Commission and provided guidance on vol- unteer service projects. The Commission has also continued to work closely with the Town Department of Public Works relative to the on-going maintenance of roads and roadway drainage. Major projects reviewed, approved and/or under- way during 2008 include Legacy Farms - Alprilla Farm Well Testing, Governor’s Crossing, Mayhew Court, 77 West Main Street Expansion, Massachusetts Turnpike Improvement Project, E.L. Harvey Materials Recovery and Recycling Facility, Hopkinton Square, Deerfield Es- tates, Stagecoach Heights, Sanctuary Lane, Hopkinton Highlands II/Estates at Highland Ridge, Hopkinton High- lands III/Maillet Woods, and Highland Park IV. The Commission monitors these projects, along with numerous on-going projects of various sizes, on a regu- lar basis, working closely with project engineers, man- agers, and contractors to ensure that the projects con- tinue to meet environmental regulations and standards agreed to prior to their start. Commission goals for 2008 include continuing the expansion of public education initiatives, supporting open space acquisition and stewardship, and continu- Fund 7/01/07 6/30/08 Principal 1)Charles L. Claflin Fund 9,091.06 $9354.17 1,000.00 2)Comey Memorial Chapel Fund 4,462.49 $4183.42 2,100.00 3)Charles B. & Mary C. Holman Fund 6,780.26 $6976.51 1,500.00 4)Mary A. Roche Trust Fund 5,549.48 $5510.07 5,000.00 No expenditures were made for FY’08 from the Claflin Fund and Holman Fund. Expenditures from Comey Memorial Chapel Fund total $408.12 for repairs and Mary Roche Fund for $200 awarded as two separate $100 scholarships at the Hopkinton High School graduation. Funds were transferred to the General Fund. 5)McGovern Trust Fund Morgan Stanley Report 6/30/2008 - Non-expendable account = $1,204,471.46 Morgan Stanley Report 6/30/2008 - Expendable account = $253,499.16 The funds are invested in an array of certificates of deposits and mutual funds. McGovern Trust Fund Expendi- tures = $49,187.49. The amount of $41,557.46 was transferred on June 25, 2008 to the General Fund. The amounts do not equal because there were expenditures made between June 25 and June 30, 2008. 88 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES ing efforts to successfully handle all permits in a timely fashion. Changes to the Commission membership during the past year included the departure of Steven Radel and the appointment of Marcus Waldron. The Commission staff has worked diligently to as- sist the public with understanding wetland regulations and fulfilling permitting requirements, streamlining the permitting process for applicants, promoting environ- mental stewardship, educating the public, acting as a liaison to other Town boards and committees, and pro- viding background information on projects to the Com- mission so that we have a focused understanding of the issues during the hearings. The Commission invites the public to attend our meetings, become involved, volunteer, request Com- mission presentations to aid in local awareness about wetlands, and to provide comments on any of the projects brought before us. Meeting times and agenda items are posted on the bulletin board on the first floor of the Town Hall as well as on our website (www.hopkinton.org/gov/conservation/index.htm). All members of the community are welcomed and encour- aged to attend our meetings or to call the Commission Office at 508-497-9757 with questions. Council on Aging The mission of the Council on Aging is to promote the well-being and enhance the quality of life for older adults in the Town of Hopkinton, and to carry out activi- ties and services that encourage independence and continued participation in the community. Our goal is to design, advocate for, and implement services to fill the varied needs of individuals, as well as to provide educational, social, fitness and cultural programs of general interest. Our Outreach program provides individualized plans, including home visits, help with paperwork for fuel assistance and food stamps, referrals to agencies, tem- porary help with shopping and homemaking, and sup- port for those in need. The Senior Center provides trans- portation to medical appointments and group activi- ties; help with taxes and tax rebate programs; S.H.I.N.E. insurance counseling; and other information services. Regular activities include many different kinds of exercise, arts and crafts, games and humanities pro- grams, daily breakfast and lunch, veteran’s events, intergenerational programs and speakers. In addition, we hold many special weekend and evening events throughout the year. A monthly calendar is available in our “Hilltopper” newsletter that can be accessed online at Hopkinton.org or HopNews.com. Many of our pro- grams are open to the public as space allows. All this is made possible because of the generosity of the people of Hopkinton. We have 167 active volun- teers who range in age from the teens to the nineties, very supportive Town departments and local organiza- tions. The Friends of the Seniors is committed to raising at least $60,000 per year to pay salary and much of the operating expenses for the transportation and nutrition programs which are not covered by the Town budget. The ”Friends” also cover most of the function and pro- gramming expenses. We want to thank all of you who assist by donating to or visiting our Thrift Shop, dropping off redeemable bottles and cans, and supporting the Friends’ many fundraisers. Cultural Council The purpose of the Hopkinton Cultural Council (HCC) is to support public programs in the arts, humani- ties and interpretive sciences which promote access, education, diversity and excellence for residents of our community. This is accomplished by re-granting lottery funds received through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), in accordance with their guidelines, to individuals and organizations that will present their pro- grams in our community or local area. We fund a vari- ety of programs each year appropriate for diverse age and interest groups. Whenever possible we give priority to Hopkinton artists and organizations. For FY 2008, Hopkinton’s funding for re-granting from the Massachusetts Cultural Council has remained at $4,000, the same as last year. We received a total of 27 applications, an increase of 9 from last year, approv- ing 11 for partial or full funding. 89TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Design Review Board The Design Review Board was established by a vote of Town Meeting in May, 1994. Its purpose is to pro- vide a detailed review of uses and structures having a substantial impact on the Town, enhance the natural and aesthetic qualities of the Town, preserve the value of land and buildings, and to protect and preserve the historic and cultural aspects and heritage of the Town. The Design Review Board is appointed annually by the Planning Board. The Design Review Board reviews applications for Major and Minor Project Site Plan Review that are sub- mitted to the Planning Board, and makes recommen- dations to the Planning Board and the applicant. The Board reviews plans in conjunction with design criteria established in the Zoning Bylaw and intends to work with applicants to design projects that enhance and con- tribute to the Town. The Board also reviews other projects referred to it by other Boards. In 2008, such projects in- cluded a comprehensive permit application for a 6 duplex/12 unit multifamily development on property adjacent to the Hopkinton Senior Center. The Design Review Board reviewed the following submitted Site Plans: •79 Hayden Rowe St./Hopkinton Pediatric Den- tal Associates – building addition •Hopkinton Village Center – 25 & 35 Main St. – mixed use building •Town Common – new Veteran’s Gazebo •81-83 Main St. – new office building •77 West Main St. – new office building •11 Meserve St./Next Generation Children’s Center – proposed barn renovation and new parking lot •43 Main St./Hopkinton Gourmet – new window •59 Wood St./The Learning Center of Hopkinton – building addition •88 & 90 Hayden Rowe St., 73 & 74 Main St. – installation of solar roof panels •99 South St./Lonza Biologics – increased roof height •121 Hayden Rowe St. – proposed duplex •113 Hayden Rowe St./EMC Park – proposed lighting of McIntyre Field •2 Wood St. & 5 Meserve St./Next Generation Children’s Center – building addition, parking lot expansion In the coming year, several projects will be funded through the generous Massachusetts Cultural Council funds distributed to our town. Musical performances include the concert sea- sons of the Assabet Valley Mastersingers, MetroWest Symphony Orchestra and a holiday concert by the Southeastern Mass Community Band. John Root, of Edible Plant fame, will perform at the Library and sing some songs of the Gaslight (1900) era. We also have some exciting and educational dramatic performances coming with Richard Clark, who will perform Love Let- ters at the Council on Aging from the WWII Era, and Shakespeare at the Historical Society. We are contrib- uting to the annual Greater Milford Ballet production of the Nutcracker in 2008, and Enter Stage Left’s grand production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. The Hopkinton Public Library will host Wild about Reading – stories and songs, and the Senior Cen- ter will receive funding for their play reading scripts. Fi- nally, we are pleased to contribute funding to Cheryl Perreault’s Wake Up and Smell the Poetry – A fine col- lection of artists for our community to enjoy! 2008 members of the HCC are Margaret Wiggin, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary/Online Office Adminis- trator, William Brisson, Carol Mecagni, Meg Tyler and William Robinson. The Council is pleased to welcome Jean Bertschmann, Kate Heyd, Nancy Lagasse, and Donielle Moss to the Council this year. We would like to offer our appreciation to William Brisson and Margaret Wiggin for their many years of service and dedication to the Cultural Council. FISCAL YEAR 2008 FUNDED PROJECTS Assabet Valley Mastersingers 2007-2008 Concert Season ........................................$100 Richard Clark – Love Letters ...........................................$200 Richard Clark – Shakespeare, Enter Stage Left .............$300 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ..........$800 Greater Milford Ballet – Nutcracker ...............................$400* Hopkinton Public Library – Wild About Reading ...........$500* Hopkinton Senior Center – Scripts for Play Reading .....$350* MetroWest Symphony Orchestra 2007-2008 Concert Season ........................................$400 Cheryl Perreault – Wake Up and Smell the Poetry ............$500 John Root – Music of the Gaslight Era ...........................$100* S. Eastern Mass. Community Band – Holiday Concert .$300* Administrative costs.........................................................$50 2008 Funds .......................................................................$4000 *Pending Respectfully submitted, Jean Bertschmann, HCC Chair 90 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Department of Public Works It is our mission to provide the citizens of Hopkinton with an infrastructure that affords safe and reliable movement of vehicles and pedestrians; secure and dependable operation of water, sewer, drainage and waste removal; and attractive, comfortable public as- sembly areas. The Department of Public Works is the most diverse of all the town departments. The department is com- prised of the Administrative Division, Water & Sewer Di- vision and the Highway Division. The Cemetery, Parks, Building Maintenance, Solid Waste and Recycling Col- lection and Disposal and Tree Warden also fall under the Public Works umbrella. Administrative Division The Administrative Division provides oversight, di- rection, guidance and administrative and clerical sup- port to all other divisions of the public works department. This division is the first point of contact for the public. Correspondence, inquiries, reports and complaints are all received by administrative personnel and forwarded to the proper division for action and resolution. This division monitors and administers the overall operating budget and personnel of the department, including the water and sewer enterprise funds. Highway Division The Highway Department has many responsibili- ties to the town and its citizens. Some of which include pavement management, drainage system maintenance and repair, storm water management, street sweeping, maintaining cemeteries, parks and recreation areas, plow- ing and sanding roads, sidewalks, schools and town owned buildings, vehicle and equipment maintenance for sev- eral town departments and much more. The winter of 2007-2008 saw the second snowiest December on record. Crews had to plow 6 times be- tween December 13 and January 1 and sand 16 times. Salt became very difficult to get due to the busy begin- ning to winter and the lack of storage capacity we have. The beginning of January brought in 50 and 60 degree temperatures allowing employees to catch up on repairs, replenish materials and other miscellaneous work. In the end this was one of busiest winter we have had with 40 sanding events and 10 plowing events. The DPW crew, snow plow contractors and part timers de- serve a lot of credit for getting the job done during this busy season. Several rain storms in the month of February forced crews to deal with many flooding issues. Streams over- flowed the roads, basins and waterways covered over with snow and ice, drain pipes plugged up and needed to be jetted and sides of some roads washed out. The Highway Department was able to clean up after the Boston Marathon and get the roads opened in just a few hours. Besides some minor issues clean up went well. August brought several heavy rainstorms causing damage to roads and disrupting road paving projects. Crews battled many flooding issues that required work- ing all day and night several times. Due to the major reconstruction project on Spring St we had to use most of our Pavement Management Plan funds to complete that project. In addition to the Spring St project we were able to pave a section of Wood St and crack seal several other roads in town. The Highway Departments goal is to remain com- mitted to providing the Town of Hopkinton with the best level of service possible with the existing funds and manpower we have available. I would like to thank Highway employees Phil Schiloski, Gerard Berthelette, Ken Swenson, Jamie Stewart, Russell Lukey, Frank Torento, Chuck Moore, Paul McLaughlin, Dave Armstrong, Paul Riano, Joe Arena, Mike Bellacqua, John Bernier, Bruce Prentiss and every- one at the Water/Sewer Department for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. – Mike Mansir Highway Manager Water Division The water division staff is responsible for maintain- ing 6 pumping stations, 3 water tanks, 650 fire hydrants and 65 miles of water main. Approximately 65% of the town is serviced by municipal water. The department is on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Last year we pumped over 382,300,000 gallons of water. Over 6,000 water meters were read and more than 200 meters were replaced. We have continued with the installation of our new water meter reading systems. All of the town’s 220 backflow devices were tested as well. Routinely, water samples are collected 91TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS each month all over town and tested for bacteria. We are also mandated by the state and federal govern- ment to test for a wide variety of other contaminates in the water. All of our testing meets the state and federal guidelines. Lead and copper samples were taken and the town met those State and Federal requirements as well. The department conducted a system wide leak detection survey that found several leaks including one significant leak and fixed numerous other leaks that arose throughout the year. The department again ran a rain barrel program, which allowed over 80 rain bar- rels to be purchased by residents at a reduced cost. The free water conservation and hose bids programs to prevent backflows from outside faucets were also continued. The master meters for our wells were checked to ensure proper registration and we continue to replace old hydrants increasing firefighting capabilities. All of the water tanks were inspected and found to be in good working order. Plans are underway to paint the West Main Street tank. The annual consumer confidence report was again distributed explaining our water sources, the water treatment and the water test results. We have been providing this information to the citizens for sev- eral years before the State began mandating it. The department has completed construction of Well #6 on Fruit Street and should be running for this summer. A pump test was conducted on the Alprilla Farm site and the initial results were promising. The department conducted a rate analysis to determine rates for the next several years and to also fund future capital improvements recommended by the water master plan. The DPW has also taken over control of the opera- tion of the Maspenock Dam. Workers check levels and adjust water levels based on the operational plan. We would also like to recognize all of the other town departments that we work with on a daily basis and thank them for their support and help throughout the year, in particular, the Sewer and Highway Depart- ments. The department is also committed to continued employee training, education and evaluation. We will look to continue in house improvements to the system, updating the water meters, installing new master meters at the wells and operation of the Maspenock Dam. We will be pursuing the permitting of the Alprilla Farm site and will be looking to paint the West Main Street tank. A special thank you goes out to Jean Scarlata, Louis Mongiat, Mike Fredette, Bob Wright, Mat Gogan and Dan Bates for their continued service and dedica- tion to the town. – Eric J. Carty Water/Sewer Manager Sewer Division The sewer staff is responsible for checking 8 pump- ing stations and one oxinator chamber along with over 40 miles of sewer pipe. Approximately 40% of the town is serviced by municipal sewer. The daily inspection of the stations encompasses a 30 mile round trip to ensure the system is functioning properly. The department is on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year and responds to numerous emergency calls throughout the year. Wastewater flows to the town of Westborough for 2008 totaled 132,200,000 gallons. The town approved additional funding through the SRF funding program for indentifying and fixing inflow and infiltration. Employees took several classes for recertification and have performed maintenance and rehabilitation on the sewer pumps in-house providing cost savings to the town. The original control system at the Wood Street station was replaced to minimize any operational issues. The Cedar Street sewer easement was maintained to enable access in case of emergency and to allow for pipe testing. The department responded to several requests for inspections, service locations, and for help and investi- gation of other issues. During the upcoming year the department will be looking to continue the sewer main cleaning program utilizing the town’s sewer vacuum and jetting vehicle. Additional education for the employees will be pro- vided. Talks are underway with the town of Milford and the State for potential flows to the Milford plant. Repairs to the system based on the I/I study should begin and the enterprise fund analysis will be updated. Special recognition should also be made to all the other town departments for their continued help and support to the sewer department throughout the year, in particular the Water and Highway Departments. 92 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Special thanks go out to Peter Wright and Jeff Pyne for their continued service and dedication to the town. – Eric J. Carty Water/Sewer Manager Tree Warden This past year has been another interesting one. The discovery of Asian Longhorn Beetle in the Worces- ter area was quite a surprise. This highly destructive in- sect primarily infests maples. This winter of 2008-2009 will see several thousand trees removed within the quar- antine area. Let us hope that it stays contained. Also this year Nstar was asked to remove 57 trees that were dead or otherwise hazardous near power lines around town. These removals were not on their sched- ule for this year but they complied with our request .This work saved Hopkinton over twenty thousand dollars and improved electrical service. When you consider our weather so far this winter I’m glad those trees are gone. Removal of hazardous trees continues around town as they are identified. Many of these trees are reported in by the Highway Department which is much appreciated. And finally our Arbor Day observance with the Third Graders at Elmwood School will continue with giving seedlings to the children to take home and plant. It is my privilege to serve as Tree Warden of Hopkinton and I hope to continue in the future. – Paul Gleason Tree Warden Director of Public Works As Director, I would like to close by highlighting several major accomplishments in the Town that the Department of Public Works was able to advance. The first is the securing of a grant from the Depart- ment of Conservation and Recreation, Office of Dam Safety for $100,000 for the maintenance of the Lake Maspenock Dam. The DPW was able to execute the design, permitting and construction of work to remove trees and stumps that were damaging the dam and to stabilize and re-grade the toe of slope on the down- stream side of the dam. We will continue to seek such funding for additional repair work needed at the dam. The second is the negotiation and execution of the 3-year contract for curbside refuse and recycling collection with E.L. Harvey and Sons, Inc., of Westborough. This contract took effect July 1, 2008 and has resulted in increased savings and services to the Town in the form of revenue sharing for paper products and metal collection. The third is project in completion of the Storm Wa- ter Outfall Mapping required by the Environmental Pro- tection Agency. The outfalls, or points of discharge of storm water pipes, are located as points on a geo- graphic information systems map that can be called up to show their features such as size, pipe material, maintenance as well as a photo. The fourth is the construction of the Fruit Street Drainage Improvements at the entrance to the Fruit Street property required by the Department of Environ- mental Protection. This enables the Town to maintain the current entrance to the property at the former Pyne Sand and Stone to gain access to the new Fruit Street Well No. 6 as well as the future Fruit Street Athletic Fields, Wastewater Treatment Facility and workforce housing development. Also accomplished were the update of the Pave- ment Management Inventory, Community Develop- ment Action Grant application for the Sewer and Road- way Improvements to Elm Street and the design of the Signalization Improvement to the Intersection of Cedar, Main and Grove Streets. I want to thank the Board of Public Works for their continued support and assistance. I would also like to acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of the various boards and committees, and other departments of the town. My thanks to all the employees of the Department of Public Works, and particularly Administrative Man- ager Bruce Prentiss, for their dedication and hard work, and to the residents of Hopkinton who have supported our efforts. Of course, I especially want to thank High- way Manager, Mike Mansir and Water/Sewer Manager, Eric Carty as they are key to the success of the Depart- ment of Public Works. – J.T. Gaucher, P.E. Director of Public Works 93TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Economic Development Commission 1.The Economic Development Commission (EDC) came up to speed on the Fruit Street Wastewa- ter Treatment Plant (WWTP) and developed a fact sheet for the website so citizens can see an accurate history and what is currently hap- pening with the project. 2.The Economic Development Committee, along with the project manager for Legacy Farms, met with members of Mass Alliance in order to edu- cate them on the Legacy Farms Projects and seek out ways in which the state might assist in helping our town locate businesses here once a certain amount of infrastructure has been constructed. 3.The Economic Development Committee began to construct a Town of Hopkinton Marketing website titled “Why Hopkinton is Ripe for Busi- ness.” This will be placed on Hopkinton.org. 4.Economic Development Committee unani- mously supported the creation of an overlay district around the Route 495 interchange to allow for certain types of hotels as an allowed use by special permit in order to provide addi- tional services to organizations and businesses in the surrounding areas. 5.Economic Development Committee heard from a resident who was seeking approval to build a medical facility on Wood Street. EDC supported the project proposal notwithstand- ing that we had not heard if the project was supported by the neighbors. The resident ulti- mately proposed a change in the zoning bi-laws to the Zoning Advisory Committee. The Economic Development Committee’s goals for 2009 are as follows: 1. Work with the Town’s website manager to finish the Town of Hopkinton Marketing website. 2. Produce a 5-10 minute video to be placed on the marketing website that will contain testimo- Downtown Revitalization Committee The Downtown Revitalization Committee (DRC) is a committee appointed by the Board of Selectmen that has the focus of working to improve the downtown area. Improving downtown involves both physical changes and changing people’s habits. Consequently, the DRC is working on finding ways of improving the physical aspects of the business district, including parking, side- walks and crosswalk safety and to promote downtown Hopkinton as a vibrant, accessible place to shop, eat and do business. Physical changes to the downtown require a co- ordinated effort and involve working with numerous boards, committees, and town officials. Of particular importance is to make sure that all stakeholders are aware of planned projects to ensure that work does not need to be redone. The DRC, the Planning Board, and the DPW worked together to develop a list of ac- tion items outlining work that needed to be completed. The DRC is working to expand the list and to establish a schedule for these action items. The DRC is also con- tinuing to support improvements to the front of the Town Hall, and working on safety issues such as placing a crosswalk beacon at the Church Street/Main Street in- tersection and repairing damaged sidewalks. Finally, the committee worked with representatives from Legacy Farms on aesthetic issues related to the traffic lights at the Route 85/Route 135 interchange. Promoting the downtown involves ensuring that the area is user-friendly and working to encourage use of local businesses. The DRC has met with the HAA and is hoping to work cooperatively with the HAA to find ways to benefit from the name recognition of the Bos- ton Marathon. In December, the DRC sponsored the Third Annual Holiday Stroll, coordinating with the Library’s holiday entertainment, with the Park and Recreation’s annual tree lighting ceremony on the Town Common, and with local businesses to again promote downtown as a destination. Two new features were added this year, with Sparks!, a local art studio helped children prepare crafts in the basement of the town hall and with local artisans selling their art at the Masonic Lodge. 94 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Facilities Department The Facilities Department is entering its eighth year of operation with a mission to maintain oversight of all Town capital design and construction projects. Respon- sibilities include participation with all the building com- mittees throughout their project development. We as- sist the committees in designer selection, bidding, value- engineering, contractor selection, and provide on-site Clerk-of-Works quality assurance services. Project sta- tus reports and commentary are provided to the build- ing committees on a monthly basis. The Facilities Director reports to the three-member Facilities Board comprised of Chairman Michael Dawley, Ron Eldridge and Steve Carbonneau. The Board meets on the first Thursday of each month and provides beneficial guidance and advice on deliver- ing a successful capital project and running an efficient department. The Facilities Director provides the Board with a detailed monthly report highlighting aspects of all the projects. Capital projects completed this year include ADA compliance improvements at Town Hall and School facilities, new Press Box & Bleachers at High School, building & system repairs at Hopkinton Fire Station and roof & wall repairs at the Middle School. In addition, the Facilities Director obtained a sig- nificant grant from the Massachusetts Technology Col- laborative to install solar electric panels on the Police and Fire Stations as well as the Middle and High Schools at no cost to the Town. The Facilities Director obtained certification as an Owner’s Project Manager from the Office of Inspector General, recertification as a Building Inspector and li- cense for Construction Supervisor. I am grateful for guidance and support of the Facilities Board members and the cooperation I receive from all the Town departments. The Facilities Depart- ment remains committed to achieving an efficient, cost- effective process for Town projects, while continuing to be a resource for other Boards and Committees. Respectfully submitted. Brian Main Facilities Director nials and promote Hopkinton as a great town for businesses. 3.Meet with businesses in town to determine what it is the town can do to make it more attractive for them to expand and become a conduit for their input. 4.Through marketing efforts and alliances with state and local groups, work to identify busi- nesses who would like to locate in Hopkinton and establish relationships with these compa- nies. 5. Participate with other town committees to pro- vide input and support for any opportunities for sensible commercial growth that will help to strengthen the town’s finances and provide other types of benefits to the community. 95TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Fire Department The fire department had a very active year within the community. 2008 was the busiest year in the history of the department. We had several fires in our commu- nity which required the response of not only our own department but assistance from the surrounding com- munities. The most significant fire resulted in the death of longtime Hopkinton Resident Richard “Dickie” Phillips. The department was awarded grants in the amount of $2,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Health for Emergency Medical Task Force participa- tion, an fire equipment grant for $5,296 from the Massa- chusetts Executive Office of Public Safety, a grant for $1,500 to assist with the Car Seat Safety Program and a grant for $4,390.76 for public safety education from Department of Fire Services. As is done yearly, all of our apparatus and equip- ment was inspected and certified by one of several outside agencies. I am pleased to report that all of our equipment passed inspection and certification. In January we took delivery of a new ambulance. This unit replaced a 14 year old vehicle which is now being used by the Regional Technical Rescue Team to carry specialized rescue equipment and supplies. In March, we completed installation on the final phase of our radio communication system, giving us a state-of-the art comprehensive system. All but a small fraction of this system was built using grants and none- tax revenue sources. April saw the department under the direction of Deputy Chief Ken Clark actively involved in providing fire and medical services for the Boston Marathon. Un- like the previous year, there were no major storm issues to be concerned with and the event went off without any major problems. May we excited watched as the new contractor hired to finish the repair work on the headquarters sta- tion raised the scaffolding and repairs to the fire station began. In October in what can only be described as a scene from the movie Groundhog Day, we again were face with another contractor not fulfilling the contrac- tual obligations and the fire house repairs grinding to a halt. Eventually the town was forced to pull the con- struction bond, and we still await a decision on how this project will end. In November, Chief Daugherty notified the Select- men that he would be stepping down as Fire Chief in January to assume the Fire Chief’s position in Framingham. In December, Lt. William Miller graduated from the Chief Fire Officers Management Program, sponsored by the Department of Fire Service and U-Mass Univer- sity. Lt. Pat Gross was certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician and is certified to inspect and install Child Safety Car Seats. More information is available on our website or by calling the fire station and speak- ing to Lt. Gross directly. Fire Prevention Officer Bob Santucci continues to maintain our web site. Please take a few minutes to look it over at www: hopkintonfd.org. As always, the Hopkinton Fire Department stands ready to respond to the needs of the community at a moment’s notice, and I am proud to have the oppor- tunity to serve as its chief. In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Se- lectmen, Town Departments, Committees and last but not least the residents of Hopkinton for your constant and continued support. It is only through the coopera- tive efforts off all, that we are able to make our com- munity safe. Respectfully, Gary T. Daugherty, Sr., MPA, EFO, NREMT-P Chief of Department HOPKINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FULL TIME FIREFIGHTERS / EMT/ PARAMEDIC* Gary T. Daugherty, Chief* P. Kenneth Clark, Deputy Chief Matthew Bailey* Robert Caron* Francis Clark Robert Clark Richard Corcoran* Gary Daugherty, Jr.* James Frederick* James Gosselin* Patrick Gross, Lieutenant Carl Harris, Lieutenant 96 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Timothy Healy* Scott Jurasek Douglas Lewis William Lukey, Lieutenant William Miller, Lieutenant Kazimierz Piorkowski* Thomas Poirier* Michael Prescott Robert Santucci, Fire Prevention Officer Norman Seymour Stephen Slaman, Lieutenant* Edward Wright Mary Carver, Administrative Assistant HOPKINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT CALL FIREFIGHTERS Robert Bartlett, Call Lieutenant Michael Brohm James Collins* James Danahy Nicholas Danahy Brent Hamilton Seth Hamilton Thomas McIntyre Joshua Sables Michael Torosian Situation Type # of Incidents 100 Fire..........................................................................3 111 Building fire ..........................................................23 112 Fires in structures other than in a bldg.................5 113 Cooking fire, confined to container ..................34 114 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney .........6 116 Fuel burner/boiler malfunction ............................3 118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained ............................3 130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other ....................1 131 Passenger vehicle fire ...........................................2 132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire ...................2 134 Water vehicle fire ..................................................1 140 Natural vegetation fire, other ..............................2 141 Forest, woods or wildland fire...............................7 142 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire ...................7 143 Grass fire ................................................................1 153 Construction or demolition landfill fire .................1 154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle ......3 160 Special outside fire, other .....................................1 162 Outside equipment fire ........................................1 210 Overpressure rupture from steam,other ..............2 221 Overpressure rupture of air or gas pipe...............1 251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition .....2 300 Rescue, emergency medical call (EMS) call ......1 311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew ...........................16 312 Paramedic Assist ...................................................8 321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident .............868 322 Vehicle accident with injuries...........................164 323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident ....................3 324 RUOK check ..........................................................9 331 Lock-in ...................................................................1 341 Search for person on land ....................................3 342 Search for person in water ...................................4 350 Extrication, rescue, other ......................................3 351 Extrication of victim(s) from building....................1 352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle .....................9 353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator .........1 360 Water & ice related rescue, other .......................2 365 Watercraft rescue .................................................1 381 Rescue or EMS standby ........................................5 400 Hazardous condition, other ..................................7 410 Flammable gas or liquid condition, other ...........1 411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill ..............9 412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)............................36 413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill ....................11 420 Toxic condition, other ...........................................1 421 Chemical hazard (nospill or leak)........................1 422 Chemical spill or leak ............................................5 424 Carbon monoxide incident ...............................37 440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem ...............24 442 Overheated motor ...............................................1 444 Power line down .................................................30 445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment .................8 461 Building or structure weakened or collapse .......1 482 Threat to burn ........................................................1 462 Aircraft standby ....................................................2 480 Attempted burning, illegal action, other ............2 500 Service Call, other ...............................................13 510 Person in distress, other .........................................5 511 Lock-out ...............................................................17 512 Ring or jewelry removal ........................................4 520 Water problem, other .........................................15 521 Water evacuation.................................................8 522 Water or steam leak .............................................3 531 Smoke or odor removal ........................................3 540 Animal problem ....................................................1 541 Animal problem ....................................................5 542 Animal rescue .......................................................4 550 Public service assistance, other .........................27 551 Assist police or other governmental agency......6 552 Police matter .........................................................3 553 Public service ........................................................6 554 Assist invalid ...........................................................5 555 Defective elevator, no occupants ......................4 561 Unauthonzed burning ..........................................7 571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup .................5 600 Good intent call, other .......................................14 611 Dispatched & canceled en route .......................4 631 Authorized controlled burning .............................6 632 Prescribed fire ........................................................1 641 Vicinity alarm.........................................................1 650 Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke .................1 651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke .............................16 652 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be ............3 671 Hazmat release investigation w/ no hazmat ........4 700 False alarm or false call, other .............................17 Situation Type # of Incidents 97TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 710 Malicious, mischievous false call, other ...............2 711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false .............5 712 Direct tie to FD, malicious/false alarm.................3 714 Central station, malicious false alarm .................1 730 System malfunction, other .................................22 733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction ........................................46 734 Heat detector activation due to malfunction....4 735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction .....16 736 CO detector activation due to malfunction ....16 740 Unintentional transmission of alarm ...................27 741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional ..........1 Historical Commission Situation Type # of Incidents Situation Type # of Incidents 743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional...................................................39 744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional .........8 745 Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional .13 746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no ........7 812 Flood assessment ..................................................3 813 Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment .......2 814 Lightning strike (no fire).........................................6 815 Severe weather or natural disaster stand ...........1 900 Special type of incident, other ............................3 911 Citizen complaint ..................................................2 912 Outside Burn Complaint ............................... 9 Total for all incidents ......................................1,826 The Hopkinton Historical Commission was estab- lished in 1969 under Mass General Law (Chapter 49, Section 8D of the General Laws) with a goal of historic preservation. The Commission coordinates with other town agencies as well as private organizations (such as the Historical Society) to safeguard the preservation of the town’s historic properties and sites. Great progress was made on all FY 08 initiatives. Historic restoration of the Gatehouse at Lake Whitehall (located within the Woodville Historic District) is set to complete in the spring. The first phase of historical records maintained at the Town Library is complete with clearer access and pointers to all the catalogued ma- terials. All agreed preservation work on the significant McFarland-Sanger homestead on Lumber Street is com- plete and ownership of the property has formally trans- ferred to the town. The Capital Group has contributed $10,000 to the Hopkinton Historical Preservation Trust Fund which was established by the Commission specifi- cally for preservation and maintenance of this and simi- lar properties. The Hopkinton Train Depot is now com- plete and the building open weekends for skaters; ad- ditional displays are planned to be added in the spring. Work is underway as well with consultant support on the first phase of reviewing the Commission’s priorities — including updating the Town’s survey of historic prop- erties completed in 1989. Since the consultant was ac- tive in providing direct to the earlier Survey, continuity of expertise can be counted on. The Commission has also joined with both of the Town’s Historic District Com- missions to jointly plan signs for historic districts and prop- erties and CPC funding for this activity will be presented at the upcoming town meeting. The Commission continues to work with residents to explore viable alternatives to demolition under the Historic Preservation by-law. No public hearings were required or held this year and pre meetings with home owners may help explain this. Since the bylaw’s incep- tion, a number of historically significant homes have been saved while the vast majority of requests, over ninety percent, have been allowed to proceed with no delay or hearing required. Residents can take pride in seeing an increasing number of historic plaques available through the Commission’s Town Treasures project along with the several significant properties described above. With the active involvement and generous volunteer support of town residents, the Historical Commission looks forward to its role and continued visibility within the town. 98 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Historic District Commission Center Historic District Commission Historic Districts in Massachusetts have three ma- jor purposes, as stated in Ch. 40C of Massachusetts General Law: 1.) To preserve and protect the distinc- tive characteristics of building and places significant to the history of the Commonwealth and its cities and towns. 2.) To maintain and improve the settings of those building and places. 3.) To encourage new designs compatible with existing buildings in the district. The Hopkinton Center Historic District was estab- lished by the townspeople in 1979, consisting primarily of properties surrounding the Town Common, the Com- mon itself, and properties along the south side of Main Street, ending near the corner of Grove Street. A small portion of East Main Street, ending at Ray Street, is also included. In recent years, Center School and the Town Hall have been added to the district. The Hopkinton Historic District Commission was concurrently established as the review authority responsible for regulatory de- sign within the Hopkinton Center Historic District. During 2008, the discussions and planning for a redesign of the gazebo on the Town Common, which began the previous year, were continued, and a cer- tificate of approval was issued for the construction of a new, handicapped-accessible gazebo. The Common is considered by many as the centerpiece of our His- toric District. Although its use and maintenance are under the purview of the Parks & Recreation Dept., matters relating to structures, aesthetics, and protec- tion of its distinctive character are under the Historic District Commission’s jurisdiction and are of utmost im- portance to the District. In 2008, the Parks & Recreation Dept. began a major redesign of the landscaping on the Town Com- mon, including extensive tree cutting. The Historic Dis- trict Commission has begun a dialog with the Parks & Recreation Dept. to try to ensure that their planned re- moval of 40 of the 78 trees, needed for public safety and control of invasive species, and to create more favorable growing conditions, does not radically alter the traditional look of our shady, tree-lined Common that is loved by the town. Also reviewed this year was a major project for the landscaping and redesign of the front of the Town Hall, including drainage improvements around the founda- tion. Other certificates were issued for the installation of a handicapped-accessible door at the library, signage at the Town Hall, and a residential roof replacement. The Historic District Commission is committed to work- ing creatively and cooperatively to protect and pre- serve the character of our valuable Center Historic Dis- trict as the town moves forward. Woodville Historic District Commission The Woodville Historic District was created in May of 2005 by Town Meeting to preserve the historical am- biance of the Village of Woodville. Our commission members are committed to maintaining our unique vil- lage atmosphere. Many residents of the Historic District are also cognizant of the importance of protecting our historical resources, and are willing to work with the commission to obtain the best resolution of the need to update their homes and neighborhood and yet main- tain historical flavor. Some completed projects in the District this year were not directly performed by the Commission. The “Village of Hopkinton” sign, missing for over 20 years from the Fire Station lawn, was replaced this year. The Cemetery Commission was responsible for replacing the “Howard Larter Ave.” sign at the third driveway to Ever- green Cemetery, and is beginning plans to restore and re-open for use the Comey Chapel in the Cemetery. The Historical Commission has been restoring the Gatehouse on Lake Whitehall, and is currently apply- ing for Town Meeting approval to erect “Entering His- toric District” signs for both Woodville and the uptown districts. All of these projects have made use of the avail- able Community Preservation Funds for historical resto- ration. Another accomplishment for this year has been the establishment of the Woodville Historic District Com- mission pages on the Town web-site. Currently, there is a slide show of 13 old postcards and note cards show- ing some of houses and factories of early 20th century Woodville. This year we plan to upload current photos of all the properties, as well as any older photos of these properties that we are able to find. 99TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Housing Authority The Housing Authority operates under the author- ity of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Regular Board Meetings are held once a month at Tom Kenney Hall, 100 Davis Road, Hopkinton, Massachusetts. All meetings are public and tenant par- ticipation is encouraged. Members of the Board are: Renee Gilson, Chairman; Deborah Kollmeyer, Vice- Chairman; Ruth Ziglear, Treasurer; Lillian Holden, State Appointee; Donna McGuire, Member. Housing Author- ity Staff include: Shirley Bliss, Administrative Assistant; Anthony Gonsalves, Maintenance Mechanic/Supervi- sor; Linda Donahue, Executive Director. Present programs administered by the Housing Authority include: CHAPTER 667C: The Housing Authority has 92 units of housing for the elderly known as Brampton Circle. These units are located on Davis Road, and are avail- able to elderly, handicapped, and disabled residents with incomes below $46,300 for one person or $52,950 for two. Rent is calculated at 30% of monthly adjusted income. The waiting list for elderly housing is currently open, and interested parties should contact the Hous- ing Authority office at 508-435-6022. CHAPTER 705: The Housing Authority has three two bedroom and three three bedroom apartments of fam- ily housing under the 705 program. These units are also located on Davis Road, and are currently fully occu- pied. Rent for these units is calculated at 27% of monthly adjusted income. The waiting list is only open to ac- cept Emergency Applications at this time. MASSACHUSETTS RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM: The Housing Authority recently applied for and received three vouchers for this program and they have been issued to applicants currently on our waiting list. SECTION 8: The Hopkinton Housing Authority cur- rently administers one Section 8 certificates/vouchers which is funded through Falmouth Housing Authority. Families participating in this program also pay 30% of their income towards housing costs, and live in apart- ments owned by private landlords in the town of Hopkinton. We do not have any vouchers available for this program. MODERNIZATION: Modernization and capital im- provement work for housing on Davis Road is funded through a combination of monies provided by the Com- monwealth through the Department of Housing and Community Development, and Housing Authority re- serves. Items recently completed include: Renovation of thirteen apartment turnovers; Installation of new tub sur- rounds in turnovers, as needed; Power washing of all 667-1 and 667-2 buildings; Re-design and repaving of existing driveways for family units-completed in 2008. Department of Housing and Development has hired and contracted with a Capital Needs Assessment Consultant to evaluate capital improvements at hous- ing authorities throughout the Commonwealth, so at this time re-roofing of the elderly units has been post- poned and money has been set aside in restricted re- serves for the purpose of re-roofing the elderly housing units when the consultants have completed their as- sessment. New Project We are currently working with Department of Hous- ing and Community Development and Reinhardt As- sociates in developing modular affordable rental hous- ing for families on land owned by the Housing Author- ity. This project is still on-going. Cost Containment The Housing Authority continues to operate with no state subsidy. Any surplus above minimum reserve will continue to be utilized for capital improvements on behalf of residents. 100 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Housing Committee As the Town of Hopkinton moves forward during these difficult financial times due to the economy, the Hopkinton Housing Committee can’t emphasize enough the need in our community for affordable units. At the present time we have 143 units counted in Hopkinton which denotes 3.2%. The State has a 10% requirement to be reached. There are many projects in the pipeline: such as Sanctuary Lane with 5, Stagecoach Heights with 7 and Peppercorn Village with 11. These are approved or un- der construction but are not in our inventory as of yet. Town Meeting approved for $450,000 of CPA funds to help with the financing of 12 affordable family units, known as Mayhew Court. It is in the process of permit- ting at this time. Legacy Farms is in the permitting pro- cess too. This project has 240 units which will counts to- wards are numbers when completed. The number of affordable units for the Town of Hopkinton would then become 418, or 9%. The Fruit Street property is still high on the Committees list for developing many family units. The Human Resources Department and the Per- sonnel Committee works together to administer the Town’s personnel policies as found in the Town’s Per- sonnel By-Laws. Requests for changes in job descrip- tion or for the establishment of new positions are brought to the Human Resources Department and the Person- nel Committee for its approval and subsequent Town Meeting Actions. The Human Resources Department also oversees the hiring of all Town employees. Changes in rates of pay for Town employees who are not cov- ered by collective bargaining agreements are recom- mended yearly and voted on at the Annual Town Meet- ing in May. The Personnel Committee in collaboration with the Town Manager, oversees the Human Resources Depart- ment, consisting of a full-time Human Resources Direc- tor and a part-time Total Compensation Coordinator. The department is responsible for hiring, employee re- lations, legal compliance, training, payroll, benefits administration, 3rd party billing and supports all employ- ees, managers, and boards with respect to all Human Resources functions of the town. Some of these func- tions are: Human Resources Department • Classification and Compensation • Recruitment and Hiring • Employee Relations • HR Policies and Procedures • Contract Interpretation • Training and Development • State and Federal Compliance • Record Retention and Information Requests • HRIS Maintenance and Development This year’s accomplishments included strengthen- ing the Human Resources Policies of the Town by revis- ing the Personnel By-Laws. Other initiatives designed to increase communication, recognize performance and motivate personnel continued to be developed in 2008. These included training sessions; including providing Harassment and Discrimination training to all of the Teachers in the Hopkinton Public School system, em- ployee events and the Rewards and Recognition Pro- gram. The Human Resources Department and the Per- sonnel Committee will continue to refine and update the Town’s bylaws in order to provide its employees fair and equitable policies, procedures and compensation. The Human Resources Department, together with the Personnel Committee and the Town Manager, will strive to create an effective workplace that encourages Managers and employees to work together to provide the Town with the exceptional services that it deserves. 101TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS During the past year there has been a significant increase in commercial activity on South Street between Lonza and EMC. The new homes, additions, alterations and miscel- laneous structures had a slight increase in fees collected. The building fees collected this year to date are up by 33% over last year at this time. Building Report In accordance with applications filed in this office for the period starting January 1, 2008and ending De- cember 31, 2008 building construction in the Town of Hopkinton for the past year is as follows: New: Commercial. Bldgs Permits Issued: 2 Estimated Value: $1,115,000.00 Fees Collected: $10,750.00 Alterations to Same Permits Issued: 49 Estimated Value: $25,852,135.00 Fees Collected: $255,950.00 New: Assembly Bldgs Permits Issued: 0 Alts to Assembly Bldgs Permits Issued: 9 Estimated Value: $570,550.00 Fees Collected: $2,410.00 New Institutional Bldgs 0 Alts to Institute Bldgs Permits Issued: 1 Estimated Value: $0 Fees Collected: $0 New: Residen. Bldgs Permits Issued: 31 Estimated Value: $5,649,431.00 Fees Collected: $52,792.00 Inspectional Services Alterations to Same Permits Issued: 374 Estimated Value: $7,749,355.00 Fees Collected: $78,643.00 New Misc. Structures Permits Issued 131 Estimated Value: $1,611,802.00 Fees Collected: $20,505.00 Alterations to Same Permits Issued: 8 Estimated Value: $162,280.00 Fees Collected: $1,640.00 Wrecking Permits Issued: 22 Estimated Value: $366,400.00 Fees Collected: $3,608.00 Certificates of Use/ Occupancy: 306 Certif. of Inspection: Certificates Issued: 182 Fees Collected: $848.00 Dup. Cards & Copies: yes Permit Renewals/Transf. 3 Fees Collected: $610.00 Building: Total Permits Issued 2008 627 Total Estimated Value: $43,076,953.00 Total Fees Collected: $426,293.00 Gas/Plumbing Report – FY08 Deposits: $35,455.00 Payroll: $22,452.00 Expenses: $1,614.90 Returned to General Fund: $11,388.10 Wiring Report – Fy08 Deposits: $48,914.00 Payroll: $20,022.00 Expenses: $2,155.98 Returned to General Fund: $26,736.02 102 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Marathon Fund Committee The Marathon Fund Committee was established by the Board of Selectmen in 1986 to make recommen- dations to the Board regarding use of the annual gift to the town by the Boston Athletic Association. In 2008, $65,000 was received from the B.A.A. $50,855 was allo- cated from the fund in 2008, and $17,230 remains in the fund for use. In 2008, money was allocated to help fund: Mara- thon related expenses incurred by town departments; six student-athlete scholarships for Hopkinton graduates; equipment rental for the post prom party; caps for the Babe Ruth baseball program; and the senior citizen exercise programs. The fund is for use in the areas of recreation and athletics and the committee encourages organizations, groups, and teams to make requests for use of the fund for those purposes; and in making recommendations of use of the fund, we attempt to support as many of those organizations, groups, and teams as possible. We look forward to serving the community in the year 2009. Metropolitan Area Planning Council Created in 1963, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) promotes inter-local cooperation and advocates for smart growth by working closely with cit- ies and towns, state and federal agencies, non-profit institutions, and community-based organizations in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston. MAPC strives to provide leadership on emerging issues of re- gional significance by conducting research, building coalitions, and acting as a regional forum for action. MAPC provides technical assistance and special- ized services in land use planning, water resources man- agement, transportation, housing, environmental pro- tection, economic development, public safety, geo- graphic information systems (GIS), collective purchas- ing, data analysis and research, legislative and regula- tory policy, and the facilitation and support of inter-lo- cal partnerships. More information is available at www.mapc.org. MAPC is governed by 101 municipal government appointees, 21 gubernatorial appointees, and 13 ap- pointees of state and City of Boston agencies. An Ex- ecutive Committee comprising 25 elected members oversees agency operations. The agency employs ap- proximately 40 professional staff under the leadership of an executive director. Funding for MAPC activities is derived from governmental contracts and foundation grants, and a per-capita assessment on member mu- nicipalities. To better serve the people who live and work in Metro Boston, MAPC has divided the region into eight sub-regions. Each subregion is overseen by a council of local leaders and stakeholders, and a staff coordinator provides organizational and technical staff support. South West Advisory Planning Committee (SWAP) Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Hopkinton, Medway, Milford, Millis, Norfolk, Sherborn and Wrentham Annual Report 2008 During 2008, the SWAP subregion municipal repre- sentatives continued to meet on a regular basis to dis- cuss and take action on issues of mutual interest from community development planning to transportation. SWAP heard presentations on the upcoming US Cen- sus, alternative parking management programs, alter- native growth designs promoted by the state’s Smart Growth tool kit, revisions to the state’s storm-water regu- lations that will impact local communities, funding op- portunities forthcoming under the Green Communities Act, and potential legislative changes to the state’s zoning act. SWAP was also informed about the avail- ability of free aerial photography for their towns, free bicycle racks, and free trainings for municipal planners through MAPC. SWAP provided input regarding an upcoming transportation study of Route 126 from Bellingham to Framingham. The Committee also held a lively discus- sion on how communities can best use design review committees and guidelines to foster appropriate de- velopment. During the past year, the communities participat- 103TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Open Space Preservation Committee A five member Open Space Preservation Com- mission was established in 1980. The Commission is com- posed of a representative from the Conservation Com- mission, Planning Board, Board of Selectman and two members at large. Their mission is to identify parcels of land that become, or may become available to the Town that would enrich the quality of life by providing residents as well as non-residents with land for passive recreation, hiking and walking trails, horse back riding, bike trails, and other non-motorized activities as well as protection, preservation and restoration of our wood- lands, wetlands, water resources, rural vision and sce- nic views, and links to other recreational and open space lands and wildlife corridors. This supports the Master Plan for Open Space and Recreation. The Open Space Commission works with property owners or their representative to determine the best means to acquire properties, i.e. through outright pur- chase from the landowners, through donations, or by placement of Conservation Restrictions, CR, of the de- velopment rights on the land. Placement of a Conservation Restriction on thir- teen acres of land donated to the Town by The Drowne Family Trust was completed this year. The property abuts and links other open space owned by the Division of Conservation and Recreation, DCR. It enlarges the wild- life corridors and provides additional recreational use and activities on the land. The Commission evaluated the acquisition of the Peloquin Property under The Towns right to purchase the land, MGL Chapter 61 B Section 9. CPC funds were proposed for the purchase. While there were benefits, adjacent to other open space, woodlands and wet- lands, the asking price was very high given the eco- nomic times. The Whitehall Conservation Area: The Hopkinton Area Land Trust, Friends of Whitehall, Board of Select- man, and the State Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs approved the Conservation Re- striction. The Parks and Recreation Department, P&R, offered a letter of support for the CR, which provides improved access to Reed Park through the entrance road off Wood Street. An updated survey will be at- tached to the CR when the final survey document is available. The Friends of Whitehall graciously donated funding for the survey of the property. Demolition of the house on the Whitehall property is complete. This included removal of asbestos contain- ing material, de-commissioning and sealing of the on site well, closure of the septic system, removal of oil and oil tank, and removal of phone, light, and cable lines. Plantings and stonewalls were preserved to the extent possible and the site was regarded. CPC provided fund- ing for the demolition project. We are grateful for the donation of time and ex- pertise given by Mike Torosian and for the support of the Board of Health, Inspection Services and Adminis- trative assistance from the Planning Board to complete this project. The Whitehall Conservation Area will have new trails completed soon to add to the enjoyment of all who walk, ride or jog on this beautiful parcel of land. We look forward to celebrating the naming and open- ing of the trails this summer. ing in the subregion were briefed on grant opportuni- ties, such as the District Local Technical Assistance fund and the Suburban Mobility Program as well as the Com- monwealth Capital program. Subregional representa- tives also participated in MAPC’s MetroFuture project, to develop a plan for the future of the greater Boston region. During 2008, MAPC also completed our work with the Town of Millis to rezone a portion of the western industrial zone along Route 109, assisted Norfolk in se- curing designation of Priority Development site under the state’s 43D program, worked with the Sherborn Plan- ning Board to host a visioning session for the town cen- ter, and facilitated discussions between Milford and MassHighway on a possible Park and Ride lot. 104 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Parks and Recreation Department The Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Department’s mission statement continues to be to provide the resi- dents of the town with safe and enjoyable recreation facilities and programs for all ages and abilities. In 2008, the Parks and Recreation Department saw an increase of approximately 9 percent in participa- tion of its programs and services it provides. The Board’s priority for 2008 was to continue its ef- forts to attain more field space for the youth organiza- tions in town. The Board continued to try getting an ar- tificial multi-purpose lighted field built at Fruit Street. Hopkinton Youth Soccer and Parks and Recreation worked together to raise the additional funds to allow the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to re- lease the $1 Million dollars to start the construction. The design and engineering was completed for the con- struction. The CPC issued $5,000.00 to replace picnic tables at Sandy Beach. Two of the tables are American Dis- abilities Act (ADA) compliant. Friends of the Common and the Recreation Com- mission continued to oversee the construction of a new ADA compliant Gazebo on the Town Common. The old gazebo was torn down and the new construction was started in 2008. The new gazebo is expected to be com- pleted by April, 2009. In addition, the Hopkinton Tree Warden and the Parks and Recreation Commission came up with a com- prehensive tree maintenance plan for the Common. The plan was presented to the Town at a regularly scheduled meeting and residents were notified via the local media. Due to the generosity of local contrac- tors, both of these projects on the Common will be com- pleted at no cost to the Town. The Recreation Department upgraded their regis- tration software, making it easier for patrons to register for programs via the internet. Some of the newer programs introduced to the residents this year were, Movie Night on the Common, Zumba Fitness, Dog Training, and Introduction to Vol- leyball to name a few. For more information about our programs, go to www.hopkinton.org/gov/parks. Planning Board The responsibilities of the Planning Board are es- tablished by state law and by town bylaws. They include making a Master Plan for the Town, recommending designation of scenic roads and administering the Sce- nic Roads regulations, review of and action on subdivi- sion and approval-not-required plans pursuant to Mass. General Laws Ch. 41, adoption of Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Town, review of and action on plans pursuant to the Open Space and Landscape Preser- vation Development, Senior Housing Development, Garden Apartments in Residential Districts, Open Space Mixed Use Development Overlay District, Village Hous- ing in Residential Districts, Flexible Community Develop- ment, Site Plan Review and Campus Style Development zoning bylaws, issuance of Earth Removal and Stormwater Management Permits, and developing, holding public hearings on proposed zoning articles and presenting them to Town Meeting for adoption. During 2008 the Planning Board took the following action on several types of plans and applications: OSLPD (Open Space and Landscape Preservation Development) Special Permit & Concept Plan appli- cations approved: 1 (Peloquin Estates – 9 lots) OSLPD Special Permit & Concept Plan applica- tions denied: 1 (30 North Mill St. Subdivision – 2 lots) Site Plan Review, Major Projects approved: 4 •81-83 Main St. (new office building) •25 & 35 Main St. (Hopkinton Village Center – mixed retail/residential development) •77 West Main St. (new office building) •113 Hayden Rowe St. (EMC Park - lights at McIntyre Field) – amendment Site Plan Review, Minor Projects approved: 6 •New Veteran’s Gazebo (Town Common) •43 Main St. (Hopkinton Gourmet – new window) •59 Wood St. (The Learning Center of Hopkinton - building addition) 105TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS •79 Hayden Rowe St. (Hopkinton Pediatric Den- tal Associates - building addition and revised parking lot layout) •99 South St. (Lonza Biologics - increased build- ing height) ª88 & 90 Hayden Rowe St., 73 & 74 Main St. (Hopkinton Middle School, Hopkinton High School, Police Station, Fire Station - installation of solar roof panels) Scenic Road Applications approved: 3 Scenic Road Designation: Wilson St. (from Rafferty Rd. to Ashland town line) Approval-Not-Required Plans submitted: 16, cre- ating 6 new building lots At the 2008 Annual Town Meeting, the Planning Board sponsored Zoning Bylaw and zoning map change proposals as well as proposed amendments to the General Bylaws, resulting in the adoption of the follow- ing: •Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to adopt an Open Space Mixed Use Development (OSMUD) Overlay District to facilitate mixed use develop- ment of the Weston Nurseries property. •Amendment to the Off-Street Parking section to provide flexibility with respect to the number of parking spaces required when there are mixed uses with different peak hour demands and shared parking. •Amendment to the General Bylaws to include Fire Department review of driveway permit ap- plication. •Amendment to the General Bylaws to adopt a Stormwater Management & Erosion Control by- law to regulate stormwater runoff from new con- struction and non-point source pollution in ac- cordance with Federal EPA requirements. The Planning Board has begun the public hearing process for the Legacy Farms Master Plan Special Per- mit. The development would include 940 housing units, 350,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and 500 acres of open land. In 2008, the Planning Board adopted Stormwater Regulations and Administrative Rules of the Planning Board. The Stormwater Regulations were developed with the assistance of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and a working group of Town residents. The Planning Board established goals for FY2009 which include: •Work with the DPW and Town Manager to coor- dinate downtown issues, including traffic projects, pedestrian safety and new building projects. •Consideration of review and implementation of Sasaki Associates/East Hopkinton Strategy. •Potential zoning changes or design guidelines to accommodate alternative energy (wind, so- lar) implementation. •Add the Alprilla Farm well Zones I, II and III to the Water Resources Protection Overlay District map, when delineated. •Consider the economic impact of the new de- velopment when reviewing applications. •Consideration of sidewalk connectivity, pedes- trian needs, bike paths and bike lanes in the Town’s land use planning and development re- view. •Work as a Town with surrounding communities to discuss and plan for cumulative/regional traf- fic problems and impacts from new develop- ment activity. •Maintain a database/list of large undeveloped parcels and keep in contact with land owners as to their future plans. •Consider the adoption of a viewshed protec- tion bylaw. •Review bylaws and propose modifications if desired, to keep historic homes preserved and intact when the land on which the home is lo- cated is proposed for development. The Board thanks former members R.J. Dourney and Evan Ballantyne who left the board this year, for their time and contribution during their service. 106 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Police Department The year was most memorable to the members of our department because of the trial and conviction of Neil Entwistle for the homicides of his wife Rachel and his daughter Lillian. There are many people I need to thank. Rachel’s family, the Matterazzos, were incred- ibly supportive and courageous throughout the investi- gation and the trial. Assistant District Attorney Michael Fabbri and his team did an outstanding job and were excellent to work with. District Attorney Gerry Leone, his predecessor now Attorney General Martha Coakley and their staffs were extremely supportive. The talented State Police Detectives and Scientists were professional, proficient, and a pleasure to work with. Our community never stopped supporting us. Finally, all of the mem- bers of our Department, but particularly Detective Scott van Raalten and Sergeant John Porter, made me very proud of them through their efforts and their profession- alism. Personnel The Board of Selectmen terminated Officer Tho- mas Lemon for poor job performance. That termina- tion is under appeal. The opening created by the ter- mination remains unfilled. Dispatcher Christina Rybicki resigned from the Department to attend a Police Academy with a goal of becoming a full time police officer. We wish her the best of luck with her career. Julie Eastman joined us as a part-time Dispatcher and became full-time to fill the vacancy created by Ms. Rybicki’s resignation. Dispatcher Edward Sennott resigned for personal reasons. We wish him the best of luck with his career. Part-time Dispatcher Evan Brooks rejoined us as a full-time dispatcher to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Sennott’s resignation. Part-time Dispatcher Kurt Simard resigned to ac- cept a position with the U.S. Border Patrol. We wish him the best of luck with his career. Officer Mathew McNeil received a Drive for Life Award from the Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his continued commitment to the fight against drunk driving. Officer Linda Higgins received a Life Saving Award at our 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony. Years of Service awards were presented to Marilyn Palmer (30 years) Patrick O’Brien (25 years) and David Shane (15 Years). Training Officer Stephen Buckley and Officer Linda Higgins successfully completed training to become certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians. Officer Gregg DeBoer completed Armorer’s train- ing and is now able to maintain our Departments weap- ons. Detective Scott van Raalten successfully com- pleted his law degree and passed his bar exam. Sergeant Michael Sutton successfully completed an intensive two-week police Command Training course conducted at the New England Institute for Law En- forcement management. The tuition was funded through our Community Policing Grant. Sergeant Porter successfully completed an inten- sive two-week Leadership Training Program at the Lowell Police Training Center. The tuition was funded through our Community Policing Grant. Several Officers completed an Emergency Vehicle Operations course offered by our Town’s insurance carrier. All of our full-time Dispatchers and several part- time Dispatchers completed several specialized Dis- patcher training programs funded by a grant from the Statewide Emergency Telecommunications Board. All of our Officers completed the in-service train- ing program and earned or maintained their Emer- gency Medical Technician certification. R.A.D. stands for Rape Aggression Defense. Officer Linda Higgins and Officer Timothy Brennan are trained instructors. If you are interested in taking the class please contact our Department. Grants We continue to fund numerous initiatives through grants. In 2008 we had the following grants awarded, or extended: •We received a one year extension to our U.S. Department of Justice “Secure Our Schools” 107TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS grant. This grant partially funds our community notification systems and provides for training in school safety. •We received a Child Passenger Safety grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) •We received a grant from the State 911 Depart- ment for equipment and staffing to support our 911 call center. •We received an Underage Alcohol Enforce- ment grant from EOPSS. •We continue to take advantage of the EOPSS High- way Safety Division’s traffic enforcement grants. These grants support extra patrols around holidays for drunk driving and seat belt enforcement. •We continue to receive a grant from the State 911 Department to fund dispatcher training. •We continue to receive support from EOPSS and the U.S. Department of Justice to offset the cost of ballistic vests for our officers. •The EOPSS Community Policing Grant program was reduced by nearly 25% this year but it con- tinues to support our motorcycle, bicycle, foot, and boat patrols. This grant allows us to con- duct RAD classes, and increase patrols in areas of community concern. •The Laborers Training Center made a very gen- erous gift to the Town to fund our Community Notification System for 2009. This system has proved very effective and we thank them for supporting it. Motor Vehicle Safety I am pleased to report car crashes decreased in 2008. We did 238 crash reports in 2008. That is down from the 295 crash reports we did in 2007, the 266 in 2006, and the 385 crash reports we did in 2005. The area around the gas stations on West Main Street continues to be the source of frequent crashes. Please use ex- treme caution in this area. Arrests for drunk driving increased in 2008 (103) compared to 2007 (90) and 2006 (50). Drunk driving ar- rests as a result of a crash also increased in 2008 (18) compared to 2007 (8) and 2006 (15). The goal of our enforcement initiatives is to foster a safer vehicle and pedestrian environment. Thank You The Hopkinton Auxiliary Police volunteer countless hours to our community. The Auxiliary force patrols on weekend nights, handles church traffic, and helps other communities with their events. It is through their work in other communities that we are able to attract so much help for the start of the Boston Marathon. I thank them very much for all of their work. Thank you to our Town’s Boards, Committees, and Departments. They are unwavering in their support of and cooperation with the Police Department. Thank you to the members of the Hopkinton Po- lice Department. They continue to make me proud to be a part of this organization. Thank you to the people of Hopkinton. You con- tinue to be incredibly supportive. Respectfully submitted, Thomas R. Irvin Town of Hopkinton – Police Department – Employees as of 12/31/2008 Chief Thomas R. Irvin Lt. Richard Flannery Sgt. Michael Sutton Sgt. Charles Wallace Sgt. Joseph Bennett Sgt. John Porter Officer Thomas Griffin Officer Patrick O’Brien Officer Philip Powers Officer David Shane Officer Stephen Buckley Officer Gregg DeBoer Officer Aaron O’Neil Officer Matthew McNeil Officer Linda Higgins Officer Scott vanRaalten Officer Timothy Brennan Officer William Burchard Officer Jacob Campbell Officer John Moran Administrative Manager Marilyn Palmer Dispatchers/Full Time Meaghan DeRaad Luis Gonzalez Julie Eastman Evan Brooks Dispatchers/Part Time Steven Iadarola Jane Goodman John Litchfield Gail Klein Thomas Gorman Custodians Henry A. Pyne Robert Fayard 108 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Check 911 calls ......................................................... 272 Accident w/personal injury........................................ 49 Accident no personal injury ..................................... 189 Accident-not investigated......................................... 52 Accident-unfounded ................................................... 9 Administrative Function ............................................ 113 Alarm ......................................................................... 675 Alternate PSAP Calls (911)......................................... 22 Ambulance calls ...................................................... 619 Abandoned MV ........................................................... 3 Protective custody ..................................................... 19 Assist person .............................................................. 476 Arrest ............................................................................ 77 Warrant arrest ............................................................. 36 Assist business .............................................................. 48 Assist other Police Agency ....................................... 164 Assault ........................................................................... 6 Assist town Department ........................................... 338 Breaking & Entering .................................................... 56 BOLO ........................................................................... 20 Building Check ............................................................ 72 Credit Card Fraud ........................................................ 6 Civil Dispute ................................................................. 19 Complaint ................................................................... 96 Community Relations ................................................. 75 Crime Prevention .......................................................... 1 Custody Dispute ........................................................... 2 Deliver Message ........................................................... 3 Disturbance................................................................. 33 Disabled Motor Vehicle ............................................ 300 Animal Calls .............................................................. 325 Domestic ..................................................................... 22 DSS & 51A Related........................................................ 9 Illegal Dumping ........................................................... 15 Driving under the influence ..................................... 103 Escort ........................................................................... 34 Family trouble ............................................................. 48 Fight ............................................................................... 3 Found Property ........................................................... 88 Fraud ........................................................................... 38 Hit & Run MVA ............................................................. 31 Harassment ................................................................. 33 House Checks ............................................................. 25 Indecent Exposure........................................................ 6 Investigation ................................................................ 18 Report-insurance purposes ........................................ 10 Junk Car Violation ........................................................ 2 Larceny ....................................................................... 58 Alcohol violations ......................................................... 7 Lockout ...................................................................... 193 Incident Statistics 01/01/2008 – 12/31/2008 Lost Property................................................................ 21 Medical Assist .............................................................. 67 Missing Person ............................................................. 16 MV Civil infractions ................................................... 609 MV Check ................................................................. 544 MV Verbal warning .................................................1416 MV Complaint application ...................................... 209 MV written warning .................................................. 760 Narcotic violation ....................................................... 29 Noise complaint ......................................................... 97 Notification .................................................................... 1 OUI Accident arrest .................................................... 18 Passenger safety ......................................................... 24 Person check ............................................................ 139 Preserve Peace ............................................................ 8 Parking Complaint ...................................................... 42 Parking violation ......................................................... 95 Psychological .............................................................. 18 Radar Log ...............................................................2670 Recovered property..................................................... 4 Repossess MV................................................................ 4 Remove Youths ........................................................... 42 Recovered MV ............................................................. 2 Road Hazard ............................................................. 185 Safekeep Property ........................................................ 4 Suicide Attempt ............................................................ 3 Serve court papers ................................................... 130 Sex Offense ................................................................... 4 Stolen MV ...................................................................... 8 Stolen Property............................................................ 18 Suspicious Activity..................................................... 245 Sudden Death .............................................................. 4 Suicide ........................................................................... 1 Sex Offender Registration ............................................ 4 Threats ......................................................................... 19 Tow MV .......................................................................... 8 Traffic Detail ................................................................ 31 Traffic Complaint ........................................................ 17 Trespassing .................................................................... 7 Traffic Enforcement .................................................. 958 Unsecured Building ..................................................... 12 Vandalism.................................................................... 92 Vehicle complaint ...................................................... 00 209A Violation ............................................................... 6 Violation town by-law ................................................ 22 Warrant service ............................................................. 4 Well being check........................................................ 69 Weapons violation ........................................................ 1 Wires down .................................................................. 77 109TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Public Library The Hopkinton Public Library strives to be a wel- coming central place for the community. The goal of the Library is to provide access to a variety of materials, services and programs to enhance educational, cul- tural, social, and intellectual endeavors. We have over 40,000 materials in the Library including books for all ages, E-books, downloadable audio books, books on CDs and cassettes, subscriptions to magazines and newspapers, educational and entertainment DVDs, discounted museum passes and access to online da- tabases for research and information. We have com- puters with internet access as well as free wireless con- nection to the Internet. We also offer a variety of pro- grams throughout the year. Information on all of our services and resources can be found on the Library website at www.hopkintonlibrary.org The Library is a member of the Central and West- ern Massachusetts Automated Resources Sharing net- Auxiliary Police The Hopkinton Auxiliary Police is an unpaid volun- teer organization, serving as back up to the regular department. Their duties include weekend patrols in their cruiser and checking out town owned buildings. They are also on duty every Sunday morning, directing the motorists and pedestrians attending St. John’s Church Services and traffic at The First Congregational Church. The Auxiliary has been in existence since 1977 and in that period of time has donated over 32,860 hours of service to the town. This year, for example, the mem- bers donated 1,545 hours of time. They participate in the following events: The July 4th Horribles Parade; Mara- thon weekend and race day traffic control; Easter Egg Hunt; Little League Parade; Jimmy Fund Walk, Michael’s Run/Walk; Memorial Day Parade by serving as Color Guard, Sharon Timlyn Race, and out of town events such as: Ashland’s Triathlon, Holliston Day Parade, Milford Christmas Parade, Holyoke’s St. Patrick Day Parade, Groton Parade and Somerville Parades. The group be- longs to the Massachusetts Auxiliary Police Association. Through mutual aid also participate assisting in traffic duty in area towns’ celebrations and parades, etc. They are then able to call on these other groups for assis- tance on Marathon Day. All officers are trained in basic law enforcement and must qualify in First Aid and CPR, as well as firearms courses, under state supervision. Failure to pass these qualifying tests on a semi-annual basis may be grounds for dismissal from the organization. The chain of command is from the Selectman to Chief Thomas Irvin; to Auxiliary Chief Don S. Creswell, Sr. The organization would like to express their apprecia- tion to the Selectman and to Chief Irvin for their coop- eration and assistance. The organization would like to express their appre- ciation to the Selectmen, the regular department and the citizens of Hopkinton for their cooperation and as- sistance. HOPKINTON AUXILIARY POLICE ACTIVE MEMBERS Chief Don Creswell Officer Lino Morales Sgt. Richard Keough Officer Brian Hickey Sgt. Douglas Oliver Officer Jane Goodman Sgt. Stu Montgomery Officer Steve Iadarola work (CW/MARS) and Central and Western Massachu- setts Regional Library System (CMRLS). As a member library we are able to provide borrowing privileges from over 60 libraries with access to millions of items. In 2008, we borrowed over 10,000 items from other libraries and lent over 7, 000 of our items to other libraries. The total cost of the automated library system is shared by the member libraries making it affordable for our commu- nity. We thank the McGovern Trust Fund for funding such an invaluable tool. In January of 2008, we started the planning pro- cess to build a new library. We began to investigate, evaluate and document data, information and con- sensus from the community to move forward. We are a long way from building a new library but the good news is the process has begun! A major accomplishment of the year was that the 110 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES author’s reserve list. Multiple copies of new books by popular authors are obtained so that the waiting pe- riod for these books is minimized. Patrons can also check what new DVDs are on order and put their names on the reserve list! Downloadable Audio books and videos – No mat- ter where you are, you can search our catalog and download audio books to computers or MP3 players! A selected number of videos can be down loaded as well. Children’s Services – It was an exciting year for the children’s room as Mrs. K, (Children’s Librarian, Denise Kofron) kept them amused with creative programming and her involvement in helping children and parents with their needs. More than 240 kindergarten students were welcomed on library field trips. There were 400 participants in the summer reading program and for the first time, readers could register online to record their summer reading logs. Almost 200 of the summer read- ers used the online program. There has been a 33% in- crease in circulation in summer months since 2006. The 4th and 5th grade book discussion group continued and a middle school book group was launched. A big thanks to the Mom’s Club for donating $3,915. New shelves and furniture were purchased with this fund and the Children’s room now has a wonderful new look! Continuous Improvement – Managing our re- sources efficiently with the limited space is a constant struggle for us. Each year we face new challenges. To maintain our collection size while adding current titles and retaining old classics in good condition and to of- fer quality library services, we diligently and carefully weeded materials to make shelving space for new items. Over 500 VHS items, 200 audio books (in cassettes) and over 1200 fiction books were removed from the collection due to lack of circulation or poor conditions. This year with the generous support of the McGovern Trust, we replaced over 200 entertainment movies that were in VHS format with DVDs. New Faces and Volunteers – We welcomed three new staff members bringing a wide variety of skills to our team. Our pool of volunteers increased and 15 vol- unteers spent total of 800 hours in the library helping us with a variety of projects and never ending shelving. Former Trustees, Russell Ellsworth and Jack Palitsch con- tinue to provide volunteer services to the Library to this date and we are very grateful for their generosity. We can not survive without our volunteers! Funding Sources –With the financial challenges ahead, it is hard be optimistic. But the Library has mul- tiple sources of funding and we are very fortunate about this! Here is the list of our financial resources: Library Board of Trustees took steps to prepare for the process of applying for a state construction grant. This process took us from January to May 2008 and resulted in completing the following: • Library Building Program - The Building Commit- tee (formed in 2007) recruited a library consultant to develop a Library Building Program. The program in- cludes all the architectural details needed to construct a building and to offer services that our community would like to have. The consultant gathered informa- tion through surveys, public meetings, meeting with the library staff and various community groups and also uti- lized standards set by the state government in devel- oping what is called a “Library Building Program.” The new library will be designed based on the information contained in this comprehensive Library Building Pro- gram. The Library Board of Trustees generously provided the funding for the Library Building Program. They are now working on hiring an architect to develop a sche- matic design for the building with cost estimates. The Library Building Program and the schematic design will eventually be submitted to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners when we apply for a library con- struction grant. • LRP - Long Range Plan of the Library – This was developed and submitted to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners in August 2008. A Planning Committee was formed. Needs of our community were identified through public meetings and surveys. The Planning Committee worked together with the library staff and prioritized the community needs. Library ser- vices were identified to meet the community needs. This was a huge undertaking and the implementation of this plan will take us through the year 2013. Other Accomplishments New Doors to Improve Accessibility – With a gen- erous grant from the Community Preservation Commit- tee, the rear door of the Library was upgraded to pro- vide better accessibility through the handicap ramp. The doors are activated by an electric push button to allow wheelchair access into and out of the Library. Comfortable Seating and Computer Tables – Com- fortable lounge chairs have been purchased for the reading area as well as two new technology tables for our public access computers. These additions changed the look of the library and provided a more user friendly environment! Library Best Seller Club and new DVD sign up - To keep our fiction lovers up to date with their favorite author’s new books, we encourage readers to sign up under the author’s name in our “Bestseller Club” binder, which will automatically place their name on that 111TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Recycling Committee •The Town Government provides a budget for our salaries, cost of utilities, cleaning, mainte- nance and some funding to buy library materi- als. •The McGovern Trust Fund pays for the auto- mated library system, books and materials, pro- grams, computer hardware and technology tools such as on-line museum pass reservation system, wireless connection and the cost of hosting the Library website. •The Friends of Library provide support for things such as cost of Library programming, furniture, supplies or things we may need. They raise funds through their annual book sale and sale of Apple Crisp during the annual PolyArts festival. • The Library Board of Trustees Board pays for the repair and maintenance costs for the building since the building itself belongs to the Trustees. They also help us with our continuing educa- tion classes and conference fees. •The McGovern Trust pay for the majority of the 15 discounted museum passes we offer to our residents. The Friends of the Library and the Trust- ees also share some of the costs. •We receive state aid. Each year we are evalu- ated by the MBLC (Massachusetts Board of Li- brary Commissioners) in order to be eligible for the aid. The size of our population dictates that (a) we are open at least 40 hours per week (b) spend 16% of the total library expenditures on buying books and materials (c) the town gov- ernment must increase its annual funding of the library by 2.5% on average of the three previ- ous years and (d) all library services must be free of charge. The use of library services has increased signifi- cantly in 2008. Highlights include: •Number of interlibrary loan items increased 25% •Library attendance increased 27% •Usage of Museum passes increased 26% •New patron registration increased 13% •Circulation of library materials increased 8% In these difficult times it is important to know that people receive $7.08 worth of library service on every dollar spent by a public library! 2008 has been busy and our small group has made some significant impact on waste reduction, recycling increases and cost savings. We played a key role in initiating and drafting a the new Waste Hauling Agreement, forged a relation- ship with the Department of Correction to provide free clean up and recycling service for the Marathon Day, in addition to our ongoing state reporting, grants writ- ing and waste analysis. This year’s upcoming challenges include (but are not limited to): helping to institute further improvements to the school recycling program, a composting cam- paign, outreach to other committees, town govern- ment and the town’s people. In essence, reawaken the need for recycling and make it easier. On a final note we would like to thank Kevin Kohrt for his time and service. 112 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES School Department School Committee The mission of the Hopkinton Public Schools is to equip all students with the skills and knowledge to be- come productive citizens and lifelong learners by pro- viding appropriate learning opportunities in a physical, social, and emotional environment that fosters fulfillment of each student’s potential. The School Committee is responsible for developing policies that support this mis- sion and for advocating for adequate funding for the schools. The committee is further charged with the re- sponsibility of expending the funds made available to the school system in the most appropriate and cost- effective way possible. By working collaboratively with the school administration, town committees and de- partments, and community support groups, the School Committee dutifully and successfully carries out its re- sponsibilities. Throughout 2008, the School Committee focused on and made significant progress with respect to the following goals and initiatives: •Developing a new Strategic Plan for the school district Thanks to a generous gift made by the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association, (HPTA) to the School Com- mittee, the committee engaged the services of a con- sultant to manage mediate and facilitate the Strate- gic Plan Process for the schools. The project work plan being pursued is designed to take the Hopkinton school district “five years into the future”. Forming a Steering Committee, organizing a separate Planning Commit- tee comprised of key stakeholders as well as forming focus groups with teachers and community members were completed. Gathering input from these groups regarding their vision for the schools, their perceptions of district strengths and areas of growth, and their thoughts on trends, opportunities, and threats com- prised the greatest portion of the work completed to date. The School Committee is anticipating receiving an initial draft of the new plan to consider in early 2009. •Implementing a Facilities master plan which includes conducting the Center School Feasibility Study and further district elementary school planning Several years ago, Town Meeting approved fund- ing for design work for a new elementary school, and early childhood center (ECC), and for renovations to Elmwood School. This building is expected to house our preschool (currently located in the middle School) and Kindergarten students. Freeing up space within the Middle School is needed to house the very large grades moving into the Middle School over the next few years. This facilities plan will also permit the move toward dis- trict or neighborhood schools for our elementary stu- dents. In December 2007 we learned from the Massa- chusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) that our project had been selected to enter the next round of feasibility studies. At the May 2008 Town Meeting, the School Committee sponsored and the voters supported a capital article for $385,000 to fund a Feasibility Study for the Center Elementary School, which was required by and is to being conducted with the MSBA. The school district also formed a Full-Day Kinder- garten Feasibility Study Committee, which issued a re- port fully endorsing a school district full day kindergar- ten program. The School Committee voted to delay implementation of a pilot program until considerations for facilities planning and administration of the program could be further articulated. The School Committee also continued to partici- pate on the Land Use Study Committee to assure the needs of the school district were included in the review of the potential development of the Weston Nurseries property. The committee continues stay in contact with Boulder Capital to assess the impact of the develop- ment on our schools. •Gaining energy efficiencies and promoting “green initiatives” The already completed, under-budget comple- tion of the Middle School roof and wall projects and the future solar panel installation project collaboratively pursued with the town are predicted to facilitate spe- cific energy savings for the district. Moving toward paperless communication and associated decreasing printing costs are examples of cost saving “green initiatives” pursued and imple- mented by the School Committee. The School Committee also evaluated the poten- tial energy and financial savings that could result from efficiency upgrades in the Town’s school buildings. In concert with the Board of Selectmen, an energy audit for both school and other town buildings was con- ducted. Investigating the potential benefits of energy management contract versus performance contract with an energy services provider has been the focus of the work to date. 113TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS The School Committee also pursued an initial as- sessment done by Renewable Energy Research Labo- ratory (RERL) to analyze the feasibility of placing a wind turbine behind the High School/Middle School. •Implementing revenue enhancements and cost efficiencies identified through the Financial Plan Working Group The School Committee worked in partnership with the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager to con- tinue the work on the recommendation by the Finan- cial Planning Working Group. The focus of the school- specific recommendations investigates ways to con- solidate services and operations to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and generate revenue for the Town. The School Committee has addressed these three areas through policy revision and development, technology initiatives and pursuit of grants, tuition reimbursement programs and rebate programs. •Completing the next phase of the multi-year plan to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility to our schools The School Committee, Board of Selectmen and Hopkinton Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Com- pliance Committee continued working collaboratively to sponsor another Town Meeting article to bring the town facilities, school buildings and recreation areas into compliance with the accessibility requirements of the ADA. A series of fiscally responsible annual Town Meet- ing ADA articles are planned to support a multi-phase strategic ADA Compliance plan that will move the town closer to providing access to all of its facilities and rec- reation areas for all of its citizens. The voters supported this article at the May 2008 Town Meeting. Again in 2008 the Town was faced with a situation where revenues were not sufficient to keep pace with rising costs for level services. Therefore, in order to match the funding available for the school department bud- get, the School Committee had difficult decisions to make regarding cutting services and adding fees. Pro- tecting the classroom experience as much as possible, at the expense of cutting support services, has been the main focus of the School Committee budget. In light of the severe financial pressures facing the Town, the School Committee worked collaboratively with other Town departments, elected officials, and citizen boards to gain approval of a 1.7 % school budget increase at the May 2008 Annual Town Meeting. Despite this bud- get increase, the budget reflects another year of de- creased services for our students. The fiscal situation confronting the town has pro- vided challenges for the School Committee. A re- doubled commitment by teachers, administrators, staff, and town leaders to consolidate services, decrease costs and pursue revenue enhancement initiatives will be required in the future in order to provide the kind of public education that the community desires at a price that it can afford. The School Committee looks forward to those challenging yet necessary tasks. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Alvarez Burdick Chair, Hopkinton School Committee Superintendent of Schools The year 2008 was a very challenging and pro- ductive year for the Hopkinton Public Schools. The school district worked collaboratively with other Town departments, elected officials, and citizen boards to gain approval of a 1.7 % increase at the May 2008 An- nual Town Meeting. In addition to the general budget, Town Meeting also supported a capital article for $385,000 to fund a Feasibility Study for the Center El- ementary School, which is being done in conjunction with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. In 2008, the School District also released its fourth Annual Performance Report, which reports the district’s progress reaching benchmarks identified in its Strate- gic Plan. Among the highlights were the following: •As indicators of academic success, 99% our stu- dents met the MCAS graduation requirement. In addition, 96% of the students in the class of 2008 are pursuing postsecondary education. •Participation rates in extracurricular activities among middle and high school students were 98% and 82% respectively. •As a measure of student responsibility, the aver- age daily attendance among students across the five schools was 97%. •As a demonstration of our staff’s dedication and commitment, an average of 91% of our staff was involved in school or district initiatives beyond their regular contractual assignment. •As measures of our partnership with the com- munity, 42 community groups utilized school buildings and athletic fields for a total of 12,037 hours, which translates to an average weekly use of 231 hours. Our community partners also do- nated approximately $275,000 to the school dis- trict. A copy of the Annual Report is also available on- line at www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us. With teaching and learning as our primary empha- sis, during the 2008 school year, Hopkinton faculty and administrators completed the following key work in cur- riculum: •Completed phase one of the district’s UbD work 114 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES and unveiled its new curriculum website for par- ents and staff. The website outlines units of study for each grade and subject area. •Initiated refinements to the elementary math program around problem solving, math facts, and enrichment. •Revised elementary science units to incorporate inquiry, physical science, and engineering. •Developed a scope and sequence of science inquiry and process skills for grades 6-12. •Developed a rubric at the Middle School to guide student assessment. •Outlined research-based strategies for grades 6-12 to improve vocabulary instruction. •Developed an academic support program in biology at the High School to help students meet the new MCAS graduation requirement. •Visited school districts that had high performing foreign language departments as part a review of the district’s foreign language offerings. In addition to the curriculum work highlighted above, the High School also completed the self-study process in preparation for NEASC’s spring of 2009 visit and began utilizing the mission statement, learner ex- pectations, and rubric that were developed as part of the process. Important work was also completed on a new teacher evaluation process by a joint committee of the HTA and administration. In summary, the school district continued to offer its students a quality education during 2008. Budget constraints, however, are impacting the school district. After eliminating 33.8 positions during FY 08 and FY 09, the school district faces further staff reductions in FY 10. As a result, the school district is greatly reducing its com- mitments to class size, academic supports for students, curriculum materials, professional development, tech- nology, and extraordinary maintenance. I look forward to working with the school commu- nity during 2009 as we continue our efforts to constantly improve the Hopkinton Public Schools and the educa- tion of our students. Sincerely, John. E. Phelan, Jr., Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Hopkinton High School Academic The 2008 year was another outstanding year for Hopkinton High School as the school received signifi- cant recognition on the state and national level. In its September 2008 issue, Boston Magazine recognized HHS as the twenty-fourth best high school in Massachusetts, based on a formula linking academic performance with cost consciousness. Newsweek Magazine rated HHS the 488th best public high school in the nation. This ranking was based on the schools growing and dynamic AP Program. Three hundred sixteen students took an AP exam in 2008, as compared to two hundred thirteen in 2007, for a phenomenal growth of twenty-three per- cent in just one year. Almost three-fourths of all seniors enrolled in an AP course, whereas in 1999, less than one- third of graduates took an AP course. The current high school continues to demonstrate a commitment that all students reach high academic standards. Further- more, this growth in the AP program has not come at a cost of performance. Eighty percent of all tests taken scored a three or higher, the score generally regarded as passing by the College Board. This is more than twenty points above the national average. Finally, on the state- wide MCAS exams, HHS tenth graders performed at the highest proficiency level ever. The school received pro- ficiency scores of ninety-one percent or higher in all three areas tested, and was one of only twelve high schools across the state to accomplish this feat. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the long-standing community support of the high school program. Despite now having an enrollment in excess of one thousand students (the 1998 enrollment was four hundred fifty-five), HHS continues to offer a wide vari- ety of academic programs with small class sizes. New courses were added in 2008, among them Forensics, AP Environmental Science, and AP Art History. These popular and challenging new courses enrolled almost two hundred students across a variety of ability levels. Eighty-six percent of all classes had less than twenty- five students in each, with the average class size being slightly under twenty. The school’s excellent academic performance is directly related to strong community support for low class sizes, as well as excellent instruc- tion provided by a talented and dedicated staff. The school continued to move towards a “greener” environment, while at the same time becom- ing more economical by communicating with parents exclusively via the internet. All school newsletters, no- tices, and grade reports are now sent by email. Not only does this approach to communication save time and money, but it is more timely and effective in con- necting parents with their child’s education. The school’s curriculum is now accessible to the public via the Atlas Rubicon website. In addition, several teachers have used the internet courseware site Moodle to make their courses accessible online. This growing technology is paving the way for a new and exciting delivery model of education. The growing use of technology at HHS is making the school more efficient while creating a twenty-first century learning environment for students. 115TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS setts, Amherst, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Uni- versity of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, University of Mas- sachusetts, Lowell, University of New Hampshire, Univer- sity of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, Univer- sity of Rhode Island, University of Rochester, University of South Carolina, University of Vermont, Valparaiso Uni- versity, Warren Wilson College, Wellesley College, West- ern New England College, Westfield State College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Worcester State College. Keith Love and Lauren Schultz were named Semi- Finalists in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. Eleven students were named National Merit Com- mended Scholars: Laura Crook Brisson, Britta Collins, Benjamin English, Daniel Fortin, Rachel Gately, Danielle Gendron, Lindsay Kramer, Chelsey Lyman, Vladimir Parfenov, Deanna Payson, and Michael Richardson. These thirteen students scored among the highest throughout the nation. Fifty students at Hopkinton High School earned the designation of 2008 AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Place- ment Program (AP) exams. When Governor Deval Patrick announced recipients of the John & Abigail Adams Scholarship program, sixty-five Hopkinton High School seniors received the scholarship. This award quali- fies these students for four years of free tuition at any of the state’s public colleges and universities. These win- ners, all from the Class of 2009, earned the honor by being among the top scorers on the MCAS exam taken in their sophomore year. Hopkinton High School’s Math Department has two new staff members this year: Anthony Gonzales and Carla Crisafulli. The recipients of the 2008 departmen- tal awards went to: Luke Frasier, Kevin Sellers, Benjamin English, Patrick Govoni, Margaret Olney, Stephanie Hadley, and Wesley Ericksen. In the English Department, Jaclyn Perreault was recognized by the National Council of Teachers of En- glish as a 2008 Outstanding Writer. She was one of fif- teen students recognized statewide, and one of only 525 nationally. The department was also recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English for excel- lence in its instructional program. Perri Meldon was se- lected to participate in the Writing Program at the Col- lege for Juniors at Tufts University and Victor Verron’s poetry has been published in the writing journal, Teen Ink. In Foreign Languages, Ms. Polansky took thirteen students to Costa Rica. The group visited five different regions of the country, so students were exposed to a wide variety of environments, landscapes, people, and ways of life. It was an exciting trip and the students were wonderful about using their Spanish everyday. The school completed its self-study in preparation for a visit by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The purpose of this decennial accredi- tation visit is to assess the school’s performance relative to a set of standards and to identify the school’s strengths and weaknesses. Hopkinton High School looks forward to this visit to reaffirm the many fine qualities of the school, as well as to identify and move forward in areas that need improvement. The visit will take place in March, 2009. Overall, 96% of the class of 2008 went on to col- lege, with 90.7% enrolling in a four-year college and 5.1% in two-year colleges. The colleges they attended are: Allegheny College, American International College, American University, Arizona State University, Assump- tion College, Babson College, Becker College, Bentley College, Berklee College of Music, Boston College, Bowdoin College, Briar Cliff University, Bridgewater State College, Brigham Young University, Bryant University, Bunker Hill Community College, Case Western Reserve University, Catawba College, Champlain College, Clark University, Clemson University, Colby-Sawyer College, Colgate University, College of the Holy Cross, Connecti- cut College, Curry College, Dartmouth College, Dean College, Drexel University, Duke University, Duquesne University, Elon University, Emerson College, Emmanuel College, Emory University, Endicott College, Fordham University, Framingham State College, Franklin Pierce University, Gordon College, Hartwick College, Harvard University, Hofstra University, Ithaca College, James Madison University, John Hopkins University, Keene State College, Knox College, Lasell College, LeMoyne Col- lege, Lehigh University, Marist College, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Massachusetts College of Art, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Mount Ida College, New England College, New England Culinary Institute, Nichols College, Northeastern University, Pace Univer- sity, Pleasantville-Briarcliff, Pepperdine University, Ply- mouth State University, Purchase College, Quinnipiac University, Quinsigamond Community College, Radford University, Randolph-Macon College, Sacred Heart University, Saint Anselm College, Saint Joseph’s Univer- sity, Saint Michael’s College, Salem State College, Salve Regina University, Skidmore College, Southern New Hampshire University, Spelman College, Stonehill Col- lege, Suffolk University, SUNY College at Cobleskill, The Catholic University of American, The George Washing- ton University, The New England Institute of Art, The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts – School of Film & Television, The University of Tampa, Thomas More Col- lege of Liberal Arts, Tufts University, Tulane University, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Connecti- cut, University of Dayton, University of Delaware, Uni- versity of Denver, University of Mary Washington, Univer- sity of Maryland, College Park, University of Massachu- 116 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Kelly O’Connor was selected to represent Hopkinton High School at the Metrowest Community Prayer Breakfast, whose mission it is to “bring together all groups within the Metrowest region to celebrate our diversity and to increase our understanding of the com- munity within which we all live.” Kelly earned this honor for her commitment to community service. In the Science Department, forty-nine students participated in the 2008 Hopkinton High School Science Fair. Tiffany Tate won first place, Tom Coburn and Pat Jarvis were second and Lauren Blake and the team of Meghan and Laura Brisson tied for third place. The top twelve projects competed at the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair at WPI where Hopkinton students received the greatest number of awards with nine projects receiving prizes. Lauren Blake had the top project at the fair and Tom Coburn and Pat Jarvis had the top team project. Other winners included: Courtney Onofrio (fifth overall), Tiffany Tate, Laura and Meghan Brisson, Jessica DeFazio, Steve Lynch and Lauren Schultz, Deanna Payson, and Keith Love. These nine projects went on to compete at the Massachusetts State Sci- ence Fair at MIT where Hopkinton received the second highest number of first awards in the state. First awards went to: Deanna Payson, Lauren Blake, Tom Coburn, and Pat Jarvis and Courtney Onofrio. Keith Love re- ceived an Honorable Mention. In addition to her mon- etary award, Lauren Blake also received a $5,000 schol- arship and internship from Infoscitex. Lauren Blake and the team of Tom Coburn and Pat Jarvis also qualified to compete at the International Science and Engineer- ing Fair in Atlanta, Georgia where they each won third awards. Collectively the students received over $10,000 in cash prizes at the science fairs in addition to various trips and internships. Archana Vamanrao and Zach Perez were selected at a regional competition of the AJAS to present their science research at the national meeting of the AJAS/AAAS. Tiffany Tate took the top prize at the regional competition of the JSHS earning her a $2000 scholarship and a trip to the national com- petition in Orlando where she presented her science research on Alzheimer’s disease. The Arts Hopkinton High School music students continue to be recognized for excellence at the local and state levels. Laura Crook Brisson, ’09 and Chris Mroczkowski represented Hopkinton at the Massachusetts Music Educators All-State Convention and Concert held in March at Symphony Hall in Boston. At the local level, the following students were selected by audition to perform with the Central District Festival Band, Orches- tra, or Chorus. Chorus: Kelli Wasilauski, ‘09 ,Chris Cartier, ’08 Chris Mroczkowski, ’08 and Band or Orchestra: Stephanie Murdock, ’08, Laura Brisson, ’09, Lauren Lodge, ’08, Colleen Sullivan, ’08, Daniel Joseph, ’10, Brian Carter, ’09, Casey Patterson, ’10, and Evan Racyznski, ’10. The high school bands, chorus, and string en- semble performed throughout the year at various school concerts and town functions. The groups all per- formed at the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association Large Group Festival with the concert band being award a gold medal representing “superior performance.” The chorus received a silver medal for “excellent performance” and the repertory band and string ensemble each were awarded a bronze medal representing “good performance.” As a result of receiving a gold medal, the concert band was invited to perform in the MICCA Showcase event at Boston’s renowned Symphony Hall. The Drama Department and Music Department combined to perform Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Over eighty students participated in the production that featured elaborate costuming, dancing, and singing. “All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” a play by Robert Fulghum, featured a cast and crew of over fifty Hopkinton High School students. Additionally, the largest “One Act Play Festival” was produced in the spring of 2008. Over forty-five students participated in the festival showcasing nine student produced and directed short plays including three student works. Students in the Art Department were honored in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards. Their artwork was selected from a field of over 3,500 entries from across the state. The Scholastic Art Awards, established in 1923, encompass the most competitive visual arts recognition programs on both the state and national level. Out of fourteen pieces entered from Hopkinton, eleven students earned state level awards in 2008. Four students won Gold Keys, awarded to the most excep- tional works in each category. Gold Keys were earned by Madison McKenna for Photography, Katharine Schenot for Photography Portfolio, and Caroline Olney and Tom Sullivan for Graphic Design. Awarded Silver Keys for high honors in each category were Danielle Gendron and Katharine Schenot for Photography, Marie McLaughlin for Drawing, and Jamison Wright for Digital Imaging. Honorable Mentions for meritorious work were awarded to Melinda Collins for Graphic Design, and Carly Boyce and Caitlin Danahy for Photography. In the Third Congressional District Annual High School Art Competition, Andrew Ruggeri won an Hon- orable Mention for Photography. Art All State brings together 140 high school juniors of exceptional artistic potential from across the state. Student nominees submit slides of their work and inter- view before a panel of art educators. Camille Kulig was 117TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS elected to represent Hopkinton High School at the 2008 Art All State at the Worcester Art Museum. Each year, the Hopkinton Cultural Arts Alliance Annual Honors Art Exhibit showcases the work of top art students, those who have shown strong commitment to the arts and who have created a significant body of work. In 2008, nine student artists exhibited their work: Melinda Bryant, Kendra Marcus, Colleen Ottomano, Andrew Ruggeri, Katharine Schenot, Kristine Vincuilla, Christina Wigglesworth, Jamison Wright, and Kristina Wright. Nearly every art student exhibited their work at the annual high school Art Exhibit in May. The show included the fifth annual Video and Animation Festival. For the third time, Hop-Art 2008, a catalog of student artwork, was published with the assistance of the HPTA. The cata- log featured artwork selected by a guest juror, Jen Leclerc, Coordinator of Gallery Learning at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Student work from the 2008 Hop-Art catalog can be viewed on-line at the Art Department website, linked to the Hopkinton High School website. The work of Graphic Design students Katie Wilson and Phil Powers was published in the October issue of School Arts magazine, in an article written by art teacher Colleen Gianino. The article featured a lesson in which students create marketing materials for a clothing line. Ms. Gianino’s own artwork was highlighted along with Katie Wilson’s in a feature called Teacher- Student Show- case. Phil Power’s graphic design work appeared on the magazine cover. The Art Department collaborated with Metrowest Symphony Orchestra in presenting an exhibit of artwork representing the theme The Sea, in response to the orchestra’s performance of Debussy’s La Mer in Novem- ber. Students from Digital Art, Art I and II, Painting and Drawing, and the Art Club contributed work to this show. Artistic creations from the Art Department faculty were exhibited as well, with most pieces completed on loca- tion at the Cape Cod National Seashore along Coast Guard Beach. Clubs and Activities This year, membership in the Peer Tutoring Club has grown to over sixty students. High school students are working with underclassmen as well as middle school students. Students meet individually or in small groups for assistance in particular subject areas. The guidance offices and school libraries are bustling after school with hard-working students! The Environmental Club last year successfully ex- panded the recycling program at the high school. Stu- dents were involved with presentations to the School Committee about bio-degradable trays for the school and the district. Six students competed at the MA State Envirothon Competition, and placed eleventh out of fifty schools that participated. The club, which has grown to fifteen members, is continuing to educate the com- munity about ways to renew, reuse, and recycle. The Model UN Club attended four conferences during the 2007-2008 academic year. Several students won individual awards at different conferences, includ- ing BosMUN, a conference co-hosted by Boston Uni- versity and MIT, where HHS students debated with del- egates from as far away as Guatemala and the People’s Republic of China. The culmination of the year was UMassMUN where five students won individual awards, and, for the first time ever, Hopkinton High School’s Model UN club won a Best Delegation Award The Leo Club, Hopkinton High School’s commu- nity service organization, currently has 117 members. Under the direction of co-presidents Hope Helburg and Kate Richardson, students volunteer their time and tal- ents to assist numerous local and state social service agencies. Leo Club members act on their belief that it is the responsibility of those who are able to help those who are less fortunate. GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) sponsored the Day of Silence, a national event, and over seventy-five students participated in order to educate the school commu- nity about the issues facing gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender students. They also designed pins in an ef- fort to raise awareness about the importance of pro- viding a safe learning environment for all students in our school. The SADD Club sent three students to the annual two-day Massachusetts SADD conference in Danvers in November. The goal was to get students excited about planning activities at our school. We were re- cently selected to participate in the MA SADD mini grant program. We will be leading initiatives to promote safe driving and seatbelt use throughout the school year. Hopkinton High School’s clubs have many com- munity service partners. They include: American Can- cer Society, American Red Cross, Angel Fund, Bay Path Humane Society, Birthday Wishes, Best Buddies, Foun- dation for Children with Cancer, Golden Pond, Hopkinton Senior Center, Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, Lions Club, Martin Luther King Day Community Service Project, Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center, Milford Hospital, Project Just Because, Project Bread/Walk for Hunger, Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Smiling Kids, and Women Shelters. 118 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Athletics The year 2008 was an incredibly successful one for the Hopkinton High School athletic teams. The winter season saw the boys’ Indoor Track and the girls’ Indoor Track Teams capture Tri-Valley League (TVL) championships. Drew Clark was selected as the TVL Boys’ MVP. The girls’ coach, Brian Hall, was selected as the TVL Girls’ Coach of the Year. The team received the TVL Sportsmanship Award as well. The following were TVL Boys’ Indoor Track All-Stars: Paul Kelley, Brian Prescott, Matt Johnson, Drew Clark and Cory Thalheimer. The following were Girls’ TVL Indoor Track All-Stars: Cecily Boyce, Molly Morningstar, Caitlin Dourney, Molly Kessler, Lauren Lodge, Erica Normandeau, Micah Ulrich, Nikki Somadelis, Brianna Roche and Kim Bolick. At the Divi- sion 3 State Championship Meet, Cecily Boyce was the State Champion in the hurdles. Drew Clark was the Di- vision 3 State Champion in the mile. Cory Thalheimer was the Division 3 State Champion in the shot put. In wrestling, the Hillers were represented on the TVL All- Star Team by Dan Fortin, Jon Atkinson and Peter Racenis. The Ice Hockey Team had a very successful season as they won their first ever MIAA tournament game. The team was led by TVL All-Stars CJ Younis, PJ Burnham, and Mike Curtin, who was also selected as the TVL Out- standing Goalie. The Swim Team was led by Dual County League All-Stars Alex Brown, Chris Campbell, and PJ Beauregard. The Cheerleading Team was represented on the TVL All Star Team by Kelsey Zepf and Kristen Boissonneault. The girls’ Basketball Team again quali- fied for the MIAA tournament led by TVL All-Star Nicole Driscoll. The boys’ Basketball Team qualified for the MIAA state tournament and won their first round game be- fore falling to TVL Champion Medfield in the quarter- finals. Matt Collins and Paul Ostrander were selected to the TVL All-Star Team. The spring season brought another TVL champi- onship for the girls’ Spring Track Team and also a TVL title for the Baseball Team. The Baseball Team again qualified for the MIAA state tournament led by Boston Globe All-Scholastic selection Matt Collins. Matt was also selected as the TVL MVP along with being a TVL All-Star. He was joined on the TVL All-Star Team by Jon Carey, Paul Ostrander, and Mark Sanborn. The Softball Team qualified for the MIAA state tournament led by TVL All- Stars Stephanie Brown and Michaela Barhite. The boys’ Tennis Team led by TVL All-Stars Martin Gallagher, Sam Riga, and Kevin Li won their first round MIAA state tour- nament match. The girls’ Tennis Team again advanced to the MIAA south sectional semi-finals led by TVL All- Star Shannon Murphy. The boys’ Lacrosse Team ad- vanced to the MIAA state tournament led by TVL All- Stars Devin Atcherley, Kevin Cassata, and Sean Clark. The girls’ Lacrosse Team had another successful season qualifying for the MIAA state tournament led by Boston Globe and Boston Herald All Scholastics selection Jamie Dolan. Joining Jamie on the TVL All-Star Team were Devon Gibney, Julie Showalter, and Jen Tanenbaum. The TVL champion girls’ Spring Track Team had the fol- lowing TVL All-Stars: Molly Kessler, Lauren Lodge, Caitlin Dourney, Nikki Somadelis, Courtney Testa, Micah Ulrich, Elaina Collins, Amy Bettina, Sarah Smith, Kim Bolick, Meghan Kessler, Elise Burnham-Fay and Leslie Barron. The boys’ Spring Track Team was led by league Co- MVPs Cory Thalheimer and Drew Clark. Cory was the Division 3 State Champion in the shot put and the dis- cus. Cory and Drew were joined on the TVL All-Star Team by Paul Kelley, Matt Johnson, Brian Prescott, Mike Ber- nard, and Mike Ronan. This past fall, the Field Hockey Team captured the MIAA Division 2 State Championship. They won six play- off games and defeated two number one seeded and two number two seeded teams along the way. During the season, they also captured the TVL title. Mallory Bannon was named to the Boston Globe Division 2 Player of the Year, along with being a Boston Herald All- Scholastic selection, and the TVL MVP, as well. She was joined on the TVL All-Star Team by Keelin Bannon and Elizabeth Keefe. Coach Joan Bannon was selected as the Boston Globe Division 2 Coach of the Year. Both the boys’ and girls’ Cross Country Teams also captured TVL titles. The boys’ Cross Country Team was led to a league title by TVL All-Star, Stephen Lynch. The girls’ Cross Coun- try Team captured both the league and meet champi- onship led by TVL All-Stars Kelli Lodge, Lauren Schultz, Haley Anderson, and Erica Normandeau. The Golf Team placed second in the Division 3 South Sectionals and 3rd place at the Division 3 State Championship. They were led by TVL All-Stars Mike Richardson and Tom Coburn. The Football Team had a winning season led by TVL All-Stars Jon Atkinson, Kelly Cook, Zack Carroll, and Stephen Hrusovsky. The Cheerleading Team cap- tured the Fall TVL title led by All-Stars Tia Mastrogianis and Kim Wagner. The Volleyball Team again qualified for the MIAA State Tournament led by TVL Coach of the Year, Margie Grabmeier. Devon Roche, Laura Knox, and Maggie Grabmeier were selected as TVL All-Stars. The Girls’ Soccer Team had a successful season qualify- ing for the MIAA State Tournament led by TVL All- Stars Michelle Coburn, Molly Kessler, and Bri McSweeney. The boys’ Soccer Team had a great season finishing in sec- ond place in the TVL and earning a number 3 seed in the state tournament. They advanced to the south semi- finals with two exciting sudden death victories. They were led by TVL All-Stars Jake Huntley, Keith Love, and Matt Johnson. This past fall, the Boston Globe published their an- nual Scholastic Awards for the 2007-2008 school year. In Dalton Division 3 standings, Hopkinton placed sec- ond as our varsity teams won 67.67% of their regular 119TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS season contests. The girls’ teams had the highest win- ning percentage in our division by winning 70% of their contests. Hopkinton Middle School As of October 1, 2007, Hopkinton Middle School enrollments climbed to 830 across three grades: 293 in Grade 6; 262 in Grade 7 and 275 in Grade 8. Addition- ally, the Preschool is housed in the Middle School build- ing adding another 56 students and 14 staff members. The lack of space is an ongoing challenge. An MCAS Tutorial program was introduced into the Middle School and this initiative helped to improve the scores of seventy-five percent of struggling math stu- dents. Due to budget cuts and the loss of our reading teacher, the Grade 6 ELA program has been redesigned to incorporate more reading skills to improve the read- ing program. In order to better implement the curricu- lum, teachers enrolled in various professional develop- ment courses throughout the year and continued to participate in Understanding by Design workshops. The IGNITE Program was instituted by the Middle School this year. It is a transitioning program that begins the summer before entering sixth grade with a 6th Grade Orientation as well as a Parent Orientation. It helps the incoming sixth graders feel welcome right away and runs throughout the year. Incoming 6th graders are “as- signed” an 8th grade leader who runs periodic events and meets twice during a rotation to talk with 6th grad- ers about any issues they may have. It has been very successful and has been well received by parents and students alike. Communication remains a key goal of the Middle School. During 2007, the Middle School Council dedi- cated one of its goals to improving communication between school and home through technology, and specifically, the expanded use of parent access to iPASS. To that end, in January, the faculty met to revise and enhance the progress reporting system and fol- lowing subsequent meetings, a new online progress re- port system was implemented for the 3rd term. All progress reports for students are now generated in IPASS and accessed online through the use of parent IPASS accounts. As a result of this, almost every parent in the school now has an active iPARENT username and pass- word and use their account to access their child’s progress. Going forward, parents will use their iPARENT accounts to access both progress reports and end-of term report cards online. Additionally, the Middle School has over 800 parent email accounts on the listserv ac- count and actively uses listserv emails to remind par- ents about access to new online progress reports, dates and times for advanced math ERB testing, as well as other important dates, notices, and information. In keeping with the Middle School Council’s goals, and as a result of the school’s liaison with the Hopkinton Youth Commission, the Middle School continued to in- volve all middle school students in the improvement of either their school or town through the Community Ser- vice and Community Service Learning programs. The Communiteen Club, assisted by Student Council, coor- dinated the annual Toys for Tots Drive, as well as a Win- ter Socks Drive. Student Council coordinated The Mar- tin Luther King Day of Giving Back last year and was assisted by the community in writing letters to U.S. sol- diers. Student Council hosted two National Guard sol- diers and presented the letters to them. The Red Sox Spirit Day raised money for Project Just Because to help children less fortunate. Communiteen also ran a canned food drive for Project Just Because, and they hosted and assisted our senior citizens as they attended the Middle School musical production of Guys and Dolls in the spring. In other Communiteen endeavors, our stu- dents ran babysitting services during the HPTA bazaar; volunteered their services at the Michael’s Run annual race; coordinated face-painting at the Hopkins School Golf Ball Drop; and participated in the Relay for Life. The MS Drama Club performed A Christmas Carol at Golden Pond and in the spring, put on a performance of The Wizard of Oz there as well. In order to create a positive school atmosphere, the Middle School Counseling Department sponsored Rachel’s Challenge, a powerful program that chal- lenges students to five tests: 1) eliminating prejudice in their lives; 2) setting goals and keeping journals; 3) choos- ing positive influences; 4) kind words and actions; 5) start- ing positive chain reactions. The student assembly was scheduled during school and the parent/community presentation took place in the evening. The program was well received by both the Middle School student/ staff and parents. In an effort to build upon the foster- ing of kindness in our school community initiated by our Rachel’s Challenge program, the Middle School Coun- seling Department initiated Mix It Up At Lunch Day. Stu- dents were given random numbers upon entering the cafeteria and sat at tables with some students that they most likely had not had the opportunity to meet. Ice breakers were available at every table and staff mem- bers helped to promote a feeling of welcome when necessary. The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association contin- ues to provide enrichment opportunities within the cur- riculum, such as Art Quest, Mythmasters, Odds Bodkin, Yoko Watkins, as well as various extracurricular programs that encompass fitness, art, foreign language and life 120 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES skills. We are so fortunate to have such a hard-working, caring, and dedicated group of parents supporting our school. In June, 2008 we were sad to see our assistant prin- cipal Geoff Bruno resign his position to move back to Newburyport. However, we are happy to introduce and welcome a new assistant principal, Jason Webster, to the Middle School. Center School During 2008, the Center School faculty focused on creative and collaborative ways to best support our stu- dents. To more fully explore methods for ensuring high levels of student learning, many Center faculty mem- bers attended training in ways to establish Professional Learning Communities (PLC). Sixteen teachers were trained in this model, and seven came together to form a PLC leadership team; this team was charged with the responsibility of introducing the concept to the rest of the faculty. As a result of this work, our classroom teachers have been working collaboratively on small grade level teams this year; members of each PLC have created team goals and meaningful, data driven sup- ports for their students. Our reading and special edu- cation teachers have formed their own PLC with the goal of introducing our faculty to a wider range of class- room assessments and interventions. As an entire fac- ulty, we created a set of norms, redefined our mission, and clarified our vision. This important endeavor helped us reflect, as a community of professional educators, on the importance and meaning of our daily work with children. Teachers revised and updated a number of cur- riculum areas this year. Changes to our science curricu- lum resulted in work at both the kindergarten and first grade levels. New units have been introduced, existing units have been reviewed and revised, and common grade-level assessments have been developed. At both grade levels, teachers were trained to use the district’s new web-based curriculum management system, At- las Rubicon, to enter the most updated curriculum work. Teachers also continued their own professional devel- opment in the area of reading comprehension, and we welcomed the expertise of reading consultant Connie Heap during the winter of 2008. We continued to update Center School’s technology through a gen- erous donation of laptop computers from EMC in the spring of 2008 and through the school’s purchase of an interactive whiteboard (SMARTBOARD) in the fall of 2008. Teachers have been using the SMARTBOARD to create lessons that introduce, reinforce, and extend grade level curriculum. Classroom teachers, specialists, and the school’s administration have also embraced the use of our websites and the district’s listserv to com- municate with families in this first year of our school dis- trict “going green.” The work of Center’s School Council last year re- sulted in a school effectiveness survey that was distrib- uted to all families and faculty in the spring of 2008. When reviewing the results of the family survey and the faculty survey, we were pleased with the responses to our questions, which covered the areas of curriculum, school safety, communication, and access to school. What arose as an area for continued reflection was that of “access to school,” and the survey responses and results were carefully reviewed and discussed by our faculty and our school council. Through these discus- sions, we have been able to update some of our exist- ing opportunities for families, and we have identified and created additional opportunities for families to be part of our school community. It is our strong feeling that by continuing these positive partnerships with our families, our students will surely benefit. Some new faces joined the Center School faculty during 2008, and each of our new staff members brings wonderful talents and strengths. Newly hired teachers include: Alaina Ciaramicoli, Kindergarten Teacher Sara Gately, Art Teacher Emily Roughan, Learning Specialist Lynn Sembrick, Speech and Language Therapist Wendy Moran, Music Teacher (now teaching all Center music classes) Susan Mello, Library/Media Specialist Jan Gill, Physical Education Teacher With several teaching assistants moving on to new challenges in 2008, Center School welcomed an expe- rienced and dedicated group of assistants— Jeanne Vumbaca, Marie Clark, and Sarah Ivanoski— to fill our open positions. The Center School community has generously given to people in need during 2008. Organizations that we partnered with and/or supported include: Hopkinton’s Senior Center, the Hopkinton Food Pantry, Serenity House, Project Just Because, The Jimmy Fund, Birthday Wishes, and the Recovering American Soldiers (through the Walter Reed Army Medical Center). The Center School parent community continues to actively support our classrooms. Room parents assist classroom teachers with a variety of tasks, and grade level volunteers have been wonderful in helping to fa- cilitate a number of classroom and grade level projects and events. Center’s parents have assisted our school 121TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS community as representatives on HPTA committees, as well as on the School Council. We have seen contin- ued learning, continued growth, and continued suc- cesses at Center School during 2008. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Goldstein Parson Center School Principal Elmwood School Elmwood School consists of all second and third grade students attending the Hopkinton Public Schools. As of October 1, 2008, 518 students attended Elmwood School, an increase of 18 students from the previous year. There were 11 second grade classes consisting of 249 students and 12 third grade classes containing 269 students. Our enrollment was higher this year than an- ticipated during the budget process. There were a number of faculty changes at Elmwood this past year. Ms. Laura O’Malley (Grade 3) returned to Elmwood School, after a year in fourth grade at the Hopkins School. Due to an increase in the num- ber of students with intensive needs, Mrs. Amy Hammer was hired to work with some of them. Mrs. Jordana Sav- age (Speech and Language) split her time between Elmwood and Hopkins. Mrs. Melanie Palmer was granted a year’s leave of absence for child-rearing purposes and Ms. Kristin Conroy took her place teach- ing third grade. Due to budget constraints the position of dedicated Elmwood Technology Integration Special- ist became a shared position between the three el- ementary schools, held by Mrs. Sue Anderson. The posi- tion of elementary math coordinator was eliminated and as a result, Miss Barbara Capalbo returned to Hopkins. The ten-month secretarial position was reduced to 193/4 hours per week. We are now in the third year of implementation of Treasures, a balanced literacy program, published by McMillan/McGraw-Hill and the second year of the newly revised edition of Everyday Math, which contains many of the recommendations Elmwood’s teachers had sought. Our math program is supplemented with additional practice solving math word problems. Summer curriculum work included revisions to the second and third grade math pacing chart and con- tinued work on Stage 2 of Understanding by Design Es- sential Questions and Enduring Understandings. We are in the midst of adding curricular information to Atlas Rubicon, the District’s internet based curriculum website. Elmwood School has gone Green! All teacher newsletters and office memos are distributed via listserv. This paperless initiative has saved paper, copier use, and manpower. In addition, mailings from outside organi- zations are no longer distributed through backpack, saving both paper and teacher time spent in distribu- tion. The Elmwood website is an excellent resource. New pictures of students at work and participating in spe- cial activities are continually posted. Many teachers have created their own websites that enhance com- munication opportunities with their students’ parents and the community at large. Events at Elmwood, the Principal’s newsletter, as well as School Council minutes, are available on the Elmwood website. Links are easy to navigate and much information is provided about our curriculum, special events, recommended websites, as well as general information. Parents may access Ev- eryday Math Home Links on our website to gain famil- iarity with their student’s math curriculum. Donations to Elmwood’s Gift Account enabled Elmwood to purchase three additional SmartBoards, for a total of four in the building. This technology is chang- ing teaching and learning at Elmwood School. The Elmwood School Council wrote a grant to the School Trust Fund which provided Elmwood’s students with a mobile laptop cart containing ten Apple laptops and a projector. Their generosity enables more students the opportunity to learn with the infusion of technology into the general education classroom. The Elmwood School Council’s Passport to Sum- mer Reading Program was very well received by par- ents, students and members of the Hopkinton business community. As a result, this initiative was expanded during the summer of 2008 to include more businesses. Almost half of our students participated. Upon comple- tion of a designated number of hours of reading, mer- chants stamped individual student’s passports. In the fall, students who returned their passports to the Elmwood Office were rewarded with gold, silver and bronze certificates designating their reading hours. New Elmwood School Improvement Plan initiatives include enhancing our Kenyan Connection by writing letters to students in Kenya through Kenya Direct and donating books to the Camel Library. In addition, we are focus- ing on data collection to ensure that we are providing support and/or remediation for students in a timely manner. Although no longer a component of the School Improvement Plan we are continuing our Math Tutor Task Force for third grade students for whom math is challenging and our relationship with the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center as a means of inculcating dis- ability awareness amongst our students. Our goal is to show our students that people with disabilities are just like us, they just have certain challenges to overcome. The Elmwood Postal Service, Wee Deliver, delivers mail twice weekly throughout the year. Our school meeting, The Meeting of the Eagles, continues to be a favorite activity of both students and their parents. We continue to be thrilled that parents and members of the com- munity participate in the Junior Achievement Program, 122 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES teaching children in our classrooms about their com- munity and economics. We collected non-perishable items for the Respite Center; toys and clothing for Project Just Because; canned goods and turkeys for the Salvation Army, as well as clothing and toys for individual families in need during the holiday season. Students raised $21,097 in the annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser for the Ameri- can Heart Association, which placed them in the top ten schools in the Northeast. Second graders visited some of the residents of Golden Pond, interviewed them, and then wrote and presented individual biog- raphies to each person. The Elmwood Orchestra enter- tained clients at the Respite Center, as did the Elmwood Bell Ringers. Our Bell Ringers also performed at Golden Pond for the residents to help brighten the holiday sea- son. Our Crisis Response Team, consisting of 12 faculty members, continues to meet regularly to examine ways in which to make Elmwood School more secure, while at the same time developing plans and provisioning supplies in the event of an emergency. Our doors re- main locked during the school day and visitors may gain entrance only after being observed via camera by our office staff. All visitors must have an approved CORI re- port before gaining entry to classrooms. The Hopkinton Education Foundation generously funded two grants to enhance our curriculum. ‘Hear- ing is Believing’ ($4,650) provided six amplification sys- tems which are shared amongst Elmwood teachers to improve the effectiveness of communication and in- crease learning opportunities in the classroom and ‘Author’s Pride’ ($9,643.50) enabled the purchase of 50 Co-Writer and Write Outloud software programs which provide a word prediction program with a text-to- speech word processing program to support students in enjoying the creative aspects of writing, while mini- mizing the struggle with writing mechanics. The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association contin- ues to provide valuable enrichment activities for our stu- dents through in-school activities and workshops aligned to the curriculum. The HPTA organized after-school en- richment classes available to all Elmwood students. Many parents volunteer regularly to assist in classrooms and with special events. The HPTA has also helped us to collect General Mills Box Tops and computer cartridges. For the first time in fifteen years, the Kenyan run- ners, sponsored by John Hancock, Inc., were unable to come to Elmwood School due to the outbreak of breakout Varicella. Over 70 students at Elmwood School contracted this very contagious disease. Fortunately, because they had all been vaccinated, the effects of the disease were not prolonged. Kenyans do not get vaccinated so it was too dangerous to expose them to our students. We are greatly looking forward to their return in April 2009. Elmwood School continues to be an inclusive school in which all students are appreciated, included, and thrive. We provide a developmentally appropri- ate, dynamic environment for all of its students. Student work products adorn our walls enabling students to feel pride in their accomplishments and to learn from their classmates. The Elmwood faculty is committed to meet- ing the needs of all of our students. Faculty members demonstrate their commitment to life-long learning as they participate in courses and workshops and explore new and better ways to implement the curriculum. Edward Hopkins School Hopkins School celebrated its tenth birthday in June 2008 with a student enrollment of 589 students, 298 fourth graders and 291 fifth graders grouped in 25 classrooms. Each average class size in fourth grade was 24 students, and in fifth grade, 25 students. The art room was utilized as a classroom. At the end of the school year we said goodbye to two teachers who have re- tired, fifth grade teacher Sue Green and art teacher Geraldine Joseph. Also leaving was school psycholo- gist Dr. Teresa Schiffman, and Dr. Linda Vorrasi was hired in her place. Emily Edwards was hired as Hopkins new art teacher. Carolyn Ross, RN was hired when school nurse Lisa Cross left for another school nurse position. To begin the 08-09 school year, Deanna Law, Assistant Prin- cipal returned to the classroom as a fourth grade teacher and Carol Costa, a fourth grade teacher for 10 years, assumed the role of Assistant Principal. As of October 1, 2008, enrollment decreased to 549, with a reduction in classrooms to 22, and class sizes of 25-27. We remain committed to challenging and support- ing our students at all levels. All students took the GRADE Reading Assessment in the fall. Also, Hopkins students completed the fall and spring writing prompt. Fourth grade students took the PTS3 Reading Assessment for the first time. Results from the MCAS, GRADE and PTS3 were used as criteria for our MCAS Tutoring Program, and our newly funded Title 1 Reading tutoring program. The Science Advisory Committee worked to bet- ter align the curriculum to state standards. As part of the fourth grade Social Studies curriculum, all fourth grade students participated in a reenactment of the Immigration experience at Ellis Island. For the fifth grade Science design project Eggstravaganza, students worked in teams to use technology and design prin- ciples to build packages for the egg drop. The Hopkinton Fire Department arrived with their hook and ladder truck to assist with the final drop. 123TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS In conjunction with the HOPE (Help Save Our Pre- cious Earth), all Hopkins students participated in the environmental theme for Community Reading Day. FASTT Math (Fluency and Automaticity through System- atic Teaching with Technology) is a computer program all students utilize to help develop fluency with basic math facts. Teachers continue to work toward the completion of Stages two and three of UbD units (Understanding by Design), and the input of that information into Atlas Rubicon, our curriculum website software. Parents at- tended Curriculum Expo nights, held in May, where stu- dents became the teachers and guided their parents through lessons in Reading, Math, Science, Writing, or Social Studies. Another ongoing professional develop- ment initiative is the development of Professional Learn- ing Communities. Teachers have attended workshops and as a result, The Math Zone was born in October, 2008. All students and teachers participate in this two hour intervention/extension period when students are assigned to small group instruction based on pre-post test performance. Fourth grade students enjoyed a field trip to Slater Mill, while fifth graders went to Sturbridge Village. With the support of the HPTA, Hopkins students participated in the following enrichment programs: High Touch High Tech, James Gelsey Mystery Writing, and Techsploration. The HPTA also offered after-school programs in which students eagerly participated. Some of the activities offered were basketball, dodge ball, soccer, drama, drumming, art and HOPE (Help Our Precious Earth). Hopkins is extremely fortunate to have many ac- tive volunteers who support the classroom, our library, as well as school-wide events such as Hopkins tenth birth- day party, Field Days, Immigration Day, Eggstravaganza, and Math Zone. The Hopkins School Council sponsored an evening session on Childhood Depression and Bullying Preven- tion for parents. Mrs. Shea, guidance counselor and Ms Starr, principal provided information and resources re- garding warning signs and treatment along with a documentary tape presented by the Dartmouth Medi- cal School Department of Psychiatry. The 2008-2009 School Improvement Plan promises a parent educa- tion presentation on Internet Safety and Bullying Pre- vention, scheduled for January 2009. In summary, Hopkins continues to learn, grow, and excel through the focused energy of its professional staff, and the enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity of its stu- dents. Student Services The Student Service Department provides com- prehensive programming through the use of local, state, and federal funding and grants to support the needs of our learners. Hopkinton remains a district with high standards and expectations for both staff and students. This department continues to provide quality training of staff to maintain research-based instruction as a foun- dation to instruction and collaboration. Hopkinton is committed to educating learners in the least restrictive environment and as a result, expansion of programs and a continuum of services are available to our learners. Our goal remains to appropriately provide service for students for their success and achievement as they tran- sition throughout school. Over the past year, our department experienced an organizational restructure by reducing an Adminis- trator. We contributed to the budgetary reductions in an effort to support general education initiatives for a tiered response for interventions. We engaged in a mid- cycle audit in April from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the areas of Spe- cial Education and English Language Learners, as well as Circuit Breaker in November. During the summer months, our staff united to pilot a newly designed Ex- tended School Year (ESY) program. The responses and focus group based on ESY continues to enable Hopkinton to improve and be responsive to the needs of the students in the district. Also during the summer, a number of staff contributed to the development of projects, curriculum, research, and transition work with funding through the federal grant. The results of the mid-cycle informed the district of a continued focus on ELE and the implementation of the regulations. Hopkinton is considered a low-incident district and is held to the same standards of larger dis- tricts that may have a greater proportion of students with ELE needs. Hopkinton displays tremendous effort in obtaining compliance and is currently under a correc- tive action plan to address the areas in need of training and implementation. The Special Education portion assisted in formulating a transition initiative which aligns with new legislation enacted in August 2008. Further training and external consultants have been available for on-going continuous improvement. The Pre-K to 22 vision for our learners is at the fore- front of thinking. Through our programs, analysis of ef- fective practices, and collaborative district initiatives, the students benefit from highly qualified and commit- ted staff. This report highlights a global reflection of the progress throughout the past year. Much effort and opportunities are made possible through funding from state and federal grants and local funding. 124 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES TOWN SALARIES 2008 Name Gross Abernethy, Elizabeth .......................................$1,987.50 Ahronian, Brian ................................................$3,800.00 Alexander, Jean ............................................$86,014.24 Allberry, Shannon...........................................$10,127.56 Altavilla, Anne-Marie .....................................$76,534.92 Anagnostaras, Alex ............................................$978.50 Anagnostaras,Geralyn .......................................$783.00 Andel, Michele ..............................................$82,183.77 Anderson, Judith Ann ....................................$64,723.54 Anderson, Susan ............................................$72,900.42 Anusaukas, Catherine ...................................$66,757.46 Archambault, Karen ......................................$29,417.10 Arienti, Christopher ........................................$87,969.98 Arienti, Debby ................................................$56,803.34 Arnold, Jacqueline ...............................................$35.00 Aselbekian, Desiree .......................................$18,208.92 Aselbekian, Diane ...........................................$7,390.56 Aselbekian, Doreen .......................................$23,091.62 Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia ....................................$140.00 Aulds, Lauren ......................................................$210.00 Bagley, Susan .................................................$80,649.66 Bain, Kathryn ..................................................$58,745.63 Baker, Dennis ..................................................$51,509.40 Balboa, Rita....................................................$44,465.06 Baldiga, William ...............................................$5,062.00 Baldwin, Sharon .............................................$75,725.78 Balest, Lauren...................................................$2,275.92 Balest, Lori .......................................................$47,126.74 Balinskas, Carolyn ..........................................$73,170.76 Bannon, Joan ..................................................$9,988.00 Barker, Joyce ..................................................$20,850.48 Barrett Jr., Joseph...........................................$73,070.76 Bartlett, Rachel ...................................................$150.00 Bartolomeo, Debra........................................$57,434.66 Barton, Julie ....................................................$24,320.98 Basile, Christine ..............................................$77,075.33 Bates, Carl ........................................................$6,922.50 Baumann, Joan .............................................$65,628.84 Baumann, Rachel ...............................................$140.00 Beers, Jeremy...................................................$3,937.00 Beke-Morin, Helen .........................................$44,901.11 Bennett, Paige ...............................................$11,324.26 Benoit, Andre .................................................$39,359.56 Benoit, Vida......................................................$1,118.88 Bernardo, Cindy .................................................$770.00 Bernier-Chandler, Jerrie ...................................$7,181.48 Berset, Erin ......................................................$42,620.59 Bettina, Andrew ...............................................$9,174.80 Bettina,Ann ......................................................$3,712.50 Bianchi, Elisa ...................................................$68,409.29 Bieri, Kathy ......................................................$18,468.13 Bilodeau, Veronica ..........................................$1,984.17 Bingel, Bernard ...............................................$34,476.47 Bishop, Evan ...................................................$61,637.31 Black, Rebecca .............................................$21,104.80 Blaisdell, Erin ...................................................$19,575.50 Blake, Jennifer .....................................................$875.00 Bliss, Richard ...................................................$12,650.00 Boisvert, Mark .................................................$69,083.08 Boisvert, Normand .........................................$45,385.68 Brainerd Jr., James ...........................................$3,937.00 Brandalise, Victor ...........................................$78,729.52 Branson, Mary ................................................$12,778.52 Brayer, Mary Ann ...........................................$65,175.68 Brennan, Mark ................................................$61,696.54 Bright, Elizabeth..............................................$81,801.74 Brooks, Linda ..................................................$71,293.74 Bruno, Geoffrey .............................................$51,825.53 Buckland, Sheila ............................................$44,941.84 Buffa, Ellen ......................................................$22,323.52 Buffum, David ................................................$72,755.96 Bugg, Natalie .................................................$49,650.70 Bumiller, Maureen ...............................................$490.00 Burdzel, Sharon ..............................................$44,865.06 Burke, Kelly .....................................................$53,975.62 Burns, Mary-Lou..............................................$77,548.66 Burns, Maureen ..............................................$52,985.14 Burzyk, Janet ..................................................$70,868.93 Butler, Philip ..........................................................$420.00 Callaghan, Kristi .............................................$69,061.44 Callanan, Nancy .............................................$3,112.50 Cameron, Ellyn...............................................$19,723.51 Campbell, Kate .............................................$24,958.90 Campbell, Kathy ...........................................$61,348.96 Capalbo, Barbara .........................................$84,864.24 Carr, Christine .................................................$75,095.16 Carr, James ....................................................$19,778.80 Carr, Laura ......................................................$45,438.00 Carr, Melissa ...................................................$23,327.36 Carrai, Matthew ..............................................$3,060.72 Carter, S..........................................................$91,091.90 Caruso, Jessica ..............................................$67,199.34 Casassa, Arlene .............................................$76,583.45 Casey III, James .............................................$72,339.40 Cathers-Schiffman, Teresa ............................$30,524.56 Catton, Kathleen ...........................................$44,513.06 Celia, Angela .................................................$18,156.49 Chagnon, Connie .........................................$54,034.78 Charette, Elizabeth .............................................$140.00 Charleston, Benjamin ......................................$2,625.00 Christensen, Elizabeth .........................................$385.00 Ciaramicoli, Alaina ........................................$13,580.32 Clark, Ann.......................................................$24,320.98 Clark, Marie......................................................$6,190.08 Clark, Nancy ..................................................$89,514.24 Clark, Sean .......................................................$2,590.72 Clifford, Daniel .................................................$2,746.80 Clowes, Joan .................................................$48,319.16 Cohen, Cheryl ................................................$64,075.64 Collie, Charlie ...................................................$2,137.50 Collins, Charles...............................................$76,844.32 Colombo, Mary ...........................................$124,985.72 Conant, Lisa ...................................................$61,280.52 Conner, Carolyn ............................................$77,794.27 Conroy, Kristin.................................................$13,514.06 Conroy, Lynn ..................................................$73,369.28 Constantine, Janet ........................................$68,369.24 Name Gross 125TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Conti, Sandra ...................................................$6,625.71 Cook, Erin .......................................................$12,627.04 Cooper, Christine ...........................................$29,395.06 Cooprider, Karen .............................................$2,625.00 Cornely, Erin ........................................................$140.00 Costa, Carol ...................................................$87,623.74 Cournoyer, Michael .......................................$53,858.70 Coutinho, Frances .........................................$87,214.24 Crisafulli, Carla ...............................................$23,232.32 Cross, Elizabeth ..............................................$36,682.02 Crowley, Heather ..........................................$50,152.74 Cunningham, Judith ......................................$14,734.36 Cunningham, Kerrie ...........................................$264.33 Cutler, Joanne ...............................................$21,278.08 Cutler, Jodi .....................................................$29,131.15 D’Agostino, Nancy ........................................$22,860.34 Daigneault, Sarah ..........................................$67,863.94 Daley, Alison...................................................$12,144.56 Darney, Sandra ...................................................$450.00 David, Danielle ..............................................$22,287.52 Davis, Deborah ..............................................$74,597.62 Davis, Sara......................................................$70,703.28 Day, Julie .............................................................$385.00 DeBriae, Miriam ...............................................$8,831.69 DeCarlo, Sharon ............................................$65,593.41 DeCarolis, John ...................................................$350.00 Degan, Pamela ....................................................$75.00 DeMeo, Caroline ...........................................$23,963.28 Denault, Amy .................................................$65,098.54 Derkinderen, Holly ...............................................$866.46 DiCostanza, Patricia ......................................$81,895.49 DiMare, Sherrie .................................................$7,522.50 Diachenko, Kathryn .......................................$67,220.93 Diamond, Patricia ..........................................$45,500.94 Dickert, Harold ...............................................$65,308.94 Dixon, Anna ...................................................$76,834.32 Dlott , Ann Marie ............................................$80,644.67 Dobbins, Mary-Ann..........................................$7,272.52 Dobinski, Gail .................................................$13,285.88 Dodge, Jeremy ..............................................$47,018.04 Doherty, Laura ...............................................$21,100.52 Dolan,Jodi ........................................................$7,412.00 Donahue, Bridget ..........................................$58,163.37 Donahue, Michael ........................................$83,019.38 Dooley, Edward ..................................................$850.25 Dooley, Kathleen .........................................$100,267.88 Dowd, Thomas ...............................................$71,898.78 Driscoll, Janelle ...................................................$210.00 Duarte, Patricia ................................................$5,500.00 Dubay, Megan ...................................................$280.00 Dubose, Christopher ......................................$17,416.50 Duffy, Elena .........................................................$735.00 Dunn, Reginald ..............................................$38,231.87 Dunn, Tracie ...................................................$53,042.26 Edelson, Johanna ..........................................$61,247.20 Edgecomb, Maureen ...................................$84,127.04 Edwards, Emily ...............................................$10,101.60 Eichorn, Donna ..............................................$14,850.68 Ekwall, Merideth.............................................$27,941.63 Elder, Cheryl ...................................................$79,629.36 Ellam, Sarah ...................................................$61,636.46 Ellis, Emily ..............................................................$178.13 Embree, Celeste ............................................$75,725.78 Ernest, Jean....................................................$14,280.30 Esdale, Jessica ...............................................$50,994.96 Esposito Balboni, Kirsten ..............................$109,886.72 Evans Orr, Donna ................................................$420.00 Fabricant, Susan ............................................$20,745.44 Fahey, Jacquelyne ...............................................$62.06 Fahn, Leslie .....................................................$19,661.59 Fairbanks, Jennifer .........................................$54,614.46 Fairbanks, Robin ...............................................$1,332.50 Fairweather, Joanna .....................................$38,944.94 Fannon, Janet ..................................................$1,400.00 Farquharson, Nina .........................................$72,843.37 Farrell, Elizabeth .............................................$56,392.48 Fasciano, Michael ...........................................$2,485.00 Feldman, Rebecca .......................................$55,679.98 Fenton, Heidi .........................................................$29.37 Ferguson, Colette ..........................................$19,096.06 Ferguson, Maureen .......................................$84,726.74 Ferguson, Susan .............................................$64,812.74 Ferris, Kerry ......................................................$21,023.52 Filho, Jose .......................................................$40,661.24 Filzow, Jayne ....................................................$2,547.27 Fiore, Cynthia .................................................$85,953.76 Fiore, Meghan .....................................................$630.00 Fiorentino, Nancy ..........................................$48,366.67 Fitzpatrick, Mary Ann .....................................$15,644.17 Flanagan, Michael ........................................$65,383.93 Flannery, Eugene...........................................$52,848.64 Flannery, Sharon ............................................$13,543.09 Fleming, Mary Anne ......................................$18,619.15 Fontaine, Sharon ...................................................$66.08 Fornaciari, Janice ..........................................$18,962.23 Fox, Sarah .......................................................$47,601.41 Franchock, Michael ......................................$75,480.58 Frank, Joan .....................................................$76,672.84 Fraser, Susan ...................................................$30,193.02 Freedman, Mary Lynn ...................................$33,222.82 Frey, Andrew ..................................................$40,929.22 Friberg, Donald ..............................................$60,188.32 Fumarola, Kristin .............................................$57,930.34 Gambell, Michael............................................$4,250.58 Garufi, Kelley ..................................................$21,156.64 Gasbarro, Joseph ..........................................$11,318.46 Gaskin, Roseanna..........................................$32,708.16 Gately, Sara .....................................................$5,432.00 Gates, Kenneth..............................................$61,319.38 Gautreau, Ronald .........................................$70,419.32 Geary, Alyson ................................................$92,730.58 George, Kathleen..........................................$82,407.99 Gianino, Colleen ...........................................$56,956.12 Gifford, HallyAnn ............................................$75,301.76 Gigante, Gretchen ........................................$34,119.25 Gilmore, Jeannine .........................................$56,769.26 Girardi, Barbara .............................................$19,283.01 Giurlando, Michael ........................................$83,540.94 Name Gross Name Gross 126 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Glazier, Jane ..................................................$21,097.44 Gleason, Kirsten .............................................$13,097.92 Goerge, Jennifer ...........................................$50,011.92 Golden, John .................................................$63,400.34 Goldring, Kate..................................................$5,383.91 Gomes, Jane .................................................$81,201.74 Gonzalez, Anthony ........................................$23,811.64 Gonzalez, Luis...................................................$6,200.99 Gonzalez, Tina .................................................$8,050.41 Goolgasian, Dianne ...........................................$210.00 Grabmeier, Margie ..........................................$6,388.00 Grady, Maryellen ...........................................$66,516.34 Graeber, Michael ..........................................$61,433.44 Grant, Joanne ...............................................$72,525.57 Gray, Lauri ...........................................................$119.93 Greco, Adelaide ...........................................$96,864.88 Greco, Michael .............................................$50,656.62 Green, Susan ..................................................$59,381.44 Gresham, Vicky ..................................................$105.00 Griffin, John ....................................................$82,000.78 Grilli, Cindy .....................................................$28,780.64 Grilli, Eric............................................................$3,999.00 Grilly, Devon ...................................................$19,398.14 Groccia, Christine ..........................................$47,974.64 Grosso, Kathleen..............................................$4,350.00 Guarino, Therese.................................................$210.00 Gunduz, Evren ...............................................$57,556.28 Guzzetti, Denise .............................................$23,615.90 Haas, Alfred....................................................$58,300.57 Hadley, Susan ................................................$13,807.50 Hagan, Jeannine ................................................$420.00 Hall, Brian ..............................................................$17169 Hall, Jaime......................................................$53,201.24 Halnen, Jean ..................................................$25,343.91 Hamdoun, Kimberly .........................................$2,097.50 Hamilton, Christine.........................................$18,396.50 Hamilton, Michael .........................................$59,489.18 Hammer, Amy ................................................$18,584.64 Hancock, Donna ...........................................$83,007.99 Harris, Maureen ..............................................$76,384.53 Harrod, Richelle ...............................................$5,509.05 Hay, Craig ......................................................$75,176.86 Hayes, Deborah.............................................$23,150.78 Hayes, Michael ..............................................$45,680.54 Hebden, Kathleen .........................................$88,131.44 Heiligmann, Melissa .........................................$7,740.00 Heinzer, Linda ......................................................$670.32 Henderson, Linda...........................................$76,338.40 Hendrickson, Diane .........................................$1,415.41 Hensley, Catherine .............................................$490.00 Hering, Roger ......................................................$630.00 Hesse, Katharine ..............................................$3,412.90 Hickey, Elizabeth ............................................$57,750.48 Hill, Lori ..............................................................$2,850.00 Hippeli, Kimberly .................................................$455.00 Hoagland, Nadine ........................................$30,378.74 Hoffman, Rebeka ............................................$2,025.00 Hogan, Paul .....................................................$6,749.00 Homan, Stacey ..............................................$10,279.15 Hooker, Michael .............................................$67,679.24 Hopkins, Marian .............................................$81,414.24 Howard, William .............................................$60,361.59 Howes, Valerie ...............................................$20,810.56 Hruska, Frances ..............................................$79,985.99 Huestis, Cameran ..........................................$65,497.98 Hurley, Mary ...................................................$81,864.24 Hurwitz, Daniel ..................................................$2,887.00 Iadarola, June ..................................................$8,354.65 Iori, Kristin ........................................................$77,116.82 Ivanoski, Sarah .................................................$6,801.47 Jacob, Linda ..................................................$79,292.02 Jacobs, David .....................................................$665.00 Jannery, Linda .................................................$3,265.00 Jennings, Judy ...............................................$20,624.00 Johnson, Diane ..............................................$81,048.00 Jones, Lisa ......................................................$25,563.59 Jones, Ruth .......................................................$4,919.92 Jordan, Jennifer .............................................$64,345.44 Jordan, Paul ...................................................$11,675.00 Jorstad, Nancy ..............................................$20,003.67 Joseph, Geraldine .........................................$50,086.44 Joseph, Kyle .....................................................$2,347.84 Joyce, Catherine...........................................$71,537.88 Joyce, Timothy...............................................$56,608.12 Joynes, Sarah ......................................................$280.00 Juffras, Ann Marie ..........................................$18,936.67 Kaleta, Mary...................................................$10,831.17 Kamins, Dannette ............................................$7,666.71 Kammer, Daniel .............................................$77,220.76 Kane, James ..................................................$10,385.00 Kane, Jennifer ................................................$71,575.38 Karg, Harrison ......................................................$280.00 Karjel, Eric .......................................................$90,074.14 Kasprak, Lee Ann...........................................$73,070.76 Kaufman, Jillian..............................................$60,770.53 Kaufmann, Rachel ........................................$64,725.24 Keane, Lawrence ..........................................$48,853.06 Keane, Thomas ..............................................$76,760.44 Kearnan, Timothy ..........................................$74,842.71 Kearney, Jeffrey .............................................$60,352.26 Keller, Alan ......................................................$87,908.36 Kendall, Leslie ...................................................$5,274.47 Kennally, Jennifer...........................................$60,637.83 Kessler, Jeanne...............................................$10,107.44 King, Bryan .....................................................$84,054.78 King, Richard ..................................................$42,643.95 Kitchell, Brian ..................................................$21,301.35 Kniager, Concetta .........................................$44,717.06 Koshivaki, Stacy .............................................$54,335.38 Koziara, Beth ..................................................$59,911.92 Krilovich, Kathleen .........................................$26,072.65 Kristeller-Moed, Deborah ..............................$14,636.44 Kroslak, Melissa.................................................$5,367.00 Kupper, Adrienne...........................................$50,166.46 Kurkowski, Virginia............................................$5,565.00 LaRose, Katherine ............................................$3,808.04 LaRue, Paul ....................................................$11,277.75 Landau, David ...............................................$26,234.24 Name Gross Name Gross 127TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Lane, Cynthia ................................................$54,410.28 Lariviere, Kristin ...............................................$16,665.24 Lasser, Gina .........................................................$791.84 Lathrop, Nicole ..............................................$23,462.23 Lauria, Michelle ..............................................$54,669.96 Lavallee, Rachel ............................................$12,548.87 Law, Deanna .................................................$67,037.10 LeBlanc, Raymond ..........................................$5,227.00 Leroy, Emily.....................................................$54,018.62 Leach, Cynthia ..............................................$23,412.32 Leach, Jill ........................................................$83,871.82 Lechtanski, Valerie .........................................$82,604.52 Lee, Linda .......................................................$13,529.19 Lehane, Christine ...........................................$81,864.24 Lentoni, Pamela...............................................$8,382.15 Levergood, Fran ............................................$25,688.70 Levy, Andrea ..................................................$62,906.97 Lewinsky, Kathleen ........................................$52,333.84 Logan, Lorraine ..............................................$76,781.58 Long, Holly ......................................................$18,124.72 Long, Samantha .................................................$140.00 Longoria, Andrew ..........................................$85,481.90 Lotoski, Kristine.....................................................$681.30 Lowell, Holly ......................................................$6,514.41 Lynch, William ..............................................$114,955.30 Lyons, Mary ......................................................$1,647.00 MacDonald, Geoffrey.................................$109,494.50 MacDonald, Dennis ......................................$47,559.66 MacDonald, Moriah ......................................$67,581.25 Mack, Elizabeth .............................................$62,074.36 Mackie, Caitlin ...............................................$42,086.20 Maggio, Melissa .............................................$18,584.64 Magnuson, Tami ............................................$31,482.99 Maguire, Jane ...............................................$82,364.24 Mahon, Conar .................................................$1,672.00 Maksymiw, Christopher .................................$48,105.28 Makynen, Amy ................................................$1,650.00 Malloy, Beth ...................................................$14,255.13 Manning, Elizabeth ........................................$76,818.38 Marculitis, Terri ................................................$13,144.71 Marcy, Anne ....................................................$2,824.40 Marquedant, Heidi ........................................$71,044.32 Marquedant, Holly..............................................$875.00 Martel, Cynthia ...................................................$805.00 Martin, Jeanne...............................................$76,825.78 Martin-Fluet, Marie.........................................$71,419.32 Martinelli, Lisa .................................................$45,819.67 Marzec, James ..............................................$76,225.96 Mason, Catherine ..........................................$63,423.96 Mason, Colleen ...............................................$1,015.00 Matez, Eric...........................................................$630.00 Matys, Joan....................................................$14,716.52 Mayer, Denise ..................................................$1,125.00 Maynard, Sandy ............................................$19,051.37 Mazur, Daniel .................................................$82,456.49 Mazur, Kelly-Anne ..........................................$43,865.30 McAree, Allison ...................................................$490.00 McBride, Lori ...................................................$30,171.14 McCahill, Catherine ......................................$78,980.52 McCarthy, John ...........................................$125,473.72 McCarthy-Gill, Jan .........................................$16,438.16 McCaw, Karen ..............................................$82,917.67 McClelland, Cynthia .....................................$40,859.22 McDonnell, Jeannine ....................................$14,798.72 McFarland, Michael ......................................$33,001.55 McGourty, Leslie ............................................$48,553.56 McGovern, Denise ........................................$67,036.84 McGrath, Steve .............................................$14,711.55 McNally, Dawn ..............................................$81,454.46 McNeil-McKeag, Jane ..................................$15,782.93 McPhail, Jessica .............................................$44,465.06 Meehan, William ............................................$81,384.38 Melanson, James...........................................$35,309.16 Melberg, Sandra ..............................................$1,081.50 Mello, Susan .....................................................$6,790.16 Metcalf, Kathleen ..........................................$42,057.72 Michaud, Cristina...........................................$62,174.36 Michelon, Christine ........................................$61,262.14 Miles, Richard .................................................$19,121.69 Miller, Michael ................................................$51,671.82 Mills, Marybeth ....................................................$112.50 Minkle, Margaret ...........................................$24,128.67 Mitchell, Bruce ...............................................$74,406.32 Mogel, ShawnHeather ..................................$15,377.08 Moody, Frances .............................................$24,131.60 Moore, Paula ...................................................$7,401.28 Moothart, Leslie .............................................$21,024.16 Morales, William .............................................$50,026.54 Moran, Shelly..................................................$66,570.06 Moran, Wendy ...............................................$41,026.98 Morey, Sheila .................................................$13,664.98 Morgan, David....................................................$140.00 Morgan, Jo-Ann .............................................$14,302.96 Morin, Jr., Kenneth .........................................$26,281.93 Morningstar, Karl .................................................$106.50 Moroney, Thomas ..........................................$61,531.44 Mortarelli, Kristy...............................................$43,967.98 Morton, Elizabeth ................................................$669.34 Moses, Karlene....................................................$350.00 Moses, Mary ........................................................$980.00 Motyka, Moira ...................................................$3787.50 Muir, Bonnie ....................................................$60,169.80 Mullen, Barbara .............................................$56,129.98 Mulvey, Brett ..................................................$65,528.84 Munger, Lydia ..................................................$3,262.50 Murdock, Jane ................................................$6,150.00 Murphy, Patricia.............................................$27,299.40 Murphy, Susan ................................................$75,570.76 Murphy, Timothy ............................................$56,031.18 Murphy, Timothy ............................................$46,493.63 Myerson, Kate .....................................................$112.50 Naughton, Janet ...........................................$52,655.51 Nealon, Anne.................................................$12,885.02 Nealon, Callie .....................................................$210.00 Nee, Robert....................................................$36,088.72 Nelson, Timothy ................................................$5,362.00 Niland, Jean...................................................$12,798.72 Niland, Kara ........................................................$420.00 Name Gross Name Gross 128 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Niro Jr., Antonio ...................................................$210.00 Noble, Karyn ..................................................$67,275.24 Nofsinger, Danielle .........................................$52,177.03 Norby, Diane ..................................................$67,426.78 Norton, James.....................................................$140.00 Norton, Jane ..................................................$80.556.58 O’Brien. Caren .................................................$1,462.50 O’Brien, Terri ...................................................$13,113.60 O’Connell, Matthew .....................................$60,994.84 O’Leary, John ................................................$42,557.80 O’Leary, Justin..................................................$7,312.00 O’Leary, Kathryn ..............................................$5,667.50 O’Loughlin, Constance ...................................$3,716.31 O’Malley, Laura .............................................$52,290.72 O’Shaughnessy, Dena ..................................$20,760.96 Odell, Eileen ...................................................$18,605.24 Oldach, Mary.................................................$50,707.46 Oleson, Norann ..............................................$13,270.08 Ostrow, Melissa ..............................................$11,570.56 Ottaviani III, Louis ...........................................$29,967.46 Packer, Emilie .................................................$70,869.32 Page, Julia .....................................................$53,108.81 Page, Maureen .............................................$31,627.54 Palermo, Jay Marie .......................................$38,485.48 Palmer, Melanie .............................................$56,224.09 Panetta, Doris...................................................$9,443.21 Pappas, Ida....................................................$19,991.34 Paquette, Richard .........................................$72,799.28 Paradis, Joseph ..............................................$40,548.77 Parker, John ....................................................$69,026.44 Parson, Jennifer ............................................$106,133.78 Patterson, Sarah ............................................$16,303.12 Pavletic, Adria................................................$39,645.01 Pearson, Frederick .........................................$13,343.88 Pearson, Kelli ..................................................$62,397.85 Pelgrin, Mary ....................................................$4,575.00 Pelletier, Jennifer ............................................$16,266.76 Pendleton, Pamela .......................................$79,662.16 Perry, David ....................................................$41,418.40 Peverill-Conti, Wendy ....................................$12,512.82 Phelan, John ................................................$176,582.60 Phillips, Kelly ......................................................$1,750.00 Pickens, Kelly ..................................................$44,973.42 Picozza, Linda .....................................................$175.00 Pinto, Debra ...................................................$77,056.58 Piquard, Kimberly ...........................................$29,590.86 Pires, April .......................................................$58,842.88 Place, Stacey.................................................$68,632.54 Plunkett, Donna ...............................................$9,379.71 Podolsky-Reichman, Natalie .........................$16,680.04 Polansky, Lauren ............................................$66,287.74 Porter, Allon ....................................................$21,106.24 Porter, Ellenore .................................................$3,150.00 Potter, Dianne ................................................$51,778.38 Powers, Philip ....................................................$2,432.00 Prescott, Mary ..................................................$3,362.00 Preseau, Dawn ..............................................$10,102.05 Prior, Leslie .......................................................$82,470.49 Puglisi, Barbara...............................................$82,564.24 Pulnik, Kimberly ..............................................$81,230.76 Purdy, David...................................................$72,887.88 Quigley, Susan ......................................................$35.00 Rainey, Ann....................................................$56,626.36 Ramirez, Elizabeth ............................................$6,511.17 Rand, Mauri......................................................$3,742.21 Ressler, Susan .......................................................$420.00 Reynolds, Beth-Ann .........................................$7,200.00 Ripley, Lisa ......................................................$23,648.81 Robbins, Janet .................................................$6,514.41 Roberts, Charlene..........................................$40,505.02 Roberts, Janice .....................................................$35.28 Roberts, Maxine .............................................$78,831.58 Robinson, Catherine......................................$43,381.48 Roche, Jane ..................................................$13,925.00 Rock, Susan ....................................................$75,767.84 Rockwood, Charles .......................................$13,567.80 Rodriguez, Joanne ........................................$21,186.70 Rogers, Renee .....................................................$595.00 Rogers, Jr., Alfred ...........................................$80,442.46 Rolfe, Susan ....................................................$12,475.52 Romero, Teresa ..............................................$27,641.10 Rook, Rosemarie ...................................................$76.16 Ross, Carolyn ..................................................$15,323.68 Rostas-Watt, Hilary .........................................$20,679.29 Roughan, Emily ..............................................$13,580.32 Royce-Tolland, Helene ..................................$58,031.44 Rufo, Lynne.....................................................$83,070.49 Ryder, Beth .....................................................$33,258.80 Salmonsen, Lauren ..........................................$1,365.00 Salmonsen, Nicole ..............................................$805.00 Samansky, Connie ...........................................$1,162.50 Sanborn, Mark .................................................$1,335.84 Sanford, Timothy ............................................$57,767.84 Santos, Kristen ................................................$74,611.76 Santucci, Frances ..........................................$24,313.21 Savage, Jordana...........................................$70,919.32 Savageau, Deidre ..............................................$420.00 Savell, Alexandria ...............................................$280.00 Savell, Maria...................................................$55,013.62 Sawyer, Garrett ..............................................$71,756.24 Schalke, Liselot ...............................................$29,295.38 Schartner, Kristen ............................................$60,673.96 Schatz, Cara .......................................................$342.00 Schiloski, Philip ................................................$39,285.62 Schnairsohn, Nili .............................................$50,936.96 Schreffler, Janice ...........................................$68,970.58 Scott, Carrie ...................................................$51,374.46 Searles, Daniel ................................................$12,629.82 Seater, Jessica ................................................$60,176.80 Seaver, Christopher .......................................$30,989.16 Segars, Sally-Ann ............................................$82,438.66 Serocki, Sharon ..............................................$18,009.37 Sexton, Deborah ..............................................$8,466.58 Shapleigh, David ...........................................$34,769.30 Shaughnessy, Nancy .....................................$76,209.01 Shea, Christopher ..........................................$86,006.76 Shea, Jayne ...................................................$54,505.75 Shea, Maura .......................................................$420.00 Name Gross Name Gross 129TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Sheahan, Paul..................................................$4,065.00 Sheckman, Bryan...........................................$13,880.32 Sheehan, Patricia ............................................$9,701.63 Sheelen, Janeen............................................$57,320.67 Shenson, Gayle ..............................................$53,676.24 Shevory, Leanne ..............................................$7,417.26 Shire, Charlotte ..............................................$61,364.28 Shwayder, Deanna........................................$24,557.15 Silva-Terral, Gisela ............................................$1,610.00 Silver, Ilene ....................................................$110,549.34 Simoes, Stephen ............................................$85,516.08 Sloan, Noreen ..................................................$9,228.35 Smith, Erica .....................................................$61,482.44 Smith, Heather ...............................................$71,172.17 Smith, Jennifer ................................................$60,367.80 Smith, Lynda ...................................................$22,957.41 Smyth, Elizabeth .............................................$70,769.32 Snow, Christine .................................................$2,410.28 Snyder, Stephanie ..........................................$14,174.48 Sommerhalter, Lorraine .................................$20,549.28 Speroni, Nanci .................................................$6,604.77 St. George, Bethany ......................................$66,063.98 St. Germain, Stephen ....................................$35,522.53 Staples, Louisa................................................$82,364.24 Staring, Kerri.........................................................$140.00 Starr, Martha .................................................$116,876.66 Stefancik, Janene ..........................................$64,138.12 Stein, Rona .....................................................$70,475.57 Stickney, Mark ..................................................$7,312.00 Stock, Randle ...................................................$3,097.00 Stone, Myah ...................................................$66,857.71 Strangfeld, Marian .........................................$86,626.74 Strawn, Thomas ................................................$3,000.00 Strefling, Suzanne ...........................................$44,452.04 Strickland, Michael .............................................$595.00 Strickland, Susan ..............................................$9,422.18 Stymiest, Sandra ............................................$72,270.58 Sullivan, Barbara .................................................$132.17 Sullivan, Kimberly ...........................................$56,325.31 Sullivan, Mark ...................................................$3,300.00 Sullivan, Michael ............................................$76,533.26 Talvy, Barbara ..................................................$4,914.54 Tangredi, Paula ..............................................$68,226.83 Tapper, Helen ......................................................$712.50 Tarbi, Katherine ..............................................$65,301.82 Taylor, Trevor ...................................................$53,076.24 Terranova, Laura ............................................$47,794.23 Terry, Karen.......................................................$4,500.00 Tetrault, Christine............................................$40,806.36 Thiel, Laura .....................................................$23,972.85 Thompson, Jo Ann .........................................$81,279.24 Thompson, Martha ..............................................$10124 Tibbo, Denise ...................................................$9,706.55 Tomlinson, Patricia ...........................................$1,078.94 Torilli, Peter ......................................................$79,967.76 Tortorella, Cara ..............................................$81,164.24 Towner, Roderick............................................$15,292.68 Traversi, Kristyn ................................................$47,778.41 Tremblay, Maribeth .......................................$72,949.10 Tremblay, Robert ...........................................$42,576.65 Tuite, Meredith .................................................$2,674.25 Umina, Diana .................................................$21,457.14 Umina, Michael................................................$4,165.00 Van Dam, Anne .............................................$57,912.40 Vanderpool, Claudia ....................................$14,760.76 Ve r non, Anne ...................................................$1,050.00 Verra, Keith .....................................................$94,755.87 Vieira, Maria ..........................................................$32.76 Vintinner, Patricia ...........................................$55,396.50 Violette, Jennifer ............................................$11,717.57 Von Rosenvinge, Valerie................................$77,299.46 Vorce, Audrey ................................................$32,573.99 Vorrasi, Linda ..................................................$20,396.82 Vumbaca, Jeanne ........................................$13,874.48 Wach, Kimberly ...................................................$727.74 Wagoner, Betsy ..............................................$24,839.02 Walker, Christopher .............................................$945.00 Walsh, Kelly .......................................................$9,976.30 Warren, Nancy.................................................$4,687.50 Webb, Jean ...................................................$38,342.04 Webster, Jason ...............................................$28,285.92 Webster, Venecia..................................................$70.00 Weiner, Patricia ................................................$1,050.00 Weiss, Megan .................................................$41,400.51 Welch, Diane .................................................$58,084.96 Weldon, Elizabeth ..........................................$58,063.72 Welle Malone, Lisa .........................................$66,024.77 West, Deborah .................................................$3,675.00 White, Robert .................................................$74,078.05 White, Robert .................................................$46,874.53 Wiggin, Margaret...........................................$17,795.41 Wilander, Mike ................................................$63,674.36 Wilkie, Kelly .....................................................$59,973.96 Wilkins, Gail .....................................................$39,608.16 Williams, Joseph .............................................$64,294.36 Williams, Robert..............................................$35,639.30 Williams, Sara .................................................$51,376.21 Williams, Sharon .............................................$50,646.90 Williamson, Rebecca ....................................$62,347.36 Wills, Mindy ..........................................................$840.00 Wilson, Amy....................................................$67,753.54 Wolfe, Jeremy ................................................$10,965.57 Woodruff, Heather .........................................$60,706.20 Woods, Heidi ..................................................$58,195.58 Woodward, Mary...........................................$44,965.06 Worrell, Sterling ...............................................$77,073.88 Worth, Shannon .............................................$22,521.80 Wright, Paul ....................................................$47,693.48 Wurster, Kristen ................................................$65,263.79 Yankauskas-Flynn, Julie....................................$5,596.00 Yavarow, Steven ............................................$94,214.24 Yeslow-Finn, Lynn ................................................$665.00 Zaccaro, Pamela...........................................$20,793.92 Zakar, Linda ....................................................$75,736.07 Zani, Carol ......................................................$26,068.14 Zaniboni, Amy ................................................$60,996.66 Zeno, Monica .................................................$53,241.50 Name Gross Name Gross 130 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES South Middlesex Regional Vocational School Committee (Joseph P. Keefe Regional Vocational Technical School) This annual report is submitted by the members of the School Committee of the Joseph P. Keefe Regional Vocational Technical School in compliance with the pro- visions of the Agreement among the towns of Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton and Natick. The Report discusses from the perspective of the Committee the principal items with which the Commit- tee was concerned during the calendar year 2008. It includes the more significant matters within the sole policy making authority of the Committee and matters which the Superintendent/Director brought before the Committee for information and consultation. For greater detail of the Committee discussions the reader may wish to read the extended minutes of Committee meetings and the attachments thereto which are available at the School office. This year has been characterized by significant changes not only in the School’s administrative leader- ship but also by innovations in policies and practices under the leadership commencing on July 1, 2008 of Superintendent/Director James M. Lynch. The transition in leadership included the recruitment of Ms. Patricia M. Canali, formerly Assistant Principal of Milford High School. The seamless nature of the transition has been due in large part to the selfless cooperation of the en- tire staff for which the Committee is grateful. The Com- mittee especially recognizes the service of Ms. Carol Lydon who continues as Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/Director and Ms. Elaine O’Toole who prepares the minutes of the Committee meetings. In July 2008 the new Superintendent/Director told the Committee that: “our students must be prepared for their next steps and today that prepa- ration not only involves employment in skilled positions but also academic skills that will allow our students entry into post-secondary institutions… We have a responsibility to develop citizenship, in- terpersonal skills, self esteem, financial literacy and other broad skills that will allow our young graduates to be suc- cessful in the world of rapid technologi- cal changes… I have a vision of Keefe Tech. in the South Middlesex District as a hub of work force development through our newly improved Continu- ing Education… We should do more to train adults to obtain employment skills and thereby increase their competitive- ness in the marketplace.” The Committee reorganized in June with the fol- lowing results: Chair .......................................Nelson Goldin Vice-Chair .............................. Tassos Filledes Secretary ...................................Linda Fobes Treasurer ..................................Jack Keating Assistant Treasurer .......... Lawrence Cooper HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR Lt. Governor Murray’s visit. On December 10, 2008, Lt. Governor Tim Murray selected Keefe as one of the early schools on his tour of the Commonwealth’s voke schools. He addressed the faculty, staff and visitors on the importance of vocational education to the state’s economy and prosperity and of the personal and pro- fessional opportunities opened to voke ed students. His timely visit was arranged through the efforts of Superin- tendent/Director Lynch and Committee member A.J. Mulvey. Holding the Line on Fees. The administration and the Committee agreed that bus transportation and sports team participation should continue to be avail- able without charge to Keefe students, unlike the policy of at least one district town. After holding the line on school lunch charges for several years, the Committee authorized an increase of 25 cents in the current year and an additional 25 cents next year, the second in- crease being subject to review if warranted. This two stage increase brings Keefe’s charges more into line with those in the member communities and is less than the free and reduced lunch reimbursement rate. Accreditation by NEASC. Keefe received contin- ued unconditional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Technical and Career Institutions. This action followed 131TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS edge of Keefe’s property near the corner of Winter and Fountain streets. The easement enables Framingham to comply with a court order to relieve potential over- flow hazards in the area and will provide more reliable service to area residents. The station and its construc- tion will not interfere with Keefe’s activities and pro- grams. Keefe continues to own the area which will be subject to an easement allowing the Town to install and maintain the pump station. Keefe will receive an ap- propriate payment for the value of the land area on which the easement is located. Keefe students in the relevant vocations will be able to observe the methods and procedures involved in this work as it proceeds. Continuing Progress ADMINISTRATION The Superintendent/Director realigned the school’s administrative structure to better achieve the mission of the school. Within the existing budget, the positions that report directly to the Superintendent/Director are the Facilities Manager, the Principal, and the Business Manager. This structure links intimately to his office the responsibility for maintenance of school facilities, stu- dent service and achievement, and financial manage- ment. Reporting directly to Principal Canali are persons responsible for student services such as guidance, spe- cial education; special education service delivery; aca- demics; career technical programs, discipline and ath- letics. School Facilities During the year the first full season of operating the energy saving equipment and program installed under agreement with Siemens Corporation was com- pleted. The Committee Chair appointed a sub-com- mittee consisting of Mr. John Kahn; Keefe Treasurer, Mr. Jack Keating; Business Manager, Ms. Leslie Lesperance; and Keefe’s auditor, Mr. Alfred T. Hargrave; Facilities Manager, Domenic Jannetti; and Superintendent/Di- rector James M. Lynch. The charge of this committee is to verify that the savings in usage and energy costs pro- jected and guaranteed by Siemens as the inducement for contracting for the project are being realized. That committee, working with Keefe’s consultant, David Ward, and Siemens’ engineering personnel has begun that assignment which had not been completed as of the end of the year. School and Personnel Security In January 2008 the Committee received and ap- proved a school security report and plan that reviewed and updated existing security measures. The plan in- cluded an ongoing program for communicating with parents through an emergency phone call system and establishing and training a school security team. Dur- ing the year consideration was given to enhanced equipment and procedures including: surveillance a comprehensive review of Keefe in 2007 and resulted in specific commendations for Keefe’s: •Commitment to data driven decision making to impact improvement in teaching and learning; •Commitment to the High Schools that Work ini- tiative; •Positive school climate and pride in the school; •Beginning to prepare grade 9 and 10 students for the Science and Social Studies MCAS tests; •Aligning its curriculum to the Voke-Tech frame- works to meet the requirements for the Certifi- cate of Occupational Proficiency; •Completing the energy management program and its ongoing efforts toward increasing the facility’s energy efficiency. Post Graduate Initiative. Keefe now offers on a tu- ition basis technical training to high school graduates (or GED) who are looking to further their education in a technical training program. Thirteen of the highest de- mand programs are open to eligible applicants who want to earn program certificates or Certificates of Oc- cupational Proficiency and who are deemed suitable for absorption in regular vocational classes. This program has been approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Enrollees will be in- cluded in our student count for state aid. The program will not require the addition of staff or facilities. Community Projects. Keefe students continue to gain practical experience under faculty supervision in house building and other projects benefiting district towns. This year, houses are various stages of construc- tion in Holliston, Natick, and Framingham. Other project examples include construction of a public access TV studio at the Fuller School in Framingham, installation of a shop constructed trophy case for Holliston High School, a display case for the Ashland library, and electrical renovations in the Hopkinton Historical Society building. Keefe Tech Alumni Association. This year has seen a renewed effort to increase participation in the KTAA with a view to expanding and strengthening ties be- tween Keefe Tech and its alumni and their communi- ties. Apart from the satisfaction of renewing Keefe founded friendships, an active association can en- hance the image and reputation of Keefe and assist graduates in their networking for employment and fur- ther educational opportunities. The Committee ap- plauded the efforts of Ms. Gayle Vigeant, Vice-Princi- pal for Curriculum, and Ms. Jill Cuozzi, an alumna and faculty member, on behalf of the Association. Framingham Sewer Easement. Keefe has negoti- ated a mitigation agreement with Framingham in con- junction with the eminent domain taking of an ease- ment to be made by the Town of Framingham at the 132 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES cameras for the building; cameras on school busses; professional development for school bus drivers and school staff regarding security and the need for front entrance improvements to improve visitor control and monitoring. The open nature of the school structure and the continuing policy of facilitating public use and ac- cess require the administration to seek a balance be- tween those considerations and the goal of achieving rigorous security. PERSONNEL RELATIONS The Committee approved revisions to the Non-Bar- gaining Personnel Policy which applies to Secretarial and Information Management Personnel, Teaching Aides and Associates and Teaching Assistants. The policy changes included an incremental increase in the con- tribution of the school to the cost of health insurance premiums so that for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008 the employees will pay 30%, in FY 2009 28% and in FY 2010 25%. In view of the proposed increase in premi- ums under the current plans, consideration was given to whether Keefe should join the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association Health Benefits Trust which would provide benefits identical to those of the Blue Cross plans. ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP As noted above, as of July 1, 2008 James M. Lynch succeeded Peter Dewar as Superintendent/Director. Mr. Lynch’s selection was the result of an extensive search by a committee consisting of Committee members Tassos Filledes (Chair); Nelson Goldin, Dr. Esther Hopkins and John Kahn. The Search Committee received 12 applications and proposed three finalists to the full Com- mittee. Site visits to the finalists’ current campuses were followed by interviews by the full Committee. Mr. Lynch had previously served Keefe in a variety of vocational and administrative positions, most recently as Principal following the retirement of Mr. Karl Lord and his appoint- ment was endorsed unanimously by the Committee. In July 2008 Mr. Lynch appointed to the position of Principal Ms. Patricia Murray Canali who had served as the Assistant Principal at Milford High School since 2006. She had previously been Director of Guidance Services and high school guidance counselor at Mendon-Upton Regional School and at Milford High School. She had 11 years of experience as a vocational guidance coun- selor at Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School. Ms. Canali in her introductory comments to the faculty and staff described a number of initiatives she would seek to implement during her first year, including as the first three: student assessment, student retention and recruitment and development of expectations for student learning. She expressed appreciation to her new associates for having “warmly welcomed me to the Keefe Tech family.” STUDENT ENROLLMENT In June, Superintendent/Director Dewar reported to the Committee on efforts by his administration to at- tend to the need to increase enrollment. Outreach is done to both middle and high school students and parents through contacts with district schools’ guidance counselors, open houses, scheduled school visits and Keefe’s career exploratory/sports camp. He made no specific recommendations for enhanced efforts, but noted the importance of the issue for the incoming Su- perintendent/Director. In September Mr. Lynch established an Advisory Committee to the Superintendent concerning enroll- ment. The Committee consists of the Principal, Mrs. Canali; the Director of Student Services, Jon Evans; the Internship and Recruiting Specialist, Faith Chrisom; Com- mittee members John Kahn and Bill Gaine. Six teachers were subsequently added: Patricia Boyd, Erin Bengiovanni, Bill Gibbons, Marie Stefanini, Tom Iglesias and Amy Snyder. In November the Superintendent reported his analysis (as of the latest available figures – October 1, 2008) of the percentage of students in grades 9 through 12 in the member towns that attend Keefe: Framingham - 22%, Ashland – 6.5%, Holliston – 2.5%, Hopkinton – 2% and Natick – 5%. The committee proposed a number of steps to im- prove recruiting that are being implemented. In sum- mary they include: beginning recruiting efforts as early as the 6th grade and focusing on parents as well as stu- dents; inviting the entire 8th grade population to Keefe for a full day familiarization program; better informing guidance counselors in the district schools of the pro- grams and opportunities available at Keefe; using Keefe alumni, the evening school brochure and the Summer Discover Camp to further promote the Keefe experi- ence with students and parents. CURRICULUM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT A number of initiatives this year are aimed at in- creasing the effectiveness and efficiency of Keefe’s delivery of academic instruction. For example in order to enable students who encounter the school’s disci- plinary procedure to benefit academically there is in- creased emphasis on in-school suspensions. This pro- gram will require those students to pursue academic work in a supervised restrictive environment thus reduc- ing Keefe’s suspension rate and improving both student behavior and academic progress. Keefe will initiate an eight (8) period day which will allow inclusion of a reading program, more aca- demic electives, specialty computer related courses such as computer aided design (CAD), more health and physical education offerings, and a true college 133TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS prep track for juniors and seniors with post-secondary education plans. On the vocational side, the Superintendent/Direc- tor presented an analysis of Keefe’s vocational pro- grams as compared with those of other voke schools. Excluding the vocational agricultural schools, the analy- sis showed that there are approximately forty three (43) general categories of voke offerings ranging from the traditional such as plumbing and carpentry to the more technical such as Design and Visual Communications and Office Technology. Keefe offers vocational choices in 14 of the courses most frequently offered by voke schools. Among the courses most frequently offered by other voke schools that Keefe does not presently offer (apart from inclusion in other areas of instruction) are Marketing, Drafting, Electronics, Machine Tool Technol- ogy and Auto Collision. The Superintendent/Director in- tends to use this information in reviewing the present Keefe offerings and considering possible changes or additions. The administration explored the possibility of se- curing a grant for development of an expanded time in learning program. If the grant were awarded and a program implemented it would better enable Keefe students to earn competency determinations in the four content areas of Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies as well as earn a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in their vocational techni- cal majors. It will become increasingly difficult to pre- pare our students for these achievements in the envi- ronment of a six (6) hour 180 day school year. While this highly competitive grant (67 awarded out of 213 pro- posals) was not awarded, the Keefe community must soon meet the challenge of providing this expanded learning opportunity to its students. FINANCIAL The outcome of the Keefe budget process for the fiscal year ending June 30 2009 (FY ’09) with the result- ing assessments is reported in the individual district towns’ financial reports. It is important to note, however, that the responsibility of the Committee extends princi- pally to developing an operating budget that will sus- tain an appropriate learning experience for all Keefe students whatever their readiness, ability or prior school experience may be. The ultimate assessment upon each member com- munity is driven not only by the total budget as recom- mended by the Committee but by the amount of state aid received, by the minimum required contribution of the community as determined by the Department of Revenue and by the percent of the student body origi- nating from each member town. Moreover, while striv- ing to maintain and enhance the level of academic and vocational achievement of its students Keefe op- erates on, essentially, an open admissions policy, ac- cepting students on a non-competitive basis which has a justifiable impact on per student costs. The budget sub-committee for FY 2010 consists of Dr. Kane (Chair); Ms. Arias, Ms. Knowles, Ms. Giargiari, Dr. Hopkins and Mr. Gaine. The preliminary budget pro- vided by the Superintendent/Director seeks in these dif- ficult times, to adhere to the policy of providing an ap- propriate educational experience for all students, but will defer all additional equipment or staff expenses, except, as to the latter, increases driven by bargaining agreements previously agreed upon and advances in health care premiums. The Committee began consideration of how best to implement an accounting requirement recently im- posed on public entities by the General Accounting Standards Board – the so called GASB 45 requirement. This accounting standard parallels one previously im- posed on private enterprises that have accrued but unfunded liabilities for providing post retirement health care benefits for employees. The first step requires re- flecting on the financial records of the entity the actu- arially determined present value of the liability. That step is followed by the creation of a vehicle, such as a trust fund, in which to accumulate and segregate assets devoted to the payment of those health care benefits as they become due. At some point, though not at the moment, it will be mandatory for entities to begin to provide those funds out of current revenue. This proce- dure differs from the common current practice, followed by Keefe and many other public entities – including our member towns - of providing such benefit out of cur- rent revenues in the year in which they become due. Failure to adhere to GASB 45 and, when appli- cable, funding requirements, will adversely affect the ability of a public entity to raise funds for capital im- provements through borrowing. Given the age of Keefe’s facility and its mechanical systems, and despite the care and maintenance provided over the years by Keefe’s facilities managers, we must expect the need for capital maintenance and improvements that can- not be met from the annual operating budget. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION POLICY The Committee developed in cooperation with Su- perintendent/Director Lynch a revised procedure for re- viewing and evaluating his achievement of goals that will be set jointly with the Committee in October of each year. The procedure also includes an assessment of his demonstrated employment of specified interpersonal skills and management techniques important to suc- cessful administration. The entire Committee will have the opportunity to participate in the evaluation. The 134 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Sustainable Green Committee Since the appointment of members on 9/19/08 the committee has elected John Mosher as Chairman, Ria McNamara as Vice-Chair and Michele Piane as Secre- tary and Scott Richardson as Treasurer. Ann Randall will Chair the cleanup/beautification committee. The HSGC consists of 15 voting members and four associate mem- bers. Volunteer members of the community have also assisted the SGC. For 2009 the SGC will be meeting at least twice per month. To date members have attended the following seminars: •2008 MA Tree Steward Training, MA DCR Urban Forestry Program and MA Community Forestry Council. •MA Environmentally Preferred Product Vendor Fair •MA Municipal Association, Understanding The Green Communities Act •MA Energy Summit •Boston Green Build The HSGC has accomplished the following: •An SGC table at the PolyArts to boost aware- ness and encourage volunteers. •Assist the Zoning Advisory Committee in review- ing windpower regulations. •A SGC homepage on Hopkinton.org •Establish liaisons with the Planning Board, The Conservation Commission, The Design Review Board, the School Committee and Legacy Farms. The HSGC has formed subcommittees for the fol- lowing tasks: •Assisting the ZAC (initial project is windpower) •Assisting the Planning Board (coordinating with the pb liaison Carol DeVeuve) •Establishing hopgreen.com, a supplement to the Hopkinton.org domain. This will allow the SGC to manage and update the site more frequently. •Initiating a town-wide cleanup coordinated with other relevant committees and community groups. The HSGC is currently engaged in three main projects consisting of a website as a community re- source and possible source of funding for the HSGC, a three part presentation to the planning board, and a town wide cleanup/beautification. Other pending projects include an outreach regarding the carbon footprint of Hopkinton and how to monitor and reduce that. Providing educational information at local events such as the Women’s Club Go-Green event, and work- ing with the schools. The HSGC is a large and varied group. There has been a learning curve and the early meetings were largely administrative, email lists, areas of interest etc. The initial projects were chosen based on immediate need and what is within the HSGC capabilities at this time. Clearly there is much to be done and the projects listed above are only a start. There are many areas to address both short and long term. As the HSGC be- comes more experienced and establishes working re- lationships on the state and local level longer-term projects of greater scope will be undertaken. results will be compiled, discussed with the Superinten- dent/Director and a summary presented to the Com- mittee. The members of the sub-committee who com- pleted this project are: Michael Rossi (chair), A.J. Mulvey, Dr. Esther Hopkins, Linda Fobes and Dr. Stephen Kane. Respectfully submitted, Edward Burman, Ashland William N. Gaine, Jr., Ashland Argentina Arias, Framingham Lawrence Cooper, Framingham Linda Fobes, Framingham Nelson Goldin, Framingham Dr. Esther Hopkins, Framingham John M. Kahn, Framingham A.J. Mulvey, Framingham Michael Rossi, Framingham Yvonne Giargiari, Holliston Richard Lanoue, Holliston Ruth Knowles, Hopkinton Fayyaz Hussain, Hopkinton Dr. Stephen Kane, Natick Tassos Filledes, Natick 135TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Tax Relief Committee The Hopkinton Tax Relief Committee oversees the Hopkinton Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Fund. The Fund was established in 1998 to provide financial assistance to needy residents in the payment of their real estate taxes. The Fund is supported solely by donations from generous residents and businesses. Since its formation, distributions totaling over $85,000 have been made. For the past few years, distributions have exceeded annual receipts and this has resulted in the Fund becoming fully depleted as of June 30, 2008. The application process for possible distributions for FY 2009 tax relief has been suspended pending restoration of the Fund balance. Massachusetts law prevents the Committee from actively seeking donations to the Fund. However, do- nations from residents, businesses and others are ur- gently needed and would be gratefully accepted. The typical donation has been $10 - $20. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Hopkinton, Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Fund, and forwarded to the Town Treasurer. The members of the Committee presently are: Teresa Rice, Chairperson, Dr. John Duffy, Maureen Dwinnell, and John Palmer. There is one vacancy. Town Clerk Extra time and effort is being extended to com- plete the Annual Street Listing for the Town in prepara- tion for the 2010 Federal Census. In the spring of 2009 door-to-door numerators will be canvassing the town. In recent years, Massachusetts has been sited for a re- duction in population. The importance of a Federal Census every ten years is for apportionment for Con- gressional representation, distribution of funds, and re- districting within towns. Hopkinton had an 80% response in the 2000 Federal Census. It will be important that our residents answer the questionnaire that they may re- ceive by mail or respond to the canvassers. College students living away from home should indicate that Hopkinton is their usual home address. At the conclu- sion of the Federal Census in April 2010 our Town and State will benefit from the most accurate count of our citizens. We continue with the records preservation plan that is being funded by Community Preservation Funds. Please feel free to visit the vault to see the beautiful records that have been restored so far. Hopefully the effort to preserve the records located in the vault will be completed with Community Preservation Funds. Please feel free to seek information from this office on past and present bylaws, committee decisions, your family vital records, sporting and dog licenses and pass- port applications. Please remember to register to vote if you are new to Hopkinton. The Annual Town Meeting is the most im- portant place to conduct town business. Being informed of the warrant article contents prior to Town Meeting will help attendees to participate with a better knowl- edge of the issues. As more people participate in our Open Town Meeting process our local affairs will truly reflect the will of our residents. Please come to every Town Meeting, we will all be better for your efforts. BIRTHS Completed returns of 2007 births .....................159 Returns of births to date for 2008 .....................129 DEATHS Completed returns of 2007 deaths ....................71 Returns of 2008 death records ...........................65 MARRIAGES There were 44 marriage licenses issued in 2008. DOG LICENSES Male/Female Licenses...................................1,700 Four-dog Kennels ................................................17 Five-dog Kennels and over ..................................6 FISH AND GAME LICENSES Fishing, Hunting, Sporting ..................................219 Archery Stamps ...................................................24 Primitive Firearms Stamps ...................................20 Waterfowl Stamps .................................................5 Wildlife Conservation Stamps...........................219 136 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Name Total Gross Gonzalez Jr., Luis ............................................$49,011.31 Gorman, Thomas...........................................$11,737.96 Gosselin, James .............................................$72,429.76 Gregoire, David ..................................................$298.10 Griffin, Thomas ...............................................$74,136.15 Gross, Patrick ..................................................$78,007.59 Hamilton, Brent ...................................................$299.86 Harris, Carl ......................................................$71,301.16 Healy, Timothy ...............................................$65,716.65 Helmuth, Patricia ...........................................$40,692.14 Hendrickson, Diane .......................................$23,506.62 Hicks Jr., Edward ............................................$21,050.69 Higgins, Linda .................................................$90,800.02 Holland, Geraldine ........................................$57,570.29 Hussain, Rownak ............................................$64,847.28 Iadarola, Steven ..............................................$1,559.82 Irvin, Thomas.................................................$124,268.46 Jurasek, Scott .................................................$71,328.72 Kadlik, Charles ...............................................$68,622.52 Kearns, Kathleen ............................................$16,832.21 Keefe, Judith ..................................................$41,077.08 Kelleher, Matthew ............................................$6,153.68 Klein, Gail .........................................................$4,948.88 Kofron, Denise ................................................$42,202.08 Kriger, Heidi .....................................................$81,636.26 Lazarus, Elaine ................................................$76,679.94 Lee, Joyce......................................................$11,359.31 Lewis III, Douglas ............................................$59,224.16 Litchfield, John .................................................$2,120.84 Lukey, James .................................................$52,448.19 Lukey, William .................................................$72,285.86 Lynch, Cornelius .............................................$16,972.69 Lynch, Timothy .................................................$9,135.98 MacAdam, Donald .......................................$50,349.08 MacKay, Janet ..............................................$42,744.01 Mackin, William ..............................................$14,009.44 Main, Brian .....................................................$95,598.62 Main, Daniel .....................................................$1,501.38 Mansir, Michael ..............................................$76,479.94 Mastroianni, Anthony ......................................$4,636.98 McCarthy, Steven..........................................$38,822.11 McLaughlin, Paul ...........................................$51,719.75 McNeil, Matthew ...........................................$86,762.32 McLeod, Mary ...............................................$31,515.16 Miller, William ..................................................$81,306.71 Mongiat, Louis ................................................$62,802.37 Moore, Charles ..............................................$51,092.89 Moran, John ...................................................$49,693.19 Murphy, Judith ...............................................$43,256.29 Nealon, Theresa .............................................$19,303.40 Nelson, David ...................................................$4,361.65 O’Brien, Patrick ..............................................$99,692.11 O’Leary, Ellen ...................................................$6,108.54 O’Loughlin, Constance ...................................$7,892.29 O’Neil, Aaron .................................................$83,754.95 2008 TOWN SALARIES Name Total Gross Adams, Maxine ..............................................$50,970.07 Adelman, David ..............................................$5,591.14 Alexander, Toni...............................................$28,257.04 Allessio, Judith ................................................$16,994.82 Almy, Sally ......................................................$31,447.20 Arena, Joseph................................................$54,078.60 Armstrong Jr., David ......................................$48,598.39 Bailey, Matthew .............................................$76,411.84 Bannon, Joan ................................................$10,180.05 Bates, Daniel ..................................................$65,772.73 Bellacqua, Michael .......................................$55,649.48 Bennett, Joseph.............................................$83,604.22 Berthelette, Gerard .......................................$58,037.35 Brennan, Timothy ...........................................$84,586.25 Brodeur, Michelle ...........................................$30,567.90 Bronder, Carol ................................................$11,674.80 Brooks, Evan .....................................................$5,250.94 Brown, Mary .....................................................$1,617.00 Buckley, Stephen ...........................................$89,510.11 Burchard, William ...........................................$89,636.84 Bushway, Robert ............................................$76,479.94 Campbell, Jacob ..........................................$70,993.04 Caron, Robert ................................................$59,668.33 Carty, Eric .......................................................$78,405.36 Carver, Mary ..................................................$41,482.48 Champney, Robert .........................................$6,519.00 Chatten, Brian ..................................................$1,625.69 Chesmore, Cynthia .......................................$35,655.86 Clark, Francis ..................................................$63,998.97 Clark, Paul ......................................................$90,338.44 Clark, Robert ..................................................$75,176.49 Click, Ann .......................................................$59,984.12 Connelly, Linda ..............................................$11,245.97 Corcoran, Richard.........................................$40,837.89 Creswell, Don ......................................................$328.00 Dabritz, Charles ..............................................$11,056.44 Danahy, Nicholas ...............................................$651.42 Daugherty, Gary............................................$71,190.28 DeGroot, Maryrose ........................................$61,041.82 DeRaad, Meaghan .......................................$52,392.13 DeBoer, Gregg .............................................$108,415.64 DiBona, Paul .....................................................$5,921.82 Dineen, Joanne .............................................$30,869.49 Dwinnell, Maureen ........................................$78,285.37 Eastman, Julie ..................................................$4,132.18 Fayard, Robert .................................................$5,398.53 Flannery, Richard ...........................................$94,401.73 Frederick, James............................................$69,127.48 Fredette, Michael ..........................................$60,866.05 Gallagher, Nia ................................................$13,566.90 Gaucher, John ...............................................$95,598.64 Gentilotti, Brenda.............................................$9,899.59 Gleason, Paul.................................................$13,392.72 Gogan, Matthew ..........................................$59,978.37 137TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Tr easurer / Collector I would like to take this opportunity to thank my staff and all Boards, Committees, and Commissions for their support and co-operation during the past year. It has been a very productive year due to the new software the Town was able to install at no cost by be- coming the beta sight for document based software. This new software has the capability for connecting all departments and provides an online service to the citi- zens and real estate brokers who need to look up infor- mation or file applications The use of this software will be very cost effective by saving time and paperwork for all the departments. It is also a great asset for the citizens to be able to go online to file their paperwork. Hopkinton was first again in the Commonwealth to do a Bulk Sale of all tax liens. This sale cleared up the tax liens the Town had and we received 100% on the dollar for the liens we sold. Each year we will sell our tax liens so that the Town receives all of the taxes assessed which will aid the budget process. It is our intention to continue to improve the ser- vices to the citizens of Hopkinton. We will continue to work with those who are having difficulty paying their taxes and other town bills by providing a way to make payment arrangements with which they’ll be comfortable with. Ongoing goals are to work with and encourage the Board of Selectmen to set a policy regarding Boards, Committees, and Commissions that deal with Town of Hopkinton funds to take workshops, DOR classes, and their association meetings to learn the process for ac- quiring and expending these funds. We will strive to maintain our AA rating by using financial planning which has already begun by the passage of our legislation for taking rollback taxes and using them to increase our Stabilization. We will maintain our record for collections, currently one of the highest in the State; continue to improve the technology, and even more to give good service to the citizens who provide the funds to do this. Respectfully submitted, Maureen L. Dwinnell Treasurer/Collector Name Total Gross Name Total Gross Palmer, Marilyn ...............................................$44,681.99 Phipps, Lawrence ..........................................$39,956.46 Piorkowski, Kazimierz ......................................$67,989.30 Poirier, Thomas ...............................................$73,435.20 Porter, John ....................................................$83,081.24 Powell, Daniel .....................................................$902.48 Powers, Philip ................................................$101,115.19 Preite, Michael ...............................................$16,684.60 Prentiss, Bruce ................................................$50,734.07 Prescott, Michael ...........................................$72,669.09 Proctor, William...............................................$20,346.04 Pyne, Henry ....................................................$25,202.02 Pyne, Jeffrey ..................................................$61,447.86 Rathburn-Goodman, Jane .............................$3,342.92 Riano, Paul .....................................................$55,605.20 Robinson, George .........................................$16,942.55 Rogers, Anna .................................................$37,292.96 Sakin, Louis .......................................................$2,833.08 Santucci, Robert ............................................$68,048.35 Scarlata, Jean................................................$41,187.08 Schiloski, David.................................................$3,229.89 Schiloski, Philip ................................................$61,398.43 Schiloski, Richard..............................................$1,201.52 Schiloski, Ryan ..................................................$5,708.88 Seaholm, Jane...............................................$23,917.85 Seymour, Norman ..........................................$75,214.94 Shane, David .................................................$70,867.05 Sher, Elizabeth ................................................$40,692.09 Simard, Kurt ......................................................$7,670.56 Slaman, Stephen ...........................................$87,051.82 Spinks, Thomas .................................................$1,223.62 Stewart, James ..............................................$49,891.68 Sutton, Michael ..............................................$84,176.02 Swenson, Kenneth .........................................$55,018.01 Taylor, Jeanne ..................................................$1,715.25 Torento, Frank .................................................$55,318.33 Travaglini, Louis ...................................................$396.00 Troupes, Marlene ...........................................$25,520.11 Van Raalten, Scott .........................................$79,611.60 Wallace, Charles .........................................$105,413.63 Wallace, Jacoba...........................................$42,051.49 Wirtanen, Edward ..........................................$20,699.28 Wright, Adina .................................................$17,934.58 Wright, Edward ..............................................$72,333.87 Wright, Ellen ......................................................$6,149.78 Wright, Peter...................................................$54,398.57 Wright, Robert ................................................$52,424.15 138 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES It was the desire of the state and local govern- ment leaders to recognize this service in our armed forces by providing certain essential benefits to men and women (both living and deceased) who had borne the burden of military duty – and to their families, in order to honor them by providing benefits that were earned by their service. Chapter 115 enables every eligible Massachusetts veteran to receive certain financial, medical, educa- tional, employment, and other benefits. Veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses have been singled out to receive counsel and assistance dispensed through the 351 municipal veteran’s services offices. Today M.G.L. chapter 115 requires every city and town to maintain a department of veteran’s services through which the municipality makes available to its residents the part-time or full-time services of either an exclusive or district veterans’ agent. It is the job of that agent to provide veterans (living and deceased) and their dependents access to every federal, state, and local benefits and services to which they are entitled—including assisting in their funerals and honoring them on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Mission The mission of the department of veteran’s services is to provide public assistance and other types of ser- vices to veterans and their dependents. The department also advocates for the half-mil- lion veterans of the commonwealth and their families Chapter 115 Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. Ch. 115), the Commonwealth provides a uni- form program of financial and medical assistance for indigent veterans and their dependents. Qualifying veterans and their dependents receive necessary financial assistance for food, shelter, cloth- ing, fuel, and medical care in accordance with a for- mula which takes into account the number of depen- dents and income from all sources. Eligible dependents of deceased veterans are pro- vided with the same benefits as if the veterans are still living. History of veterans benefits in Massachusetts In the 18th century, towns in Massachusetts Bay Colony provided assistance to their needy veterans of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) between France and Great Britain, fought in North America. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts began pro- viding for its veterans immediately following the Revo- lutionary War. At the start of the Civil War in 1861, the state legislature formalized the assistance provided to veterans by establishing M.G.L. Chapter 115 and the Department of Veteran’s Services. In every city and town in the Commonwealth, the legislature created the offices of director of veteran’s services, burial agent, and graves officer – in recogni- tion of the military services and associated sacrifices by its citizens who protected and defended the United States in time of war. Veterans Services Department Veterans Celebration Committee 2008 was a successful year for the Veterans Cel- ebration Committee. Our monthly Taps Vigil ceremo- nies continued on the first Sunday of every month with a 7:15 pm moment of silence for all of our fallen Veter- ans. The moment of silence is accompanied by the play- ing of Taps. The annual Memorial Day Parade was also a suc- cess as our attendance at this event continues to grow. The Veterans Day Dinner was held at the Senior Center in order to accommodate our growing number of attendees at this event. A special treat for the Veter- ans this year as an anonymous donor contributed to cover the cost of the dinner. The committee is anxiously awaiting the new Gazebo construction as we will be using this for both our monthly Taps Vigils, as well as the Memorial Day parade. We are looking forward to another good year in 2009. 139TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS and surviving spouses. It establishes policy, proposes legislation, ensures that adequate funding for veterans’ programs is included in the governor’s budget, and rep- resents the interest of veterans in matters coming be- fore the general court. In addition, it acts as the agent for all state agen- cies and individual veterans before the federal depart- ment of veteran’s affairs in securing federal compen- sation and other benefits that might be available. It also provides state funding to organizations of- fering homeless shelter, transitional housing, and out- reach services to veterans. Education benefits Veterans of Massachusetts may be eligible for any state supported course in an undergraduate degree program or certificate program offered by a public college or university. To be eligible, a veteran must also be a legal resi- dent of Massachusetts. Post 9/11 GI Bill became law June 30, 2008. Motor vehicle benefits Disabled veterans who, by reason of service in the United States Armed Forces, have suffered the loss of, or permanent loss of use of, one or both hands or feet, or who have permanent impairment of vision in both eyes, or any other disability or handicap of such veter- ans that may be determined by the medical affairs branch of the registry of motor vehicles are eligible to receive, free of charge, disabled veterans’ motor ve- hicles registration plates and are exempt from the bi- ennial registration renewal fee. Motor vehicles registration exemptions for ex-prisoners of war All veterans of any war or military action who, in the course of duty, have been captured and incarcer- ated by the enemy of the United States during an armed conflict are eligible to receive, free of charge, ex-pris- oner of war motor vehicle registration plates and are exempt from the biennial registration renewal fee, and their surviving spouse may elect to retain the plates until he/she remarries, or fails to renew or cancel such regis- tration. Property tax exemptions Eligible veterans, spouses and parents to qualify: All veterans and spouses, where applicable, must be legal residents of Massachusetts, be occupying the property as his/her domicile on July 1, of the year of application, must have lived in Massachusetts for at least six months prior to entering the service (spouses ex- empted) or, must have lived in Massachusetts for five consecutive years-immediately prior to filing for a prop- erty tax exemption. Home for the Brave (home loan program) Outreach centers Women veterans Save program – tasked with the primary mission of sui- cide prevention Veteran’s bonuses and annuities The commonwealth of Massachusetts provides a bonus to veterans of certain designated campaigns who were domiciled in Massachusetts immediately prior to entry into the armed forces. In the event of death of a veteran, the spouse and children, mother or father, brother or sister or other dependents of the deceased veteran (in that order) are eligible for a bonus. Annuities The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the department of veteran’s services provide an annuity in the amount of $2,000.00 to 100% service-connected disabled veterans. This annuity is payable bi-annually in two installment of $1,000.00 each. It is granted to 100% service connected disabled veterans, to the surviving parents (gold star parents) and the un-remarried spouses (gold star wives or husbands) of certain de- ceased veterans who gave their lives in the service of their country during wartime. Legal services for veterans Burial benefits Massachusetts has two state veterans cemeteries located in Agawam and Winchendon. The Massachu- setts National Cemetery is located in Bourne. Veteran’s agent Veteran’s agents are appointed officials in cities and towns. They are appointed by the mayors in cities and by the board of selectmen in towns. One person may serve as a veteran’s agent for two or more com- munities. Veteran’s agents process applications for emergency assistance benefits that are paid to veter- ans and/or their dependents for periods of time when they may not be able to support themselves. Veteran’s agents also administer benefits for the burial expenses of veterans and their dependents that die without suffi- cient means to pay for funeral expenses. Respectfully submitted, Anthony J. Mastroianni Director 140 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES Youth Commission The Hopkinton Youth Commission remained a town appointed commission that acts as a catalyst to pro- mote wellness and a healthy environment for all Hopkinton youth through the formation of community- wide partnerships. Strategic partnerships continued with the Middle and High Schools, the School Committee, Department of Parks and Recreation, the YMCA, the Hopkinton PTA, the “beFree Coalition”, the Police Department, local churches, HCAM, the media, the Public Library, the Girl Scouts, the CAA, and local businesses. Goals are set and implemented on a September – August calendar. This year and last year they remained the same in an attempt to address key concerns con- tinually raised both by youth in Hopkinton, and adults that work with them. HYC Goals: •Sponsor, as well serve as a catalyst for, more ac- tivities for youth. •Work toward a future Youth Center, the first step being securing funding for staffing. •Empower youth through youth involvement in community activities, volunteer efforts, and sup- port of the High School Youth Commission Club. •Support a community-wide consensus on social norms and support for parents and families. •Address substance abuse and other risky be- haviors among youth, primarily through work with the “beFree” Coalition. Weights and Measures Department The Hopkinton Department of Weights and Mea- sures enforces Massachusetts General Laws, town by- laws, state and local regulations relating to the accu- racy of weighing and measuring devices that weigh, measure, and count commodities offered for sale to the public. This includes gas pumps, scales, oil trucks, scanners, item pricing and unit pricing (in food stores or food departments). To ensure that equity and fairness prevails in the marketplace the department enforces all laws relating to the accuracy of weighing and mea- suring devices used by local businesses. To accomplish this, the department inspects and seals or condemns the devices tested. Additionally the department may inspect prepackaged foods and merchandise to as- sure compliance with weight, measurement, and count requirements and for proper labeling as to weight, measure, and extended prices. The department also investigates complaints on weighing and measuring devices not complying with legal standards. The de- partment also investigates complaints for short mea- sure of fire wood delivered to homes (consumers) to assure compliance with proper measurement (128 cu- bic feet) based on what the consumer has purchased. Oil the trucks may be inspected to assure that their meters are properly sealed and the correct fuel oil de- livery slip is prepared. If violations are found based on inspections or complaints, the department may issue civil citations or engage in criminal actions. During 2008 the Hopkinton Department of Weights and Measures continued inspecting weighing and measuring devices located in the town and sealed or condemned them. A condemned device cannot le- gally be used in trade until it is repaired or replaced. It is marked with a red condemned tag which can only be removed by the Sealer of Weights and Measures. Also inspected were gasoline pumps, scanners, pharmacy scales through scales in food stores to large truck scales to scales used for package weighing (FEDEX, postage, or UPS type scales). During 2008 one hundred thirty-eight inspections took place, seven devices were adjusted, and seven reinspections were conducted. Over two hundred sixty devices were inspected, adjusted, and sealed. Twelve were condemned as not meeting legal standards. Fifty- four item pricing inspections were completed under a grant received from the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts Division of Standards as were sixteen price verifi- cation (scanning) operational inspections. As new busi- nesses opened in Hopkinton they were visited to edu- cate management and assure compliance with the various laws and regulations governing weights and measures. 141TOWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS The grant from the Metro West Community Health Care Foundation to address substance abuse in our community and prevent risky behavior among our youth expired in October. Jane Roche and Sue Hadley had been working part-time to see the grant activities through in the spring and summer of ’08. They continue to work as volunteers, on a part-time basis in the high school, carrying out the Coalition’s goals. Last summer “beFree” and Youth Commission leadership met and outlined a new partnership. ‘BeFree” became a sub- committee of the Youth Commission. This allowed the two groups to continue to work hand in hand and jointly advocate for staffing. ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH In conjunction with the Department of Parks and Recreation and other town groups, four programs were held for middle school students on Early Release days. Three were held at the First Congregational Church, which generously opened its youth wing, gym, and cafeteria for 50-125 eager participants. In addition to faithful adult volunteers, high school volunteer involve- ment increased this year at these events. The final spring event was held outdoors at the YMCA in Hopkinton. This year, the “beFree” Coalition and groups of high school students arranged for more pick-up events, such as concerts and music coffee houses. With coopera- tion from the schools, Parks and Recreation, Town Hall staff, the police dept., and many volunteers, coffee houses were held in the basement of Town Hall on Fri- day nights and were very popular. SAFE CENTRAL PLACE TO HANG OUT Efforts this year were focused on funding for a staff position. Several presentations were made to the Board of Selectmen outlining the need. It was agreed by both the Youth Commission and Parks and Recreation that, without a skilled person to work with youth and man- age activities, efforts to acquire a building, or other space for a youth center, would be premature. Research was undertaken to learn about the re- sources in other Massachusetts communities related to youth centers and staffing for youth activities and fam- ily services. Hopkinton remains the only community lo- cally without a position to address these needs. The Youth Commission investigated utilizing an intern from a local college or graduate program. Again, without a staff person, it was agreed we could not meet the su- pervision and training needs of this person. In addition, a temporary person would not accomplish the bond- ing and trust required to work with teens and families in crisis. A job description was formed with support from the town’s Personnel Director and approved by the Town Manager. The current fiscal crisis puts this goal on hold. Volunteers continue to research grant opportuni- ties. Contact has also been made with Rep. Dykema and Sen. Spilka’s offices about this need. EMPOWERING YOUTH The First Annual Martin Luther King Day of Giving Back was held in January of 2008 and was a huge suc- cess. Approximately 500 adults and youth participated in numerous service activities, both at St John’s Church and out in community sites. An inspirational speaker, breakfast donated by the South Street Dunkin Donuts, involvement of many community groups and teen groups, showed all citizens the true spirit of Hopkinton and set a wonderful example for our youth. Through- out the fall of 2008, a sub-committee worked to plan the 2nd Annual Martin Luther King Day of Giving Back. The High School Youth Commission Club held sev- eral pick up activities for middle school students. A new group of students came together in September, with support from teacher Jen Smith, and were very active in Youth Commission activities, especially regarding plans for the MLK Day event. A strong youth presence at Commission meetings and events, as well as youth maintaining links between the high school and middle school, remain critical. In the fall, a group of teens who love to skateboard approached a counselor at the high school, and the Youth Commission, about repairing Hopkinton’s skate park. Phil Powers, the school’s Resource Officer, Youth Commission volunteers under the leadership of Ken Johnson, and representatives from Parks and Recre- ation, began work with these teens on the park. Efforts continue to be made to raise money, and to involve local businesses and more teens. Ken Johnson plans to invite the Fredette family to take an active role in the project – Hank Fredette was instrumental in the build- ing of the park. COMMUNITY CONSENSUS ON SOCIAL NORMS AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND TEENS It Takes a Village, a parent-education sub-com- mittee of the Commission, continued its work. A pro- gram entitled, “There is no such thing as a bad kid”, was held in November for parents and community members. A “Parent Night’s Out” was held in the spring at Sauce on Main to provide parents with a chance to network. The “beFree” Coalition sponsored several coffees in neighborhoods, giving parents a chance to network and discuss issues facing youth in Hopkinton. Facilita- tors of these meetings were trained and continue this effort into 2009. 142 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES ADDRESS SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ASSOCIATED RISKY BEHAVIOR AMONG HOPKINTON TEENS The focus of the beFREE project this year had been threefold: •Provide parent education inform parents about substance abuse issues and their role in reduc- ing youth substance abuse. •To provide alternative youth activities and to in- volve youth in the design and implementation of these activities. •To build a strong community coalition that can be a foundation for the continued beFREE! Work. Some of the youth activities have been discussed above. In addition to those activities, the beFREE! youth also participated in several awareness campaigns. In the spring they planned and implemented Green Rib- bon Week at the High School with the SADD and Peer Leader groups. As part of this program, beFREE! youth sponsored speaker Nick Levine, a former Hopkinton High School graduate, to come and speak to the Junior and Senior class about his struggles with substance abuse. This fall they participated in Red Ribbon Week, bringing the awareness campaign that SADD implemented at the High School into the community by handing out red ribbons to signify an adult’s commitment to reduc- ing youth substance abuse. They also conducted 2 Sticker Shock campaigns that coincided with gradua- tion and Thanksgiving celebrations. The Parent Coffees have been the main vehicle for our Parent Education. Ten coffees were held with a total of 100 parents attending. Evaluation data has been compiled for all of these coffees. Those parents are now part of a distribution list used to inform parents about upcoming presentations or recent articles related to youth substance abuse. In addition, several newspa- per articles have been written and published on key topics such as the problem of teen and young adult drinking around Thanksgiving and what parents can do to prevent it. In the fall, Sue and Jane worked with the MetroWest Healthcare Foundation and the other grant towns to begin developing a social marketing cam- paign focused on parents’ involvement in preventing youth substance abuse. That campaign will be rolled out this spring. Sue Hadley and Jane Roche have worked to strengthen the beFREE! Coalition and enlarge its mem- bership. They spoke at many school events to make parents aware of the coalition and its work. These in- cluded the 6th grade parent orientation, the middle school curriculum night and the 9th grade parent night. They continue to hold monthly meetings that are well attended by youth and adult members. In addition to beFree activities, Ron Foisy, Kim Harvey and Phipps Insurance sponsored an opportu- nity for Hopkinton youth and adults to participate in an In Control Advanced Driver Training program. Business sponsorship defrayed the cost. The goal is to try and continue to offer this valuable program to Hopkinton youth and parents. ORGANIZATIONAL The Youth Commission website, www.hopkinton youth.org, was significantly improved. A webmaster was hired and the site is now in the hands of able volunteers for continued updating. Efforts were made to raise public awareness through articles in local media. The Youth Commission joined HCAM and looks for- ward to program opportunities in the future. Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednes- day of each month at 7:00 PM and all are welcome.