Hopedale meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Hopedale boards weigh interim town administrator, search process, and more

Hopedale's Select Board and Town Administrator Search Committee met jointly on Aug. 10 to organize the search for a permanent town administrator, while the Select Board separately considered appointing an interim administrator. All items on recent agendas were proposals or discussions; minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are reported.

Town administrator search and interim appointment

The Town Administrator Search Committee and Select Board held a joint organizational meeting on Aug. 10. The agenda included electing a chair and clerk, reviewing Open Meeting Law requirements, and discussing interview format and questions for candidates. The committee's charge and timeline were also on the agenda.

On the same day, the Select Board's agenda included the appointment of Eugene Phillips as Interim Town Administrator. The board also planned to review options for the expiring energy contract with a representative from Freedom Energy Logistics, receive an update on a COA grant, and get updates on the town administrator search and the town's financial status.

An upcoming Select Board meeting on Aug. 24 will consider approving Superior Auto Detailing & Sales to operate at Airport Drive Ext 2B and review and accept a new Town Administrator job description. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy in three pending cases.

Road and infrastructure

The Board of Road Commissioners met Aug. 12 to revisit a request from the Hopedale Community House to redesign Hope Street parking spaces. The agenda also included approval of minutes from July 8, a budget-to-date update, and a roadway/maintenance update.

The Water & Sewer Commission met Aug. 20 to discuss a sewer billing issue, end-of-year encumbrances, testing requirements costs for the new plant, a water ban update, and a PFAS backwash pump update. Old business included the sludge thickener, copper pilot study, and a town meeting article follow-up.

Health and safety

The Board of Health met Aug. 20 to consider appointments: Kevin Sullivan as Animal Control Officer/Inspector, MHOA as Tobacco Agent for compliance checks, and Chloe Mawn as Hearing Officer/Administrator. A hearing for 20 Oak St. and approval of a disposal works/septic plan for 387 South Main St. were also on the agenda.

Planning and community

The Planning Board met Aug. 19 to review a performance bond for 75 Plain Street and approve meeting minutes. No public hearings were listed.

The Hopedale Cultural Council met Aug. 17 to debrief the summer band concert series (June 17–July 29) and plan the Day in the Park event on Sept. 19, including an art show, entertainment, and vendors. The council also discussed Honey Dew fundraisers and a Social Media Coordinator position.

The Council on Aging Board met Aug. 20 to review actual FY'26 spending and discuss concerns about the FY'27 budget. The agenda included the retirement of the Outreach Coordinator, planning for Hopedale Day in the Park, and Veteran's Day and holiday party planning.

Voting equipment test

The Board of Registrars tested voting equipment on Aug. 17 at 10:00 a.m. in Suite 104 of Town Hall. This was a procedural item with no decisions listed.

Coming up

• **Select Board** – Aug. 24: Review new town administrator job description, approve Superior Auto Detailing & Sales, and enter executive session on litigation.
• **State Primary** – Sept. 1: Voting at George A. Draper Gymnasium, 13 Dutcher Street, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Offices on the ballot include Senator in Congress, Governor, and District Attorney.

Hopedale Select Board advances town administrator search; interim appointment on agenda

Hopedale's Select Board met twice in the past two weeks to move forward on filling the town administrator position, while several other boards held routine meetings. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so no official decisions or vote tallies are available. The following is based on the agendas posted for each session.

Select Board and town administrator search

On August 3, the Select Board was scheduled to interview two interim town administrator candidates: Tim McInerney at 6 p.m. and David DeManche at 6:30 p.m. The board also planned to appoint Dylan Ferris as a full-time police dispatcher effective August 3, accept the retirement resignation of police dispatcher Lisa Collins effective August 6, and accept the resignation of Assistant Town Administrator Kelly Grant effective August 7. A possible vote on the town administrator job description was also on the agenda.

On August 10, the board considered appointing Eugene Phillips as Interim Town Administrator. That meeting also included a review of options for the expiring energy contract with Brian White from Freedom Energy Logistics, an update on a COA grant, and updates on the town administrator search and the town's financial status.

The Town Administrator Search Committee held its first organizational meeting jointly with the Select Board on August 10. The agenda included electing a chair and clerk, reviewing Open Meeting Law requirements, and discussing interview format and questions for candidates.

Other recent meetings

The Bancroft Memorial Library Board of Trustees met August 4 to approve July minutes, hear the director's report on facility issues (including AED follow-up, fire alarm upgrade, pipe leak, and carpet cleaning), review the budget, and receive an update from the Friends of the Hopedale Library.

The Finance Committee met August 6 to review financial procedures and potential recommendations, with a possible vote, and to organize committee procedures ahead of budget season.

The Board of Road Commissioners met August 12 to revisit a request from the Hopedale Community House regarding the redesign of Hope Street parking spaces. The agenda also included approval of July 8 minutes, a budget-to-date update, and a roadway/maintenance update.

On August 14, the Select Board held a remote executive session to discuss litigation strategy involving the Town and G&U. The session covered four cases: Town of Hopedale v. G&U (Land Court), G&U v. Burt/Watson (Superior Court), G&U v. Town of Hopedale (Superior Court public records), and G&U v. Surface Transportation Board. Attorneys from Anderson Kreiger LLP and KP Law were present. No other business was on the agenda.

Coming up

Several meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **August 17, 10 a.m.** – Voting equipment test by the Board of Registrars in Suite 104 of Town Hall.
• **August 17** – Hopedale Cultural Council will debrief the summer concert series and plan for Day in the Park on September 19, including art show, entertainment, vendors, and a social media coordinator discussion.
• **August 19** – Planning Board will review a performance bond for 75 Plain Street and approve minutes.
• **August 20** – Water & Sewer Commission will discuss a sewer billing issue, end-of-year encumbrances, testing requirements for the new plant, a water ban update, and a PFAS backwash pump update.
• **August 20** – Board of Health will consider appointments (Kevin Sullivan as Animal Control Officer/Inspector, MHOA as Tobacco Agent, and Chloe Mawn as Hearing Officer/Administrator), hold a hearing at 20 Oak St., and review a septic plan for 387 South Main St.
• **August 20** – Council on Aging Board will review FY'26 actual spending, discuss FY'27 budget concerns, plan for the Outreach Coordinator's retirement, and coordinate Day in the Park and holiday events.

Residents interested in attending any of these meetings should check the town's official calendar for times and remote access details.

Hopedale boards advance town administrator search, weigh contracts and appointments

Hopedale's Select Board and other town boards met over the past two weeks on items ranging from the town administrator search to park contracts and library operations. All recent meetings are listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Select Board

The Select Board met twice. On July 27, the agenda included acceptance of a $44,541 donation check to the town's Legal Fund, an update on 75 Plain Street with a GFI representative, discussion and a potential vote on the Master Plan Committee, and review of a July 9 Open Meeting Law complaint from Patrick Higgins. The board also scheduled an executive session to discuss litigation involving G&U in Land Court and Superior Court.

On August 3, the board interviewed two candidates for interim town administrator: Tim McInerney at 6 p.m. and David DeManche at 6:30 p.m. The board also planned to appoint Dylan Ferris as a full-time police dispatcher effective August 3, accept the retirement resignation of police dispatcher Lisa Collins effective August 6, and accept the resignation of Assistant Town Administrator Kelly Grant effective August 7. A possible vote on the town administrator job description was also on the agenda.

Other boards

The Board of Health met July 30 to consider appointing Chloe Mawn as Office Secretary.

The Park Commission met July 31 to vote on a new contract with Tighe and Bond for Draper Field and a potential change order for cameras at the Town Park. The commission also discussed an anonymous bench donation email from Don Howes, a summer league at the outdoor basketball court email from Tony Cordani, and e-bike restrictions email from Will Roper.

The Bancroft Memorial Library Board of Trustees met August 4 to approve July minutes, hear the director's report on facility issues (AED follow-up, fire alarm upgrade, pipe leak, carpet cleaning) and summer programs, review the budget, and receive an update from the Friends of the Hopedale Library by Chris Seaver.

The Finance Committee met August 6 to review financial procedures and potential recommendations, with a possible vote, and to discuss committee organization ahead of budget season.

Coming up

• **August 10** – Town Administrator Search Committee holds its first organizational meeting jointly with the Select Board. The agenda includes discussing the committee's charge and timeline, electing a chair and clerk, reviewing Open Meeting Law, and discussing interview format and questions.
• **August 17** – Hopedale Cultural Council meets to debrief the 2026 summer band concert series (June 17–July 29), plan the Day in the Park event scheduled for September 19, 2026, review Honey Dew fundraisers, and discuss a Social Media Coordinator position.

Hopedale boards weigh town administrator search, 75 Plain Street, and Draper Field contract

Hopedale's boards met several times over the past two weeks, but official minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent sessions. The summaries below reflect what each board placed on its public agenda; confirmed votes and outcomes will be available once minutes are posted.

Select Board

The Select Board's July 27 agenda included acceptance of a $44,541 donation check to the Legal Fund, an update on 75 Plain Street with a GFI representative, and a discussion and potential vote on the Master Plan Committee. The board also planned to review a July 9, 2026 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins and to hold an executive session on litigation involving G&U, covering Land Court and Superior Court cases. No minutes have been published, so it is not yet known which items were voted on or what the results were.

Planning Board

On July 22, the Planning Board was scheduled to review an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 229 S. Main Street and discuss a performance bond for 75 Plain Street. The agenda also included approval of meeting minutes and a catch-all for topics not anticipated by the chair. Outcomes are not yet available.

Board of Health

The Board of Health met July 30 with a single action item: the appointment of Chloe Mawn as Office Secretary. Whether the appointment was finalized is not confirmed, as minutes have not been published.

Park Commission

The Park Commission's July 31 agenda called for a vote on a new contract with Tighe and Bond for Draper Field and a potential vote on a change order for cameras at the Town Park. Commissioners were also set to discuss correspondence on three topics: an anonymous bench donation email from Don Howes, a summer league at the outdoor basketball court email from Tony Cordani, and e-bike restrictions email from Will Roper. Results of the votes are not yet available.

Coming up

• **Select Board — Monday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m.:** Interim Town Administrator interviews with Tim McInerney at 6 p.m. and David DeManche at 6:30 p.m., plus a possible vote on the Town Administrator job description. The board also plans to appoint Full-Time Police Dispatcher Dylan Ferris (effective Aug. 3), accept the retirement resignation of Lisa Collins of Hopedale Police Dispatch (effective Aug. 6), and accept the resignation of Assistant Town Administrator Kelly Grant (effective Aug. 7).
• **Bancroft Memorial Library Board of Trustees — Tuesday, Aug. 4, 4:30 p.m.:** Hybrid meeting in the Trustee Room and via Zoom. Agenda includes approval of July 14 minutes, the director's report on facility issues and summer programs, a budget review, and a Friends of the Library update from Chris Seaver.
• **Hopedale Cultural Council — Monday, Aug. 17:** Debrief of the summer concert series (June 17–July 29) and planning for Day in the Park on Sept. 19, 2026, including the art show, entertainment, and vendors. The council will also review Honey Dew fundraisers and discuss a social media coordinator role.

Hopedale Boards Set Interim Administrator Vote, Regional Transit Funding Changes on Agenda

Hopedale's town boards laid out a packed two-week agenda spanning town leadership, regional transportation funding, land use, and fall election preparations. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or votes, not confirmed outcomes.

Select Board: Interim Town Administrator Contract

On July 6, the Select Board was scheduled to vote on a contract for Interim Town Administrator Gallagher and to accept the resignation of Firefighter J. Cote, effective August 16, 2026. Public comments were also on the agenda.

A joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting on July 13 covered several consequential items: signing the election warrant for the September 1, 2026 primary, setting early voting times, and discussing Article 22 — a Home Rule Petition regarding Water and Sewer Appointing Authority from the May 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The agenda also included a Phase 1 Environmental Study invoice, a Draper Field Amendment Agreement, and an Overdale Parkway discussion with the Metacomet Land Trust.

Finance Committee: Appointments and Year-End Transfers

The Finance Committee's July 13 agenda included discussion and a vote on year-end transfers, plus appointments for three part-time positions: L. Catanzariti as CFO, S. Taylor as Accountant, and S. L'Etalien as Treasurer Collector. The committee was also set to discuss the Draper Field Amendment Agreement, the Phase 1 Environmental Study invoice, and the Overdale Parkway matter with the Metacomet Land Trust.

CMMPO: Regional Transportation Funding Amendments

The Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization met July 7 and July 15 on amendments to the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The July 7 agenda included a $1,645,731 cost increase for the Chandler Street and May Street intersection improvements in Worcester, along with $4,171,534 in Carbon Reduction funding for that project. It also included rescheduling the Leicester Road bridge replacement in Oxford from FFY 2027 to FFY 2026, with an updated total project cost of $4,594,106.

The July 15 agenda addressed Proposed Amendment #9 to the TIP Highway Project Listing, including the Oxford bridge project changes and a staff recommendation to remove a Worcester project from the FFY 2026 listing.

Road Commissioners: Hope Street Parking and Permits

On July 8, the Board of Road Commissioners was scheduled to review a Hope Street parking space redesign request from the Hopedale Community House, revised Road Opening Permit Fee documents, a Hopedale Country Club fence discussion, and budget and roadway maintenance updates.

Conservation Commission: South Main Street Hearing

The Conservation Commission's July 9 agenda included a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability for 304-306 South Main Street and a discussion of a fee waiver for an After the Fact Notice of Intent at 10 Charlesview.

Housing Authority: Routine Business

The Hopedale Housing Authority met July 9 to approve June 11, 2026 meeting minutes, bills paid June 8–July 7, 2026, and Fee Accountant Reports for May 31, 2026. The agenda also included a public comment session and an Executive Director's Report on correspondence and the vacancy/wait list.

Library Trustees: Budget and Efficiency Study

The Bancroft Memorial Library Board of Trustees met July 14 to approve June 2, 2026 minutes and review the budget. The Director's Report covered FY26 wrap-up, FY27 meetings and holidays, an efficiency study, a storage shed, a Toshiba contract, an ARIS report, and summer reading updates. Chris Seaver was scheduled to provide a Friends of the Hopedale Library update.

Park Commission: Donations and Park Use

On July 16, the Park Commission was set to review correspondence including an email from Don Howes regarding an anonymous bench donation, an email from Tony Cordani regarding summer league use at the outdoor basketball court, and an email from Will Roper regarding e-bike restrictions.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should watch for posted meeting minutes, which will confirm which agenda items resulted in final votes or decisions.

Hopedale Select Board set to act on interim administrator contract; recent agendas also cover donations, roads, and conservation

Hopedale's Select Board was scheduled to vote on an interim town administrator contract and accept a $47,894.58 donation to the legal donation fund during a series of meetings over the past two weeks. All recent meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so scheduled votes and discussions should not be read as confirmed outcomes.

Select Board

The Select Board had two meetings on the recent calendar. On June 29, the agenda called for hybrid interviews of three interim town administrator candidates — Nathan Bodreau, Michael Gallagher, and Kelly Grant — plus a vote on the Deputy Fire Chief McMorrow contract for FY27–FY29, acceptance of a $47,894.58 donation to the legal donation fund, appointment of Emily Boutin as Assistant Treasurer Collector, discussion of Town Counsel appointment, and review of the Special Town Meeting Warrant. On July 6, the board was scheduled to vote to approve and sign a contract for Interim TA Gallagher and to accept the resignation of Firefighter J. Cote, effective August 16, 2026. Public comment was also listed.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met June 30 to discuss and possibly vote on recommendations for Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles 2 and 3, with time reserved for unanticipated topics.

Regional Transportation (CMMPO)

The Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization met July 7 to review proposed amendments to the 2026–2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The agenda listed a $1,645,731 increase for the Chandler Street and May Street intersection improvements in Worcester, an additional $4,171,534 in Carbon Reduction funding for that Worcester project, rescheduling of the Leicester Road bridge replacement in Oxford from FFY 2027 to FFY 2026, and an updated total cost of $4,594,106 for the Oxford bridge replacement.

Road Commissioners

On July 8, the Board of Road Commissioners was set to review a Hopedale Community House request regarding parking spaces on Hope Street, revised Road Opening Permit Fee documents, a fence at the Hopedale Country Club, and budget and roadway maintenance updates.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission met July 9 for a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability for 304-306 South Main Street and discussion of a fee waiver for an After the Fact Notice of Intent at 10 Charlesview.

Housing Authority

The Hopedale Housing Authority met July 9 to approve minutes from June 11, 2026, approve bills paid June 8–July 7, 2026, review Fee Accountant Reports for May 31, 2026, hold a public comment session, and hear an Executive Director's Report on correspondence and vacancy/wait list status.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Select Board and Finance Committee (joint):** Discussion of the September 1, 2026 primary election warrant and early voting times; Article 22 Home Rule Petition for Water and Sewer Appointing Authority; Phase 1 Environmental Study Invoice; Draper Field Amendment Agreement; and Overdale Parkway discussion with Metacomet Land Trust. The Finance Committee agenda also includes a vote on year-end transfers and appointments of part-time CFO L. Catanzariti, part-time Accountant S. Taylor, and part-time Treasurer Collector S. L'Etalien.
• **July 14 — Bancroft Memorial Library Trustees:** Budget review, director's report covering FY26 wrap-up and FY27 planning, an efficiency study, and a Friends of the Hopedale Library update by Chris Seaver. No major votes or public hearings are scheduled.
• **July 15 — CMMPO:** Proposed Amendment #9 to the FFY 2026–2030 TIP Highway Project Listing, including Oxford bridge project changes and a staff recommendation to remove a Worcester project from the FFY 2026 listing.

Hopedale Select Board set to vote on interim town administrator contract; recent meeting minutes still pending

The Hopedale Select Board is scheduled to vote today, July 6, on a contract for Interim Town Administrator Gallagher, the most consequential personnel decision on the board's agenda. The board will also vote to accept the resignation of Firefighter J. Cote, effective August 16, 2026.

All eight recent meetings held between June 22 and June 30 were published as agendas only — minutes have not yet been posted. The summaries below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes.

Select Board

The Select Board met three times in late June. The June 22 agenda included review of a Special Town Meeting warrant covering FY 2026 budget supplements and Water/Sewer department transfers, discussion of Draper Field layout options (a proposed new varsity baseball field and multi-use sod field), appointments of Police Sergeant Jeffery Dean and Communications Call Taker Dylan Ferris, Town Park change orders 2 and 3, and executive sessions on Assistant Treasurer Collector and Deputy Fire Chief contracts.

A Special Town Meeting was called for June 23 to vote on supplementing FY 2026 operating budgets, Water and Sewer Department Retained Earnings transfers, and a reduction of the Fire Department (220) salary line item for FY 2027.

On June 29, the board was scheduled to interview three interim town administrator candidates — Nathan Bodreau, Michael Gallagher, and Kelly Grant — vote on a Deputy Fire Chief McMorrow contract for FY27–FY29, accept a $47,894.58 donation to the legal donation fund, appoint Emily Boutin as Assistant Treasurer Collector, and review the Special Town Meeting warrant.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met June 25 to review the June 2026 Special Town Meeting warrant, discuss FY2027 budget and transfers, and take up Stabilization Fund and Council on Aging budget items. A second meeting on June 30 was set to discuss and possibly vote on recommendations for Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles 2 and 3.

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority

The MWRTA Advisory Board's June 23 agenda included an executive session on pending litigation strategy, approval of the FY27 final budget, discussion and approval of a fixed route network redesign, the FY26 performance evaluation for the administrator, and approval of an FY26 optional performance bonus for the administrator.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board met June 25 to review FY26 year-end financials, transition to the FY27 budget, plan the July/August 2026 activities calendar, discuss senior center social media strategy, and consider local partnership opportunities.

Park Commission

The Park Commission met June 25 with votes scheduled on whether to retain legal counsel and on budget expenditures.

Coming up

• **July 6 — Select Board:** Vote on interim town administrator contract for Gallagher and acceptance of Firefighter J. Cote's resignation.
• **July 7 — CMMPO:** Review of amendments to the 2026–2030 Transportation Improvement Program, including a $1,645,731 cost increase for Chandler Street and May Street intersection improvements in Worcester, $4,171,534 in Carbon Reduction funding for that project, and rescheduling of the Leicester Road bridge replacement in Oxford from FFY 2027 to FFY 2026 with an updated total cost of $4,594,106.
• **July 8 — Road Commissioners:** Hope Street parking redesign request from the Hopedale Community House, revised Road Opening Permit Fee documents, and a Hopedale Country Club fence discussion.
• **July 9 — Conservation Commission:** Public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability for 304–306 South Main Street, plus discussion of a fee waiver for an After the Fact Notice of Intent at 10 Charlesview.

Hopedale Special Town Meeting Weighs Budget Supplements, Select Board Advances Interim Administrator Search

Hopedale’s Special Town Meeting convened June 23 to consider supplementing current-year operating budgets and transferring water and sewer department retained earnings, while the Select Board moved closer to naming an interim town administrator and prepared to accept a $47,894.58 donation. The flurry of activity capped the fiscal year and set the stage for leadership and financial decisions in early July.

Special Town Meeting

Voters at the June 23 Special Town Meeting were asked to approve several financial articles: supplementing fiscal year 2026 operating budgets, transferring retained earnings for the Water Department and the Sewer Department, and reducing the Fire Department’s salary line item (220) for fiscal year 2027. The Finance Committee met on June 25 and again on June 30 to review the warrant and was scheduled to make recommendations on articles 2 and 3, though official minutes had not been published by week’s end. A related stabilization fund discussion also appeared on the June 25 Finance Committee agenda.

Interim Town Administrator Search

On June 29, the Select Board interviewed three candidates for interim town administrator: Nathan Bodreau, Michael Gallagher, and Kelly Grant. The board was also scheduled to vote on a new contract for Deputy Fire Chief McMorrow covering fiscal years 2027 through 2029, appoint Emily Boutin as assistant treasurer collector, and accept a $47,894.58 donation to the town’s legal donation fund. Minutes of that meeting were unavailable. A final vote on the interim administrator contract is expected July 6, when the Select Board is slated to approve and sign an agreement with Gallagher. That meeting will also consider accepting the resignation of Firefighter J. Cote, effective Aug. 16, 2026.

Park Commission

Meeting on June 25, the Park Commission had two votes on its agenda: one on hiring legal counsel and another on budget expenditures. No outcomes have been released.

Council on Aging and Finance Committee

The Council on Aging Board met June 25 to review year-end financials for fiscal 2026 and the new fiscal 2027 budget. Members also discussed the July and August 2026 activities calendar, senior center social media strategies, and local partnership opportunities. The Finance Committee, meanwhile, dedicated portions of its June 25 and June 30 meetings to the fiscal 2027 budget, transfers, and the Council on Aging’s spending plan.

Regional Transit

On June 23, the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority’s advisory board discussed and planned to vote on a fixed-route network redesign and the final fiscal year 2027 budget. The board also considered the administrator’s fiscal year 2026 performance evaluation, an optional performance bonus, and held an executive session on pending litigation.

Draper Field and Park Projects

The Select Board reviewed a proposed layout for the Draper Field project on June 22: a new varsity baseball field and a multi-use sod field. Change orders two and three for the Town Park project were also reviewed. Appointments for Police Sergeant Jeffery Dean and Communications Call Taker Dylan Ferris were on the same agenda.

Coming Up

• **July 6** – Select Board to vote on interim town administrator contract and accept a firefighter resignation.
• **July 7** – The Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will discuss a $1,645,731 cost increase for Chandler and May Street intersection improvements in Worcester and reschedule the Leicester Road bridge replacement in Oxford to federal fiscal year 2026, with a new total cost of $4,594,106.
• **July 8** – Board of Road Commissioners to review a Hope Street parking space redesign request from Hopedale Community House, along with revised road-opening permit documents and a fence matter at Hopedale Country Club.
• **July 9** – Conservation Commission public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability for 304–306 South Main Street, plus discussion of a fee waiver for an after-the-fact Notice of Intent at 10 Charlesview.