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Councilors said the changes address noise at festivals, business unloading operations and construction activity and that the revised language should be workable for residents and local businesses. No specific enforcement changes or fine schedules were discussed on the record.

The amendment was approved by council vote and will be incorporated into the town ordinances as amended.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Hopkinton council voted to amend chapter 10, article 3 (noise) to update prohibited noise language; councilors said the changes account for festivals, business unloading and construction activity.","taxTitle","Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island","taxId",79578,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6235990,"Hopkinton council adopts resolution supporting state bills to transfer sidewalk maintenance to state",101,3748000,3849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3393767-08ab03e8b1fe91f2338aad99386d8c57&start=3748&end=3849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3393767-08ab03e8b1fe91f2338aad99386d8c57/thumbnail_3748000.jpg","/articles/6235990/Hopkinton/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Hopkinton-council-adopts-resolution-supporting-state-bills-to-transfer-sidewalk-maintenance-to-state","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235990-b7bd349560d8b01a401478cdaddfedd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447632&Signature=oIC8nWpwqRwu6xVOw1EgnT8KBbJgrG~8cLyddvaOvdaluF6Iw9vbjQ2nfwOmDRqv16sfs1AejhgzM10Yo4MUFx-QQIcNOd2pl-hjtTrLZax1dAix7Et9n~UChm7caGEfN0qhYFb-1b2i1CLgUCHxn1gGR7MojI97QPRKCQOYtpBSdz4kQXuM6AFClr7Cz6~YXWW7p5W3470KWfFWLFT5XJ5HNoH6il9~EIZwg~bLWlYv1N3AVwgwjd~d7amRhpPpSBGIw2PLX2T4SwNIs2F3HvKxWrfPSS9EGNDbY0JDBVrEg6On~ywoaoFwYJDYggzkJjCoMJrXjBfCKKIQHPXkGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hopkinton Town Council on May 19 adopted a resolution supporting Rhode Island Senate Bill S‑57 and House Bill H‑5393 regarding the maintenance of sidewalks on state‑owned roads.

A councilor introduced the resolution and said the bills would transfer responsibility for sidewalks on state roads — including sections through village areas — to the state, which the speaker said would reduce burdens on homeowners and the town public works department. The councilor argued the change could relieve snow‑shoveling and chemical‑application responsibilities for elderly residents and streamline maintenance costs.

A motion to adopt the Town of Hopkinton resolution in support of S‑57 and H‑5393 passed by roll call with all present councilors recorded as voting 'aye.' Councilors described the vote as a straightforward, beneficial measure and offered no amendments on the record.","The council unanimously adopted a resolution supporting Rhode Island Senate Bill S‑57 and House Bill H‑5393, which the presenters said would shift maintenance responsibility for sidewalks on certain state roads to the state.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6235995,"Council approves updated MOU with Chariho Regional School District for Hope Valley Elementary; oil tank provision discussed",362,3822000,4184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3393767-08ab03e8b1fe91f2338aad99386d8c57&start=3822&end=4184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3393767-08ab03e8b1fe91f2338aad99386d8c57/thumbnail_3822000.jpg","/articles/6235995/Hopkinton/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Council-approves-updated-MOU-with-Chariho-Regional-School-District-for-Hope-Valley-Elementary-oil-tank-provision-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235995-4ef0ce5c8283e230f2ba9e7b5221ff2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447632&Signature=GzwD2H6hnRDd9VHd80sNfCvo1oeij7s5iP-nCrN61qvcNANuUKomZjGAa3BcOAbB96Nmp3XCn6DVOAmzkfF6UHTmkJi-7T48UDOHpuuE7~E-a04k3gwyukRTs5PyORInHXXbeYJFP~K8T-VPaRqbICSLYvGwyVZnfBRA36ylAp2M6dfkpSxpZeogKvqlFB8s2Cj9Jke3caKquFrA9faf0-94AlH8NghFC3OOePHRJDcX7EiEndKkBqwYGhzw3VxcyvqEYziunt0JgGf5NVNYAH-9pjtkHEL730KYcD5T5eT5C2bvJyzgMB3WYfxzhOzBBPJWNWSA79ECuTCuV-oRFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hopkinton Town Council on May 19 voted to approve an updated memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Chariho Regional School District relating to the Hope Valley Elementary School building.

Council discussion focused on an oil‑supply clause in the draft MOU. Speakers said the district had at one time filled the school's oil tank to a stated capacity, described in the meeting as a 6,000‑gallon tank. The draft MOU contains language referencing 1,000 gallons as a negotiated item the town asked to have left in the tank when possession transfers; councilors discussed that tax dollars had paid for the fuel and said leaving some oil for interim heating and hot water use would be appropriate.

A councilor moved to approve the updated MOU; the motion passed by roll call with councilors James, Davis, Roy, Burns and Gary recorded as voting 'aye.' The meeting record notes the matter will continue to be coordinated with the school committee as required by intergovernmental procedure.

Councilors did not provide a detailed accounting of fuel value or an exact transfer procedure on the public record; the transcript records both a 6,000‑gallon tank reference and a line in the draft that reads '1,000 gallons.'","The Hopkinton Town Council approved an updated memorandum of understanding with the Chariho Regional School District relating to Hope Valley Elementary School and discussed an oil‑tank provision in the draft that referenced tank capacity and an amount to be left for town use.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6236000,"Council forwards amended Ashway School lease for 1904 memorial to school committee, authorizes manager to sign",186,3618000,3804000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3393767-08ab03e8b1fe91f2338aad99386d8c57&start=3618&end=3804","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3393767-08ab03e8b1fe91f2338aad99386d8c57/thumbnail_3618000.jpg","/articles/6236000/Hopkinton/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Council-forwards-amended-Ashway-School-lease-for-1904-memorial-to-school-committee-authorizes-manager-to-sign","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236000-35d472377222d1de39f0f8d676756d07/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447632&Signature=haY7rjdYojFbdCO4khNffCwYzga2LKLuzTAUlFswIFCRN96eBhTgCMLGnKWME3sFfYDfwn78qxrSVonJJZPSDZVFhnpE3e3QcCHVBJqP1x6z~gI3gbASgSttyPy~PaTzusGXzsrxdqPjKKjUZGjkTGjaaDmZsYE--v26jZyH4IT1vqtP0HLKVOpVdDfelbPOtQ91Z2RH47Fojbpst~-er7eqiOnkWeXT75xpjp27d3y8WuT6Qhwf2jFR~DsO0X9rl0lJ2FNauhgIGVBERhC5EiPKZxkLynWdTOK2UJXHHj8NdpO0CV3LnbnevMT74HYJ70diVBM5jA2gUzh~4PEiyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hopkinton Town Council on May 19 voted to send an amended lease for the proposed memorial at the 1904 Ashway School building to the school committee for final approval and authorized the town manager to sign on the town's behalf if the school committee makes no changes.

A councilor moved to consider the amended Ashway lease and pass it along to the school committee; the motion passed by roll call with councilors James, Davis, Roy, Burns and Gary voting 'aye.' During discussion a councilor recommended authorizing the town manager to sign the lease if the school committee approves it unchanged so that the agreement would not need to return to the council agenda.

Meeting remarks stated the amended lease will not be finalized until the school committee approves it. The council then approved a clarified motion that forwarded the amended lease to the school committee and authorized the town manager to sign on behalf of the town should the school committee approve without changes.","The Hopkinton Town Council voted May 19 to forward an amended lease for a memorial at the 1904 Ashway School building to the Charter Hill (school) committee for approval and authorized the town manager to sign the lease if the school committee approves without changes.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6236005,"Council appoints Juliet Lam to Conservation Commission and Wood and Scenic Stewardship Council",77,2873000,2950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3393767-08ab03e8b1fe91f2338aad99386d8c57&start=2873&end=2950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3393767-08ab03e8b1fe91f2338aad99386d8c57/thumbnail_2873000.jpg","/articles/6236005/Hopkinton/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Council-appoints-Juliet-Lam-to-Conservation-Commission-and-Wood-and-Scenic-Stewardship-Council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236005-d8546343f3f5dbbda8c44aca2d58d042/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447632&Signature=alZXHD1vNnTh2-KDqtSqtI-BMJqX931c~CO-WnUnEssbaFcz2avYyvmiEuyiqDFURmOsGHcMhRm8VOVBA4MF9lSdjiCUckcIiR6YJkAaygBV4RoEeb9GAvnq71~qFCxwce1pf9evfehH9PqeCqPNL6Ge97ENlpkSIfhjtMp3RH30JNmi~OchRw-aB27UDNqgP4wSdlTvkNgYliQ0MMMmkOWopTeDqZKqVd5xBrAcurQwSQaCfKXYYnM4irym5kQxD4wrtHqVZ7HZkkGXBttvgSZrLdGhxcIYpcJUbTcTnKsmy7-zXiozp99vpF29J9pNf7F68-MLSiGDE0ir8liw0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hopkinton Town Council on May 19 approved two appointment motions to fill vacancies. The council voted to appoint Juliet Lam as a member of the Conservation Commission and separately to the Wood and Scenic Stewardship Council.

A councilor moved and another seconded each appointment; roll‑call votes recorded 'aye' from council members James, Davis, Roy, Burns and Gary. Juliet Lam was welcomed to both bodies during the meeting.

No additional conditions or terms were stated on the record. The appointments were recorded in the meeting minutes and no further action was indicated at this meeting.","The Hopkinton Town Council voted unanimously on May 19 to appoint Juliet Lam to both the Conservation Commission and the Wood and Scenic Stewardship Council.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6236009,"Hopkinton economic development commission reports membership growth, home‑owner welcome letter and draft greenhouse ordinance",521,2945000,3466000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3393767-08ab03e8b1fe91f2338aad99386d8c57&start=2945&end=3466","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3393767-08ab03e8b1fe91f2338aad99386d8c57/thumbnail_2945000.jpg","/articles/6236009/Hopkinton/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Hopkinton-economic-development-commission-reports-membership-growth-homeowner-welcome-letter-and-draft-greenhouse-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236009-f072cbaaa3bcc458a9957583cacb1669/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447632&Signature=a-p5gZku7OnRLmzJdIPgPW~tfAUKRSoMhKDrg5g1wC6g3sYe5th2tj0rwoQht~4GwBHw4JlHkad4uqp6cNE6qlle-eZg6AtuRGQ4f-okwTkFs9QLBhPpfev3UdQy-m6phDTu48XHd4Oq-lE09EOQbDxtYhOrvyqy3ldujCQMj1kRIrbnqFyx4tVFsmlefzQer2cI1K636eVuOATciusENoxgDHFWWIrmaBU7-8ydZTRyHbos6yFWWi8147DzL8WOk8GG4q-QZtYLQD6GosoPrvWfhySWwod4srRKbb7bhioe1bSyuuy6L8ZNlgrEeXVSBdwNfH9oCXfyjbRMhdXqUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hopkinton Economic Development Commission reported to the Town Council on May 19 that it has expanded membership and begun work on a set of projects aimed at revitalizing village centers and attracting businesses.

The commission’s secretary, Edna Zaslav, told the council the commission grew from three members at the end of 2023 to eight members today and that the commission now operates subcommittees focused on revitalization, outreach and funding. Zaslav said the commission is organizing village‑level subcommittees for Hope Valley and Ashaway to tailor work to each community.

The commission has drafted a one‑page homeowner welcome letter meant to be included as an insert in the assessor’s initial mailing to new property owners at no cost to the town. Zaslav said the letter was developed collaboratively with the assessor and other town staff and that she and other commission members will help advise where the content should appear on the town website.

Zaslav also said the commission has worked with building and zoning staff on a draft controlled environmental agriculture (CEA) ordinance intended to make Hopkinton an attractive location for greenhouse or indoor agriculture projects. She said the commission studied an earlier CEA effort in Exeter to avoid the delays that stalled that project and that the town liaison, identified as Bob, is reviewing the draft ordinance for council consideration.

EDC member Joe Moreau thanked attorney Steven Seippel for early legal assistance on the CEA draft and described the potential local economic benefits if a commercial greenhouse project moves forward. The discussion included examples of similar projects elsewhere that produce daily harvest volumes and local jobs.

Councilors and commission members discussed plans to host a joint Hopkinton–Richmond EDC focus group at the renovated Hopkinton Regional Community Center once the grand opening is complete. Zaslav said the EDC meets the second Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at the Hopkinton Police Department and invited residents to attend.

No formal council vote was taken on the CEA ordinance or the welcome letter; the presentation was received for information and councilors expressed support and asked for the draft ordinance and welcome letter to be distributed for further review.","The Hopkinton Economic Development Commission told the town council it has expanded its membership, created subcommittees for village revitalization, produced a homeowner welcome letter to be included with assessor mailings, and proposed a draft controlled environmental agriculture ordinance for council review.","actionData","errors"]

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