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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 26 | No. 23 | November 12, 2025
Town CFO warns: ‘Not a good outlook’ By Mary Ellen Gambon Staff Writer
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he Economic Development Advisory Board on Oct. 28 heard a grim depiction of Hopkinton’s finances in upcoming fiscal years from the town’s chief financial officer. CFO Kyla LaPierre, the meeting’s guest speaker, told the board that the town’s upcoming capital projects could spur talks of an override. In 1980, the state’s property tax levy was capped at 2.5% each year under Proposition 2 1/2. The money raised generates municipal revenue to support local spending for schools, public safety and other public services. She sought to give members a “general sense” of the town’s financial landscape for the next couple of fiscal years. “From a financial forecast, I think we’re going to be OK for FY 27 without additional debt,” explained LaPierre. “It’s not a good outlook over the next couple of years.” Expenses are increasing at a rate
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Hopkinton High School girls soccer player Nina Clement prepares to make a pass that would lead to a goal during the Hillers’ 4-1 victory over visiting Weymouth in the opening round of the Division 1 state tournament on Nov. 4. For a postseason roundup, see Page 19.
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SELECT BOARD Concerns raised about e-bike safety in town PHOTO/HOPKINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
he parents of a baby born in a Hopkinton Fire Department ambulance en route to the hospital in September recently visited the fire station to thank first responders with their infant son. In an interview with the Independent, Kara and Jesse Diamond shared the story of the birth of their second son, Micah. They recounted their anticipation during Micah’s unexpected arrival and complimented the HFD representatives on their professionalism. Kara Diamond said she was three days past her delivery date of Sept. 25 when her contractions began on the evening of the 28th. She called
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Kara Diamond (holding son Micah) and her husband, Jesse, recently visited Hopkinton Fire Department personnel (from left) Doug Lewis, Patrick Rahill and Rob Caron for a reunion one month after the first responders helped with Micah’s delivery in an ambulance.
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