Hopkinton Select Board re‑elects Sabrina as chair, names Steven Whitley vice chair and finalizes committee assignments

The Hopkinton Select Board opened its March 24 meeting by reelecting Sabrina as chair and voting to confirm Steven Whitley as vice chair.

Board members also welcomed newly elected members Vicki Graham and Alysa McCann and finalized committee assignments for the year. The appointments included Vicki Graham as the board’s representative on the budget committee and Jeff (last name not specified in the transcript) remaining on the planning board and serving on waste reduction. Steven Whitley was assigned to the Economic Development Committee and Sabrina retained responsibility for open space matters. Alysa McCann was assigned to the highway safety committee and the housing committee.

The board discussed individual committee charges and meeting cadence, noting that some committees are statutory while others were created by the board or town meeting. Members emphasized recruiting community volunteers and suggested outreach (including the voter guide and social media) to fill open positions and reduce over‑reliance on a small number of volunteers.

Several committees and projects were highlighted: the planning board and EDC’s coordination on zoning and a TAP grant application for sidewalks (an 80/20 match) from Maple Street to Fountain Square; highway safety’s possible role in signage and intersections; and housing committee work that will likely lead to joint meetings with planning later in the year.

The board closed the discussion by agreeing to follow up with incumbents to confirm continued interest and to publish a committee vacancy/outreach plan to encourage broader participation.

The board adjourned after routine approvals and public comment.