WAYLAND — As Lucas Levasseur hit his tee shot on the par-3 third hole at Sandy Burr Country Club on July 2, the recent Hopedale High grad hit the flag stick with his ball from roughly 135 yards. “I ...
Hopedale is on the southeastern edge of Worcester County and occupies the valley of the upper Mill River. Benjamin Albee established a grist mill on the Mill River in 1669, the first recorded settlement. Until the mid-19th century, the town followed the pattern of many communities with a combination of agriculture and small industry.
The Hopedale Police Department exists to protect and serve the community of Hopedale. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of each Hopedale citizen, to reduce the fear of crime, and to foster positive relations with the public.
Building Department Mission Statement The Town of Hopedale's Building Department is staffed with a total of 6 inspectors and an Administrative Assistant. The Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer is a part-time position; however, the office is staffed daily with an Administrative Assistant.
The Hopedale pond and parklands are often regarded as the 'crown jewels' of our town and the surrounding area. The initiation of Parklands' acquisition was in 1899, and in 1900 the town brought in Warren H. Manning to help architect the entire layout. As the years have passed, lives have grown busier, but on most days, you will still find the Pond and Parklands being used by Hopedale citizens ...
The Hopedale Park Commission is an elected (three-year term) Board that governs all policies, rules, and regulations for Hopedale's active and passive recreational resources.