US Congressman Jake Auchincloss swings by the pod to discuss the war in Israel, how Democrats can win this November, the role of China in global fentanyl trafficking and PFAS. Also on the pod: Peter & Jimmy on HTA President Becky Abate, Town Hall missing payroll, and the Horribles parade.

The 2024 Annual Town Election is in the books. Hopkinton voters saw fit to send Joe Clark and Brian Herr to the Select Board, and they did it in style. The pair defeated their rivals by a more than 2:1 margin. We were grateful to grab some time with them in the hour following their victory.

Also on this episode, we discuss the election results and a few of the shenanigans that led up to it. Plus, who will be the next chair of the Select Board?

Jimmy takes over hosting duties as we dive in to all things Town Meeting. From the budget to HCAM, the fire department and Tim Brennan, toxic chemicals and MBTA zoning, we provide analysis on the debates and outcomes that will shape the next 12 months in Hopkinton. Plus, voter fraud!

The Commonwealth is experiencing a housing crisis. The median price of a home in the Greater Boston Area is now $910,000, forcing many people - especially young professionals - to move out of state. At Town Meeting on May 6, Hopkinton residents will be asked vote on a new zoning overlay to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, which could bring up to 750 multi-family housing units to the town in the coming years. 

On this episode, we are joined by Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities, Ed Augustus, whose department is charged in part with overseeing the implementation of the MBTA Communities Act. Also joining me as co-host is Chair of Hopkinton's Planning Board, Gary Trendel.

Mr. Augustus shares his perspective on the housing problem, how the MBTA Communities Act can solve them, how other towns are grappling with the new law, and the consequences if Hopkinton voters elect not to comply.

On this episode, Peter & Jim discuss the variety of comments the Select Board heard at public forum, including from one of its own members, who described his recent experiences with racism in our town. We also discuss the DA's decision not to hold anyone accountable for leaking an alleged rape victim's confidential information.

Also on the pod, Marathon Monday, exclusive new details on the Destini Decoff case, and the history of Hopkinton's first (and only?) hotel.

In just two days, Hopkinton will host the 128th running of the Boston Marathon. In honor of this tremendous event, we are thrilled to welcome an absolute LEGEND in running to the pod, the one and only Dave McGillivray. Dave is the race director for the 128th Boston Marathon, a position he's held since 2001. He has directed or consulted on more than 1,400 events throughout the world including the Boston Marathon, the Olympic Marathon trials, and the Olympic Games.

On this episode, Dave, Jimmy and Peter talk about how Dave got his start in the sport, creating the world's first running club in a maximum security prison, Dave's history with Hopkinton, and his enduring connection to the Hoyt family.

Listeners, prepare to be inspired by one of the best in the business!

On this episode, Peter and Jimmy report new details on the tragic Hayden Rowe road rage incident that left a woman on life support and her attacker behind bars. The pair also discuss the Hopkinton Select Board's continued performance review of the police chief, a proposed renovation of the Center School, and the complicated pursuit of clean water in Hopkinton. Plus, they take on early childhood education, the immigration crisis, and memories of the Boston Marathon with none other than special guest, Senate President Karen Spilka.

On this episode, Peter and Jim discuss the entrance of newcomer Joe Clark in the race for Select Board, GPS in police cars, free speech is on the line at Public Forum, and 4x Superbowl Champion Rob Gronkowski is scheduled to visit Hopkinton. Plus, we add a new segment this week - Who Does What - where we offer listeners a brief overview of the inner workings of our Town Government. On this episode we profile the office of Hopkinton's elected Town Clerk, Connor Degan.

On this episode, State Representative James Arena-DeRosa drops by to chat about his legislative accomplishments, LNG plant safety, and his efforts to help Hopkinton with our PFAS problem.

Also, Peter & Amy chat about the Select Board's lack of action on the police chief, a visit to Hopkinton from Governor Maura Healey, and the potential replacement for Hopkinton Drug. Plus, a bit of history on the monuments that dot the town common.

On this episode Peter & Jim cover the fireworks between the Select Board Chair and the Chief of Police, discuss the college admissions landscape for Hopkinton students, review a year in which the Select Board agreed on almost everything, say hello to a new business and goodbye to a good friend, and chat about the history of the oldest church in Hopkinton.

Also: The School Committee will be asking for about $49 million for the Hopkins Addition. Want to know what the same amount of money buys at a Connecticut University? Tune in.