These are links to the Newspaper articles, related correspondence concerning the Big Box issues and pertinent Hopkinton information. 

June 2006

Hopkinton Tax Assessor's Office Probe - 6-14-06

Charlie's Service Center Under Fire Again - 6-12-06

Hopkinton Eyes Charter Changes 6-12-06

Hopkinton Town Manager Must Focus - 06-07-06

Hopkinton Names New Town Manager- 6-6-6

Hopkinton Charter Commission Decries Council's Stand - 6-02-06

May 2006

Hopkinton Eyes Referendum for Charter Changes 5-31-06

May 2005

Westerly Sun - Records Sent To Attorney General's Office - 5-26-05

Chariho Times - Hopkinton Town Manager's Policy - 5-26-05

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Land Trust Purchases Rights to Tomaquag Valley Farm - 5-26-05

Providence Journal - Attorney General Now Involved in Investigation - 5-24-05

Westerly Sun - Matson's Building Site - 5-19-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Seeing a 5.5% Tax Hike -5-18-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton to Hear 21 Million Budget Tonight - 5-17-05

Westerly Sun - Mr. Salerno Sworn in as Town Manager - 5-17-05

Westerly Sun - Chariho To Heed Line Item Recommedations - 5-12-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Selects New Town Planner - 5-12-05

Chariho Times - Ricci Signs Contract - 5-12-05

Chariho Times - Voters Restore Funding at Meeting - 5-12-05

Westerly Sun- Corrigan and Niles Sue Matson - 5-12-05

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Hires New Town Planner - 5-11-05

Providence Journal - Charlestown Keeps Their Budget at 5% - 5-10-05

Providence Journal - Salerno Ready to Begin as Hopkinton's New Town Manager - 5-09-05

Chariho Times - Voters Left Second FTM Feeling Betrayed - 5-6-5

Chariho Times - Hopkinton Hires Salerno As New Manager - 5-06-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Hires New Manager - Editorial - 5-05-05

Providence Journal - Court Denies Hopkinton's Attempt To Stop Meeting - 5-05-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Has New Manager - 5-03-05

Westerly Sun Editorial - Probe Of Zoning Official Mauti Must End Now - 5-3-05

Providence Journal - Split Council Appoints Salerno As New Town Manager - 5-3-05

Westerly Sun - Voters, Council Spar Over Chariho Budget - 5-3-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Man Involved in Chase - 5-3-05

April 2005

Providence Journal - Residents Warned of Unsolved Past Crimes - 4-28-05

Providence Journal - Feud Continues Between Chief and Building Inspector - 4-22-05

Providence Journal - Education Commission to Attend May Meeting at Chariho - 4-20-05

Providence Journal - Council Holds Off on Hiring Manager - 4-19-05

Chariho Times - Chariho Talks Stall at 1.4 Million - 4-14-05

Westerly Sun - Mauti Being Targeted - 4-13-05

Westerly Sun - Chariho Sets New Bottom Line - 4-13-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Police Budget Unscathed - 4-12-05

Westerly Sun -Hopkinton Tax Increase Projection - 4-11-05

Chariho Times - Hopkinton Considers Suing Over School Budget - 4-07-05

Chariho Times - Chariho School Board Lops 934K Off of Budget - 4-07-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Councilor's Property Lacking Permits - 4/06/05

Providence Journal - Matson Will Make Corrections When Notified - 4/06/05

Hartford Courant - CT Will Be First State To Sue Government over Unfunded Mandates - 4/05/05

Newsday.com - State of Connecticut to Sue Feds Over Education Mandates - 4/05/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Taxpayers Have Own Ideas on Chariho Budget - 4/05/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Council Still in Talks with Salerno - 4/05/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Snowplow Policy on Hold - 4/05/05

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Offers Town Manager Post to Salerno - 4/05/05

Providence Journal - Commission for Education Review Not Getting Off the Ground - 4/03/05

Providence Journal - Chariho Cuts Budget by 934K - 4/03/05

Westerly Sun Editorial - Hopkinton Should Revise Charter Now - 4/02/05

Providence Journal - Councilor Matson's Apartment Not Illegal - 4/01/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Police Say Matson''s Apartment Is Illegal - 4/01/05

March 2005

Chariho Times - Hopkinton Town Budget Hike Projected at 6.6% - 3/31/05

Chariho Times - Chariho Budget Cuts Still A Secret - 3/31/05

Providence Journal - Exeter Develops "Exeter First" - 3/31/05

Providence Journal - North Kingstown Cuts Budget - 3/30/05

Providence Journal - Councilor Matson Says It's Pure Politics- 3-30-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Town Councilor Matson's Investigation - 3/30/05

Westerly Sun Editorial - Hopkinton Deserves Better - 3/30/05

Providence Journal - Chariho District Debates Need for Assistant Superintendent - 3/30/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Councilor Cited for Violations - 3/29/05

Chariho Times - Liquor License Ok'd for Golf Park - 3/24/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Scrapyard Owner Pleads Not Guilty - 3/24/05

Providence Journal - Heart Disease Killed Hopkinton Prisoner - 3/24/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Police Break Up Check Scam Ring - 3/24/05

Chariho Times - Pini Mum on School Budget Cuts - 3/24/05

Providence Journal - South County Spends Thousands More on Students Than Neighboring Towns - 3/24/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Prisoner Suffered A Heart Attack - 3/24/05

Providence Journal - Town Not Flagged in Junkyard Ordeal- 3/23/05

Providence Journal - Man Dies in Hopkinton Police Custody - 3/23/05

Providence Journal - DEM Lodges Complaints Against Scrapyard - 3/23/05

Westerly Sun - Liquor License Approved For Hopkinton Clubhouse - 3/23/05

Westerly Sun - Man Dies in Police Custody - 3/22/05

Westerly Sun - Westerly Settles Suit for Mr. Mauti - 3-22-05

Providence Journal - West Warwick Sees that Big Box Not The Way To Go - 3-21-05

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Harbors Advocate of Open Government- 3/18/05

Chariho Times - Hopkinton Budget Sent Back For Level Funding - 3/17/05

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Eyes Regional Housing Act - 3/17/05

Providence Journal - AG's Office Rules Hopkinton Violated Records Act - 3/14/05

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Closes in On Hiring New Manager - 3/15/05

Westerly Sun - Finance Board OK's Level Funding - 3-13-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Picks New Town Manager - 3/10/05

Westerly Sun - Chariho Reschedules Referendum - 3/10/05

Chariho Times -Hopkinton Questions Medical Needs or Political Favors in Plowing - 3/10/05

Chariho Times - Hopkinton Making Strides Toward Affordable Housing - 3/10/05

Westerly Sun - Chariho Eyes Budget Options - 3/09/05

Westerly Sun - Police Seek Man - 3/09/05

Providence Journal - Chariho Schedules Second Financial Meeting - 3/09/05

Providence Journal - North Kingstown Considers New Approach on Development - 3/09/05

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Town Council Debates Plowing of Private Roads - 3/08/05

Westerly Sun - Editorial - Those Who Made Cuts in Budget Should Help - 3/08/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Debates Plowing Private Roadways - 3/08/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Drafts Affordable Housing Plan for Panel 3/07/05

Providence Journal - Council Drops Idea of Moving Tax Date - 3/07/05

Westerly Sun Editorial - Separation Push On- 3/06/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton First is Town Watchdog - 3/06/05

Westerly Sun -Hopkinton Finance Director, Tax Collector Reject Proposal - 3/05/05

Westerly Sun - Renewed Interest in Charlestown Withdrawal - 3/04/05

Westerly Sun - Condo Plan Rejected Because It Was Incomplete - 3/04/05

Providence Journal - The 2 Million Cut Could Be Restored? - 3/04/05

Providence Journal - Cut Could Give Taxpayers A Break - 3/03/05

Providence Journal - Developers Revenue Claims Are Questioned - 3/03/05

Chariho Times - 2 Million Cut From Chariho Budget - 3/03/05

Providence Journal - Pini Says He Can't Cut Budget - 3/02/05

Providence Journal - Chariho Slashed By 2 Million - 3/02/05

Providence Journal - Retail Centers Bring Crime - 3/02/05

Providence Journal - Chariho Meeting Tonight - 3/01/05

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Has Highest Tax Rate - 3/01/05

Providence Journal - See How The Taxes Compare - 3/01/05

February 2005

Westerly Sun - Chariho Poised For Rowdy Meeting - 2/28/05

Westerly Sun - Equalized Tax Rate Option - 2/28/05

Westerly Sun Editorial -Chariho Budget Plan 2/28/05

Westerly Sun - EDC Meeting Not Held - 2/26/05

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Tax Hike - 2/25/05

Westerly Sun - Police Investigate Manager Theft - 2/24/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Gets $1385.00 Bill - 2/24/05

Chariho Times - Tax Hike Won't Fly - 2/24/05

Chariho Times - Chariho Budget Under Scrutiny - 2/24/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Blasts Budget - 2/23/05

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Finance Board Needs to Trim Budget - 2/22/05

Westerly Sun Editorial - Hopkinton Finance Board Makes Right Move - 2/22/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Budget Sent Back To Town Manager - 2/21/05

Westerly Sun - Clark's Falls Condo Hearing Postponed - 2/17/05

Westerly Sun - Clark's Falls Condos Go To Hearing - 2/16/05

Westerly Sun Editorial - Hopkinton Must Eye Tax Reform - 2/14/05

Westerly Sun- Turkey Buzzards a Homeowners Nightmare - 2/13/05

Westerly Sun - Councilor Cordone Pushes For Limits On Parking Lots - 2/13/05

Westerly Sun - Chariho Budget Spotlights Need for State Reforms - 2/13/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton EDC Disputes Term Reform - 2/10/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Taxpayers Face ANOTHER 18% Tax Hike - 2/10/05

Chariho Times - Chariho Adopts 45 Million Dollar Budget - 2/10/05

Chariho Times - Councilor Cordone Pleads for Truce - 2/10/05

Westerly Sun - Chariho Says 21 To Be Laid Off - 2/09/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Council to Draft Snow Removal Policy - 2/08/05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Has Full Slate on Board - 2/07/05

Westerly Sun - Hope Valley Subdivision Plans Advance - 2/07/05

Westerly Sun - Police Object to Sposato's Sentencing - 2-6-05

Westerly Sun- Rep. Kennedy Receives Gifts - 2-5-05

Westerly Sun - Chariho Budget Meeting Well Attended - 2-4-05

Westerly Sun - RI/CT Boundary Dispute Continues - 2/03/05

Providence Journal - RIPEC Says Hopkinton Tax Unreasonable - 2/03/05

Chariho Times - Town EDC Defines Role - 2-3-05

Chariho Times - EDC Sets Goals to Attract Businesses - 2-3-05

Chariho Times - Town EDC Eyes Restricting Adult Stores - 2-3-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Snow Job - 2-3-05

Westerly Sun - Sposato Given Suspended Sentence - 2-3-05

Westerly Sun - Hope Valley Man Fined $81,000 - 2-2-05

Providence Journal - DEM Fines Scrapyard - 2-1-05

January 2005

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Workers Plowing Private Roads - 1-31-05

Westerly Sun - Chariho Made Right Decision - 1-29-05

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton EDC Drafting Restrictions - 1-29-05

Westerly Sun- ..Hopkinton Official Faces Ethics Fine - 1-28-05

Westerly Sun- Chariho Makes Emergency Purchase - 1-27-05

Westerly Sun - Chariho Board OK's 43 Million Dollar Budget - 1-26-05

Westerly Sun - Bad Message from Hopkinton - 1-23-05

December 2004

Westerly Sun - Council Rejects EDC Request - 12/14/04

Westerly Sun - 12-12-04 - $100 Million Proposal

Westerly Sun - 12-09-04 - Hopkinton Drops Ball

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Housing Editorial - 12-02-04

Westerly Sun - Campground Proposal before Planning Board - 12-02-04

September 2004

Westerly Sun - HOPE Hosting Debate - 9/28/04

Westerly Sun - Strahl Disputes Council - 9/26/04

Westerly Sun - Black Hawks Want to Move In - 9/26/04

Westerly Sun - Neighbors Fighting Off Helicopters - 9/23/04

Westerly Sun - Condos Face Opposition - 9/21/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Council Poll by the Sun - 9/20/04

Westerly Sun - Condo Hearing - 9/20/04

Westerly Sun - Helicopter Does Damage - 9/20/04

Westerly Sun - The Trouble with Strahl? - 9/18/04

Westerly Sun - Is Strahl Deal Good? - 9/17/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Democrats Have Website - 9/16/04

Westerly Sun - Strahl Strikes Deal - 9/14/04

Providence Journal - Strahl Hearing Postponed - 9/8/04

Providence Journal - Scrapyard Dispute - 9/8/04

 

 

August 2004

Providence Journal - No Discussion Preceded Firing of Town Manager - 8/19/04

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Council Fires Town Manager - 8/18/04

Westerly Sun - Strahl Loses Bid To Stop Town From Firing Him - 8/18/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Council Must Put Off Choice - 8/18/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Town Manager Fired -8/17/04

Providence Journal - Town Planner to Face Controversy - 8/16/04

Westerly Sun - Town Manager Fate in Balance - 8/16/04

Westerly Sun - Union Hands Hopkinton Manager "No Confidence" Vote - 8/07/04

Providence Journal - Concerns Over Water Quality at Proposed Condos - 8/05/04

Providence Journal - Background Checks Put Off By Council - 8/03/04

Westerly Sun - Mandated Checks Fall Short - 8/03/04

July 2004

Providence Journal - Referendum Not Going to Ballot - 7/27/04

Providence Journal - Dairy Farmers Trying to Meet Demand - 7/22/04

Chariho Times - Palmer Circle Falters Before Council - 7/22/04

Providence Journal - Big Box May Go To Non-Binding Referendum - 7/21/04

Providence Journal - The New Village, It's About More Than Shopping - 7/20/04

Westerly Sun - Closed Door Session Held To Discuss Manager's Job - 7/20/04

Westerly Sun - Web Agenda Postings Should Prove Beneficial - 7/17/04

Westerly Sun - Boards, Commissions Face New Posting Requirements - 7/16/04

Providence Journal - Big Box Opponents Have Signatures, But No Votes - 7/16/04

Westerly Sun - Second Hopkinton Group Should Enhance Debate - 7/15/04

Chariho Times - Legal Issues Cloud Anti-Big Box Petition - 7/14/04

Westerly Sun - Big Box Backers Seek Support - 7/14/04

Providence Journal - Pro Development Group Unites - 7/14/04

Westerly Sun - Lindbrook Parking Dispute Reaches Council - 7/10/04

Chariho Times - Hopkinton Treasurer Quits - 7/08/04

Westerly Sun - Residents Sign On To Back Referendum - 7/08/04

Standard Times - Rhody's dairy farms unveil a 'fresh' idea for consumers - 7/08/04

Westerly Sun - Fenner Hill Condos May Require Zone Change - 7/04/04

Westerly Sun - Taxpayers Cut Treasurer's Funding - 7/03/04

Providence Journal - 10 Plan Run for 5 Council Seats - 7/01/04

 

June 2004

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Voters Pass Budget - 6/30/04

Providence Journal - Hopkinton Passes Hefty Tax Hike - 6/30/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Voters Approve Budget - 6/29/04

Providence Journal - Inaccurate Figures Jolt Voters at Hopkinton FTM - 6/28/04

Providence Journal - Tax Hike Tops Agenda - 6/28/04

Westerly Sun Editorial - Don't Let Bond Block Growth - 6/28/04

Westerly Sun Editorial - Hopkinton Voters Must Think - 6/27/04

Westerly Sun - Vacancies Hinder Hopkinton Economic Board - 6/27/04

Westerly Sun - Big Box Backers Seek Support - 6/25/04

Providence Journal - Expect Emotional Hopkinton Financial Town Meeting - 6/25/04

Chariho Times - Hopkinton Voters Facing 17% Tax Hike - 6/25/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Accelerates Search For Planner- 6/23/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Groups Fear Budget Cuts - 6/23/04

Westerly Sun - Town Manager has Evaluation - 6/23/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Facing Housing Deadline - 6/22/04

Westerly Sun - Ananda Gets Green Light - 6/19/04

Westerly Sun - Zoning Change Called Illegal By Council - 6/17/04

Westerly Sun - Corrigan Not Seeking Re-Election - 6/17/04

Westerly Sun - Carcieri Does Not Block Tax Hike - 6/16/04

Westerly Sun - Big Box Opponents Set Sights - 6/16/04

Westerly Sun - Poll Results of Hopkinton's Zoning Change 6/11/04

Westerly Sun - Councilor Hirst Dropped From Lawsuit - 6/09/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton First Backing Zoning Change - 6/09/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Council Sets New Date for FTM - 6/08/04

Vermont on America's List of Endangered Historic Places - 6/08/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkintion Town Council Sets New FTM Date - 6/08/04

Westerly Sun Editorial - Land Trust Bond Merits Support - 6/07/04

Ellsworth American - School Funding Reform - 6/07/04

Providence Journal - Town Councilors Seek Override Of Tax Cap - 6/05/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Land Trust - 6/5/04

Westerly Sun - Planners want to retain rural character - 6/04/04

Westerly Sun Editorial -Hopkinton Should Make Most of Second Chance 6/3/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Town Planner Leaving Town - 6/3/04

Westerly Sun - Developer Proposes Golf Learning Center - 6/02/04

Providence Journal - Proposed Golf Haven For Hopkinton - 6/02/04

May 2004

Westerly Sun - Sights set on Exit 93 - 5/25/04

Washington Post - Walmart a Common Foe - 5/10/04 .pdf

Providence Journal - 5/19/04 - Exeter Residents Vote for Budget Cap

Providence Journal - Exeter Voters Face Hefty Tax Increase - 5/17/04

Westerly Sun - Officials Brace for Onslaught - 5/17/04

Providence Journal - Time to Support the Little Guy - 5/12/04 .pdf

April 2004

Providence Journal- Open Space Bond Issue - Current topic from 1/08/04.pdf

Providence Journal - North Kingstown Taxpayers Taking a Stand 4/26/04

Providence Journal - South Kingstown forcing cuts - 4/26/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Must Cover Cops Cost - 4/26/04

Providence Journal - Exit May Get Study, But Is It Too Late? - 4/22/04

Providence Journal - Editorial - Big Box Referendum 4/21/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Wants Exit One Study - 4/21/04

Westerly Sun - Editorial - Convert Former Mill - 4/20/04.pdf

Providence Journal - Junk Car Complaints Surface - 4/20/04.pdf

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Councilors Defend Themselves 4/20/04

Westerly Sun - New Life For Old Mill? - 4/20/04.pdf

Providence Journal - Trees At Exit One? 4/18/04

Westerly Sun - Charges of Misconduct Leveled Against Council 4/14/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Facing 17% Tax Hike 4/13/04

Westerly Sun Editorial - Chaffee Delivers Message - 4/08/04

Chariho Times - No Guarantee of Development 4/8/04

Providence Journal - Hopkinton's Panciera Farm Safe from Big Boxes 4/8/04

News-Press Inglewood Rejects Walmart 4/8/04

Chariho Times - Chafee Voices Support 4/8/04

Chariho Times - Hopkinton First Challenges Council - 4/08/04 .pdf

New York Times - California Rejects Walmart - 4/07/04

Westerly Sun - Chaffee Offers Hope - 4/07/04 .pdf

Providence Journal - Chafee Joins Opponents of Big Box 4/7/04

Westerly Sun - Battle is Not Over 4/6/04

Westerly Sun - We've Just Begun to Fight 4/03/04

Chariho Times - Council Does Not Act 4/01/04

Chariho Times - Council Drops the Ball 4/01/04 .pdf

Providence Journal - Residents Vow to Fight 4/01/04

Miami Herald - Hopkinton Big Box 4/1/04

Westerly Sun - Top Stores Interested in Exit One 4/1/04

Providence Journal - Gary Williams Letter to the Editor 4/1/04

Providence Journal - Hopkinton First's Next Battle in Ballot Box 4/1/04   


                                                                                                                   March 2004

Week of March 1st to the 6th.

Westerly Sun - Gilman Resigns from Zoning Board 3/2/04.pdf

Providence Journal - Planners Advisory Includes Big Boxes - 3/02/04 .pdf

Westerly Sun - Zoning Hearing Expects Crowd 3/01/04.pdf

Week of March 7th to the 13th.

Chariho Times Editorial - Economic Impact 3/11/04 .pdf

Westerly Sun Editorial - Council Made decision 3/10/04 .pdf

Providence Journal - Citizens Group to Seek Referendum 3/10/04.pdf

Providence Journal - Moratorium Challenged 3/9/04 .pdf

Providence Journal - Council Opens Doors to Big Boxes 3/9/04.pdf

Westerly Sun - Decision booed by Residents 3/09/04

Providence Journal Editorial - Hopkinton's Challenge 3/8/04.pdf

Providence Journal Editorial - Zone Changes Go Before Council Tonight 3/8/04/.pdf

Westerly Sun - It's Decision Night 3/08/04

Week of March 14th to the 20th.

Westerly Sun - Big Box Battle Looms 3/17/04

Chariho Times - Decision Down to the Wire 3/18/04

Week of March 21st to the 27th.

Providence Journal - Scores Turn Out For Meeting 3/23/04

Westerly Sun - More Than 250 Attend Meeting 3/23/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Protects Its Groundwater 3/25/04

Westerly Sun - Planners Want Control - 2/26/04.pdf

Week of March 28th to the 31st.

Westerly Sun - Big Box Clears Hurdle 3/31/04

Westerly Sun - Planners Reject Big Box Zoning 3/30/04

Westerly Sun - Closed Meeting May Have Violated Rules 3/30/04

Westerly Sun - Decision Expected 3/28/04

Providence Journal Editorial - High Noon in Hopkinton 3/27/04

Westerly Sun - Hopkinton Historical District Opposed to Plans for Exit 1 - 3/26/04

February 2004

Westerly Sun - Judge Delays Decision - 2/28/04.pdf

Westerly Sun - Who You Gonna Call? Sprawl-Busters! 2/24/04.pdf

Providence Journal - Anti Sprawl Activist Hired - 2/20/04.pdf

Providence Journal - Destruction of Cumberland by Sprawl 2/12/04.pdf

Westerly Sun - Big Box Has Effect on Police Force 2/05/04.pdf

February 2003

Westerly Sun - Moratorim Irks Landowners - 2/20/03