[HISTORY: Accepted by Annual Town Election 5-15-2017; amended by Special Act 11-19-2021. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
PREAMBLE:
We, the people of the Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, in order to affirm the customary and traditional liberties of the people with respect to the conduct of our local government, and to take the fullest advantage inherent in the home rule amendment of the constitution of the Commonwealth, do hereby adopt the following Home Rule Charter for this Town.
The Town of Hopkinton welcomes residents of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, gender identifications, and sexual orientations; the Town of Hopkinton, further, is committed to providing a climate of safety and acceptance to all residents. The Town of Hopkinton will actively address and resist acts of discrimination, bullying, or intimidation.