Hopkinton’s decision not to buy Weston Nurseries 708 acres could lead to . . . well . . . anything.

After much debate, the townspeople of Hopkinton recently voted down the opportunity to purchase 708 acres from the bankrupt owners of Weston Nurseries. The land was protected under Massachusetts state law, Chapter 61A, as agricultural land and was paying lower taxes as a result.

Boulder Capital, a developer, will purchase the land and has presented plans to develop 940 houses and apartments, and 450,000 square feet of commercial space.

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