Month: May 2011

Herr, Burdick and Aghababian Win, Question 1 Voted Down and more Unofficial Results from Town Election

Herr, Burdick and Aghababian Win, Question 1 Voted Down and more Unofficial Results from Town Election

Hopkinton Town Election May 16, 2011 – Unofficial Results 1739 Voters Participated (Approximately 18% of registered voters) SELECTMEN – Contested Race!For three years, Vote for ONE48 BLANK 548 FRANCIS J. D’URSO, JR. (Democratic Caucus), 173 Saddle Hill Road, http://www.frankdurso4selectman.org/, fdurso@comcast.net, H 508.435.1002, M 617.642.1171139 BRIAN 

Vote Tomorrow – List of Candidates and Questions with Links for More Info

Vote Tomorrow – List of Candidates and Questions with Links for More Info

Don’t forget to vote tomorrow, Monday, May 16. Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM in the Middle School Gym, 88 Hayden Rowe St (enter by Grove Street). There are two contested races: Board of Selectmen and School Committee. There is also an open 

School Committee Candidates Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses

School Committee Candidates Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses

Similar to what we did with Selectmen candidates last week, Educate Hopkinton posed the following eight questions to our School Commiteee Candidates, including why are you running (question #1), skills and experience (#2), ideas for improvements (#3), your experience on town committees (#4), what are 

A Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses from the Board of Selectmen Candidates

A Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses from the Board of Selectmen Candidates

Educate Hopkinton posed the following eight questions to our Selectman Candidates, including why are you running (question #1), your experience on town committees (#2), thoughts on 2 1/2% (#3), improving communication (#4), the Center School challenge (#5), library expansion (#6), DPW facility (#7) and tax 

HCAM News Candidate Focus Tonight and School Committee Meeting Thursday

HCAM News Candidate Focus Tonight and School Committee Meeting Thursday

HCAM News Candidate Focus – TONIGHTMonday, May 9 at 7:00pmHCAM Studio, 77 Main StRSVP to news@hcam.tv Read more… Candidates in contested races: Selectmen – 1 position open – 3 year termBrian Herr (R)Francis D’Urso (D) School Committee – 2 positions open – 3 year termNancy Burdick (R) 

Town Meeting Results – Articles #43-58 – End of Warrant

Town Meeting Results – Articles #43-58 – End of Warrant

ARTICLE 43: Nonconforming Uses Zoning By-Law Change. PASSED Clear 2/3rds ARTICLE 44: Special Permit for New Lots with Historic Structures Zoning By-Law Change. PASSED Clear 2/3rds ARTICLE 45: Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Installations Zoning By-Law Change. An amendment failed 99 Against, 95 For. The motion FAILED, 

Town Meeting Results Continued – Articles #34-42 and Article 7 Reconsidered

Town Meeting Results Continued – Articles #34-42 and Article 7 Reconsidered

ARTICLE 34: Fire Department Tender Truck. On 5/2/11 a motion for NO ACTION FAILED 83-57 after a standing count. On 5/3/11 a motion was made by the Fire Chief for $350,000 to be borrowed. An amendment to make this a debt exclusion PASSED Clear Majority. 

Town Meeting Results – End of Day 1 – Articles #28-34

Town Meeting Results – End of Day 1 – Articles #28-34

ARTICLE 28: DPW Facility Design $250,000 to be borrowed ($125,000 insurance money taken out of the article via amendment to be used for a temporary structure). PASSED by 2/3rds Majority after a standing count ARTICLE 29: Traffic Study: West Main / School Street Intersection. An 

Town Meeting Results Continued – Articles #13-27

Town Meeting Results Continued – Articles #13-27

ARTICLE 13: Property Tax Exemptions. PASSED Unanimous ARTICLE 14: Consultant for Assessment Certificate Program $25,000. PASSED Unanimous ARTICLE 15: Pay As You Go Capital Expenses $235,500 for DPW Truck, East Main St Guardrail, 2 Police Cars, Digital Fingerprinting Device, Upgrade Police Dept A/V Equipment, Portable 

Town Meeting Results So Far – Articles #1-12

Town Meeting Results So Far – Articles #1-12

ARTICLE 1: Acceptance of Town Reports. PASSED Clear Majority ARTICLE 2: FY 2011 Supplemental Appropriations. NO ACTION Clear Majority ARTICLE 3: FY 2011 Budget Transfers. NO ACTION Unanimous ARTICLE 4: Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years. PASSED Unanimous ARTICLE 5: Amend the Salary of an 

Town Meeting Consent Agenda Passes

Town Meeting Consent Agenda Passes

Consent Agenda – A Clear Majority votes to take NO ACTION on the following articles: ARTICLE 2: FY 2011 Supplemental Appropriations. NO ACTION Clear Majority ARTICLE 19: West Main Street Culvert and Basin Repair. NO ACTION Clear Majority ARTICLE 27: Study of the Town’s Wells. 

Town Meeting 101

Town Meeting 101

Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 1Monday, May 2, 20117:00 – 11:00 p.m. Middle School AuditoriumTo reconvene for Day 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 in the Middle School Auditorium. Annual Town Meeting typically lasts at least two evenings. Hand Warrant Annual Town Report