Other Notes and News Updates

2011 MCAS Results Available 
See how Hopkinton compares to other towns http://www.boston.com/news/special/education/mcas/scores11/results/hopkinton.htm
Hopkinton MCAS results a mixed bag By Michael Morton/Daily News staff http://www.wickedlocal.com/hopkinton/mobiletopstories/x1499152099/Hopkinton-MCAS-results-a-mixed-bag#axzz1ZkRK3z38

 Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) Public Forum October 18 – 7:00 PM 
The Zoning Advisory Committee will hold a public forum on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM in Room 211 of the Town Hall, at which time it would like to hear ideas that Town Boards, Committees, officials, organizations and the general public have with respect to desired changes to the Zoning Bylaw and/or the Zoning Map. Zoning bylaws generally regulate the use of land, buildings and structures. This is an opportunity to propose changes to the permitted land uses in specific areas in Hopkinton, and other ideas with respect to land use regulation. The Committee invites you to the hearing to present your ideas and suggestions and to submit ideas/proposals in writing, especially if you cannot be present. It is recommended that a written summary of the idea or proposal be emailed (elainel@hopkinton.org) or sent to Elaine Lazarus, Director of Land Use, Planning and Permitting, at Town Hall prior to October 13. For more information, please email or call Elaine Lazarus at 508-497-9755.

Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Applications Due
The Hopkinton Community Preservation Committee is now accepting applications for project funding for Fiscal Year 2013. CPA funding can be used for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space, for the acquisition and preservation of historic resources, for the acquisition, creation and preservation of land for recreational use, and for the creation, preservation and support of affordable housing. Individuals and groups interested in applying can download the Proposal Guidelines for Use of Hopkinton CPA Funds and application from the CPC website. Completed applications must be received by October 21, 2011 to be considered. They can be faxed or emailed to the above contact or mailed to: Town of Hopkinton – Land Use, Planning and Permitting Department, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

Parks & Recreation Commission Survey 
The Parks and Recreation Commission is conducting a comprehensive survey of residents to gather feedback on the status, condition and use of the town’s recreational facilities (parks, fields, beaches, etc.), on the programs currently being offered to residents, as well as solicit input on new programs to offer in upcoming seasons. Please take a minute to weigh-in and take their survey: http://www.sa-surveys.com/survey/374622/2ee1/

Meet Superintendent Landman – Community Dialogues 
If you have not yet had a chance to attend one of these sessions, we highly recommend them. It is a great chance to get to know Dr. Landman and express what you like and don’t like about the Hopkinton Public Schools. 

• Tuesday, October 11 @ 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Hopkins School Library