Month: December 2012

Deadline to Volunteer for the School Building Committee is Tuesday, December 18

Deadline to Volunteer for the School Building Committee is Tuesday, December 18

REMINDER: If you are interested in volunteering your time for our community on the Elementary School Building Committee, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 18. This is a chance to get out of the house about two evenings per month and have a meaningful impact 

This Thursday: First Look at Superintendent’s Budget for 2013-14

This Thursday: First Look at Superintendent’s Budget for 2013-14

Although holiday season is in full swing, it is also time for Hopkinton residents to get a first look at next year’s school operating budget. Since early fall, school administrators have been working on the budget and meeting with principals and department heads to understand 

Elmwood School Roof Passes at the Polls by 78%

Elmwood School Roof Passes at the Polls by 78%

On Monday, December 3, Hopkinton held a Special Town Election with one ballot question to vote on funding a $1.1 million debt exclusion for a new roof for the Elmwood School. Approximately 5% of the registered voters participated and the roof vote passed overwhelmingly. This 

Slots Parlor in Milford

Slots Parlor in Milford

In addition to being of interest to a casino developer, according to recent news reports the town of Milford has also received interest from a slots parlor developer.  Potential casino and/or slots parlor developers must submit an application and pay a non-refundable application fee of $400,000 

Interim Center School Principal

Interim Center School Principal

At the December 6 School Committee meeting, Interim Superintendent, Dr Steven Hiersche, indicated the process of finding an interim principal for the Center School was well underway. You can view the Job Description and Application Procedure under the Employment tab on the Hopkinton School District website http://hopkinton.schoolwires.net/cms/lib4/MA01001785 

Downtown Intersection Updates

Downtown Intersection Updates

Many improvements were made to the downtown Hopkinton intersection of Route 135 and Route 85 over the summer. Here are some recent news articles about the reactions to the changes and other downtown updates. Tweaks for Downtown Intersection Discussed By Michelle Murdock, HCAM News Editor 

Vote Today 7:00am-8:00pm Elmwood School Roof

Vote Today 7:00am-8:00pm Elmwood School Roof

Special Town Meeting was held last Monday, November 26. All three articles on the warrant passed, including the Elmwood School roof, which passed unanimously.  Approximately 115 registered voters participated, which represents only 1.1% of Hopkinton’s registered voters. Today is the Special Town Election ballot vote 

Milford Casino Update

Milford Casino Update

The developer of a proposed Milford casino is still going ahead with plans and is expected to submit an application and pay a non-refundable application fee of $400,000 to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission by January 15, about six weeks from now. A group of residents 

Elementary School Building Committee Seeks New Members

Elementary School Building Committee Seeks New Members

The Board of Selectmen is pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity to become actively involved in town government and the future of the Town’s schools. The Board recently approved The Elementary School Building Committee and is currently seeking new volunteers to fill the necessary 

Center School Principal Dr Kennedy Resigns

Center School Principal Dr Kennedy Resigns

In an email to parents on November 26, Center School Principal Dr Chris Kennedy announced his resignation effective January 2013. Stay tuned for plans for the search for a new principal after the next School Committee meeting on December 6. Read more on the HCAM