Month: March 2013

Elementary School Building Committee Gets to Work

Elementary School Building Committee Gets to Work

At their March 5 meeting, the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen officially appointed a new Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) with the mission “To facilitate the development of a proposed solution to the operational and educational constraints of Center School that will be supported by the voters of 

Fundraiser Results

Fundraiser Results

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Bertucci’s on March 12 to support Educate Hopkinton’s first fundraiser. And also a special thank you to Holliston Bertucci’s! We are pleased to report that we raised $180.85, which is more than enough to cover 

Make-up of Sixth Snow Day – Early Dismissal on Good Friday

Make-up of Sixth Snow Day – Early Dismissal on Good Friday

At their March 21 meeting, the School Committee voted to amend this year’s school calendar to include an Early Dismissal Day on Friday, March 29 (Good Friday). Five snow/hurricane cancellation days are built into the school calendar, but Hopkinton has had six cancellation days this 

Principal Searches – Center School and High School

Principal Searches – Center School and High School

Progress is being made in the search for new Principals for Center School and Hopkinton High School. Finalists have been announced for the High School Principal position: Mr. Michael Cournoyer (Principal, Holliston High School) and Mr. John Smith (Principal, Westborough High School). See press release below for more 

Town Election Updates – Candidates Needed

Town Election Updates – Candidates Needed

Many seats are open for our local town election coming up on May 20, 2013. The following is a list of positions on the ballot as well as important upcoming election dates. To become a candidate a person must be a registered voter in Hopkinton 

Elmwood Roof, Superintendent Contract and TED Talks

Elmwood Roof, Superintendent Contract and TED Talks

Elmwood Roof At their March 21 meeting, the School Committee awarded the contract for the Elmwood School roof replacement to the lowest bidder,  MDM Engineering of Dudley for $884,000. Superintendent Contract An agreement was reached between the School Committee and Hopkinton’s new Superintendent, Cathy MacLeod. 

Reminder: Family Pizza Night Fundraiser Tomorrow

Reminder: Family Pizza Night Fundraiser Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12 enjoy a delicious meal and give to a great cause! Don’t forget to a print a flyer and bring it with you to Holliston Bertucci’s anytime tomorrow, lunch or dinner, dine-in or carry-out. When you present this flyer, 15% of what 

When a Casino Wants to Come to Town: What every resident and public official should know

When a Casino Wants to Come to Town: What every resident and public official should know

Please join Casino-Free Milford for a very informative evening. Presented by Stephanie Crimmins, Founder, No Foxboro Casino and Ginny Coppola, Foxboro Selectwoman. When a Casino Wants to Come to Town: What every resident and public official should know Thursday, March 14 at 7:00pm Adams Middle 

Family Pizza Night Fundraiser 3/12 at Bertucci’s

Family Pizza Night Fundraiser 3/12 at Bertucci’s

On Tuesday, March 12 from 4:00-9:00pm, enjoy a delicious meal and give to a great cause! When you present this flyer, 15% of what you spend at Holliston Bertucci’s will be given to Educate Hopkinton – Because Information Matters. The fundraiser applies to both dine-in 

School Calendar Draft Updates

School Calendar Draft Updates

In our last blog, we posted a link to the draft school calendar for 2013-14. It turned out to be the most clicked-on link we posted to our blog all year, so we wanted to send out an update. The calendar is still not final, 

Sidewalk Survey – Where do you want to walk, and can you do it safely now?

Sidewalk Survey – Where do you want to walk, and can you do it safely now?

The Planning Board is working on an update to the 2007 Hopkinton Master Plan and needs your help.   The Board will be including a new section that recommends priority locations for new sidewalks, to improve pedestrian mobility and safety.   The Board would like specific 

Teacher Contract Ratified 2012-2015

Teacher Contract Ratified 2012-2015

At their meeting on February 28, the School Committee ratified a 3-year contract with the Hopkinton Teachers’ Association. It was ratified by a 5 to 1 vote, with all School Committee members in favor and Town Manager Norman Khumalo opposed. The contract covers September 1,