Month: March 2015

Center School Workshop Saturday 9:00am Senior Center

Center School Workshop Saturday 9:00am Senior Center

This Saturday, March 28 from 9:00-10:30am at the Hopkinton Senior Center (28 Mayhew Street) is the community workshop, “Shaping Recommendations”. This is the final workshop before the site recommendation is made, so community members are encouraged to come with questions and comments (and friends). This forum will 

Hopkinton School Enrollment Surpasses Peak

Hopkinton School Enrollment Surpasses Peak

Hopkinton Public Schools have gained 10 students since October 1, now reaching a total of 3,472 students, which slightly surpasses the previous peak school enrollment. For many years, projections showed that enrollment would be going down, but so far Hopkinton only experienced a slight dip in numbers 

PBC Announces Refinement of Library Design

PBC Announces Refinement of Library Design

Hopkinton Public Library Foundation press release: Since the May 2014 Town Meeting and Town Election, when residents approved funding for the Library building project, Hopkinton’s Permanent Building Committee (PBC) has been hard at work refining the plans for the restoration, renovation and expansion of Hopkinton Public 

Hopkinton’s New Vision Statement

Hopkinton’s New Vision Statement

At their January 20 meeting, the Board of Selectmen approved a new Vision Statement for the town, submitted to them by the Town of Hopkinton Visioning Group.  The overarching vision is below, along with a link to the 3-page Vision Statement. Hopkinton is a vibrant welcoming 

Town Manager Presents FY16 Budget to Selectmen

Town Manager Presents FY16 Budget to Selectmen

At the February 24 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Town Manager presented the FY16 Comprehensive Budget and Financing Plan. At their March 10 meeting, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to send the budget to the Appropriation Committee who will now hold several public meetings 

FY16 School Budget Submitted to Town Manager

FY16 School Budget Submitted to Town Manager

On January 22nd, the School Committee approved a budget of $39,143,441 which is a 4.85% increase over last year’s budget.  Dr. MacLeod noted that 3.85% of the increase alone represents fixed costs over which the schools have no control.  Included in the budget is a 

Town Election Candidates to Date

Town Election Candidates to Date

Many candidates have pulled nomination papers already for the upcoming Town Election, but some offices still have no candidates. To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, March 30; 

Candidate Endorsement Policy

Candidate Endorsement Policy

As we head into election season, Educate Hopkinton would like to remind our readers of our candidate endorsement policy. The primary mission of Educate Hopkinton (eHop) is community education on funding and policy issues pertaining to the Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts including the Hopkinton Public 

Town Election Candidates To Date

Town Election Candidates To Date

Many candidates have pulled nomination papers already for the upcoming Town Election, but some offices still have no candidates. To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, March 30; 

203 Pond Street Results

203 Pond Street Results

At Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd,  Hopkinton voters rejected a proposal to purchase 12 acres of a 43 acre parcel of land at 203 Pond Street for 2 million dollars. The article needed a 2/3 majority vote and failed with 152 residents in 

Special Town Meeting Tomorrow 7pm – Pond Street Land Purchase

Special Town Meeting Tomorrow 7pm – Pond Street Land Purchase

Special Town Meeting Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00pm  Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium Read the Warrant (Agenda) Educate Hopkinton will be live tweeting from the event as usual, follow us @educate01748. A 2/3rds majority vote is required for the town to purchase 203 Pond Street. All registered 

Town Meeting 101

Town Meeting 101

You do not need to bring anything to Town Meeting. However, many people find that bringing a notebook and pen or pencil is helpful to make notes during the discussions. No food or drink is allowed in the Middle School Auditorium. There is a drinking