Author: Amy Ritterbusch

November 4th Election

November 4th Election

Dear Subscribers: Educate Hopkinton would like to remind you to vote in the upcoming State and National Election on November 4, 2008. Polls will be open at the Hopkinton Middle School, 88 Hayden Rowe Street, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. The last day to 

Please participate in the www.educatehopkinton.com 2008 Satisfaction Survey

Please participate in the www.educatehopkinton.com 2008 Satisfaction Survey

In an effort to improve www.educatehopkinton.com, we invite you to participate in a short online survey. By clicking on the link below, you will access the www.educatehopkinton.com 2008 Satisfaction Survey (see link below): http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB227WYS64SQG FYI . . . . . The www.educatehopkinton.com site will be 

Voting information for Monday, May 19th

Voting information for Monday, May 19th

When you go to the Hopkinton Middle School to vote on Monday, May 19th you will be asked to complete 2 tasks: 1) Vote in the general Election (i.e. vote for Selectman, Parks and Rec Commissioners, School Committee, Board or Health, etc.) To prepare for 

what/when/where/why of Town Meeting

what/when/where/why of Town Meeting

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING STARTS TONIGHT 7:00 p.m. at the High School Field House Your ATTENDANCE and VOTES are needed at the Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting. Operating budget articles require a simple majority (more than 50%). Article 5, the School department budget, is 

www.educatehopkinton.com has been updated – check it out

www.educatehopkinton.com has been updated – check it out

Check out www.educatehopkinton.com for the following UPDATED information: Annual Town Meeting (TM) Warrant with ballot questions TM Article 29 – OSMUD “Open Space Mixed Use Development” Overlay District Host Community Agreement for Legacy Farms TM Article 48 – Center School Feasibility Study – New! Q 

Annual Town Meeting and Special Town meeting school-related article schedule

Annual Town Meeting and Special Town meeting school-related article schedule

Just to follow up and CLARIFY the article numbers relating to the schools for both the Annual Town meeting and the Special Town Meeting, the following information is provided : Annual Town Meeting Article # 5 – FY09 School Budget *Expected to be covered Monday 

Links to Annual Town Meeting information – get educated BEFORE Town Meeting on MONDAY, May 5th

Links to Annual Town Meeting information – get educated BEFORE Town Meeting on MONDAY, May 5th

Important Annual Town Meeting Reference Material is Available Now on the following sites: www.HOPKINTON.ORG – www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us – www.hopnews.com Here are a few examples of important information that you can read BEFORE you attend Annual Town Meeting on MONDAY, MAY 5th: Below is the link for 

Why do we Need to Go to Annual Town Meeting (ATM)?

Why do we Need to Go to Annual Town Meeting (ATM)?

To approve spending for the fiscal year beginning July 1. At ATM, we approve money for the operating budgets of all town departments. We also approve money for capital items such as new trucks or major repairs to buildings. The source of the money can 

Women’s Club “Meet the Candidates Night” April 30 7:00 p.m.

Women’s Club “Meet the Candidates Night” April 30 7:00 p.m.

Hopkinton Women’s Club presents the 22nd annual “Meet the Candidates Night” Wednesday, April 30th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ HCAM Studios The public is invited to meet the candidates for the upcoming town election. Following their presentations, the candidates are available for questions from 

Hopkinton Independent Selectman Candidate Debate

Hopkinton Independent Selectman Candidate Debate

Hopkinton Independent Selectman Candidate Debate Monday, April 28, 2008 Taped at 5 p.m. at HCAM Studio – Limited seating available Debate will air at 7 p.m. Monday, April 28 on HCAM – Channel 8 (Comcast) Channel 30 (Verizon) Tune in to see the candidates answer 

State of the Town – April 30th  FCC 7:45 a.m.

State of the Town – April 30th FCC 7:45 a.m.

State of the Town Wednesday April 30, 2008 at 7:45 AM First Congregational Church – 146 East Main St. – Hopkinton Hosted by NSTAR This program should prove to be an informative lead up to Hopkinton’s Annual Town Meeting set to convene on May 5, 2008 

HCAM rebroadcast of the 4/9/08 HPTA State of the Schools Forum

HCAM rebroadcast of the 4/9/08 HPTA State of the Schools Forum

On Wednesday, April 9, 2008, the HPTA hosted the State of the Schools Forum LIVE on HCAM. School Committee Chair Rebecca Robak and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Phelan gave a presentation regarding the current state of the Hopkinton Public School System. Topics covered during