School Committee Preliminary Budget Now Posted, and Town Budget Presentation on Tuesday

School Committee Preliminary Budget Now Posted, and Town Budget Presentation on Tuesday

On January 28th, the School Committee held a Public Hearing, followed by a Working Session to create the “School Committee Preliminary Budget”. During the Public Hearing portion of the meeting, parents stated their concerns about large class sizes in the elementary grades, and potential cuts 

School Committee Public Hearing Tonight

School Committee Public Hearing Tonight

School Committee Public Hearing TonightThursday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m.Middle School Library Please note that this meeting is not televised, but the public is welcome to attend and comment. 2010-11 Budget Documents are available on the School Committee website:http://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/schoolcommittee/budget/budget.php Superintendent’s Preliminary FY 11 Budget PresentationAthletic 

Budget Season Continues: HS, MS and Athletics Updates, New Trash Limit, School Committee Session Tonight

Budget Season Continues: HS, MS and Athletics Updates, New Trash Limit, School Committee Session Tonight

The Hopkinton town and school budget season continues. We have updates from the January 12 Board of Selectmen meeting, as well as updates from the January 7 School Committee meeting regarding the high school, middle school and school athletics department budgets. The School Committee has 

Town and School Budget Season is in Full Swing. Four School Committee Budget Working Sessions this month.

Town and School Budget Season is in Full Swing. Four School Committee Budget Working Sessions this month.

Despite the business of the holidays, all Town Departments were working to submit their 2010-11 budgets to the Town Manager by December 31st. There are many updates for you to be aware of. As you may know, all departments were asked to submit budgets based 

Library Construction Grant and December Special Town Meeting Warrant

Library Construction Grant and December Special Town Meeting Warrant

Here are the latest updates from Educate Hopkinton: Library Construction GrantThe Hopkinton Library may be eligible for a state library construction grant for a larger and more accessible facility. If the Town receives a grant award, the state would pay for up to 50% of 

FY11 Budget Message and School Committee Meeting tonight

FY11 Budget Message and School Committee Meeting tonight

Last week at their October 27 Meeting, the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen announced the following Budget Message for FY11: Reduce the FY11 budget by 2.65% from the FY10 budget. Build medium and long term sustainability of the town’s finances by addressing minimum recommended reserves as 

Further State Budget Cuts, Town Improvements, Strategic Plan, Risk Study, and Important Dates

Further State Budget Cuts, Town Improvements, Strategic Plan, Risk Study, and Important Dates

There’s quite a bit of news this week! Further State Budget Cuts Likely State tax revenues were likely to fall $200 million below projections in September, which could trigger new rounds of emergency budget cuts throughout the state. This does not bode well for FY 

Full Day Kindergarten, Budget Season Starting and Rep Dykema Office Hours

Full Day Kindergarten, Budget Season Starting and Rep Dykema Office Hours

Welcome to Fall! School is back in session, and that means it’s time to start thinking about next year! The budgeting process for the next fiscal year will begin soon, and there already has been news about how the 2010/2011 full-day kindergarten pilot will likely