eHop Updates

Building Committee Tours Elmwood and Center School Land

Building Committee Tours Elmwood and Center School Land

At its August 1 public meeting, Hopkinton’s Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) conducted site walks of both Elmwood School and Center School including the abutting Hehn family property at 25 Ash Street. New Superintendent Cathy MacLeod attended the site walk as well as new Center 

New School Administration Gears up for 2014 School Year

New School Administration Gears up for 2014 School Year

When the 2013-2014 school years begins, students and parents will be greeted by several new administrators. Lauren Dubeau is the new principal at Center School. Lauren Dubeau holds a Master of Education degree in Early Childhood Education from the Worcester State College, as well as a 

Milford Casino Update

Milford Casino Update

A lot has happened over the summer regarding the proposed Milford Casino and things are now moving very quickly. On August 5 Milford Selectmen voted 2-1 to begin negotiations with Foxwoods on a Host Community Agreement for the proposed Casino. Click here to view the 

School Spruce Up Day

School Spruce Up Day

The HPS is sponsoring a Spruce-Up Day which will take place on August 24th from 8am-11am at all of the schools in preparation for the first day. Volunteer adults are welcome to bring children to help with basic clean-up like pulling weeds, laying mulch, picking up trash, and 

Flamingos a Success!

Flamingos a Success!

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our Flocking Fundraiser. We have raised over $700 so far and have reached our goal of raising enough to purchase a banner to increase awareness about the importance of Town Meeting. The flocks are all sold out 

Vote Today – Special State Election for US Senator

Vote Today – Special State Election for US Senator

Don’t forget to vote. The Massachusetts Special Election for US Senator is Tuesday, June 25. This election is to replace John Kerry, whose senate seat became vacant when he was appointed Secretary of State. All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Middle School. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm. Candidates 

School Committee Updates

School Committee Updates

At the June 20 School Committee Meeting, Nancy Burdick was reelected Chair and Jon Graziano was elected Vice-Chair for the coming year. Over the summer, the School Committee typically meets in non-televised working sessions rather than regular meetings, but their summer schedule has not yet 

Casino Update

Casino Update

At the June 17 Milford Board of Selectmen’s meeting, Casino-Free Milford Co-Chairmen John Seaver and Steve Trettel presented a rebuttal document to the Selectmen that evaluates the information presented by Foxwoods executives on June 3rd regarding their proposal to build a destination resort casino here 

Email Updates Available for Main Street Construction Project

Email Updates Available for Main Street Construction Project

To sign up for email updates regarding the construction on Main Street to replace the aging 120+ year old Water Main under the street, please go to https://groups.google.com/a/hopkintonma.gov/forum/#!forum/dpwworks and click “Join Group.” Read more about the Water Main project from HCAM News at http://hcam.tv/videos/water-main-replacement-work-begins-june-17.

Flamingos Have Landed in Hopkinton

Flamingos Have Landed in Hopkinton

Under the cover of darkness eHop will be herding a flock of 24 friendly flamingos around town. To join in on the fun, send a flock to a friend! Visit our website for details and ordering information (www.educatehopkinton.com) or simply email Tara Sanda and she 

Milford Casino Update

Milford Casino Update

Tonight, June 3 at 7:00pm, Foxwoods will be presenting detailed plans to the Milford Board of Selectmen in a public meeting held in the Milford High School Auditorium. Residents and friends opposed to the casino are invited to wear red shirts in solidarity and to 

Board of Selectmen Updates

Board of Selectmen Updates

At the May 21 Board of Selectmen Meeting, John Mosher was elected Chairman for the coming year and Ben Palleiko was elected Vice-Chairman. Also at the meeting, the board accepted the resignation of Ron Eldridge from the Appropriation Committee effective June 30. In addition the Selectmen voted