Tag: Property Taxes

Select Board Actions Taken 12/01/20

Select Board Actions Taken 12/01/20

Agenda Items & Actions Taken: 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER – EXECUTIVE SESSION i. To consider approval of executive session Minutes (10/20/20). ii. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (Purpose 6) t o consider strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in 

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 11/13/18

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 11/13/18

Single tax rate approved for FY19 • FY18 Annual Reviews of the Town Manager, Fire Chief and Police Chief • FY19 Goals for Town Manager The meeting video is available on the HCAM YouTube Channel and the Actions Taken are posted below. 1. i. MINUTES 

Board of Selectmen 11/13/18

Board of Selectmen 11/13/18

The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2019 is $17.17 per thousand of valuation. The Board of Assessors and the Principal Assessor will appear before the Board of Selectmen on 11/13/18 to present information to assist the Selectmen in making decisions in reference to property tax options.

Board of Assessors – Did you know?

Board of Assessors – Did you know?

The Assessing Department is responsible for accurately determining the value of all real and personal property located within the Town of Hopkinton for the purpose of taxation. Assessors are obliged to assess all property at its full and fair market value as of January 1 

List of Articles with Links & Details

List of Articles with Links & Details

2016 Town Meeting Warrant Motions Document REPORTS: Acceptance of Town Reports FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2016: FY 2016 Supplemental Appropriations – $200,000 FY16 Snow and Ice Deficit, and $31,500 for Sewer Enterprise Fund FY 2016 Budget Transfers – No Action – Consent Agenda Unpaid Bills from 

Town Meeting Warrant Finalized

Town Meeting Warrant Finalized

At last week’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen finalized the warrant (agenda) for annual Town Meeting coming up in May. Town Meeting begins Monday, May 5 at 7:00pm at the Middle School. The meeting typically adjourns at 11:00pm and is continued on consecutive evenings usually 

Hopkinton Compared to Districts that are Similar Based on Grade Configuration, District Wealth and Enrollment

Hopkinton Compared to Districts that are Similar Based on Grade Configuration, District Wealth and Enrollment

Educate Hopkinton has compiled a chart of district comparison data for your reference, which we have recently posted to our website. School districts that are similar to Hopkinton include: Belmont, Burlington, Canton, Duxbury, Holliston, Marblehead, Medfield, Scituate, Sharon, Westborough and Westwood. While Hopkinton is very 

A Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses from the Board of Selectmen Candidates

A Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses from the Board of Selectmen Candidates

Educate Hopkinton posed the following eight questions to our Selectman Candidates, including why are you running (question #1), your experience on town committees (#2), thoughts on 2 1/2% (#3), improving communication (#4), the Center School challenge (#5), library expansion (#6), DPW facility (#7) and tax 

FY12 Town Budget Updates

FY12 Town Budget Updates

Hopkinton’s Budget Process is underway. Decisions made over the next few days and weeks will determine the funding of our schools, police, fire, and DPW, etc. For the past three years, our property tax was not increased by the standard amount (2 1/2%) in an 

Don’t Forget To Vote Tomorrow! Monday, May 17

Don’t Forget To Vote Tomorrow! Monday, May 17

Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM in the Middle School Gym, 88 Hayden Rowe St (enter by Grove Street. There are several Offices up for election including Selectmen and Planning Board. Read the full ballot at http://www.hopkinton.org/BallotATE2010.pdf. Here’s what’s going on:BALLOT QUESTIONS Question 

State of the Town Tomorrow Morning, Candidates Debate on Wednesday, FY11 Budget Recap

State of the Town Tomorrow Morning, Candidates Debate on Wednesday, FY11 Budget Recap

2010 State of the Town Forum by the Hopkinton Chamber of CommerceTuesday, April 27 at 7:30-9:00 a.m. First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, 146 East Main St, Hopkinton MA 01748(Also broadcast on HCAM-TV, Comcast Channel 8/Verizon Channel 30)Hear from a variety of Hopkinton Town Officials on 

Board of Selectmen to Vote on Budget and Town Meeting Articles Tonight

Board of Selectmen to Vote on Budget and Town Meeting Articles Tonight

Town-Wide BudgetOn Monday, March 15 the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen will vote to adopt a town-wide budget including the school and financial warrant articles. At this time the Board of Selectmen will also take a position to support or not the Annual Town Meeting Articles.