Author: Amy Ritterbusch

Community Preservation Committee – Did You Know?

Community Preservation Committee – Did You Know?

The Community Preservation Committee has nine appointed members including designees from the Planning Board, Open Space Preservation Committee, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, the Housing Authority and four At-Large members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. At-Large members serve three-year terms expiring 

Board of Appeals – Did You Know?

Board of Appeals – Did You Know?

The Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial administrative board that hears and decides zoning related matters pursuant to MGL c. 40A, and applications for Comprehensive Permits pursuant to MGL c. 40B (Affordable Housing Developments). The Board of Appeals generally schedules public hearings on the second 

Board of Selectmen – Did You Know?

Board of Selectmen – Did You Know?

The Board of Selectmen consists of five members elected for three-year terms on a rotating basis.The Board of Selectmen typically meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Check the town calendar for exact dates, times and locations. A public forum is typically held 

Town Election Update – 5 Contested Races So Far

Town Election Update – 5 Contested Races So Far

Considering running for local office, but don’t know where to begin? To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, April 2; or a person may qualify by being the 

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/26

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/26

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the HCAM-TV Studio, 77 Main St., on several proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map. The following is a brief description of the proposed changes, most 

Town Election Candidates Needed

Town Election Candidates Needed

Considering running for local office, but don’t know where to begin? To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, April 2; or a person may qualify by being the 

Center School Re-Use First Public Forum 2/3/18

Center School Re-Use First Public Forum 2/3/18

The Center School Re-Use Advisory Team (“CSRAT”) is seeking public input on the potential future uses for the Center School Property. CSRAT will be holding a series of public forums in early 2018. The first forum, currently scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10 A.M. 

Town Budget Season Underway – Facing $2.7M Budget Gap

Town Budget Season Underway – Facing $2.7M Budget Gap

The FY19 Town Budget season is in full swing, and as reported on the front page of the Hopkinton Independent, the town is facing a $2.7 Million budget gap. The Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Appropriation Committee met on Monday, January 29 in a 

Board of Health – Did You Know?

Board of Health – Did You Know?

The Board of Health is a board of three members each elected for a three-year term, so that one member’s term expires each year. Per the Town Charter, the Board of Health shall make reasonable health regulations and shall enforce the laws relating to public 

Downtown Corridor Public Hearing 1/9 at 7:00 PM

Downtown Corridor Public Hearing 1/9 at 7:00 PM

A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street,to discuss the proposed Main Street (Route 135) Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements Project in Hopkinton. The purpose of this hearing is to 

Superintendent Finalists Public Forum Dates

Superintendent Finalists Public Forum Dates

Public Forums on Monday, December 4, 2017: Mr. Peter Light:  Middle School Auditorium, 6:00-6:45 PM Mr. Gregory Martineau:  Middle School Auditorium, 7:00-7:45 PM Public Forums on Wednesday, December 6, 2017: Mr. Kevin Carney:  Middle School Auditorium, 6:00-6:45 PM Dr. Carol Cavanaugh:  Middle School Auditorium, 7:00-7:45 PM The Hopkinton School 

Preliminary School Budget for FY19

Preliminary School Budget for FY19

The school budget season is in its preliminary stages. The initial presentation from November 2 showed a 8.9% increase over last year. If out of district costs are separated out the increase would be 6.9%. Personnel increases included eight elementary Teachers, two elementary Specialists, and