Author: Amy Ritterbusch

Town Moderator – Did you know?

Town Moderator – Did you know?

The Town Moderator is the presiding officer of the Town Meeting, regulates its proceedings and performs such other duties as may be provided by general law, by Charter, by bylaw or by other Town Meeting vote.  The Town Moderator is elected for a term of three 

Selectmen to Vote on Budget 3/15/16

Selectmen to Vote on Budget 3/15/16

At the March 1 Board of Selectmen Meeting the Town Manager presented FY17 Town Budget Comprehensive Budget and Financing Plan, after feedback from the Selectmen it has been revised for the next Selectmen’s meeting. Per the Town Charter the Board of Selectmen must either adopt or 

Ask eHop: Unenrolled voters in the primary?

Ask eHop: Unenrolled voters in the primary?

Ask eHop: How can unenrolled voters participate in the primary election?  Massachusetts has open primaries, meaning registered independent, or unenrolled, voters can decide whether to vote in the Republican, Democratic or Green-Rainbow primary. Read more in the Hopkinton Crier. 22% of Hopkinton voters are Democrats, 

Presidential Primary – Vote Tuesday 3/1

Presidential Primary – Vote Tuesday 3/1

The Massachusetts Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 1, also known as “Super Tuesday.” All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Hopkinton Middle School Brown Gym, 88 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, enter by Grove Street. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm. For more information please visit 

Food Services on the 2/25 School Committee Agenda

Food Services on the 2/25 School Committee Agenda

At this week’s School Committee Meeting, HPS Food Services Provider, Whitsons, will be presenting their midyear report. The meeting is Thursday, February 25 in the Middle School Library. Public comments will be accepted at the beginning of the meeting at about 7:15pm, and near the end of the 

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/22

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/22

In advance of Town Meeting, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw and/or zoning map on Mon Feb 22 @ 7:30pm (Snow Date 2/23) at Town Hall. Members of the public are invited to attend. Questions? Contact the 

Town Election Candidate Updated List

Town Election Candidate Updated List

Many candidates have now pulled nomination papers for the upcoming Town Election, but a few offices still have no candidates. Selectmen and Town Clerk are now contested races. To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 

Colella’s Sign Taken Down – Hopkinton Drug Files for Chapter 11

Colella’s Sign Taken Down – Hopkinton Drug Files for Chapter 11

In case you missed it, the Colella’s neon sign was taken down earlier this month in anticipation of a new CVS/Pharmacy sign being installed soon. Both HopNews.com and the Metrowest Daily News have reported that Hopkinton Drug across the street from Colella’s / CVS/Pharmacy has filed 

Presidential Primary 3/1

Presidential Primary 3/1

The Massachusetts Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 1, also known as “Super Tuesday.” All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Hopkinton Middle School Brown Gym. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm. For those registered voters who are unable to vote at the polls on election 

HPTA “State of the Schools” Conversations with Dr MacLeod

HPTA “State of the Schools” Conversations with Dr MacLeod

The HPTA Presents Conversations with Dr MacLeod & School Committee Chair, Ellen Scordino: Wed, Feb 10 @ 7:00-9:00pm, Hopkinton High School Library Thurs, Feb 11 @ 10:00-11:00am, Town Hall Room 215/216 The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association is hosting a forum to offer community members an 

Lake Maspenock Weeds Survey & Forums

Lake Maspenock Weeds Survey & Forums

The Hopkinton DPW, Conservation Commission, Parks & Rec. Dept., in concert with the Advisory Group, will sponsor two Public Forums for Hopkinton residents: Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00-8:30PM, Town Hall, Room 215 Saturday, February 27 at 10:00-11:30AM, Town Hall, Room 215 A formal Comprehensive Weed Management and Control Plan 

Key Takeaways from the FY17 School Budget

Key Takeaways from the FY17 School Budget

The School Budget was approved by the School Committee on January 21 and then forwarded to the Town Manager.  The Town Manager will present the overall town budget to the Selectmen by March 1. For now, here are eHop’s Key Takeaways from the FY17 School Budget.