Author: Amy Ritterbusch

Public Forum 2/11 to Meet the Finalist for Assistant Superintendent

Public Forum 2/11 to Meet the Finalist for Assistant Superintendent

A finalist for the position of Hopkinton Public Schools’ Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development has been selected.  An integral part of the process involves parent, staff, and community input.  The Superintendent, Dr. Cathy MacLeod, invites interested parents, staff, and community members to 

Town Election Candidates Needed

Town Election Candidates Needed

Some candidates have pulled nomination papers already for the upcoming Town Election, but some offices still have no candidates. To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, March 28; or 

Candidate Endorsement Policy

Candidate Endorsement Policy

As we head into election season, eHop would like to remind our readers of our candidate endorsement policy, especially since one eHop board member is running for office this year: The primary mission of Educate Hopkinton (eHop) is community education on funding and policy issues pertaining 

Board of Selectmen  – Did you know?

Board of Selectmen – Did you know?

A board of five members, elected for three-year terms on a rotating basis. The Board serves as the chief executive of the Town, and is responsible for policy making, granting licenses, and appointing the Town Manager, Town Counsel, Police Chief, Fire Chief and members of 

School Committee – Did you know?

School Committee – Did you know?

A board of five members, elected for three-year terms on a rotating basis. The School Committee is responsible for voting on an annual budget and overseeing all spending during the year; maintaining school buildings and overseeing any improvements to them or construction of new buildings; 

Planning Board – Did You Know?

Planning Board – Did You Know?

A board of nine members, elected for five-year terms on a rotating basis. The Planning Board is charged with the following duties, which are contained in the Mass. General Laws and the Hopkinton Zoning and General Bylaws: Adopting a Master Plan for the Town. The current Master 

Town Clerk – Did You Know?

Town Clerk – Did You Know?

The Town Clerk is the keeper of vital statistics for the Town, the custodian of the Town seal and all records of the Town; administers the oath of office to all Town officers, elected or appointed; issues such licenses and permits as are required by general 

CVS Signage & Lawsuit

CVS Signage & Lawsuit

The signage for CVS Pharmacy in the former Colella’s building at 61 Main Street is back on the agenda for Sign Design Review by Hopkinton’s Design Review Board.  The Board will be meeting on this topic on Tuesday, January 19 in Town Hall Room 211. The meeting begins at 

Fire Chief Job Reposted, Selectmen to Meet Again 1/19

Fire Chief Job Reposted, Selectmen to Meet Again 1/19

At their January 5 meeting, the Selectmen listened to many residents speak at public comment in support of hiring Steve Slaman as the permanent Fire Chief. Please see the following articles from the Metrowest Daily News & HCAM for more information: “Hopkinton fire chief job reposted” 

Youth Commission – Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service – Mon Jan 18 HMS

Youth Commission – Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service – Mon Jan 18 HMS

“ Life’s most persistent question is, what are you doing for others?” -Martin Luther King, Jr. Hopkinton Youth Commission presents Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Service  2016 Events and Activities Monday, Jan 18 – All events held at Middle School 9:00AM Breakfast from South St 

Fire Chief Discussion on Selectmen’s Agenda Tonight

Fire Chief Discussion on Selectmen’s Agenda Tonight

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting tonight at 6:45pm at Town Hall, 2nd Floor. You may also watch the meeting on HCAM-TV (Comcast 8 / Verizon 30 / Streaming www.hcam.tv). The public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of the meeting. 

Public Hearing on School Budget Thursday 1/7

Public Hearing on School Budget Thursday 1/7

On Thursday, January 7, the School Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY17 School Budget. The meeting begins at 7:00pm in the Middle School Library, public comments are scheduled near the beginning and again near the end of the meeting, about 8:45pm. Barring technical difficulties, you may also