Author: Amy Ritterbusch

“Know Your Vote” Before Town Meeting 4/30 on HCAM

“Know Your Vote” Before Town Meeting 4/30 on HCAM

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, Educate Hopkinton will be hosting a “Know Your Vote” Question and Answer Forum on Thursday, April 30 at 7:00-8:30pm at HCAM-TV Studios, 77 Main St (Lower Level), Hopkinton. Residents are invited to attend the forum in person or watch 

HWC Meet the Candidates 4/29

HWC Meet the Candidates 4/29

The Hopkinton Women’s Club is holding its annual Meet the Candidates Night on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 PM in the HCAM studio. Townspeople are encouraged to attend in person or watch on TV (Verizon Channel 30, Comcast Channel 8, Streaming Live at www.hcam.tv). They are also 

Town Election Candidates and Ballot Questions

Town Election Candidates and Ballot Questions

Offices & Questions on the May 18 Ballot This year there are two contested races, Parks & Recreation and School Committee, as well as six debt exclusion ballot questions. SCHOOL COMMITTEE, For 3 years, Vote for 2 – CONTESTED RACE Jean Bertschmann, 4 Cider Mill Rd, Unenrolled, 

State of the Town Forum 4/28

State of the Town Forum 4/28

Please join the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce for the State of the Town Forum to hear from a variety of Hopkinton Town Officials on the current state of our Town. This event is a great primer for the upcoming Town Meeting, and is both free and open 

Volunteers Needed for School Calendar Advisory Group

Volunteers Needed for School Calendar Advisory Group

The School Committee is seeking volunteers to be a part of an Advisory Group who will meet monthly at 7:00 PM from May through November 2015 for the purpose of researching and recommending a preferred school calendar option. Please click on the following link to 

Hopkinton School Enrollment Surpasses Peak

Hopkinton School Enrollment Surpasses Peak

Hopkinton Public Schools have gained 10 students since October 1, now reaching a total of 3,472 students, which slightly surpasses the previous peak school enrollment. For many years, projections showed that enrollment would be going down, but so far Hopkinton only experienced a slight dip in numbers 

Hopkinton’s New Vision Statement

Hopkinton’s New Vision Statement

At their January 20 meeting, the Board of Selectmen approved a new Vision Statement for the town, submitted to them by the Town of Hopkinton Visioning Group.  The overarching vision is below, along with a link to the 3-page Vision Statement. Hopkinton is a vibrant welcoming 

Town Manager Presents FY16 Budget to Selectmen

Town Manager Presents FY16 Budget to Selectmen

At the February 24 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Town Manager presented the FY16 Comprehensive Budget and Financing Plan. At their March 10 meeting, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to send the budget to the Appropriation Committee who will now hold several public meetings 

Town Election Candidates to Date

Town Election Candidates to Date

Many 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 30; 

Candidate Endorsement Policy

Candidate Endorsement Policy

As we head into election season, Educate Hopkinton would like to remind our readers of our candidate endorsement policy. The primary mission of Educate Hopkinton (eHop) is community education on funding and policy issues pertaining to the Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts including the Hopkinton Public 

Town Election Candidates To Date

Town Election Candidates To Date

Many 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 30; 

Special Town Meeting Tomorrow 7pm – Pond Street Land Purchase

Special Town Meeting Tomorrow 7pm – Pond Street Land Purchase

Special Town Meeting Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00pm  Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium Read the Warrant (Agenda) Educate Hopkinton will be live tweeting from the event as usual, follow us @educate01748. A 2/3rds majority vote is required for the town to purchase 203 Pond Street. All registered