Author: Amy Ritterbusch

Proposed Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map Amendments – Public Hearing 3/10

Proposed Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map Amendments – Public Hearing 3/10

The Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on March 10 at 7:45 PM in the Town Hall on proposed changes to the town zoning bylaws and the zoning map. The following at the items to be discussed. See pdf file for full details. Medical 

Town Election Update

Town Election Update

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 March 31; or 

Town Manager to Present Budget Tomorrow

Town Manager to Present Budget Tomorrow

At the Tuesday, February 25 Board of Selectmen Meeting Town Manager Norman Khumalo will submit a comprehensive budget to the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Appropriation Committee and the Capital Improvement Committee. This must be done before March 1 as per the Town Charter. The public comment 

Town Election Season is Underway

Town Election Season is Underway

Just a quick reminder that there are many seats are open for our local town election coming up on May 19, 2014. According to HopNews, four candidates have pulled nomination papers so far, click here to read their names. To become a candidate a person must 

Vacancies on Town Committees

Vacancies on Town Committees

The Town of Hopkinton recently publicized the current vacancies on Town Boards & Committees. If you have been curious or interested in volunteering on behalf of your community, now is an excellent time to get involved. The current list of town Board and Committee vacancies as of January 8 are listed 

Are You Signed Up for the New School Listserv Emails?

Are You Signed Up for the New School Listserv Emails?

As you may  have heard, on January 31 Hopkinton Public Schools switched away from the iContact mass email service that it had been using for several years. Parents must now all create SchoolWires accounts and register for E-Alerts on the School District Website. Attention! If 

Public Hearing on the School Budget – Thurs @ 7:30pm

Public Hearing on the School Budget – Thurs @ 7:30pm

Public Hearing on the School Budget Thursday, January 30 at 7:30pm Middle School Library Attend in person or watch on HCAM-TV (Comcast Channel 8/Verizon Channel 30/ Streaming live on hcam.tv) ATTENTION! This is your chance to voice your opinion on free vs tuition-based Full Day Kindergarten, fees 

Full Day K Discussion and School Transportation Policy this week

Full Day K Discussion and School Transportation Policy this week

The School Committee will be having a regular meeting this week on Thursday, January 16 at 7:30pm in the Middle School Library. The public comment period is scheduled for 8:30pm after the Full Day Kindergarten Discussion. You may attend in person or watch on HCAM-TV (Comcast 

“State of the Schools” Monday and More Budget Discussions Coming Up

“State of the Schools” Monday and More Budget Discussions Coming Up

Mon Jan 21 @ 7:00pm – HPTA Annual State of the Schools Presentation with Superintendent Dr Cathy MacLeod and School Committee Chair Nancy Burdick on HCAM-ED (Comcast 96/Verizon 31). Live Q & A after the presentation. Call in with your questions 508-435-7887 or email them in 

Town Election Season Has Begun – Save the Dates

Town Election Season Has Begun – Save the Dates

Many seats are open for our local town election coming up on May 19, 2014. The following is a list of positions on the ballot as well as important upcoming election dates. To become a candidate a person must be a registered voter in Hopkinton 

High School, Middle School, Athletics and Student Services Budgets Tonight

High School, Middle School, Athletics and Student Services Budgets Tonight

The School Committee will be meeting in a budget working session tonight, January 9, 2014 at 7:30pm in the Middle School Library. There will be no public comment period, but you can watch on HCAM-TV (Comcast Channel 8/Verizon Channel 30). Tonight’s meeting will focus on the 

More Budget Discussions Coming Up

More Budget Discussions Coming Up

Mon Jan 13 @ 10:30am – School Committee Office Hours at Water Fresh Farm Thurs Jan 16 @ 7:30pm – School Committee Meeting – Central Office, Buildings and Grounds, and Curriculum Department Budgets will be discussed. Regular Meetings of Hopkinton School Committee will precede budget working