Author: Amy Ritterbusch

School Enrollment Up 47 More Students than Projected this Year

School Enrollment Up 47 More Students than Projected this Year

At the June 20, 2013 School Committee meeting the non-profit New England School Development Council (NESDEC) presented detailed school enrollment projections which predicted a total enrollment of 3,412 in grades Pre-K-12 for the 2013-14 school year. Later at the October 17 School Committee meeting, Superintendent 

Milford Casino: Impacts on Water Supply and Area Schools

Milford Casino: Impacts on Water Supply and Area Schools

Casino Water Impact Update In a press release last week, Selectman Brian Herr of the MetroWest Anti-Casino Coalition released an independent study of the water supply and demand related to the proposed Foxwoods Casino in Milford. The results are profoundly damning.  Kleinfelder, a global authority in water engineering, 

Jump for the Library – Tues Nov 12

Jump for the Library – Tues Nov 12

Come jump at Sky Zone on Tuesday November 12, 2013 between 3pm and 8pm.  Attendees that identify themselves as supporters of the Hopkinton Library will have 25% of the proceeds go to the Hopkinton Public Library expansion and renovation.  (Regular Sky Zone rates apply.  Kids of all ages welcome, jumping 

Hoptoberfest Raises $18,000 for Library Expansion Project

Hoptoberfest Raises $18,000 for Library Expansion Project

Press Release from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation: Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s “Hoptoberfest,” a fun night of tasting, generated over $18,000 for the planned expansion and renovation of Hopkinton Library.  Held on Friday, October 25, 275 guests enjoyed samples of numerous local microbrews, name brand beers 

Milford Casino Vote Scheduled for November 19

Milford Casino Vote Scheduled for November 19

Milford Selectmen voted 2-1 to accept a Host Community Agreement with Foxwoods to build a casino. A referendum vote has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 19. Only residents of Milford will be allowed to vote in the referendum. Hopkinton and Holliston residents, no matter how close 

Building Committee Tours Elmwood and Center School Land

Building Committee Tours Elmwood and Center School Land

At its August 1 public meeting, Hopkinton’s Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) conducted site walks of both Elmwood School and Center School including the abutting Hehn family property at 25 Ash Street. New Superintendent Cathy MacLeod attended the site walk as well as new Center 

Milford Casino Update

Milford Casino Update

A lot has happened over the summer regarding the proposed Milford Casino and things are now moving very quickly. On August 5 Milford Selectmen voted 2-1 to begin negotiations with Foxwoods on a Host Community Agreement for the proposed Casino. Click here to view the 

Flamingos a Success!

Flamingos a Success!

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our Flocking Fundraiser. We have raised over $700 so far and have reached our goal of raising enough to purchase a banner to increase awareness about the importance of Town Meeting. The flocks are all sold out 

Vote Today – Special State Election for US Senator

Vote Today – Special State Election for US Senator

Don’t forget to vote. The Massachusetts Special Election for US Senator is Tuesday, June 25. This election is to replace John Kerry, whose senate seat became vacant when he was appointed Secretary of State. All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Middle School. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm. Candidates 

School Committee Updates

School Committee Updates

At the June 20 School Committee Meeting, Nancy Burdick was reelected Chair and Jon Graziano was elected Vice-Chair for the coming year. Over the summer, the School Committee typically meets in non-televised working sessions rather than regular meetings, but their summer schedule has not yet 

Casino Update

Casino Update

At the June 17 Milford Board of Selectmen’s meeting, Casino-Free Milford Co-Chairmen John Seaver and Steve Trettel presented a rebuttal document to the Selectmen that evaluates the information presented by Foxwoods executives on June 3rd regarding their proposal to build a destination resort casino here 

Email Updates Available for Main Street Construction Project

Email Updates Available for Main Street Construction Project

To sign up for email updates regarding the construction on Main Street to replace the aging 120+ year old Water Main under the street, please go to https://groups.google.com/a/hopkintonma.gov/forum/#!forum/dpwworks and click “Join Group.” Read more about the Water Main project from HCAM News at http://hcam.tv/videos/water-main-replacement-work-begins-june-17.