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Submit questions for “State of the Schools” here

Submit questions for “State of the Schools” here

The Annual “State of the Schools” forum is coming up on April 1st. Please feel free to post your questions here to be answered at the forum by Dr. Jack Phelan, HPS Superintendent, Nancy Burdick, School Committee Chairperson, and State Representative Carolyn Dykema. State of 

Town Manager Candidate Interviews Today!

Town Manager Candidate Interviews Today!

Below are some upcoming meetings/events of interest: 3/7, 9 am – 4:30 pm, Town Hall – JUST MOVED TO SELECTMEN’S HEARING ROOMTown Manager candidate interviews with Board of Selectmen. Open to the public. Televised on HCAM, beginning at 10 am on Sunday morning. Check www.hcam.tv 

Educate Hopkinton Update

Educate Hopkinton Update

Below are some upcoming meetings/events of interest: 2/26, 7:30 pm. School Committee Meeting A draft of Part I of the Strategic Plan currently being created will be presented. The portions being presented are the draft Mission, draft Vision, and draft Core Value Statements. The meeting 

Selectmen Meetings Update & Legislators’ Office Hours

Selectmen Meetings Update & Legislators’ Office Hours

Dear Educate Hopkinton Subscriber – The town budget process for FY10 is already underway.  The Selectmen voted 4-1 on February 7 not to consider an override for the FY10 budget.  They are currently considering whether to take the annual 2 1/2% allowed by the state.  

Budget Update, 2/7/09

Budget Update, 2/7/09

This is the optimal time to let the Selectmen know your thoughts regarding the proposed FY10 Budget, including the additional $1.2million requested by the School Committee. Please attend the Board of Selectmen working session on 2/7 and Board of Selectmen regular meeting on 2/10, or 

Budget Update, 1/27/09

Budget Update, 1/27/09

Below is an updated schedule of presentations regarding the school and town FY 10 budgets. This is the optimal time to let the School Committee and Selectmen know your thoughts regarding the proposed FY10 Budget. Please attend the School Committee Public Hearing on 1/29 and 

Budget Update, 1/21/09

Budget Update, 1/21/09

Below is an updated schedule of presentations regarding the school and town FY 10 budgets. The budget presentation portion of the meetings ARE NOT televised, but they are public meetings and all are welcome to attend. This is the optimal time to let the School 

Further Budget Presenations 1/15/09

Further Budget Presenations 1/15/09

Below is an updated schedule of presentations regarding the school and town FY 10 budgets. The presentations given to the School Committee on 1/8 by the High School, Middle School, and Athletic Department will be posted soon on the School Committee website. http://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/schoolcommittee. Dr. Phelan 

Participate in the 2009-2010 Budget Process

Participate in the 2009-2010 Budget Process

Please be informed about the challenges and choices facing the town. The Educate Hopkinton website has been updated to include a calendar with relevant dates; links to important presentations and websites; and a new blog. Check it out! http://www.educatehopkinton.com/.The Board of Selectemen has asked all 

Participate in the 2009-2010 Budget Process

Participate in the 2009-2010 Budget Process

Attached is a flyer listing dates for important meetings and presentations to the School Committee and Selectmen as they prepare the 2009-2010 budgets. Please be informed about the challenges and choices facing the town. The Educate Hopkinton website is in the process of being updated 

Vote Tuesday, November 4th

Vote Tuesday, November 4th

Educate Hopkinton reminds you to vote Tuesday, 11/4, between the hours of 7 am and 8 pm at the Hopkinton Middle School, Brown Gym. Information regarding ballot questions and candidates can be found at www.educatehopkinton.com.

Last Day to Register to Vote

Last Day to Register to Vote

REMINDER: Last Day to Register to Vote! Tomorrow, October 15th, is the last day to register to vote for the November 4th state and national election. You can register at the Town Clerk’s office, located in the Town Hall, 18 Main Street. There will be