Open Forum on the Hopkinton Public Library, Meet the Middle School Principal Candidates and Election Deadlines this Week

Open Forum on the Hopkinton Public Library, Meet the Middle School Principal Candidates and Election Deadlines this Week

Open Forum on Future of the Hopkinton Public Library Monday April 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hopkinton Library Did you know that the Hopkinton Public Library is funded by the Town of Hopkinton but is privately owned? Under this arrangement, the trustees currently fund 

Special Town Meeting Alert

Special Town Meeting Alert

We are in the midst of Holidays and winter weather, but please attend the Special Town Meeting on Monday, December 14 at 7:00 pm at the Middle School Auditorium. There are seven Articles on the Warrant. A handful of votes can make the difference! The 

Library Construction Grant and December Special Town Meeting Warrant

Library Construction Grant and December Special Town Meeting Warrant

Here are the latest updates from Educate Hopkinton: Library Construction GrantThe Hopkinton Library may be eligible for a state library construction grant for a larger and more accessible facility. If the Town receives a grant award, the state would pay for up to 50% of 

Potential Tax Increase, Special Town Meeting Scheduled, School Finance Update and District MCAS Results

Potential Tax Increase, Special Town Meeting Scheduled, School Finance Update and District MCAS Results

Tax Increase May Be Needed The Board of Selectmen (BOS) indicated at its October 19, 2009 meeting that any state cut in local aid may now have to be covered solely by raising property taxes. As we noted in our last e-mail, the state is 

Educate Hopkinton Reminds You to Register to Vote!!!

Educate Hopkinton Reminds You to Register to Vote!!!

If you are not already registered to vote, please stop by the Town Clerk’s office Monday or Tuesday, in order to be eligible to vote at Town Meeting and in the May 18 town election. Extended Office Hours will be available on Tuesday, April 14th 

Educate Hopkinton Updates

Educate Hopkinton Updates

  4/14, Last day to register to vote in 5/18 elections Register with Town Clerk, Town Hall, 18 Main Street. 4/15, 7:00 pm, High School Cafeteria:  School Committee Public Forum on Transportation Policy The School Committee is looking for input and discussion from parents and 

Educate Hopkinton Update – A Very Busy Week in Hopkinton!

Educate Hopkinton Update – A Very Busy Week in Hopkinton!

Dear Educate Hopkinton Subscriber – Below are some upcoming meetings/events of interest: 3/30, 8pm, Room 211, Town Hall: Board of Selectmen Meeting The Selectmen will meet to review the town budget and prepare their 4/1 submission to the Appropriations Committee. 4/1, 7 pm,  HPTA State 

Many Opportunities for Information!

Many Opportunities for Information!

Below are some upcoming meetings/events of interest: 3/19, 11 – 1, Hopkinton Town Hall, Room 211: Senator John Kerry Office Hours Open to the public. 3/21, 8am, Room 211, Town Hall: Board of Selectmen Meeting The Selectmen will meet to review the town budget and 

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.