Town Budget Season Underway – Facing $2.7M Budget Gap

Town Budget Season Underway – Facing $2.7M Budget Gap

The FY19 Town Budget season is in full swing, and as reported on the front page of the Hopkinton Independent, the town is facing a $2.7 Million budget gap. The Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Appropriation Committee met on Monday, January 29 in a 

Preliminary School Budget for FY19

Preliminary School Budget for FY19

The school budget season is in its preliminary stages. The initial presentation from November 2 showed a 8.9% increase over last year. If out of district costs are separated out the increase would be 6.9%. Personnel increases included eight elementary Teachers, two elementary Specialists, and 

Town Meeting Results Day 1 (unofficial)

Town Meeting Results Day 1 (unofficial)

REPORTS: Acceptance of Town Reports – HOPKINTON MA 2016 Annual Town Report – PASSED Hopkinton Day – PASSED FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2017: FY 2017 Supplemental Appropriations – $500,000 from free cash for snow & ice removal in excess of last year’s budget – PASSED FY 2017 

Tomorrow: 5th Annual “Know Your Vote” at 6:30 PM at the High School

Tomorrow: 5th Annual “Know Your Vote” at 6:30 PM at the High School

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, eHop in conjunction with the Town of Hopkinton, will hold its 5th Annual “Know Your Vote” forum on Monday, April 24 at 6:30-8:30 pm in the Hopkinton High School library. The forum will be broadcast on HCAM-TV (Comcast 8/Verizon 

5th Annual “Know Your Vote” 4/24 at 6:30 PM at the High School

5th Annual “Know Your Vote” 4/24 at 6:30 PM at the High School

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, eHop (educate • engage • empower | Hopkinton) in conjunction with the Town of Hopkinton, will hold its 5th Annual “Know Your Vote” forum on Monday, April 24 at 6:30-8:30 pm in the Hopkinton High School library. The forum 

Board of Assessors – Did you know?

Board of Assessors – Did you know?

The Assessing Department is responsible for accurately determining the value of all real and personal property located within the Town of Hopkinton for the purpose of taxation. Assessors are obliged to assess all property at its full and fair market value as of January 1 

Public Hearing on 2017-18 School Budget 1/9/17

Public Hearing on 2017-18 School Budget 1/9/17

The Hopkinton School Committee will conduct a Public Hearing on its proposed budget for 2017-18 at 7:00 PM in the High School Library on Monday, January 9, 2017.  It is expected to be televised on HCAM-TV (Comcast 8/Verizon 30/Streaming Live at www.hcam.tv). The School Committee’s 

Town Meeting Results Day 1 (unofficial)

Town Meeting Results Day 1 (unofficial)

CONSENT AGENDA – PASSED: 3. FY 2016 Budget Transfers – NO ACTION 5. Property Tax Exemption Increase PASSED 26. School Building & Grounds Storage Facility – Design & Feasibility $25,000 – NO ACTION 45. Gift of land – Hilltop Road – NO ACTION 52. Trustees of the School Trust Fund 

List of Articles with Links & Details

List of Articles with Links & Details

2016 Town Meeting Warrant Motions Document REPORTS: Acceptance of Town Reports FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2016: FY 2016 Supplemental Appropriations – $200,000 FY16 Snow and Ice Deficit, and $31,500 for Sewer Enterprise Fund FY 2016 Budget Transfers – No Action – Consent Agenda Unpaid Bills from 

4th Annual “Know Your Vote” 4/25 at 6:30pm on HCAM

4th Annual “Know Your Vote” 4/25 at 6:30pm on HCAM

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, eHop (educate • engage • empower | Hopkinton) will be hosting its 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” live interactive call-in show on Monday, April 25 at 6:30-8:00 pm on HCAM-TV (Comcast 8/Verizon 30/Streaming Live at hcam.tv/live). This is your 

eHop’s 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” on HCAM 4/25

eHop’s 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” on HCAM 4/25

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, eHop (educate • engage • empower | Hopkinton) will be hosting its 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” live interactive call-in show on Monday, April 25 at 6:30-8:00 pm on HCAM-TV (Comcast 8/Verizon 30/Streaming Live at hcam.tv/live). This is your 

Selectmen to Vote on Budget 3/15/16

Selectmen to Vote on Budget 3/15/16

At the March 1 Board of Selectmen Meeting the Town Manager presented FY17 Town Budget Comprehensive Budget and Financing Plan, after feedback from the Selectmen it has been revised for the next Selectmen’s meeting. Per the Town Charter the Board of Selectmen must either adopt or