Town Meeting Warrant Finalized

Town Meeting Warrant Finalized

At last week’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen finalized the warrant (agenda) for annual Town Meeting coming up in May. Town Meeting begins Monday, May 5 at 7:00pm at the Middle School. The meeting typically adjourns at 11:00pm and is continued on consecutive evenings usually 

Annual “Know Your Vote” Show on HCAM

Annual “Know Your Vote” Show on HCAM

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, Educate Hopkinton will be hosting a “Know Your Vote” Question and Answer Forum on Monday, April 28 at 7:00-8:00 pm at HCAM-TV Studios, 77 Main St (Lower Level), Hopkinton. Residents are invited to attend the forum in person or watch on TV (Verizon 

Town Manager’s Budget – Net Tax Impact of +2.5%

Town Manager’s Budget – Net Tax Impact of +2.5%

On February 25, the Town Manager presented his recommended FY15 budget to the Selectmen. The total recommended town operating budget (including a 4.91% increase for the schools) was a 4.8% increase. The Selectmen will deliberate on the budget and then either adopt or amend the Town 

Superintendent’s Public Forums: FY15 Budget

Superintendent’s Public Forums: FY15 Budget

Superintendent Cathy MacLeod hopes Hopkinton residents will attend the public forum as an opportunity to ask any unanswered questions on the FY15 Budget and to gain greater clarification of the budget. Mr. Dumas, Director of Finance, will be joining her to hear concerns and answer 

Modular Classrooms and 2014-2015 School Calendar

Modular Classrooms and 2014-2015 School Calendar

The School Committee approved the FY15 budget at their January 30 meeting which included a tuition-free full day kindergarten program.  A $350,000 placeholder was put on the town meeting warrant for temporary modular classrooms to help house the FDK program.  At the February 27 school 

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 

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 

Full Day Kindergarten Proposal Overview

Full Day Kindergarten Proposal Overview

Dr. MacLeod has included in the FY2015 budget a proposal to make full-day kindergarten available to all students.  It is currently proposed in the budget as tuition-based full-day kindergarten with half day kindergarten option.  With this plan, some kindergarten or first grade classes may need 

“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 

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