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 …

HPTA “State of the Schools” Conversations with Dr MacLeod

HPTA “State of the Schools” Conversations with Dr MacLeod

The HPTA Presents Conversations with Dr MacLeod & School Committee Chair, Ellen Scordino: Wed, Feb 10 @ 7:00-9:00pm, Hopkinton High School Library Thurs, Feb 11 @ 10:00-11:00am, Town Hall Room 215/216 The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association is hosting a forum to offer community members an …

Key Takeaways from the FY17 School Budget

Key Takeaways from the FY17 School Budget

The School Budget was approved by the School Committee on January 21 and then forwarded to the Town Manager.  The Town Manager will present the overall town budget to the Selectmen by March 1. For now, here are eHop’s Key Takeaways from the FY17 School Budget. …

Public Hearing on School Budget Thursday 1/7

Public Hearing on School Budget Thursday 1/7

On Thursday, January 7, the School Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY17 School Budget. The meeting begins at 7:00pm in the Middle School Library, public comments are scheduled near the beginning and again near the end of the meeting, about 8:45pm. Barring technical difficulties, you may also …

Even More School Budget Presentations

Even More School Budget Presentations

At the Thursday, December 17 School Committee meeting, the following FY17 budget presentations are on the agenda: FY17 Middle School Budget Presentation FY17 High School Budget Presentation FY17 Athletics Budget Presentation Financial Impact of Fees – Mr Dumas The meeting begins at 7:00pm in the Middle …

School Budget Update

School Budget Update

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Cathy MacLeod has presented a total preliminary budget for FY 17 of $39,143,441, representing a 4.31% increase over the FY 16 budget.  However, School Departments will continue to present their parts of the budget separately to the School Committee at …

More School Budget Presentations

More School Budget Presentations

At the Thursday, December 10 School Committee meeting, the following FY17 budget presentations are on the agenda: Center School Budget Presentation – Mrs. Dubeau Elmwood School Budget Presentation – Mrs. Carver Hopkins School Budget Presentation – Mr. Kearnan Special Education Budget Presentation – Dr. Zaleski Prioritization of …

Preliminary Budget Overview at School Committee

Preliminary Budget Overview at School Committee

At the Thursday, December 3 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Cathy MacLeod and Director of Finance Ralph Dumas will present the FY17 Preliminary Budget Overview Related to Strategic Initiatives and Overall Costs.  In addition, Mr Ghosh will present the Technology Budget, Mr Rogers will present the Buildings & Grounds Budget …

Town Meeting Results Day 2 (unofficial) – DPW Facility Passes

Town Meeting Results Day 2 (unofficial) – DPW Facility Passes

Documents: Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) Amendments Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years – RECONSIDERED and PASSED – $3,427.60 for Highway Dept, and $1,620 for Human Resources Fiscal 2016 Operating Budget An amendment by Ken Weismantel to reduce operating budget by $60,000 to eliminate …

Town Meeting Results Day 1 (unofficial)

Town Meeting Results Day 1 (unofficial)

Documents: Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) Amendments “Herbicides take spotlight at Hopkinton Town Meeting” – Hopkinton Crier Consent Agenda Motions Passed on Articles 3, 4, 41, 45, 46, 49, 53, 54, 55, and 57 at the beginning of the meeting. Read more in …

Coming Up on Town Meeting Day 2 Tonight

Coming Up on Town Meeting Day 2 Tonight

Documents: Read the Full 2015 Town Warrant Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years – Transfer from free cash the sum of $5,047.60 – Motion to RECONSIDER tabled until Tuesday. Fiscal 2016 Operating Budget – $72 million – …