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At the February 24 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Town Manager presented the FY16 Comprehensive Budget and Financing Plan. At their March 10 meeting, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to send the budget to the Appropriation Committee who will now hold several public meetings …
On January 22nd, the School Committee approved a budget of $39,143,441 which is a 4.85% increase over last year’s budget. Dr. MacLeod noted that 3.85% of the increase alone represents fixed costs over which the schools have no control. Included in the budget is a …
At the January 20 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Town Manager and Finance Director presented the Capital Improvement Committee’s 10-Year Capital Plan. The CIC has not yet made a recommendation on the proposed $15 million new public works garage on Wood Street, which was recommended …
The State of the Schools will air LIVE this week on Monday, January 12 at 7pm on HCAM. (Comcast channel 8; Verizon channel 30). Superintendent, Cathy MacLeod and Chair of the School Committee, Jon Graziano, will be answering questions pertaining to the Hopkinton Public Schools. You can attend in person at HCAM Studios (77 Main Street) or submit …
Hopkinton Superintendent, Dr. Cathy MacLeod, is scheduled to present her preliminary 2015-16 budget at tonight’s School Committee Meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00pm in the Middle School Library. The public is welcome to attend in person or watch on HCAM-TV (Comcast Channel 8/Verizon Channel 30). Stay …
Town budget season has begun. At their October 21 meeting, the Board of Selectmen approved the FY16 Budget Statement as recommended by the Town Manager. The budget statement calls for more directed spending on the core mission and frontline services, maintaining level funding for current …
School budget season is in full swing. The various school departments have already begun presenting their preliminary budgets to the School Committee. There will be a public hearing on the budget on January 8, where you can give your feedback on the budget. FY16 Technology …
This post was edited to better reflect the purpose and usage of the Foreign Language Plan presented to the school committee. The Foreign Language Five-Year Strategic Plan was shared with the School Committee at their October 2nd meeting. Several goals were outlined in the plan. …
All of the remaining nine articles passed at Day 3 of Town Meeting last night and the meeting was adjourned shortly after 9:00pm. Neighborhood Mixed Use District – Lumber Street PASSED (Yes 137 / No 19) Sidewalk Easement – East Main Street PASSED Gift of Land – Hunters …
Sidewalk Construction and Rehabilitation Program $1,519,000 PASSED Hayden Rowe Traffic Calming – Near the Schools $400,000 FAILED (Yes 67 / No 82) Fire Station Roof Repair $400,000 PASSED International Horton Ambulance $270,000 PASSED Vactor Truck $395,000 PASSED Evaluation Studies of School Roof Repairs – Hopkins and the High School $30,000 from Free Cash PASSED as amended …
Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 3 Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00-11:00pm Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium There are 9 articles left to vote. Town meeting continues on consecutive evenings 7:00-11:00pm until all the articles are voted. Neighborhood Mixed Use District – Lumber Street Sidewalk Easement – East Main Street Gift of …
Acceptance of Town Reports PASSED FY14 Supplement Appropriations – transfer $935,000 from Free Cash for HR, Snow Removal, 300th Anniversary PASSED FY14 Budget Transfers – transfer $48,314.14 from 300th Anniversary Expenses to a Celebrations Special Fund, and transfer $33,930 from Waste Disposal to Highway Expenses PASSED Unpaid Bills from …