Bond Bill to Fund Hopkinton Public Library Renovation and Expansion Now Pending

Bond Bill to Fund Hopkinton Public Library Renovation and Expansion Now Pending

Representative Carolyn Dykema is a co-sponsor a bond bill of $150 million, a portion of which will help fund the renovation and expansion of Hopkinton Public Library. When approved by the House and Senate and as funds become available through the Governor’s Capital Plan, the 

Permanent Building Committee’s Report of the Condition and Need Assessment of Town Buildings

Permanent Building Committee’s Report of the Condition and Need Assessment of Town Buildings

On September 18, the Board of Selectmen held a joint meeting with the School Committee, the Capital Improvement Committee and the Appropriations Committee, to discuss the Permanent Building Committee’s Report of the Condition and Need Assessment of Town Buildings and the development of the town’s 

Town and School Building Survey Results

Town and School Building Survey Results

Recently the Permanent Building Committee, in conjunction with the School Committee, did a survey of all Town and School Buildings. We are including a brief summary below, but you may click here to read the full results. The group was charged by Board of Selectmen 

Don’t Forget to Vote Tomorrow – Polls open 7:00am-8:00pm

Don’t Forget to Vote Tomorrow – Polls open 7:00am-8:00pm

There are contested races for School Committee and Library Trustee, as well as 10 ballot questions. See below for more info. All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Middle School. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm. SCHOOL COMMITTEE, For 3 years, Vote for 2 Jean Bertschmann, Incumbent http://jeanforsc.com/ 

Meeting Tomorrow on School and Town Building Conditions

Meeting Tomorrow on School and Town Building Conditions

The Board of Selectmen and the School Committee are committed to developing a prioritized plan to address Town and School building needs over time. The two elected bodies have funded parallel studies of existing conditions in all Town and School buildings. These completed studies have 

Town Meeting Results – Day 2

Town Meeting Results – Day 2

CAPITAL EXPENSES AND PROJECTS Article 24: High School Track Renovation $278,500.00 PASSED Article 25: Lake Shore Drive Culvert $300,000.00 PASSED Article 26: ADAOC Phase VI $150,000.00 – ADA Upgrades to Center School and the Hopkinton Public Library. PASSED Article 27: Tender Truck Supplemental Appropriation $17,000.00 

It’s Not Over, Please Attend Town Meeting Again Tonight

It’s Not Over, Please Attend Town Meeting Again Tonight

Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 2Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00-11:00pmHopkinton Middle School AuditoriumTwenty-four articles were voted last night, but there are 34 more left to go, including many capital projects, such as Loop Road repairs, ADA compliance upgrades, and Sandy Beach improvements. Last night less 

Contested Races in the May 21 Town Election

Contested Races in the May 21 Town Election

This year there are contested races for both the School Committee and the Library Board of Trustees. Please visit the candidates’ websites to learn more about their positions on various issues facing our schools. Educate Hopkinton will present a School Committee Candidates Q & A 

Town Election Ballot Questions

Town Election Ballot Questions

The Board of Selectmen voted at its April 3, 2012, April 10, 2012 and April 13, 2012 meetings to place the following questions on the May 21 Annual Town Election Ballot. Educate Hopkinton will try to provide more detailed information about these questions as the 

Upper Charles Trail, Fruit Street, Special Education and more

Upper Charles Trail, Fruit Street, Special Education and more

LAND USE Upper Charles Trail Committee Members Needed, HCAM http://www.hcam.tv/news/upper-charles-trail-committee-members-needed Board of Selectmen revisits Fruit Street master plan in Hopkinton by Michael Morton http://www.wickedlocal.com/hopkinton/news/x50589583/Board-revisits-master-plan-in-Hopkinton Hopkinton considers solar policy, facility sites by Michael Morton http://www.wickedlocal.com/hopkinton/news/x1085186117/Hopkinton-considers-solar-policy-facility-sites Legacy Farms submits plan for private sewage plant by Michael Morton, 

New Non-Profit Formed to Help Fund Expansion and Improvement of Hopkinton Public Library

New Non-Profit Formed to Help Fund Expansion and Improvement of Hopkinton Public Library

Fundraising to be Kicked Off with a Princess Tea Party on January 22. Read more at hopkintonlibrary.org/hopkinton/documents/mother_daughter_tea_poster3.pdf Press Release – January 4, 2012The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Inc. today announced its formation as a new non-profit entity designed to support the Hopkinton Public Library. Founded 

Other Town and School Budget Updates

Other Town and School Budget Updates

Hopkinton town election has 18 seats up for grabsBy Michael Morton, Hopkinton Crierhttp://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x873521947/Hopkinton-town-election-has-18-seats-up-for-grabs#ixzz1jp1Z6ui7 The Town of Hopkinton seeks a new Finance Directorhttp://www.hopkinton.ma.us/hr/postings/FinanceDirector.pdf Area schools trying to rein in student feesBy David Riley, Metrowest Daily Newshttp://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x2062851446/Area-schools-trying-to-rein-in-student-fees#ixzz1jp1wcD69 Hopkinton selectmen take steps to regionalize servicesBy GateHouse News Servicehttp://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x58612511/Hopkinton-selectmen-take-steps-to-regionalize-services