Give the Gift of Reading

Give the Gift of Reading

Hopkinton Public Library Foundation is holding a book drive for Project Just because this holiday season. Books are needed across all ages, from preschool to high school.  All donations of NEW books will be included in children’s holiday packages. Donate NEW books until December 20th at the 

Jump for the Library – Tues Nov 12

Jump for the Library – Tues Nov 12

Come jump at Sky Zone on Tuesday November 12, 2013 between 3pm and 8pm.  Attendees that identify themselves as supporters of the Hopkinton Library will have 25% of the proceeds go to the Hopkinton Public Library expansion and renovation.  (Regular Sky Zone rates apply.  Kids of all ages welcome, jumping 

Hoptoberfest Raises $18,000 for Library Expansion Project

Hoptoberfest Raises $18,000 for Library Expansion Project

Press Release from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation: Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s “Hoptoberfest,” a fun night of tasting, generated over $18,000 for the planned expansion and renovation of Hopkinton Library.  Held on Friday, October 25, 275 guests enjoyed samples of numerous local microbrews, name brand beers 

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