Upper Charles Trail, Fruit Street, Special Education and more
February 22, 2012

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, …

Downtown Revitalization, Land Use, Library, Special Education
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by Amy Ritterbusch
New Non-Profit Formed to Help Fund Expansion and Improvement of Hopkinton Public Library
January 18, 2012

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 …

Library
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by Amy Ritterbusch
Other Town and School Budget Updates
January 18, 2012

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 …

Fees, Fire Department, Keefe Tech, Land Use, Library, Technology, Town Election 2012
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by Amy Ritterbusch
Educate Hopkinton Fall Survey Results – Final
November 13, 2011

Educate Hopkinton Fall Survey Results – Final

Thank you to everyone who took our fall budget topics survey! Although our survey is not scientific, it does give the Educate Hopkinton board some direction, and at least a rough idea of what topics are of most interest to our readers. 1) What Hopkinton …

Center School, Class Size, CPA (Community Preservation Act), Elmwood School, Fees, FY13 Budget, Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Hopkinton Middle School, Library, Milford Casino, Parks and Recreation
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by Amy Ritterbusch
The Library Needs Your Help! Fundraising Meeting Tomorrow
October 19, 2011

The Library Needs Your Help! Fundraising Meeting Tomorrow

Lindsay McDermott, Hopkinton resident and Educate Hopkinton subscriber, will hold a meeting to brainstorm and begin planning community events to benefit the library. If you would like to plan events, or just help with small tasks, the Library needs you! The meeting will be at …

Library
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by Amy Ritterbusch
Educate Hopkinton Fall Survey Results
October 19, 2011

Educate Hopkinton Fall Survey Results

What budget topics are Hopkinton residents most interested in this year? Although our survey is not scientific, it does give the Educate Hopkinton board some direction, and at least a rough idea of what topics are of most interest to our readers. If you would …

Center School, CPA (Community Preservation Act), FY13 Budget, Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Library, Milford Casino, Parks and Recreation
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by Amy Ritterbusch
Hopkinton Library Construction Grant Approved, But Waitlisted
August 8, 2011

Hopkinton Library Construction Grant Approved, But Waitlisted

On July 14, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) voted to award General Construction Provisional Grants totaling approximately $28 million. The MBLC placed the applicants in three categories: (1) those approved to be funded now; (2) those approved to be funded later, as funds …

Library
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by Amy Ritterbusch
$4.5 million Hopkinton Library Grant Approved, But Wait-Listed
July 15, 2011

$4.5 million Hopkinton Library Grant Approved, But Wait-Listed

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Library Grant July 14, 2011 Press Release from Hopkinton Town Hall This morning the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) voted to award General Construction Provisional Grants totaling approximately $28 million. The MBLC placed the applicants in three categories: (1) those …

Library
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by Amy Ritterbusch
A Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses from the Board of Selectmen Candidates
May 11, 2011

A Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses from the Board of Selectmen Candidates

Educate Hopkinton posed the following eight questions to our Selectman Candidates, including why are you running (question #1), your experience on town committees (#2), thoughts on 2 1/2% (#3), improving communication (#4), the Center School challenge (#5), library expansion (#6), DPW facility (#7) and tax …

Center School, Library, Town Election 2011, Voter Information
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by Amy Ritterbusch
Town Meeting Results – Articles #43-58 – End of Warrant
May 4, 2011

Town Meeting Results – Articles #43-58 – End of Warrant

ARTICLE 43: Nonconforming Uses Zoning By-Law Change. PASSED Clear 2/3rds ARTICLE 44: Special Permit for New Lots with Historic Structures Zoning By-Law Change. PASSED Clear 2/3rds ARTICLE 45: Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Installations Zoning By-Law Change. An amendment failed 99 Against, 95 For. The motion FAILED, …

Library, Town Meeting 2011
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by Amy Ritterbusch
Town Meeting 101
May 2, 2011

Town Meeting 101

Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 1Monday, May 2, 20117:00 – 11:00 p.m. Middle School AuditoriumTo reconvene for Day 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 in the Middle School Auditorium. Annual Town Meeting typically lasts at least two evenings. Hand Warrant Annual Town Report …

FY12 Budget, Library, Town Meeting 2011, Voter Information
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by Amy Ritterbusch
Recaps of the School Forum and Library Meeting, Correction about tonight’s School Committee Meeting
April 28, 2011

Recaps of the School Forum and Library Meeting, Correction about tonight’s School Committee Meeting

RECAP: Elementary School Building Project Community Forum/Listening Session Residents raise concerns, press for fixes at Hopkinton’s Center SchoolBy Michael Morton/Daily News staff, The MetroWest Daily NewsPosted Apr 28, 2011 @ 12:12 AM Read more. If you were unable to attend the forum you are encouraged …

Center School, ESBC (Elementary School Building Committee), FY12 Budget, Library, Town Meeting 2011
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by Amy Ritterbusch