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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

by Amy Ritterbusch

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

by Amy Ritterbusch

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

by Amy Ritterbusch

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

by Amy Ritterbusch

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

by Amy Ritterbusch

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

by Amy Ritterbusch

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

by Amy Ritterbusch

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

by Amy Ritterbusch

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

by Amy Ritterbusch

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

by Amy Ritterbusch

April 13, 2011

Upcoming Forums and Meetings

For locations and details visit https://ehop.org/town-government/calendar/. Never attended a meeting and have a question? Contact Amy Ritterbusch at webmaster@educatehopkinton.com. Wednesday, April 13 – TONIGHT!@ 7:00pm Library Expansion Forum (HCAM Studios)@ 7:00pm Appropriations Committee Meeting Thursday, April 14@ 7:00pm Appropriations Committee Meeting Saturday, April 16@ 11:00am …

Center School, Library, Town Meeting 2011, Voter Information

by Amy Ritterbusch

April 6, 2011

Voters to Review Preliminary Library Plans at Annual Town Meeting

Library Expansion Fact FactsSize = 22,000 square feetEstimated cost = $10 millionTax impact = $40 per current average home evaluation of $473k. Library Expansion TimelineMay 2, 2011 Annual Town Meeting – voters approve preliminary library designJuly 2011 – MBLC announces grant recipients (up to 50% funding)January …

Library, Town Meeting 2011, Voter Information

by Amy Ritterbusch