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

$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 

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

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 

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

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, 

Town Meeting 101

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 

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

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 

Upcoming Forums and Meetings

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 

Voters to Review Preliminary Library Plans at Annual Town Meeting

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 

Upcoming Forums and Meetings

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 6@ 7:00 pm Appropriations Committee Meeting@ 8:00 pm HPTA State of the Schools Forum Thursday, April 7@ 7:30pm School Committee Meeting Friday, April 8@ 7:45am 

May Annual Town Meeting Warrant Closed

May Annual Town Meeting Warrant Closed

Last Tuesday, the Board of Selectmen finalized the agenda (aka warrant) for Annual Town Meeting, which begins on Monday, May 2 at 7:00pm. Please save the date to attend the Annual Town Meeting and come vote on important issues that shape our town. All articles 

Library Expansion, Donation Information and Book Sale on Saturday

Library Expansion, Donation Information and Book Sale on Saturday

Library Expansion and Donation Information Library Expansion Homepagehttp://hopkintonlibrary.org/hopkinton/libraryexpansion.asp Hopkinton Library Feasibility Study Part Ihttp://hopkintonlibrary.org/hopkinton/documents/hopk%20feas%20draft%20part%201.pdf Hopkinton Library Feasibility Study Part IIhttp://hopkintonlibrary.org/hopkinton/documents/hopk%20feas%20draft%20part%202.pdf Donate to the Hopkinton Public Library Building FundPayments are accepted online or by mail.http://hopkintonlibrary.org/hopkinton/donate.asp Friends of the Hopkinton Public Libraryhttp://hopkintonlibraryfriends.org/ Book SaleSaturday November 20, 10:00am-4:00pmFriends 

State Primary Election on Tuesday and Library Expansion Update

State Primary Election on Tuesday and Library Expansion Update

State Primary Election – Tuesday, September 14 The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All precincts vote at the Middle School Gym, 88 Hayden Rowe Street (enter by Grove Street). Applications for Absentee Ballots may be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk and 

Potential Sites for Hopkinton Public Library, Primary Election Coming Up, New 1st Grade Teacher Added and More School News

Potential Sites for Hopkinton Public Library, Primary Election Coming Up, New 1st Grade Teacher Added and More School News

Permanent Building Committee Reviews Potential Sites for Hopkinton Public Library Public Meeting Scheduled for September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Fire Station On Thursday, September 9, at 7 p.m., in the second-floor conference room at Hopkinton Fire Station, the Permanent Building Committee will review sites