Weekly News Roundup for 11/25/18

Weekly News Roundup for 11/25/18

Runoff at Legacy Farms in Hopkinton blamed on heavy rains  .   “Hopkinton Gives” website encourages Community Giving  .   Hopkinton explores downtown parking options  .   Hopkinton prepares for Civics curriculum 

Weekly News Roundup for 11/18/18

Weekly News Roundup for 11/18/18

Increasing costs of education in Hopkinton public schools  .   Proposed FCC rule threatens community television programs  .  Zoning Advisory Committee public hearing  .  #GivingTuesday

The FY20 Budget Process:  How to Follow and Get Involved

The FY20 Budget Process: How to Follow and Get Involved

While Annual Town Meeting may seem a long way off, Hopkinton officials and Board and Committee members are busy planning the Town’s FY20 budget.   Over the next two months key decisions will be made about what items will and will not be included in next 

Weekly News Roundup for 11/11/18

Weekly News Roundup for 11/11/18

This Week: Election Results • Preliminary School Budget • DPW Facility Dedication • Winter Parking Ban Reminder • Mobil Station Expansion • Center School Re-Use Updates

HPS School Council Openings for 2018-19

HPS School Council Openings for 2018-19

Now that the school year has come to a close, it is a great time to think about how you can support your child and make a difference in your child’s education throughout the next school year! Below are the School Council opportunities for the 

Center School Re-Use Second Public Forum 6/13/18

Center School Re-Use Second Public Forum 6/13/18

The Center School Re-Use Advisory Team (“CSRAT”) will be holding its second Public Forum on the potential future uses for the Center School Property. The Forum will be on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 7 PM at HCAM Studios, located on the basement level of 

FY19 Joint Budget Working Session

FY19 Joint Budget Working Session

Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 PM HCAM-TV, 77 Main St (lower level), Hopkinton The next joint FY19 Budget working session for the Selectmen and School Committee is coming up this Tuesday. Previously at the March 9 working session, the town and school department heads were asked 

Community Safety Forum

Community Safety Forum

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM Hopkinton High School Auditorium In response to community concerns about current safety measures and procedures in the schools and town, the School Administration, Chief of Police, Fire Chief and Director of Youth and Family Services will host a 

Center School Re-Use First Public Forum 2/3/18

Center School Re-Use First Public Forum 2/3/18

The Center School Re-Use Advisory Team (“CSRAT”) is seeking public input on the potential future uses for the Center School Property. CSRAT will be holding a series of public forums in early 2018. The first forum, currently scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10 A.M. 

Superintendent Finalists Public Forum Dates

Superintendent Finalists Public Forum Dates

Public Forums on Monday, December 4, 2017: Mr. Peter Light:  Middle School Auditorium, 6:00-6:45 PM Mr. Gregory Martineau:  Middle School Auditorium, 7:00-7:45 PM Public Forums on Wednesday, December 6, 2017: Mr. Kevin Carney:  Middle School Auditorium, 6:00-6:45 PM Dr. Carol Cavanaugh:  Middle School Auditorium, 7:00-7:45 PM The Hopkinton School 

Preliminary School Budget for FY19

Preliminary School Budget for FY19

The school budget season is in its preliminary stages. The initial presentation from November 2 showed a 8.9% increase over last year. If out of district costs are separated out the increase would be 6.9%. Personnel increases included eight elementary Teachers, two elementary Specialists, and 

Recap of eHop’s Spotlight Forum on Town Fields

Recap of eHop’s Spotlight Forum on Town Fields

On November 8, 2017 eHop held a Spotlight Forum on Town Fields, taking a citizen’s look at all fields in town—how they are used, managed, scheduled, and maintained—as well as new field initiatives being proposed for the future.  The panel included Jean Bertschmann, School Committee