Special Town Meeting: An interview with Claire Wright, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen

Special Town Meeting: An interview with Claire Wright, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen

eHop sat down with Claire Wright, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, to discuss Special Town Meeting — what we are voting on, how it will impact Hopkinton, and why it is important.  A quorum of 1% of registered voters (currently 117 people) is required 

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 2/5/19

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 2/5/19

Eversource Energy • TJA Clean Energy • Open Space Preservation • Ambulance Fund Gifts • Project Just Because Temporary Alcohol License • Marty’s Annual Entertainment License • Special Town Meeting The meeting video is available on the HCAM YouTube Channel and the Actions Taken are 

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 1/25/19

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 1/25/19

Proclamation for Sandra Altamura • Special Town Meeting Warrant • Lykan Biosciences, LLC proposed TIF Agreement Update The meeting video is available on the HCAM YouTube Channel and the Actions Taken are posted in blue below. TOWN OF HOPKINTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING AGENDA Hopkinton 

Special Town Meeting:  Will Lykan Bioscience come to Hopkinton?

Special Town Meeting: Will Lykan Bioscience come to Hopkinton?

On January 29th the Board of Selectmen approved a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) agreement that may bring Lykan Bioscience to Hopkinton.  Ultimately, the decision to enter into this community-corporate partnership will be up to residents at Special Town Meeting on February 11th.  The Town needs 

Lykan Bioscience presents to the Board of Selectmen

Lykan Bioscience presents to the Board of Selectmen

To TIF, or not to TIF:  that is the question (to be voted on at Special Town Meeting) Lykan Bioscience intends to create one hundred and twenty five new jobs and invest twelve million dollars in 97 South Street as part of a Tax Increment 

Weekly Roundup for 01/13/2019

Weekly Roundup for 01/13/2019

Town government job postings  •  Special Permits not granted to construct 8-unit multi-family residential structure  •  Hopkinton School committee considers future of aging “White house” in front of the Middle school  •  Asian American Commission inaugurates new members  •  Lykan Bioscience seeks tax break in Hopkinton  

Special Town Meeting set for February 11, 2019

Special Town Meeting set for February 11, 2019

[Updated January 15, 2019] Tonight Lykan Bioscience will give an update to the Board of Selectmen about their interest to locate in Hopkinton, TIF (Tax Increment Finance) application, and related Special Town Meeting preparations.   This will be the first opportunity for the public to ask 

Special Town Meeting Results Day 2 (unofficial)

Special Town Meeting Results Day 2 (unofficial)

Article 1: Periodic Charter Review: Report and Recommendations – PASSED as amended below Amendment: June Harris of the Board of Library Trustees made a motion to amend Section 4-5c “Library Director – The Town Manager shall annually set goals for the Library Director with input from the 

Special Town Meeting Results Day 1 (unofficial)

Special Town Meeting Results Day 1 (unofficial)

Motion to defer action on article 2 (School Building Project) until 7:00 PM on day 2, Tuesday, January 31 – PASSED 107 – 42 Article 1: Periodic Charter Review: Report and Recommendations – DEFERRED Amendment: June Harris of the Board of Library Trustees made a motion to amend 

Special Town Meeting Begins Monday at 7:00pm

Special Town Meeting Begins Monday at 7:00pm

Hopkinton Special Town Meeting Day 1 Monday, January 30 at 7:00-11:00pm Middle School Auditorium There are 4 articles to vote on the warrant. Town meeting will repeat the following evenings 7:00-11:00pm until all the articles are voted. We expect Special Town Meeting to last at least 2 

Town Meeting 101

Town Meeting 101

Town Meeting 101 Photo Essay (2 min. video) You do not need to bring anything to Town Meeting. However, many people find that bringing a notebook and pen or pencil is helpful to make notes during the discussions. No food or drink is allowed in 

Special Town Meeting – Four Articles

Special Town Meeting – Four Articles

Hopkinton will hold a special town meeting on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 7:00pm in the Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium. There will be four articles on the warrant. Periodic Charter Review: Report and Recommendations School Building Project (addition of classrooms to building project underway) –