Ask eHop: Why does Hopkinton have partisan town elections?

Ask eHop: Why does Hopkinton have partisan town elections?

eHop contacted the Town Clerk last year who told us that caucuses in our area date back to the 1700’s. She also told us that most towns in Massachusetts have non-partisan local elections and that there are fewer than 20 localities who continue to have 

Town Election Update – More Candidates Still Needed

Town Election Update – More Candidates Still Needed

Considering running for local office, but don’t know where to begin? To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, March 27; or a person may qualify by being the 

Town Election Candidates Needed

Town Election Candidates Needed

Considering running for local office, but don’t know where to begin? To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, March 27; or a person may qualify by being the 

Tedstone and Wright Win Selectmen, and other election results (unofficial)

Tedstone and Wright Win Selectmen, and other election results (unofficial)

Congratulations to all the participants in the May 16 town election and thank you for your willingness to volunteer for our town. This year 1,800 voters participated, which is comparable to last year’s Town Election. This represents about 18% of Hopkinton’s 9,961 registered voters. Click to view 

Vote Monday for Selectmen and Six Other Contested Races

Vote Monday for Selectmen and Six Other Contested Races

All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Middle School. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm on Monday, May 16. School will be in session, so please park in the back and use the back entrance to the Brown Gym. Follow the signs. There are seven contested races this 

Board of Selectmen Candidate Q & A

Board of Selectmen Candidate Q & A

eHop posed the following seven questions to our Board of Selectmen Candidates and we are posting their responses here exactly as submitted. We thank them for their time and for their commitment to Hopkinton.  In addition we recommend voters watch the HCAM Contested Races Debate and the 

Town Clerk Candidate Q & A

Town Clerk Candidate Q & A

eHop posed the following questions to our Town Clerk Candidates and we are posting their responses here exactly as submitted. We thank them for their time and for their commitment to Hopkinton. In addition we recommend voters watch the HCAM Contested Races Debate and the Women’s Club 

Town Moderator Candidate Q & A

Town Moderator Candidate Q & A

eHop posed the following questions to our Town Moderator Candidates and we are posting their responses here exactly as submitted. We thank them for their time and for their commitment to Hopkinton.  In addition we recommend voters watch the HCAM Contested Races Debate and the Women’s Club Meet 

Parks & Rec Candidate Q &A

Parks & Rec Candidate Q &A

eHop posed the following questions to our Parks & Recreation Commission Candidates and we are posting their responses here exactly as submitted. We thank them for their time and for their commitment to Hopkinton.  In addition we recommend voters watch theHCAM Contested Races Debate and the Women’s 

Board of Health Candidate Q & A

Board of Health Candidate Q & A

eHop posed the following questions to our Board of Health Candidates and we are posting their responses here exactly as submitted. We thank them for their time and for their commitment to Hopkinton.  In addition we recommend voters watch the HCAM Contested Races Debate and the Women’s Club 

Housing Authority Candidate Q & A

Housing Authority Candidate Q & A

eHop posed the following questions to our Housing Authority Candidates and we are posting their responses here exactly as submitted. We thank them for their time and for their commitment to Hopkinton.  In addition we recommend voters watch theHCAM Contested Races Debate and the Women’s Club Meet 

Constable Candidate Q & A

Constable Candidate Q & A

eHop posed the following questions to our Constable Candidates and we are posting their responses here exactly as submitted. We thank them for their time and for their commitment to Hopkinton. In addition we recommend voters watch the HCAM Contested Races Debate and the Women’s Club Meet