List of Articles with Details and Links

List of Articles with Details and Links

Documents: Read the Full 2015 Town Warrant Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) Acceptance of Town Reports FY 2015 Supplemental Appropriations 199 General Government; Hydrant Rental To be transferred to the Water Enterprise Fund $167,360  422  Highway; Lake Maspenock Weed Control $ 60,000 423  FY15 

Proposed Consent Agenda

Proposed Consent Agenda

Dear Town Meeting Voter: The Consent Agenda is a tool to allow housekeeping items or articles that require “No Action” to be approved with a single vote at the start of Town Meeting. The concept is to allow for more time for the thoughtful debate 

Town Meeting 101

Town Meeting 101

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 the Middle School Auditorium. There is a drinking 

Watch “Know Your Vote” Thursday – Send Questions

Watch “Know Your Vote” Thursday – Send Questions

Our annual “Know Your Vote” pre-Town Meeting show will be airing live on HCAM Thursday 4/30 at 7:00pm.  Please send in your questions regarding this year’s Town Meeting. Email them in advance to knowyourvote@educatehopkinton.com or call the studio at 508.625.1640 to ask your question live 

Several Voter Info Forums this Week

Several Voter Info Forums this Week

Tues 4/28 at 7:00 AM: HopChamber “State of the Town Forum” at Faith Church. Read more… Wed 4/29 at 7:00 PM: HWC “Meet the Candidates Night” at the HCAM TV Studios. Read more… Wed 4/29 at 7:00 PM: Legacy Farms Q & A at Faith Church. 

List of Articles with Links & Details

List of Articles with Links & Details

Educate Hopkinton will provide more details and links next weekend prior to Town Meeting, but for now here are the key documents and the list of articles. Documents: Read the Full 2015 Town Warrant Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) Acceptance of 

“Know Your Vote” Before Town Meeting 4/30 on HCAM

“Know Your Vote” Before Town Meeting 4/30 on HCAM

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, Educate Hopkinton will be hosting a “Know Your Vote” Question and Answer Forum on Thursday, April 30 at 7:00-8:30pm at HCAM-TV Studios, 77 Main St (Lower Level), Hopkinton. Residents are invited to attend the forum in person or watch 

State of the Town Forum 4/28

State of the Town Forum 4/28

Please join the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce for the State of the Town Forum to hear from a variety of Hopkinton Town Officials on the current state of our Town. This event is a great primer for the upcoming Town Meeting, and is both free and open 

Town Manager Presents FY16 Budget to Selectmen

Town Manager Presents FY16 Budget to Selectmen

At the February 24 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Town Manager presented the FY16 Comprehensive Budget and Financing Plan. At their March 10 meeting, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to send the budget to the Appropriation Committee who will now hold several public meetings 

FY16 School Budget Submitted to Town Manager

FY16 School Budget Submitted to Town Manager

On January 22nd, the School Committee approved a budget of $39,143,441 which is a 4.85% increase over last year’s budget.  Dr. MacLeod noted that 3.85% of the increase alone represents fixed costs over which the schools have no control.  Included in the budget is a