Weekly Roundup for 02/24/2019

Weekly Roundup for 02/24/2019

Zoning articles proposed for 2019 Annual Town Meeting and Public Hearings • Video: Hopkinton Fire and Police Department Present FY2020 budget to Selectmen •  Fire sprinkler activation may cause water discoloration  •  Ashland selectmen weigh in on pipeline project  •  Milford Regional’s Patient advisory council needs new members  •  Video: Hopkinton Police Department 

Zoning Articles Proposed for 2019 Annual Town Meeting

Zoning Articles Proposed for 2019 Annual Town Meeting

Fourteen proposed zoning changes have been submitted into the 2019 annual town meeting warrant. The Planning Board is required by law to hold a public hearing on every zoning bylaw and zoning map change. The public hearing date of each is noted below. The draft language of the Planning 

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 1/29/19

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 1/29/19

Eversource Energy • TJA Clean Energy • Open Space Preservation • Recognizing Librarian Denise Kofron • Library/Ambulance Fund Gifts • Faith Community Church Global 6K • Board/Committee Appointments • Youth Commission • Aramark • Center School • Lykan Biosciences The meeting video is available on the HCAM YouTube 

Town Meeting Results (unofficial)

Town Meeting Results (unofficial)

Motion for Article #47 (Easements) to be taken after Article #20 (Main Street Corridor Project) – PASSED Motion for Article #40 to be taken after Article #37 – both articles are regarding the prohibition of Marijuana Establishments – PASSED Motion for Article #22 (Turf Fields) 

Town Meeting Results After Day 2 (unofficial)

Town Meeting Results After Day 2 (unofficial)

Motion for Article #47 (Easements) to be taken after Article #20 (Main Street Corridor Project) – PASSED Motion for Article #40 to be taken after Article #37 – both articles are regarding the prohibition of Marijuana Establishments – PASSED Motion for Article #22 (Turf Fields) 

Town Meeting Results Day 1 (unofficial)

Town Meeting Results Day 1 (unofficial)

Motion for Article #47 (Easements) to be taken after Article #20 (Main Street Corridor Project) – PASSED Motion for Article #40 to be taken after Article #37 – both articles are regarding the prohibition of Marijuana Establishments – PASSED Motion for Article #22 (Turf Fields) 

Town Meeting Begins Monday at 7:00 PM

Town Meeting Begins Monday at 7:00 PM

Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 1 Monday, May 7 at 7:00-11:00pm Middle School Auditorium There are 48 articles to vote on in the warrant this year. Town meeting will repeat the following evenings 7:00-11:00pm until all the articles are voted. We expect Town Meeting to 

List of Articles with Links & Details

List of Articles with Links & Details

Read the 2018 Town Meeting Warrant REPORTS: Acceptance of Town Reports – 2017 Annual Town Report FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2018: FY 2018 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years Excess Bond Premium FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2019 Property Tax Exemption Increase Senior 

“Know Your Vote” 2018 Now Available on HCAM YouTube Channel

“Know Your Vote” 2018 Now Available on HCAM YouTube Channel

We held our 6th Annual “Know Your Vote” Spotlight Forum on Town Meeting on HCAM on Monday. Panelists from Town Hall, the School Department and the Planning Board answered questions about a variety of Town Meeting articles. If you missed it, it is now available on 

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 

Electronic Voting Pilot for Town Meeting 2018

Electronic Voting Pilot for Town Meeting 2018

Hopkinton Town Moderator to Introduce Electronic Voting at Town Meeting The Town of Hopkinton announces an electronic voting pilot program that will debut at Town Meeting to increase participation, ensure accuracy, and allow for a prompt tally of votes. The decision was made to pilot 

6th Annual “Know Your Vote” Spotlight on Town Meeting

6th Annual “Know Your Vote” Spotlight on Town Meeting

eHop (educate • engage • empower | Hopkinton) will hold its 6th Annual Spotlight Forum on Town Meeting:  Know Your Vote on Monday, April 30, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Hopkinton High School library.   Residents are encouraged to attend and get the answers they need from