List of Articles with Links & Details

List of Articles with Links & Details

2016 Town Meeting Warrant Motions Document REPORTS: Acceptance of Town Reports FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2016: FY 2016 Supplemental Appropriations – $200,000 FY16 Snow and Ice Deficit, and $31,500 for Sewer Enterprise Fund FY 2016 Budget Transfers – No Action – Consent Agenda Unpaid Bills from 

Ask eHop – What’s a Consent Agenda? What does “No Action” mean?

Ask eHop – What’s a Consent Agenda? What does “No Action” mean?

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 of other articles. Articles 

“Know Your Vote” Now Available on HCAM YouTube Channel

“Know Your Vote” Now Available on HCAM YouTube Channel

We held our 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” pre-town meeting show on HCAM last 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 the 

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 

4th Annual “Know Your Vote” 4/25 at 6:30pm on HCAM

4th Annual “Know Your Vote” 4/25 at 6:30pm on HCAM

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, eHop (educate • engage • empower | Hopkinton) will be hosting its 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” live interactive call-in show on Monday, April 25 at 6:30-8:00 pm on HCAM-TV (Comcast 8/Verizon 30/Streaming Live at hcam.tv/live). This is your 

List of Articles for Town Meeting 2016

List of Articles for Town Meeting 2016

eHop 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. Read the 2016 Town Meeting Warrant REPORTS: Acceptance of Town Reports FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2016: FY 2016 Supplemental Appropriations 

eHop’s 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” on HCAM 4/25

eHop’s 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” on HCAM 4/25

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, eHop (educate • engage • empower | Hopkinton) will be hosting its 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” live interactive call-in show on Monday, April 25 at 6:30-8:00 pm on HCAM-TV (Comcast 8/Verizon 30/Streaming Live at hcam.tv/live). This is your 

Selectmen to Vote on Budget 3/15/16

Selectmen to Vote on Budget 3/15/16

At the March 1 Board of Selectmen Meeting the Town Manager presented FY17 Town Budget Comprehensive Budget and Financing Plan, after feedback from the Selectmen it has been revised for the next Selectmen’s meeting. Per the Town Charter the Board of Selectmen must either adopt or 

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/22

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/22

In advance of Town Meeting, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw and/or zoning map on Mon Feb 22 @ 7:30pm (Snow Date 2/23) at Town Hall. Members of the public are invited to attend. Questions? Contact the 

Town Meeting Results Day 3 (unofficial) – Legacy Farms change passes

Town Meeting Results Day 3 (unofficial) – Legacy Farms change passes

Documents: 2015 Motions & Amendments Documents (live document updated throughout the evening) Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) hopkintonma.gov Town Meeting Google Docs Folder Community Preservation Recommendations Fruit Street Athletic Complex Building – Amended to Concession Area, Restrooms & Storage – $500,000 CPC 

Town Meeting Results Day 2 (unofficial) – DPW Facility Passes

Town Meeting Results Day 2 (unofficial) – DPW Facility Passes

Documents: Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) Amendments Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years – RECONSIDERED and PASSED – $3,427.60 for Highway Dept, and $1,620 for Human Resources Fiscal 2016 Operating Budget An amendment by Ken Weismantel to reduce operating budget by $60,000 to eliminate