List of Articles for Town Meeting

List of Articles for Town Meeting

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 2014 Town Meeting Warrant Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) FY2015 

Town Election Candidates to Date

Town Election Candidates to Date

Many candidates turned in nomination papers by the March 31 deadline, and the Democrats nominated one new candidate at their caucus on April 5. We await the final list of candidates after the April 11 Republican caucus, but in the meantime here is the list 

Town Meeting Warrant Finalized

Town Meeting Warrant Finalized

At last week’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen finalized the warrant (agenda) for annual Town Meeting coming up in May. Town Meeting begins Monday, May 5 at 7:00pm at the Middle School. The meeting typically adjourns at 11:00pm and is continued on consecutive evenings usually 

Annual “Know Your Vote” Show on HCAM

Annual “Know Your Vote” Show on HCAM

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, Educate Hopkinton will be hosting a “Know Your Vote” Question and Answer Forum on Monday, April 28 at 7:00-8:00 pm at HCAM-TV Studios, 77 Main St (Lower Level), Hopkinton. Residents are invited to attend the forum in person or watch on TV (Verizon 

Town Manager’s Budget – Net Tax Impact of +2.5%

Town Manager’s Budget – Net Tax Impact of +2.5%

On February 25, the Town Manager presented his recommended FY15 budget to the Selectmen. The total recommended town operating budget (including a 4.91% increase for the schools) was a 4.8% increase. The Selectmen will deliberate on the budget and then either adopt or amend the Town 

Superintendent’s Public Forums: FY15 Budget

Superintendent’s Public Forums: FY15 Budget

Superintendent Cathy MacLeod hopes Hopkinton residents will attend the public forum as an opportunity to ask any unanswered questions on the FY15 Budget and to gain greater clarification of the budget. Mr. Dumas, Director of Finance, will be joining her to hear concerns and answer 

Proposed Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map Amendments – Public Hearing 3/10

Proposed Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map Amendments – Public Hearing 3/10

The Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on March 10 at 7:45 PM in the Town Hall on proposed changes to the town zoning bylaws and the zoning map. The following at the items to be discussed. See pdf file for full details. Medical 

Town Election Update

Town Election Update

Many candidates have pulled nomination papers already for the upcoming Town Election, but some offices still have no candidates. To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by March 31; or 

Candidate Endorsement Policy

Candidate Endorsement Policy

As we head into election season, Educate Hopkinton would like to remind our readers of our candidate endorsement policy. The primary mission of Educate Hopkinton (eHop) is community education on funding and policy issues pertaining to the Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts including the Hopkinton Public 

Town Election Season is Underway

Town Election Season is Underway

Just a quick reminder that there are many seats are open for our local town election coming up on May 19, 2014. According to HopNews, four candidates have pulled nomination papers so far, click here to read their names. To become a candidate a person must 

Town Election Season Has Begun – Save the Dates

Town Election Season Has Begun – Save the Dates

Many seats are open for our local town election coming up on May 19, 2014. The following is a list of positions on the ballot as well as important upcoming election dates. To become a candidate a person must be a registered voter in Hopkinton 

Vote Today – Special State Election for US Senator

Vote Today – Special State Election for US Senator

Don’t forget to vote. The Massachusetts Special Election for US Senator is Tuesday, June 25. This election is to replace John Kerry, whose senate seat became vacant when he was appointed Secretary of State. All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Middle School. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm. Candidates