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 

Scordino wins School Committee, Susan Porter wins Library Trustee

Scordino wins School Committee, Susan Porter wins Library Trustee

Congratulations to all the participants in this year’s election and thank you for your volunteerism.  1378 Voters participated, which is significantly less than last May’s Town Election. SELECTMEN, For 3 years, Vote for 2 Blank 717 John M. Mosher, Incumbent 1022 Benjamin L. Palleiko, Republican, Incumbent 996 Write-In 21 TOWN MODERATOR, 

Don’t Forget to Vote Tomorrow – Polls open 7:00am-8:00pm

Don’t Forget to Vote Tomorrow – Polls open 7:00am-8:00pm

There is a contested race for School Committee. In addition there is a declared write-in candidate for Library Trustee, as well as a Constable position available to any write-in candidate. There are no ballot questions this year. See below for more info. All Hopkinton precincts 

Town Meeting Begins Tomorrow at 7:00pm

Town Meeting Begins Tomorrow at 7:00pm

Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 1 Monday, May 6 at 7:00-11:00pm Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium There are 68 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 

Article 54: Zoning – Temporary Banner Signage submitted by eHop

Article 54: Zoning – Temporary Banner Signage submitted by eHop

Did you know that the Educate Hopkinton board members submitted a citizen’s petition to Town Meeting this year? Article 54 would allow Community, Civic and Non-Profit groups to hang temporary banners over main street promoting events. Banners would be allowed at the discretion of the 

“Know Your Vote” Wednesday on HCAM

“Know Your Vote” Wednesday on HCAM

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting Educate Hopkinton will be hosting a “Know Your Vote” Question and Answer Forum on Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30-8:00 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 

Center School Feasibility Study Article Forum Tuesday on HCAM

Center School Feasibility Study Article Forum Tuesday on HCAM

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, the School Committee is hosting an event dedicated to this year’s Center School Feasibility Study warrant article. A short presentation regarding the article followed by a Question and Answer Forum will be presented by representatives from the Elementary School 

Senate Primary Election – Tues April 30

Senate Primary Election – Tues April 30

A Special State Primary Election is being held Tuesday, April 30 to fill the Senate seat recently vacated by John Kerry. All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Hopkinton Middle School Brown Gym. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm. See below for a list of candidates on the ballots. 

Meet the Candidates Tonight at 7:00pm on HCAM

Meet the Candidates Tonight at 7:00pm on HCAM

Tonight the Women’s Club is sponsoring “Meet the Candidates,” a public forum where residents can meet and ask questions of candidates in Hopkinton’s May town election. The event starts at 7:00pm LIVE in the HCAM studio (77 Main Street, Lower Level). You may attend in