Vote Tomorrow – List of Candidates and Questions with Links for More Info

Vote Tomorrow – List of Candidates and Questions with Links for More Info

Don’t forget to vote tomorrow, Monday, May 16. Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM in the Middle School Gym, 88 Hayden Rowe St (enter by Grove Street). There are two contested races: Board of Selectmen and School Committee. There is also an open 

School Committee Candidates Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses

School Committee Candidates Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses

Similar to what we did with Selectmen candidates last week, Educate Hopkinton posed the following eight questions to our School Commiteee Candidates, including why are you running (question #1), skills and experience (#2), ideas for improvements (#3), your experience on town committees (#4), what are 

A Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses from the Board of Selectmen Candidates

A Blog Debate – Eight Questions and Responses from the Board of Selectmen Candidates

Educate Hopkinton posed the following eight questions to our Selectman Candidates, including why are you running (question #1), your experience on town committees (#2), thoughts on 2 1/2% (#3), improving communication (#4), the Center School challenge (#5), library expansion (#6), DPW facility (#7) and tax 

Town Meeting 101

Town Meeting 101

Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 1Monday, May 2, 20117:00 – 11:00 p.m. Middle School AuditoriumTo reconvene for Day 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 in the Middle School Auditorium. Annual Town Meeting typically lasts at least two evenings. Hand Warrant Annual Town Report 

May Election Candidates Update

May Election Candidates Update

Hopkinton’s Annual Town Election is coming up on Monday, May 16. Several candidates have taken out and returned nomination papers to secure a spot on the ballot. Other candidates were nominated at their political party caucuses on April 8. Please see the updated list below. 

Upcoming Forums and Meetings

Upcoming Forums and Meetings

For locations and details visit https://ehop.org/town-government/calendar/. Never attended a meeting and have a question? Contact Amy Ritterbusch at webmaster@educatehopkinton.com. Wednesday, April 13 – TONIGHT!@ 7:00pm Library Expansion Forum (HCAM Studios)@ 7:00pm Appropriations Committee Meeting Thursday, April 14@ 7:00pm Appropriations Committee Meeting Saturday, April 16@ 11:00am 

Annual Town Election Candidates and Caucuses

Annual Town Election Candidates and Caucuses

Hopkinton’s Annual Town Election is coming up on Monday, May 16. Several candidates have already taken out and returned nomination papers to secure a spot on the ballot. Other candidates may be waiting for the April 8 political party caucuses to try to win their 

Voters to Review Preliminary Library Plans at Annual Town Meeting

Voters to Review Preliminary Library Plans at Annual Town Meeting

Library Expansion Fact FactsSize = 22,000 square feetEstimated cost = $10 millionTax impact = $40 per current average home evaluation of $473k. Library Expansion TimelineMay 2, 2011Ā Annual Town Meeting – voters approve preliminary library designJuly 2011 – MBLC announces grant recipients (up to 50% funding)January 

Upcoming Forums and Meetings

Upcoming Forums and Meetings

For locations and details visit https://ehop.org/town-government/calendar/. Never attended a meeting and have a question? Contact Amy Ritterbusch at webmaster@educatehopkinton.com. Wednesday, April 6@ 7:00 pm Appropriations Committee Meeting@ 8:00 pm HPTAĀ State of the Schools Forum Thursday, April 7@ 7:30pm School Committee Meeting Friday, April 8@ 7:45am 

May Annual Town Meeting Warrant Closed

May Annual Town Meeting Warrant Closed

Last Tuesday, the Board of Selectmen finalized the agenda (aka warrant) for Annual Town Meeting, which begins on Monday, May 2 at 7:00pm. Please save the date to attend the Annual Town Meeting and come vote on important issues that shape our town. All articles 

Your 2nd Vote Still Counts – Vote Today

Your 2nd Vote Still Counts – Vote Today

Although the New School failed at Town Meeting last week, if the vote passes by a simple majority today we may get a second chance from the MSBA to keep the grant and vote again at the Annual Hopkinton Town Meeting in May. Please let 

Vote Tonight – Special Town Meeting for the New School begins at 7:00pm

Vote Tonight – Special Town Meeting for the New School begins at 7:00pm

Town Meeting Survival Guide If you have never been to Town Meeting before, you may not know what to expect. As such, we decided to compile this ā€œsurvival guideā€ to help you know what to expect. You do not need to bring anything to Town