eHop Updates

Casino Bill Update

Casino Bill Update

On September 14, the Massachusetts House voted to authorize casino gaming in the Commonwealth. Hopkinton’s Representative Carolyn Dykema was one of 32 “no” votes against the bill. The bill authorizes three resort-style casinos spread across three regions of the state and one slot parlor bid 

Elmwood School Roof Weathers Hurricane Irene Without a Leak

Elmwood School Roof Weathers Hurricane Irene Without a Leak

As reported by Al Rogers, Hopkinton Public Schools Director of Buildings & Grounds, at the September 1, 2011 School Committee Meeting, Elmwood School’s roof has had no leaks since the ice dams melted at the end of last winter. Said Rogers, “At the height of 

Hopkinton Unemployment Remains Low and Continues to Drop

Hopkinton Unemployment Remains Low and Continues to Drop

The State recently announced unemployment figures for August 2011. Unemployment rates for Hopkinton continue to remain low compared to statewide and national averages, dropping to just 4.6% for August 2011. Unemployment in Milford, where a casino has been proposed, is also lower than the state 

Other Notes and News Updates

Other Notes and News Updates

Meet Superintendent Landman – Community DialoguesIf you have not yet had a chance to attend one of these sessions, we highly recommend them. It is a great chance to get to know Dr. Landman and express what you like and don’t like about the Hopkinton 

Milford Casino Alert – Please Attend Selectmen’s Meeting This Wednesday

Milford Casino Alert – Please Attend Selectmen’s Meeting This Wednesday

Massachusetts lawmakers are poised to pass a casino bill in the legislature very shortly. The following articles discuss the impact of Casinos in Milford and Massachusetts. Governor Patrick, legislature agree on casino billBy Michael Levenson and Noah Bierman, Globe StaffGovernor Deval Patrick and the leaders 

Conversations with Superintendent Landman

Conversations with Superintendent Landman

Thank you so much to our many Educate Hopkinton subscribers who donated refreshments and supplies for the four Conversations with our new Superintendent Jonathan Landman this summer! If you were not able to attend, please save the date for this upcoming forum hosted by the 

Other Summer Notes and News Updates

Other Summer Notes and News Updates

Meeting puts focus on spending for Hopkinton Center School By Michael Morton/Daily News staff, The MetroWest Daily News http://www.wickedlocal.com/hopkinton/archive/x633534694/Meeting-puts-focus-on-spending-for-Hopkinton-Center-School#ixzz1WTO3tfDK Hopkinton considers Center School options By Michael Morton/Daily News staff, MetroWest Daily News http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/archive/x1510865667/Hopkinton-considers-Center-School-options#ixzz1WTMl373Z Board of Selectmen Hold All Hands Goal Planning Session by Michelle Murdock, HCAM News Director http://hcam.tv/videos/bos-hold-all-hands-goal-planning-session Medway, Holliston, 

Milford Casino News – Volunteers Needed

Milford Casino News – Volunteers Needed

Educate Hopkinton would like to watch this issue closely in order to inform our subscribers about a possible Milford casino in the works. If you are interested in helping with this issue in the fall, please contact Amy Ritterbusch at webmaster@educatehopkinton.com. See the following news 

Conversations with Superintendent Landman

Conversations with Superintendent Landman

Thank you so much to our many Educate Hopkinton subscribers who donated refreshments and supplies for the first three Conversations with our new Superintendent Jonathan Landman! Summaries are available on the local news media:July 7 – HopkintonPatch: New Superintendent Faces Daunting Task – Making a 

Hopkinton Library Construction Grant Approved, But Waitlisted

Hopkinton Library Construction Grant Approved, But Waitlisted

On July 14, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) voted to award General Construction Provisional Grants totaling approximately $28 million. The MBLC placed the applicants in three categories: (1) those approved to be funded now; (2) those approved to be funded later, as funds 

Volunteer Openings on Hopkinton Town Committees

Volunteer Openings on Hopkinton Town Committees

Many of the daily activities of Hopkinton town government are conducted by full time paid professionals. However, unpaid volunteers are vital to staff town committees and commissions that help establish policies and priorities, administer by-laws, and conduct various activities. For questions about these positions, please 

Other Summer Notes and News Updates

Other Summer Notes and News Updates

Dr. Christopher Kennedy has been hired as Center School’s new principal. He began work at the end of July and this past week he held two playground Meet & Greets for Center School families. Read more: http://hopkinton.patch.com/articles/dr-chris-kennedy-named-center-school-principal Union Contracts for Police, Fire, Public Works and