eHop Updates

MSBA Response to Hopkinton Regarding the Failed School Vote

MSBA Response to Hopkinton Regarding the Failed School Vote

In a letter dated June 16, the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) finally responded to Hopkinton regarding whether or not Hopkinton could be kept in the MSBA capital pipeline after the failed vote for a new school in March. You can read the full text 

Conversations with Superintendent Landman

Conversations with Superintendent Landman

Thank you so much to everyone who donated refreshments and supplies for the first Conversation with our new Superintendent Jonathan Landman! About 11 people attended the event, you can read a summary on HopkintonPatch:   New Superintendent Faces Daunting Task   Making a bad situation better is 

Meet the Center School Principal Candidate Finalists

Meet the Center School Principal Candidate Finalists

Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m.Center School CafeteriaAs you probably know, Center School Principal Jennifer Parson has resigned to accept a principal position at a K-5 school in Northborough. Two finalists for the position of Center Elementary School Principal have been selected: •    Ms. Yeu 

$4.5 million Hopkinton Library Grant Approved, But Wait-Listed

$4.5 million Hopkinton Library Grant Approved, But Wait-Listed

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Library Grant July 14, 2011 Press Release from Hopkinton Town Hall This morning 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 

Other Hopkinton Summer Notes and News Updates

Other Hopkinton Summer Notes and News Updates

Marijane Hackett from Bellingham is Hopkinton’s New Director of Student Services. This position is responsible for all student services, including Special Education. Read more… Proposal by Demons Youth Hockey for a Hopkinton Ice Arena to be built on Legacy Farms (former Weston Nurseries) land specifically 

Educate Hopkinton Formalizes its Structure and Applies for 501(c)(4) Status

Educate Hopkinton Formalizes its Structure and Applies for 501(c)(4) Status

Educate Hopkinton (EH) has been a civic group in Hopkinton since 2007, organized by an informal Steering Committee, operating a website and mass email list at minimal cost. When the group began it had only 80 subscribers on its email list, but the number has 

Herr, Burdick and Aghababian Win, Question 1 Voted Down and more Unofficial Results from Town Election

Herr, Burdick and Aghababian Win, Question 1 Voted Down and more Unofficial Results from Town Election

Hopkinton Town Election May 16, 2011 – Unofficial Results 1739 Voters Participated (Approximately 18% of registered voters) SELECTMEN – Contested Race!For three years, Vote for ONE48 BLANK 548 FRANCIS J. D’URSO, JR. (Democratic Caucus), 173 Saddle Hill Road, http://www.frankdurso4selectman.org/, fdurso@comcast.net, H 508.435.1002, M 617.642.1171139 BRIAN 

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 

HCAM News Candidate Focus Tonight and School Committee Meeting Thursday

HCAM News Candidate Focus Tonight and School Committee Meeting Thursday

HCAM News Candidate Focus – TONIGHTMonday, May 9 at 7:00pmHCAM Studio, 77 Main StRSVP to news@hcam.tv Read more… Candidates in contested races: Selectmen – 1 position open – 3 year termBrian Herr (R)Francis D’Urso (D) School Committee – 2 positions open – 3 year termNancy Burdick (R) 

Town Meeting Results – Articles #43-58 – End of Warrant

Town Meeting Results – Articles #43-58 – End of Warrant

ARTICLE 43: Nonconforming Uses Zoning By-Law Change. PASSED Clear 2/3rds ARTICLE 44: Special Permit for New Lots with Historic Structures Zoning By-Law Change. PASSED Clear 2/3rds ARTICLE 45: Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Installations Zoning By-Law Change. An amendment failed 99 Against, 95 For. The motion FAILED,