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Special Town Meeting Alert

Special Town Meeting Alert

We are in the midst of Holidays and winter weather, but please attend the Special Town Meeting on Monday, December 14 at 7:00 pm at the Middle School Auditorium. There are seven Articles on the Warrant. A handful of votes can make the difference! The 

Library Construction Grant and December Special Town Meeting Warrant

Library Construction Grant and December Special Town Meeting Warrant

Here are the latest updates from Educate Hopkinton: Library Construction GrantThe Hopkinton Library may be eligible for a state library construction grant for a larger and more accessible facility. If the Town receives a grant award, the state would pay for up to 50% of 

FY11 Budget Message and School Committee Meeting tonight

FY11 Budget Message and School Committee Meeting tonight

Last week at their October 27 Meeting, the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen announced the following Budget Message for FY11: Reduce the FY11 budget by 2.65% from the FY10 budget. Build medium and long term sustainability of the town’s finances by addressing minimum recommended reserves as 

Potential Tax Increase, Special Town Meeting Scheduled, School Finance Update and District MCAS Results

Potential Tax Increase, Special Town Meeting Scheduled, School Finance Update and District MCAS Results

Tax Increase May Be Needed The Board of Selectmen (BOS) indicated at its October 19, 2009 meeting that any state cut in local aid may now have to be covered solely by raising property taxes. As we noted in our last e-mail, the state is 

Further State Budget Cuts, Town Improvements, Strategic Plan, Risk Study, and Important Dates

Further State Budget Cuts, Town Improvements, Strategic Plan, Risk Study, and Important Dates

There’s quite a bit of news this week! Further State Budget Cuts Likely State tax revenues were likely to fall $200 million below projections in September, which could trigger new rounds of emergency budget cuts throughout the state. This does not bode well for FY 

Full Day Kindergarten, Budget Season Starting and Rep Dykema Office Hours

Full Day Kindergarten, Budget Season Starting and Rep Dykema Office Hours

Welcome to Fall! School is back in session, and that means it’s time to start thinking about next year! The budgeting process for the next fiscal year will begin soon, and there already has been news about how the 2010/2011 full-day kindergarten pilot will likely 

Tax Relief Proposals

Tax Relief Proposals

Dear Educate Hopkinton Subscriber:    There are currently several proposals being considered by the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Revenue which would offer tax relief to taxpayers in Massachusetts. Included are potential deductions for: fees paid for participation in sports, academic, or other student activities (S 1225); 

Bus Fee Legislation

Bus Fee Legislation

Bus Fee Legislation – House Bill 3658 Under state law schools must provide free busing to students in grades K-6 living more than two miles away. All others can be charged. Hopkinton’s State Representative, Carolyn Dykema, is proposing House Bill 3658, which would allow school 

Meet the New Town Manager

Meet the New Town Manager

  Stop by the Library and have a chat with our new Town Manager   Norman KhumaloWeds., July 8th at 8:30 amHopkinton Public Library     Find us online   www.educatehopkinton.com   Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Educate-Hopkinton/47531526543   Educate Hopkinton’s goal is to keep people up-to-date 

Rep. Dykema/Sen. Spilka Office Hours, Election Results, and School Committee Meeting Agenda

Rep. Dykema/Sen. Spilka Office Hours, Election Results, and School Committee Meeting Agenda

State Representative Carolyn Dykema and State Senator Karen Spilka will be holding office hours in Hopkinton on Monday, June 15 at 9:30-11:00 AM at the Hopkinton Public Library. Official results of the 2009 Town Meeting and Town Election are now posted on the Town Clerk’s 

Unofficial Results – May 18th Town Election

Unofficial Results – May 18th Town Election

Unofficial Results – May 18, 2009 Hopkinton Town Election 2276 Ballots SELECTMEN Vote for TWOMary C. Pratt 1055Todd A. Cestari 1400Michelle A. Gates 1341Write-In 17Blank 739 BOARD OF ASSESSORSJohn H. Duffy, D.D.S. 1660Write-In 14Blank 602 BOARD OF HEALTHPaul J. Wright, M.D. 1685Write-In 15Blank 576 CEMETERY 

VOTE! MONDAY MAY 18

VOTE! MONDAY MAY 18

VOTE TOMORROW, MONDAY, MAY 18 7AM – 8 PM HOPKINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL