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The Hopkinton town and school budget season continues. We have updates from the January 12 Board of Selectmen meeting, as well as updates from the January 7 School Committee meeting regarding the high school, middle school and school athletics department budgets. The School Committee has …
Despite the business of the holidays, all Town Departments were working to submit their 2010-11 budgets to the Town Manager by December 31st. There are many updates for you to be aware of. As you may know, all departments were asked to submit budgets based …
Hopkinton Special Town Meeting – December 14, 2009 at the Middle School AuditoriumUnofficial Results Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Adjustments – Town Manager Article 1 passed by Voice Vote, unanimous. Phase VI Sewer Project – Department of Public Works*Article 2 (Fruit Street Wastewater Treatment Facility) passed …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – 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 …
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 …