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HCAM rebroadcast of the 4/9/08 HPTA State of the Schools Forum

HCAM rebroadcast of the 4/9/08 HPTA State of the Schools Forum

On Wednesday, April 9, 2008, the HPTA hosted the State of the Schools Forum LIVE on HCAM. School Committee Chair Rebecca Robak and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Phelan gave a presentation regarding the current state of the Hopkinton Public School System. Topics covered during …

Check out all that is new at www.educatehopkinton.com

Check out all that is new at www.educatehopkinton.com

You’ve been receiving the emails. Now check out our website! Go online to www.educatehopkinton.com for the following information: Voter Information Frequently Asked Questions FY09 Budget Calendar FY09 Budget Related Documents and Links Election Information We encourage you to share this email with your friends so that they …

State of the Schools Forum

State of the Schools Forum

State of the Schools Forum Wednesday, April 9, 8:00 PM Live on HCAM-TV – Comcast Channel 8 – Verizon Channel 30 On Wednesday, April 9, the HPTA will host the State of the Schools Forum. It will be held at HCAM studios at 8 pm …

Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Information

Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Information

ALERT: POLITICAL NOTICE HOPKINTON TOWN CLERK Annual Town Meeting May 5 Annual Town Election May 19 Last day to register is April 15th. Office hours April 15th will be 8 am – 8 pm VOTER REGISTRATION – Must be completed by April 15th. *****YOU MUST BE A …

“vote” on an override in online poll

“vote” on an override in online poll

In the event you want to have your ‘voice’ heard in some way regarding an override to fund Level Services for FY ’09 – which was NOT approved by the Board of Selectmen – there is a poll available on the www.hopnews.com website that you can participate …

FPWG Live Call-In Show Tonight – 7:00 p.m.  HCAM-TV

FPWG Live Call-In Show Tonight – 7:00 p.m. HCAM-TV

Financial Plan Working Group live on HCAM-TV (Comcast channel 8 and Verizon channel 30) Monday, March 24, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Town manager Anthony Troiano, School Committee member Phil Totino, and Appropriation Committee member Stuart Cowart will be on hand to discuss the …

School Committee FY’09 Budget Hearing – 3/20 7:30 p.m. MS Library

School Committee FY’09 Budget Hearing – 3/20 7:30 p.m. MS Library

At its March 18th regular meeting, the Board of Selectmen (BOS) voted NOT to put an override on the ballot – i.e., they voted to put forth a budget for Level Funding – using available revenue to fund the town budget. This budget will reduce …

BOS to decide on budget 3/18

BOS to decide on budget 3/18

Tuesday, March 18, is a critical date for Hopkinton in terms of the budget. At their meeting scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., the Board of Selectmen will most likely vote on whether or not to put an override on the ballot. An override will …

March 11th Board of Selectmen Meeting About FY09 Budget

March 11th Board of Selectmen Meeting About FY09 Budget

At its December 4th, 2007 meeting, the Board of Selectmen voted to provide an FY09 budget that provides “as close to Level Services as possible” for the town. At this week’s March 4th Board of Selectmen meeting, the Town Manager presented his FY09 budget presentation. …

Further discussion of School Choice option at 2/28 School Committee meeting

Further discussion of School Choice option at 2/28 School Committee meeting

The School Committee will continue to investigate and debate the appropriateness of School Choice for FY09, at the February 28th Regular School Committee meeting at the Middle School Library 7:30 p.m. Check the www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us website for the Meeting Agenda schedule so that you know when …

Voice your opinion on the Hopkinton’s FY09 budget now

Voice your opinion on the Hopkinton’s FY09 budget now

There have been several questions sent to www.EducateHopkinton.com regarding the definition of a level services budget vs a level funding budget and about what residents can do to make their voices heard. We hope that the information here will clarify the definitions and your role. …

Next Year’s School Budget

Next Year’s School Budget

BIG DECISIONS ARE BEING MADE FOR NEXT YEAR’S SCHOOL BUDGET . . . NOW . *CURRENT SITUATION Hopkinton is finalizing an FY09 TOWN BUDGET. Money is tight and every town department is trying to find ways to cut expenses and find efficiencies because the projected …