eHop Updates

Town Election 2023 Running List of Candidates

Town Election 2023 Running List of Candidates

Final List, last updated 04/10/23. As we head into election season, eHop would like to remind our readers of our candidate endorsement policy: The primary mission of eHop is community education on funding and policy issues pertaining to the Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts including the Hopkinton …

Select Board Actions Taken 01/10/23

Select Board Actions Taken 01/10/23

Agenda Items & Actions Taken: 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Select Board will meet in executive session: a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider litigation strategy with respect to the complaint filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination …

Weekly News Update – 01/08/2023

Weekly News Update – 01/08/2023

Residents Express Fiery Opposition to RECC • Additional information about RECC • Public pushback to proposed regional dispatch center grows louder • Regional dispatch discussion highlights positives, negatives • What the MBTA Communities law means for your town • 2023 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING & FY24 BUDGET TIMELINE • 2023 …

2023 Annual Town Meeting & FY24 Budget Timeline

2023 Annual Town Meeting & FY24 Budget Timeline

Budget season for 2023-24 is already underway – we’ll keep our timeline updated as the year progresses so you can follow along. FY24 Town & School Budget Websites Town FY24 Budget Website School FY24 Budget Website September 29, 2022 Town Manager gains consensus on budget …

Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC)

Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC)

Hopkinton is researching the feasibility of regionalizing emergency dispatch operations. The final report of the feasibility study, conducted by the third party Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management at UMass Boston, was shared at the September 20, 2022 Select Board meeting with the …

Weekly News Update – 12/28/2022

Weekly News Update – 12/28/2022

Meet our 2023 Marathon Runner Anna Cybulski! • Elementary School Building Committee ponders space concepts, energy options • Elmwood replacement project update: Community involvement ‘critical’ as final decision nears; construction costs soar • Parks & Rec discusses CPC requests, progress on initiatives • CPC approves $1 million cricket pitch …

Select Board Actions Taken 12/20/22

Select Board Actions Taken 12/20/22

Agenda Items & Actions Taken: 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Communications Unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental …

Weekly News Update – 12/19/2022

Weekly News Update – 12/19/2022

Town of Hopkinton Partners with Helpsy to offer free clothing recycling service • Town of Hopkinton Provides Update on Regional Emergency Communications Center Study • School Committee meeting centers on FY24 budget, capital requests • Hopkinton Fire Department Shares Holiday Fire Safety Tips For Decorating …

Weekly News Update – 12/11/2022

Weekly News Update – 12/11/2022

School Committee meeting centers on FY24 budget, capital requests • Proposed Pyne Field cricket pitch dominates CPC discussion • Hopkinton Health Department: Falls Prevention Clinic • Conservation Commission continues Mass Laborers hearing, gives ultimatum on The Trails • Historic downtown home demolished • Planning Board makes progress on Morse Lane, …

Select Board Actions Taken 12/06/22

Select Board Actions Taken 12/06/22

Agenda Items & Actions Taken: 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Approve Executive Session Minutes (11/15/22, 11/21/22, 11/28/22) 6:05 PM CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6:06 PM PUBLIC FORUM 3. Residents are invited to share ideas, opinions …

Weekly News Update – 11/28/2022

Weekly News Update – 11/28/2022

Town announces budget listening sessions Dec. 5, 8 • Residents invited to apply for heating assistance • Hopkinton again shows it’s a caring community with Dementia Friends program • School budget plans include requests for personnel • Openings on Hopkinton boards and committees • Winter Parking …

Weekly News Update – 11/20/2022

Weekly News Update – 11/20/2022

Town of Hopkinton Accepting Economic Recovery Grant Applications from Residents Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic • COVID, budget among Board of Health topics • UCTC discusses CPC application for Segment 1 study, revisits Segment 6 controversy • Permit in place, plans for 83 East Main …