Weekly News Roundup for 11/18/18
Increasing costs of education in Hopkinton public schools . Proposed FCC rule threatens community television programs . Zoning Advisory Committee public hearing . #GivingTuesday
eHop Updates
The FY20 Budget Process: How to Follow and Get Involved
While Annual Town Meeting may seem a long way off, Hopkinton officials and Board and Committee members are busy planning the Town’s FY20 budget. Over the next two months key decisions will be made about what items will and will not be included in next …
Weekly News Roundup for 11/11/18
This Week: Election Results • Preliminary School Budget • DPW Facility Dedication • Winter Parking Ban Reminder • Mobil Station Expansion • Center School Re-Use Updates
Board of Selectmen 11/13/18
The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2019 is $17.17 per thousand of valuation. The Board of Assessors and the Principal Assessor will appear before the Board of Selectmen on 11/13/18 to present information to assist the Selectmen in making decisions in reference to property tax options.
Vote Tuesday, November 6 – See What’s on the Ballot in Hopkinton
There is no school on Tuesday, November 6 due to a Teacher Professional Day timed as usual to coincide with election day. Because the polls are located at the Middle School, this reduces parking & traffic congestion and increases student safety on this busy day. …
Hopkinton School Enrollment Surpasses Projections Yet Again
Hopkinton Public Schools total PK-12 enrollment stands at 3,721 as of August 31, 2018, which is an increase of 200 students over last year and surpasses the most recent projection by 189 students. Last year NESDEC projections showed that enrollment would not be this high until …
State Primary Election – Vote Tuesday 9/4/18
The Massachusetts State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 4. All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Hopkinton Middle School Brown Gym, 88 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, enter by Grove Street. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm. For more information please visit the Town Clerk’s page on …
Greyhound Friends Public Hearing
[Updated 9/10/18] Greyhounds Friends Inc has submitted an application for a new license to the Town Clerk. The Board of Selectmen has called a public hearing for the purpose of determining whether the kennel is being maintained in a sanitary and humane manner and/or if …
HPS School Council Openings for 2018-19
Now that the school year has come to a close, it is a great time to think about how you can support your child and make a difference in your child’s education throughout the next school year! Below are the School Council opportunities for the …
Ballot Questions Set for November State Election
The Secretary of State recently announced the list of ballot questions for the November 6, 2018 State Election. They are summarized below, but you can read the full details on the state website. A list of important dates and deadlines is also included below. Question …
Center School Re-Use Second Public Forum 6/13/18
The Center School Re-Use Advisory Team (“CSRAT”) will be holding its second Public Forum on the potential future uses for the Center School Property. The Forum will be on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 7 PM at HCAM Studios, located on the basement level of …
Volunteer Openings on Hopkinton Town Committees
The following vacancies are open and available to all Hopkinton residents. This list includes Board and Committee terms which expire June 30, 2018. Interested residents should apply by Tuesday, June 12, 2018 via the online volunteer form at: http://hopkintonma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board/Vacant If you are unable to apply …