eHop Updates

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/26

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/26

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the HCAM-TV Studio, 77 Main St., on several proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map. The following is a brief description of the proposed changes, most 

Spotlight on Town Growth & Development

Spotlight on Town Growth & Development

New Date: Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 pm Hopkinton Center for the Arts eHop will hold a public forum on Town Growth and Development on Thursday, March 22 at 7 pm at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. The forum will provide a unique opportunity for 

Town Election Candidates Needed

Town Election Candidates Needed

Considering running for local office, but don’t know where to begin? To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, April 2; or a person may qualify by being the 

Center School Re-Use First Public Forum 2/3/18

Center School Re-Use First Public Forum 2/3/18

The Center School Re-Use Advisory Team (“CSRAT”) is seeking public input on the potential future uses for the Center School Property. CSRAT will be holding a series of public forums in early 2018. The first forum, currently scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10 A.M. 

Town Budget Season Underway – Facing $2.7M Budget Gap

Town Budget Season Underway – Facing $2.7M Budget Gap

The FY19 Town Budget season is in full swing, and as reported on the front page of the Hopkinton Independent, the town is facing a $2.7 Million budget gap. The Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Appropriation Committee met on Monday, January 29 in a 

Board of Health – Did You Know?

Board of Health – Did You Know?

The Board of Health is a board of three members each elected for a three-year term, so that one member’s term expires each year. Per the Town Charter, the Board of Health shall make reasonable health regulations and shall enforce the laws relating to public 

Downtown Corridor Public Hearing 1/9 at 7:00 PM

Downtown Corridor Public Hearing 1/9 at 7:00 PM

A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street,to discuss the proposed Main Street (Route 135) Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements Project in Hopkinton. The purpose of this hearing is to 

Superintendent Finalists Public Forum Dates

Superintendent Finalists Public Forum Dates

Public Forums on Monday, December 4, 2017: Mr. Peter Light:  Middle School Auditorium, 6:00-6:45 PM Mr. Gregory Martineau:  Middle School Auditorium, 7:00-7:45 PM Public Forums on Wednesday, December 6, 2017: Mr. Kevin Carney:  Middle School Auditorium, 6:00-6:45 PM Dr. Carol Cavanaugh:  Middle School Auditorium, 7:00-7:45 PM The Hopkinton School 

Preliminary School Budget for FY19

Preliminary School Budget for FY19

The school budget season is in its preliminary stages. The initial presentation from November 2 showed a 8.9% increase over last year. If out of district costs are separated out the increase would be 6.9%. Personnel increases included eight elementary Teachers, two elementary Specialists, and 

Recap of eHop’s Spotlight Forum on Town Fields

Recap of eHop’s Spotlight Forum on Town Fields

On November 8, 2017 eHop held a Spotlight Forum on Town Fields, taking a citizen’s look at all fields in town—how they are used, managed, scheduled, and maintained—as well as new field initiatives being proposed for the future.  The panel included Jean Bertschmann, School Committee 

Reminder: Spotlight on Fields Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Reminder: Spotlight on Fields Wednesday at 7:00 PM

As Hopkinton looks to invest in new school turf fields, continues work on a pavilion at the Fruit Street Athletic Complex, and discusses options to improve field security, residents are invited to attend an eHop public forum titled eHop’s Spotlight on Town Fields on Wednesday, November 8, 

Hopkinton School Enrollment Surpasses Projections Again

Hopkinton School Enrollment Surpasses Projections Again

Hopkinton Public Schools total PK-12 enrollment stands at 3,521 as of October 1, 2017, which is an increase of 56 students over last year and surpasses the most recent projection by 25 students. Last year NESDEC projections showed that enrollment would not be this high