eHop Updates

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 11/27/18

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 11/27/18

Volunteer Recognition • Boston Marathon Invitations • Tree Management • Trail Committee Update The meeting video is available on the HCAM YouTube Channel and the Actions Taken are posted below. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. i. MINUTES: The Board will consider approving executive 

Weekly News Roundup for 12/02/18

Weekly News Roundup for 12/02/18

School Committee budget meeting (Nov 15th) updates  .   Commissioners of Trust Funds seeking candidates to fill one unexpired term  .   Hopkinton town hall close while power restored  .   Zoning Advisory Committee Public Hearing 

School Committee Budget Update 11/15/18

School Committee Budget Update 11/15/18

At their November 15 meeting, the School Committee heard FY20 budget presentations from the following departments. The documents are linked below and the meeting video is available on the HCAM YouTube Channel. Technology FY20 HPS Technology Budget Summary Building & Grounds FY20 HPS Buildings & Grounds Budget 

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 11/13/18

Board of Selectmen Actions Taken 11/13/18

Single tax rate approved for FY19 • FY18 Annual Reviews of the Town Manager, Fire Chief and Police Chief • FY19 Goals for Town Manager The meeting video is available on the HCAM YouTube Channel and the Actions Taken are posted below. 1. i. MINUTES 

Weekly News Roundup for 11/25/18

Weekly News Roundup for 11/25/18

Runoff at Legacy Farms in Hopkinton blamed on heavy rains  .   “Hopkinton Gives” website encourages Community Giving  .   Hopkinton explores downtown parking options  .   Hopkinton prepares for Civics curriculum 

Weekly News Roundup for 11/18/18

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

The FY20 Budget Process:  How to Follow and Get Involved

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

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

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

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 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

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