eHop Updates

Town Meeting 101

Town Meeting 101

Town Meeting 101 Photo Essay (2 min. video) You do not need to bring anything to Town Meeting. However, many people find that bringing a notebook and pen or pencil is helpful to make notes during the discussions. No food or drink is allowed in 

Electronic Voting Pilot for Town Meeting 2018

Electronic Voting Pilot for Town Meeting 2018

Hopkinton Town Moderator to Introduce Electronic Voting at Town Meeting The Town of Hopkinton announces an electronic voting pilot program that will debut at Town Meeting to increase participation, ensure accuracy, and allow for a prompt tally of votes. The decision was made to pilot 

6th Annual “Know Your Vote” Spotlight on Town Meeting

6th Annual “Know Your Vote” Spotlight on Town Meeting

eHop (educate • engage • empower | Hopkinton) will hold its 6th Annual Spotlight Forum on Town Meeting:  Know Your Vote on Monday, April 30, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Hopkinton High School library.   Residents are encouraged to attend and get the answers they need from 

Video: Meet the Candidates 2018

Video: Meet the Candidates 2018

On Wednesday, April 25, the Hopkinton Women’s Club held their 31st Annual Meet the Candidates Night at HCAM-TV. The program is now available on the HCAM YouTube Channel to view at your convenience: https://youtu.be/sErTSma-0o8. It is an opportunity for residents to hear the views of local citizens who 

Town Election Update After the Caucuses – Five Contested Races

Town Election Update After the Caucuses – Five Contested Races

Offices on the May 21, 2018 Ballot All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Middle School. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm on Monday, May 21. School will be in session, so please park in the back and use the back entrance to the Brown Gym. Follow the signs. There are five contested races 

Great job Jose!

Great job Jose!

Congratulations to our Marathon Runner, Jose Moros Obregon, who finished the Boston Marathon in 3:38:46 (pace 8:20) despite the rain and cold weather! Jose raised a total of $5,155! Thank you so much for fundraising for eHop! -Nanda Barker-Hook, Amanda Fargiano, Cindy Bernardo, Kristy Willadsen, Tara 

Town Election Update – Caucuses coming up 4/12

Town Election Update – Caucuses coming up 4/12

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 top vote-getter in one of the town political party caucuses.  The Democratic and Republican town 

Recap of eHop’s Spotlight Forum on Town Growth & Development

Recap of eHop’s Spotlight Forum on Town Growth & Development

On March 22, 2018 eHop hosted a public forum on Town Growth and Development attended by a standing room only crowd.  The forum provided a high-level snapshot of Hopkinton’s dramatic population growth, the impact on our budget and services, and information on how residents can 

How to Stay Informed & Engaged with Town Government

How to Stay Informed & Engaged with Town Government

Who Shapes Land Use and Development Mass General Laws: Wetlands Protection Act Subdivision Control Community Preservation Act Open Space Preservation Fund Annual Town Election – Vote on: Selectmen Planning Board School Committee Annual Town Meeting – Vote on: General Bylaw changes Zoning Bylaw changes Usage 

Town Growth & Development Forum Resources

Town Growth & Development Forum Resources

Hopkinton Master Documents: Hopkinton Master Plan Open Space & Recreation Plan Town Bylaws Town Zoning Bylaws Town Charter Town Annual Reports About Boards and Committees that Shape Land Use: Check out the eHop “Did You Know?” series for information on Town boards and committees, including: 

FY19 Joint Budget Working Session

FY19 Joint Budget Working Session

Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 PM HCAM-TV, 77 Main St (lower level), Hopkinton The next joint FY19 Budget working session for the Selectmen and School Committee is coming up this Tuesday. Previously at the March 9 working session, the town and school department heads were asked 

Preview of eHop Spotlight on Town Growth & Development

Preview of eHop Spotlight on Town Growth & Development

New Date: Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 PM Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St. Join us for a public forum on Town Growth and Development on Thursday 3/22. The forum will provide a unique opportunity for residents and town leaders to listen