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Town Meeting 101 – A Photo Essay

Town Meeting 101 – A Photo Essay

Step #1 – PARKING available on the side or back of middle school, ENTER through the side of the building, LEFT into the MS cafeteria. Step #2 – FIND YOUR DISTRICT – check board, proceed to your assigned CHECK-IN table and state your address and 

Town Meeting Begins Monday at 7:00pm

Town Meeting Begins Monday at 7:00pm

Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 1 Monday, May 2 at 7:00-11:00pm Middle School Auditorium There are 52 articles to vote on in the warrant this year. Town meeting will repeat the following evenings 7:00-11:00pm until all the articles are voted. We expect Town Meeting to last 

List of Articles with Links & Details

List of Articles with Links & Details

2016 Town Meeting Warrant Motions Document REPORTS: Acceptance of Town Reports FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2016: FY 2016 Supplemental Appropriations – $200,000 FY16 Snow and Ice Deficit, and $31,500 for Sewer Enterprise Fund FY 2016 Budget Transfers – No Action – Consent Agenda Unpaid Bills from 

Ask eHop – What’s a Consent Agenda? What does “No Action” mean?

Ask eHop – What’s a Consent Agenda? What does “No Action” mean?

The Consent Agenda is a tool to allow housekeeping items or articles that require “No Action” to be approved with a single vote at the start of Town Meeting. The concept is to allow for more time for the thoughtful debate of other articles. Articles 

“Know Your Vote” Now Available on HCAM YouTube Channel

“Know Your Vote” Now Available on HCAM YouTube Channel

We held our 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” pre-town meeting show on HCAM last Monday. Panelists from Town Hall, the School Department and the Planning Board answered questions about a variety of Town Meeting articles. If you missed it, it is now available on the 

Town Meeting 101

Town Meeting 101

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 the Middle School Auditorium. There is a drinking 

Planning Board Announces Two Vacancies

Planning Board Announces Two Vacancies

The Planning Board currently has two vacancies and the Town is seeking candidates for these positions. The terms of office will expire at the May, 2017 election. The Planning Board is an elected board, whose members serve five year terms. The establishment of municipal Planning 

Contested Races Candidates Debate on HCAM 5/10

Contested Races Candidates Debate on HCAM 5/10

Candidates from 6 contested races in the Hopkinton Town Election will be asked questions for debate. The debate will air live on HCAM (Comcast Channel 8, Verizon Channel 30) or feel free to join the studio audience. The event will be Tuesday May 10 at 7:00-9:00pm. Panelists Include: Tom Nappi (HCAM 

4th Annual “Know Your Vote” 4/25 at 6:30pm on HCAM

4th Annual “Know Your Vote” 4/25 at 6:30pm on HCAM

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, eHop (educate • engage • empower | Hopkinton) will be hosting its 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” live interactive call-in show on Monday, April 25 at 6:30-8:00 pm on HCAM-TV (Comcast 8/Verizon 30/Streaming Live at hcam.tv/live). This is your 

List of Articles for Town Meeting 2016

List of Articles for Town Meeting 2016

eHop will provide more details and links next weekend prior to Town Meeting, but for now here are the key documents and the list of articles. Read the 2016 Town Meeting Warrant REPORTS: Acceptance of Town Reports FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2016: FY 2016 Supplemental Appropriations 

Community Preservation Committee (CPC) – Did You Know?

Community Preservation Committee (CPC) – Did You Know?

In 2001, the citizens of Hopkinton voted to adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA) and thereby approved a 2% surcharge to the annual real property tax. Revenue from this surcharge is dedicated for the preservation of open space, historic sites, affordable housing and passive/active outdoor recreation. Local