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Hopkinton LNG Dispersion Report “Worst Case Scenario” for Emergency Planning Purposes

Hopkinton LNG Dispersion Report “Worst Case Scenario” for Emergency Planning Purposes

The following documents are available regarding the recent news reports about Worst Case Scenarios at the Hopkinton LNG storage facility for emergency planning purposes. From Hopkinton Town Hall: Town of Hopkinton LNG Spill Dispersion Report Smith & Burgess Project #0639 February 9, 2016 Technical review of Smith 

Final Town Election Candidate List – 7 Contested Races

Final Town Election Candidate List – 7 Contested Races

The final list of candidates for the May 16 Town Election is now posted. Absentee ballots are available from the Town Clerk and are due Friday, May 13 by 12:00 noon. Candidates are welcome to email a candidate statement or a link to their campaign website, 

HPS District to Hold Public Forum on STEM Programming in Grades 6-12

HPS District to Hold Public Forum on STEM Programming in Grades 6-12

On Thursday, April 14 from 7:00PM-8:00PM in the Hopkinton Middle School library there will be a community forum on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) hosted by school administration, building leaders, and teachers. Community members and parents are strongly encouraged to attend.  Because STEM programming 

eHop’s 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” on HCAM 4/25

eHop’s 4th Annual “Know Your Vote” on HCAM 4/25

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 

Town Election Candidate Updated List – 7 Contested Races

Town Election Candidate Updated List – 7 Contested Races

The ballot for the May 16 Town Election is filling up fast. Many candidates have now turned nomination papers or were nominated at the Democratic Caucus.  Board of Health, Constable and Housing Authority are now all contested races. That makes seven contested races so far. The Republican Caucus will be held on Friday, 

Ask eHop: Why does Hopkinton have partisan town elections?

Ask eHop: Why does Hopkinton have partisan town elections?

eHop contacted the Town Clerk who told us that caucuses in our area date back to the 1700’s. She also told us that most towns in Massachusetts have non-partisan local elections and that there are fewer than 20 localities who continue to have Caucus Nominees. 

Town Moderator – Did you know?

Town Moderator – Did you know?

The Town Moderator is the presiding officer of the Town Meeting, regulates its proceedings and performs such other duties as may be provided by general law, by Charter, by bylaw or by other Town Meeting vote.  The Town Moderator is elected for a term of three 

Selectmen to Vote on Budget 3/15/16

Selectmen to Vote on Budget 3/15/16

At the March 1 Board of Selectmen Meeting the Town Manager presented FY17 Town Budget Comprehensive Budget and Financing Plan, after feedback from the Selectmen it has been revised for the next Selectmen’s meeting. Per the Town Charter the Board of Selectmen must either adopt or 

Ask eHop: Unenrolled voters in the primary?

Ask eHop: Unenrolled voters in the primary?

Ask eHop: How can unenrolled voters participate in the primary election?  Massachusetts has open primaries, meaning registered independent, or unenrolled, voters can decide whether to vote in the Republican, Democratic or Green-Rainbow primary. Read more in the Hopkinton Crier. 22% of Hopkinton voters are Democrats, 

Presidential Primary – Vote Tuesday 3/1

Presidential Primary – Vote Tuesday 3/1

The Massachusetts Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 1, also known as “Super Tuesday.” 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 

Food Services on the 2/25 School Committee Agenda

Food Services on the 2/25 School Committee Agenda

At this week’s School Committee Meeting, HPS Food Services Provider, Whitsons, will be presenting their midyear report. The meeting is Thursday, February 25 in the Middle School Library. Public comments will be accepted at the beginning of the meeting at about 7:15pm, and near the end of the 

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/22

Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes – Public Hearing 2/22

In advance of Town Meeting, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw and/or zoning map on Mon Feb 22 @ 7:30pm (Snow Date 2/23) at Town Hall. Members of the public are invited to attend. Questions? Contact the