eHop Updates

Town Clerk – Did You Know?

Town Clerk – Did You Know?

The Town Clerk is the keeper of vital statistics for the Town, the custodian of the Town seal and all records of the Town; administers the oath of office to all Town officers, elected or appointed; issues such licenses and permits as are required by general 

CVS Signage & Lawsuit

CVS Signage & Lawsuit

The signage for CVS Pharmacy in the former Colella’s building at 61 Main Street is back on the agenda for Sign Design Review by Hopkinton’s Design Review Board.  The Board will be meeting on this topic on Tuesday, January 19 in Town Hall Room 211. The meeting begins at 

Fire Chief Job Reposted, Selectmen to Meet Again 1/19

Fire Chief Job Reposted, Selectmen to Meet Again 1/19

At their January 5 meeting, the Selectmen listened to many residents speak at public comment in support of hiring Steve Slaman as the permanent Fire Chief. Please see the following articles from the Metrowest Daily News & HCAM for more information: “Hopkinton fire chief job reposted” 

Youth Commission – Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service – Mon Jan 18 HMS

Youth Commission – Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service – Mon Jan 18 HMS

“ Life’s most persistent question is, what are you doing for others?” -Martin Luther King, Jr. Hopkinton Youth Commission presents Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Service  2016 Events and Activities Monday, Jan 18 – All events held at Middle School 9:00AM Breakfast from South St 

Screening of “The Anonymous People” – Wed Jan 20 at 7pm HHS

Screening of “The Anonymous People” – Wed Jan 20 at 7pm HHS

Hopkinton’s Director of Youth and Family Services, Denise Hildreth, is also the head of Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP):  A community-wide collaboration in preventing substance use and abuse. The group’s mission: To provide substance abuse prevention, resources, and education for the purpose of promoting well-being and resilience for all Hopkinton 

Highlights from Hopkinton Youth and Family Services

Highlights from Hopkinton Youth and Family Services

Did you know that Hopkinton employs a full-time Director of Youth and Family Services?  Denise Hildreth, MSW, LICSW, has an office in Town Hall and is a free, confidential resource available to all Hopkinton residents to address such needs as: Individual, group and family counseling 

Fire Chief Discussion on Selectmen’s Agenda Tonight

Fire Chief Discussion on Selectmen’s Agenda Tonight

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting tonight at 6:45pm at Town Hall, 2nd Floor. You may also watch the meeting on HCAM-TV (Comcast 8 / Verizon 30 / Streaming www.hcam.tv). The public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of the meeting. 

Public Hearing on School Budget Thursday 1/7

Public Hearing on School Budget Thursday 1/7

On Thursday, January 7, the School Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY17 School Budget. The meeting begins at 7:00pm in the Middle School Library, public comments are scheduled near the beginning and again near the end of the meeting, about 8:45pm. Barring technical difficulties, you may also 

Even More School Budget Presentations

Even More School Budget Presentations

At the Thursday, December 17 School Committee meeting, the following FY17 budget presentations are on the agenda: FY17 Middle School Budget Presentation FY17 High School Budget Presentation FY17 Athletics Budget Presentation Financial Impact of Fees – Mr Dumas The meeting begins at 7:00pm in the Middle 

CVS Signage Back at Design Review Board 12/15

CVS Signage Back at Design Review Board 12/15

Polyant Signs Inc, working on behalf of CVS Pharmacy, has submitted updated sign designs for Sign Design Review by Hopkinton’s Design Review Board.  The Board will be meeting on this topic on Tuesday, December 15 in Town Hall Room 211. The meeting begins at 7:30pm, with the 

School Budget Update

School Budget Update

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Cathy MacLeod has presented a total preliminary budget for FY 17 of $39,143,441, representing a 4.31% increase over the FY 16 budget.  However, School Departments will continue to present their parts of the budget separately to the School Committee at 

Main Street/Route 135 Corridor Project with MassDOT

Main Street/Route 135 Corridor Project with MassDOT

At the November 17 Board of Selectmen’s meeting, the Town Manager gave an update on the Main Street Corridor Project including MassDOT 25% Design submittal, main street intersection realignment, undergrounding utilities, parking and bike lane. Hopkinton submitted its 25% Design to Mass DOT in 2013. Hopkinton