eHop Updates

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 

More School Budget Presentations

More School Budget Presentations

At the Thursday, December 10 School Committee meeting, the following FY17 budget presentations are on the agenda: Center School Budget Presentation – Mrs. Dubeau Elmwood School Budget Presentation – Mrs. Carver Hopkins School Budget Presentation – Mr. Kearnan Special Education Budget Presentation – Dr. Zaleski Prioritization of 

Preliminary Budget Overview at School Committee

Preliminary Budget Overview at School Committee

At the Thursday, December 3 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Cathy MacLeod and Director of Finance Ralph Dumas will present the FY17 Preliminary Budget Overview Related to Strategic Initiatives and Overall Costs.  In addition, Mr Ghosh will present the Technology Budget, Mr Rogers will present the Buildings & Grounds Budget 

Medical Marijuana Dispensary at Selectmen’s Meeting

Medical Marijuana Dispensary at Selectmen’s Meeting

At the Tuesday, December 1 Selectmen’s meeting, the Board will hear a brief presentation from CommCan, Inc. regarding a potential medical marijuana dispensary in Hopkinton and request the Selectmen consider signing a letter to the Department of Public Health in support or non-opposition of a 

CVS Signage at Design Review Board 11/17

CVS Signage at Design Review Board 11/17

Polyant Signs Inc, working on behalf of CVS Pharmacy, has submitted an application for Sign Design Review by Hopkinton’s Design Review Board.  The Board will be meeting on this topic on Tuesday, November 17 in Town Hall Room 211. The meeting begins at 7:30pm, with the 

Library Moving to South Street During Renovation

Library Moving to South Street During Renovation

According to an article in the Metrowest Daily News “The Planning Board gave its OK to the town’s $11.8 million library renovation and expansion project Monday night, after debating landscaping and a $16,000 per year deal for the town to use part of the St. John 

Renovated Hopkinton Center for the Arts Now Open

Renovated Hopkinton Center for the Arts Now Open

The newly renovated Hopkinton Center for the Arts is now open and recently raised more than $125,000 at the Lights Up – Opening Night fundraising celebration. Funds raised from the event have brought the HCA within close reach of its $1.9 million dollar Capital Campaign goal, which will allow the HCA to complete 

New School Vote – Results & Next Steps

New School Vote – Results & Next Steps

Question 1 – New Elementary School PASSES Yes 1211 No 431 After passing both the Special Town Meeting and Special Town Election votes by overwhelming majorities, the new elementary school has kicked off into the next phase– design development. During the design development phase, the Elementary 

Indoor Recreactional Facility – Results

Indoor Recreactional Facility – Results

Question 2 – Indoor Recreational Facility PASSES Yes 873 (53%) No 761 Stay tuned for the next eHop blog to learn about the next steps for this project…

Vote Monday – New School and Parks & Rec Facility

Vote Monday – New School and Parks & Rec Facility

All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Middle School. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm on Monday, November 9. There are two debt-exclusion ballot questions. Although voters at the October 26 Special Town Meeting voted to borrow money for both the new school and the parks and recreation 

New School & Indoor Recreational Facility Pass First Hurdles

New School & Indoor Recreational Facility Pass First Hurdles

Unofficial Results – Special Town Meeting – Monday, October 26 Read the Special Town Meeting Warrant Live Warrant Article Tracker Spreadsheet School Building Project  – $43,229,373 PASSED Oliver Lane Retaining Wall – $320,000 from Free Cash PASSED Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Year – $10,701.69 Free Cash  PASSED Ride