eHop Updates

Town Election Updates – Candidates Needed

Town Election Updates – Candidates Needed

Many seats are open for our local town election coming up on May 20, 2013. The following is a list of positions on the ballot as well as important upcoming election dates. To become a candidate a person must be a registered voter in Hopkinton 

Elmwood Roof, Superintendent Contract and TED Talks

Elmwood Roof, Superintendent Contract and TED Talks

Elmwood Roof At their March 21 meeting, the School Committee awarded the contract for the Elmwood School roof replacement to the lowest bidder,  MDM Engineering of Dudley for $884,000. Superintendent Contract An agreement was reached between the School Committee and Hopkinton’s new Superintendent, Cathy MacLeod. 

Reminder: Family Pizza Night Fundraiser Tomorrow

Reminder: Family Pizza Night Fundraiser Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12 enjoy a delicious meal and give to a great cause! Don’t forget to a print a flyer and bring it with you to Holliston Bertucci’s anytime tomorrow, lunch or dinner, dine-in or carry-out. When you present this flyer, 15% of what 

When a Casino Wants to Come to Town: What every resident and public official should know

When a Casino Wants to Come to Town: What every resident and public official should know

Please join Casino-Free Milford for a very informative evening. Presented by Stephanie Crimmins, Founder, No Foxboro Casino and Ginny Coppola, Foxboro Selectwoman. When a Casino Wants to Come to Town: What every resident and public official should know Thursday, March 14 at 7:00pm Adams Middle 

Family Pizza Night Fundraiser 3/12 at Bertucci’s

Family Pizza Night Fundraiser 3/12 at Bertucci’s

On Tuesday, March 12 from 4:00-9:00pm, enjoy a delicious meal and give to a great cause! When you present this flyer, 15% of what you spend at Holliston Bertucci’s will be given to Educate Hopkinton – Because Information Matters. The fundraiser applies to both dine-in 

School Calendar Draft Updates

School Calendar Draft Updates

In our last blog, we posted a link to the draft school calendar for 2013-14. It turned out to be the most clicked-on link we posted to our blog all year, so we wanted to send out an update. The calendar is still not final, 

Sidewalk Survey – Where do you want to walk, and can you do it safely now?

Sidewalk Survey – Where do you want to walk, and can you do it safely now?

The Planning Board is working on an update to the 2007 Hopkinton Master Plan and needs your help.   The Board will be including a new section that recommends priority locations for new sidewalks, to improve pedestrian mobility and safety.   The Board would like specific 

Teacher Contract Ratified 2012-2015

Teacher Contract Ratified 2012-2015

At their meeting on February 28, the School Committee ratified a 3-year contract with the Hopkinton Teachers’ Association. It was ratified by a 5 to 1 vote, with all School Committee members in favor and Town Manager Norman Khumalo opposed. The contract covers September 1, 

Break-Ins on the Rise in Hopkinton – Be the Eyes and Ears of HPD

Break-Ins on the Rise in Hopkinton – Be the Eyes and Ears of HPD

At the February 5 Board of Selectmen meeting, Police Chief Richard Flannery reported that there has recently been an increase in breaking and entering crimes in Hopkinton.  He reminded residents to make sure their homes are secure and to look out for their neighbors. Flannery 

MAKERS – Women Who Make America

MAKERS – Women Who Make America

Kathrine Switzer, a friend of Hopkinton and the 26.2 Foundation, will be appearing in the three-hour PBS/AOL landmark documentary, MAKERS–Women Who Make America, a compelling story of amazing women trailblazers. You can watch the full interview at http://www.makers.com/documentary/ or a preview of Kathrine’s piece at http://www.5min.com/Video/KATHRINE-SWITZER-FIRST-WOMAN-TO-ENTER-THE-BOSTON-MARATHON-517280189.

Draft School Calendar for Next Year

Draft School Calendar for Next Year

At the February 7 School Committee meeting, Dr Hiersche presented the first draft of the school calendar for 2013-14. Click here to view the DRAFT Calendar. Dr Hiersche made some changes from the typical Hopkinton calendar, such as moving Early Release Days to Fridays. The 

Hopkinton Teachers Blogging from Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands during Vacation Week

Hopkinton Teachers Blogging from Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands during Vacation Week

Several Hopkinton educators have been participating in a professional development study tour program since November. This month, they are ready to set off for the on-tour component of this program and Asst. Superintendent Dr. DeMello invites you to follow them on her blog. Additionally all