eHop Updates

Town Manager to Present Budget Tomorrow

Town Manager to Present Budget Tomorrow

At the Tuesday, February 25 Board of Selectmen Meeting Town Manager Norman Khumalo will submit a comprehensive budget to the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Appropriation Committee and the Capital Improvement Committee. This must be done before March 1 as per the Town Charter. The public comment 

School Committee Office Hours Today 11:00am

School Committee Office Hours Today 11:00am

Members of the Hopkinton School Committee will be holding office hours on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hopkinton Senior Center to provide residents with an opportunity to attend and ask questions or give feedback regarding current school-related issues.

Police Chief Meet and Greet Rescheduled for Thursday

Police Chief Meet and Greet Rescheduled for Thursday

The Board of Selectmen will be interviewing police chief candidates on Thursday, February 27th at Town Hall. There will be an opportunity for the public to meet and greet the candidates from 5:30-6:00pm. 2014-02-27 Board of Selectmen Agenda

Town Election Season is Underway

Town Election Season is Underway

Just a quick reminder that there are many seats are open for our local town election coming up on May 19, 2014. According to HopNews, four candidates have pulled nomination papers so far, click here to read their names. To become a candidate a person must 

Vacancies on Town Committees

Vacancies on Town Committees

The Town of Hopkinton recently publicized the current vacancies on Town Boards & Committees. If you have been curious or interested in volunteering on behalf of your community, now is an excellent time to get involved. The current list of town Board and Committee vacancies as of January 8 are listed 

Are You Signed Up for the New School Listserv Emails?

Are You Signed Up for the New School Listserv Emails?

As you may  have heard, on January 31 Hopkinton Public Schools switched away from the iContact mass email service that it had been using for several years. Parents must now all create SchoolWires accounts and register for E-Alerts on the School District Website. Attention! If 

Public Hearing on the School Budget – Thurs @ 7:30pm

Public Hearing on the School Budget – Thurs @ 7:30pm

Public Hearing on the School Budget Thursday, January 30 at 7:30pm Middle School Library Attend in person or watch on HCAM-TV (Comcast Channel 8/Verizon Channel 30/ Streaming live on hcam.tv) ATTENTION! This is your chance to voice your opinion on free vs tuition-based Full Day Kindergarten, fees 

Full Day K Discussion and School Transportation Policy this week

Full Day K Discussion and School Transportation Policy this week

The School Committee will be having a regular meeting this week on Thursday, January 16 at 7:30pm in the Middle School Library. The public comment period is scheduled for 8:30pm after the Full Day Kindergarten Discussion. You may attend in person or watch on HCAM-TV (Comcast 

Full Day Kindergarten Proposal Overview

Full Day Kindergarten Proposal Overview

Dr. MacLeod has included in the FY2015 budget a proposal to make full-day kindergarten available to all students.  It is currently proposed in the budget as tuition-based full-day kindergarten with half day kindergarten option.  With this plan, some kindergarten or first grade classes may need 

“State of the Schools” Monday and More Budget Discussions Coming Up

“State of the Schools” Monday and More Budget Discussions Coming Up

Mon Jan 21 @ 7:00pm – HPTA Annual State of the Schools Presentation with Superintendent Dr Cathy MacLeod and School Committee Chair Nancy Burdick on HCAM-ED (Comcast 96/Verizon 31). Live Q & A after the presentation. Call in with your questions 508-435-7887 or email them in 

Town Election Season Has Begun – Save the Dates

Town Election Season Has Begun – Save the Dates

Many seats are open for our local town election coming up on May 19, 2014. 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 

High School, Middle School, Athletics and Student Services Budgets Tonight

High School, Middle School, Athletics and Student Services Budgets Tonight

The School Committee will be meeting in a budget working session tonight, January 9, 2014 at 7:30pm in the Middle School Library. There will be no public comment period, but you can watch on HCAM-TV (Comcast Channel 8/Verizon Channel 30). Tonight’s meeting will focus on the