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SELECT BOARD Adaptive playground funding discussion. In its meeting last Tuesday, the Select Board, along with School Committee members and the chair of the Community Preservation Committee, discussed potential ways to fund the proposed town adaptive playground. CPC chair Ken Weismantel explained that the CPC’s …
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Budget cuts discussed. At its meeting last Tuesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission addressed budget cuts for fiscal year 2026 in light of town directives, whereupon the commission has been requested to cut approximately $37,000 from its initial budget. Recommended existing …
SELECT BOARD Budget discussion. At its meeting last Tuesday, the Select Board addressed concerns regarding the School Department budget, following the Town Manager Elaine Lazarus’ announcement at the December 17th meeting that, due to the town’s $4.5 million deficit, all town departments should submit budget …
BOSTON MARATHON RUNNER Meet E-Hop’s marathon runner for 2025! Nick Miller is training for his first Boston Marathon this year (and 13th marathon overall), and will be raising funds to support our organization which strives to encourage civic engagement in our town of Hopkinton. We’re …
We’re excited to announce that our 2025 Marathon Runner supporting civic engagement in Hopkinton this year will be Nick Miller! Read more about Nick below and please consider making a donation to eHop at ehop.org/marathon/! I have run 12 marathons and am training to run …
SELECT BOARD School safety / emergency preparedness tactics reviewed. At its Tuesday meeting, the Select Board heard from public safety and school leaders regarding their response to the October swatting incident at the High School, an issue of concern among the community. Police Chief Joseph Bennett …
Hopkinton Fire Department Announces Information on 2023 Open Burning Season • U.S. Rep. McGovern, state Rep. Arena-DeRosa visit Hopkinton for update • Parks & Rec reviews plans for pickle ball courts off Fruit Street • School Committee restores SPED hours to budget following protests • Study: …
Residents Express Fiery Opposition to RECC • Additional information about RECC • Public pushback to proposed regional dispatch center grows louder • Regional dispatch discussion highlights positives, negatives • What the MBTA Communities law means for your town • 2023 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING & FY24 BUDGET TIMELINE • 2023 …
Meet our 2023 Marathon Runner Anna Cybulski! • Elementary School Building Committee ponders space concepts, energy options • Elmwood replacement project update: Community involvement ‘critical’ as final decision nears; construction costs soar • Parks & Rec discusses CPC requests, progress on initiatives • CPC approves $1 million cricket pitch …
Capital plan, summer programs top School Committee agenda • Board of Health tightens tobacco regulation policy • Voting Information for the November 8 State Election • Election harassment hits home for Degan • Joint meeting outlines school budget process, challenges • Parks & Rec roundup: Commission reports on …
Know Your Vote – eHop Spotlight Forum • Main Street Corridor Project – Weekly Update • Here’s who is running for office in Hopkinton’s May 16 annual election • TOWN ELECTION 2022 – CANDIDATES & BALLOT QUESTIONS • UCTC votes to recommend no action on its …
Covid-19 Updates and Precautions • School Committee weighs continued COVID precautions against emotional strain from ‘culture of fear’ • Select Board finalizes Boston Marathon charity number distribution • Nomination papers available for elected town positions • Upper Charles Trail Committee hears alternate trail proposal • …