what/when/where/why of Town Meeting

what/when/where/why of Town Meeting

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING STARTS TONIGHT 7:00 p.m. at the High School Field House Your ATTENDANCE and VOTES are needed at the Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting. Operating budget articles require a simple majority (more than 50%). Article 5, the School department budget, is 

www.educatehopkinton.com has been updated – check it out

www.educatehopkinton.com has been updated – check it out

Check out www.educatehopkinton.com for the following UPDATED information: Annual Town Meeting (TM) Warrant with ballot questions TM Article 29 – OSMUD “Open Space Mixed Use Development” Overlay District Host Community Agreement for Legacy Farms TM Article 48 – Center School Feasibility Study – New! Q 

Why do we Need to Go to Annual Town Meeting (ATM)?

Why do we Need to Go to Annual Town Meeting (ATM)?

To approve spending for the fiscal year beginning July 1. At ATM, we approve money for the operating budgets of all town departments. We also approve money for capital items such as new trucks or major repairs to buildings. The source of the money can 

State of the Town – April 30th  FCC 7:45 a.m.

State of the Town – April 30th FCC 7:45 a.m.

State of the Town Wednesday April 30, 2008 at 7:45 AM First Congregational Church – 146 East Main St. – Hopkinton Hosted by NSTAR This program should prove to be an informative lead up to Hopkinton’s Annual Town Meeting set to convene on May 5, 2008 

HCAM rebroadcast of the 4/9/08 HPTA State of the Schools Forum

HCAM rebroadcast of the 4/9/08 HPTA State of the Schools Forum

On Wednesday, April 9, 2008, the HPTA hosted the State of the Schools Forum LIVE on HCAM. School Committee Chair Rebecca Robak and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Phelan gave a presentation regarding the current state of the Hopkinton Public School System. Topics covered during 

Check out all that is new at www.educatehopkinton.com

Check out all that is new at www.educatehopkinton.com

You’ve been receiving the emails. Now check out our website! Go online to www.educatehopkinton.com for the following information: Voter Information Frequently Asked Questions FY09 Budget Calendar FY09 Budget Related Documents and Links Election Information We encourage you to share this email with your friends so that they 

State of the Schools Forum

State of the Schools Forum

State of the Schools Forum Wednesday, April 9, 8:00 PM Live on HCAM-TV – Comcast Channel 8 – Verizon Channel 30 On Wednesday, April 9, the HPTA will host the State of the Schools Forum. It will be held at HCAM studios at 8 pm 

“vote” on an override in online poll

“vote” on an override in online poll

In the event you want to have your ‘voice’ heard in some way regarding an override to fund Level Services for FY ’09 – which was NOT approved by the Board of Selectmen – there is a poll available on the www.hopnews.com website that you can participate 

FPWG Live Call-In Show Tonight – 7:00 p.m.  HCAM-TV

FPWG Live Call-In Show Tonight – 7:00 p.m. HCAM-TV

Financial Plan Working Group live on HCAM-TV (Comcast channel 8 and Verizon channel 30) Monday, March 24, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Town manager Anthony Troiano, School Committee member Phil Totino, and Appropriation Committee member Stuart Cowart will be on hand to discuss the 

School Committee FY’09 Budget Hearing – 3/20 7:30 p.m. MS Library

School Committee FY’09 Budget Hearing – 3/20 7:30 p.m. MS Library

At its March 18th regular meeting, the Board of Selectmen (BOS) voted NOT to put an override on the ballot – i.e., they voted to put forth a budget for Level Funding – using available revenue to fund the town budget. This budget will reduce 

BOS to decide on budget 3/18

BOS to decide on budget 3/18

Tuesday, March 18, is a critical date for Hopkinton in terms of the budget. At their meeting scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., the Board of Selectmen will most likely vote on whether or not to put an override on the ballot. An override will 

March 11th Board of Selectmen Meeting About FY09 Budget

March 11th Board of Selectmen Meeting About FY09 Budget

At its December 4th, 2007 meeting, the Board of Selectmen voted to provide an FY09 budget that provides “as close to Level Services as possible” for the town. At this week’s March 4th Board of Selectmen meeting, the Town Manager presented his FY09 budget presentation.