Weekly Roundup for 01/06/2019

Weekly Roundup for 01/06/2019

Hopkinton Cafe, Bittersweet Co., to move to new space  •  Historical Commission Reviewed 3 Demolition Applications • Bobbi Gibb sculpture to commemorate women’s running history  •  Reminders and notices from the Town Clerk’s office  •  Hopkinton board raises tobacco age, bans plastic bags  •  Software increasingly 

Weekly Roundup for 12/16/2018

Weekly Roundup for 12/16/2018

 eHop in support of Community TV  •  Hopkinton hires Amy Beck as new senior services director  •  Developer appeals Hopkinton solar power facility denial  •  Hopkinton Parks and Recreation moved dog park to Fruit Street (UPDATE) 

School Committee Budget Update 11/15/18

School Committee Budget Update 11/15/18

At their November 15 meeting, the School Committee heard FY20 budget presentations from the following departments. The documents are linked below and the meeting video is available on the HCAM YouTube Channel. Technology FY20 HPS Technology Budget Summary Building & Grounds FY20 HPS Buildings & Grounds Budget 

Preliminary School Budget for FY19

Preliminary School Budget for FY19

The school budget season is in its preliminary stages. The initial presentation from November 2 showed a 8.9% increase over last year. If out of district costs are separated out the increase would be 6.9%. Personnel increases included eight elementary Teachers, two elementary Specialists, and 

Public Hearing on 2017-18 School Budget 1/9/17

Public Hearing on 2017-18 School Budget 1/9/17

The Hopkinton School Committee will conduct a Public Hearing on its proposed budget for 2017-18 at 7:00 PM in the High School Library on Monday, January 9, 2017.  It is expected to be televised on HCAM-TV (Comcast 8/Verizon 30/Streaming Live at www.hcam.tv). The School Committee’s 

List of Articles with Links & Details

List of Articles with Links & Details

2016 Town Meeting Warrant Motions Document REPORTS: Acceptance of Town Reports FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2016: FY 2016 Supplemental Appropriations – $200,000 FY16 Snow and Ice Deficit, and $31,500 for Sewer Enterprise Fund FY 2016 Budget Transfers – No Action – Consent Agenda Unpaid Bills from 

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 

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 

Hopkinton Middle School 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative

Hopkinton Middle School 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative

A message from Hopkinton Middle School: “We are excited to move forward in the 2015-2016 school year with a 1:1 (1 student, 1 device) digital learning initiative at Hopkinton Middle School. As you may know, during the current school year, our grade 8 math and 

Town Meeting Results Day 2 (unofficial) – DPW Facility Passes

Town Meeting Results Day 2 (unofficial) – DPW Facility Passes

Documents: Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) Amendments Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years – RECONSIDERED and PASSED – $3,427.60 for Highway Dept, and $1,620 for Human Resources Fiscal 2016 Operating Budget An amendment by Ken Weismantel to reduce operating budget by $60,000 to eliminate 

Coming Up on Town Meeting Day 2 Tonight

Coming Up on Town Meeting Day 2 Tonight

Documents: Read the Full 2015 Town Warrant Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years – Transfer from free cash the sum of $5,047.60 – Motion to RECONSIDER tabled until Tuesday. Fiscal 2016 Operating Budget – $72 million – 

List of Articles with Details and Links

List of Articles with Details and Links

Documents: Read the Full 2015 Town Warrant Annual Town Meeting Article Tracker (live document, updated frequently) Acceptance of Town Reports FY 2015 Supplemental Appropriations 199 General Government; Hydrant Rental To be transferred to the Water Enterprise Fund $167,360  422  Highway; Lake Maspenock Weed Control $ 60,000 423  FY15