eHop Updates

Presidential Primary 3/1

Presidential Primary 3/1

The Massachusetts Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 1, also known as “Super Tuesday.” All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Hopkinton Middle School Brown Gym. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm. For those registered voters who are unable to vote at the polls on election 

HPTA “State of the Schools” Conversations with Dr MacLeod

HPTA “State of the Schools” Conversations with Dr MacLeod

The HPTA Presents Conversations with Dr MacLeod & School Committee Chair, Ellen Scordino: Wed, Feb 10 @ 7:00-9:00pm, Hopkinton High School Library Thurs, Feb 11 @ 10:00-11:00am, Town Hall Room 215/216 The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association is hosting a forum to offer community members an 

Lake Maspenock Weeds Survey & Forums

Lake Maspenock Weeds Survey & Forums

The Hopkinton DPW, Conservation Commission, Parks & Rec. Dept., in concert with the Advisory Group, will sponsor two Public Forums for Hopkinton residents: Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00-8:30PM, Town Hall, Room 215 Saturday, February 27 at 10:00-11:30AM, Town Hall, Room 215 A formal Comprehensive Weed Management and Control Plan 

Key Takeaways from the FY17 School Budget

Key Takeaways from the FY17 School Budget

The School Budget was approved by the School Committee on January 21 and then forwarded to the Town Manager.  The Town Manager will present the overall town budget to the Selectmen by March 1. For now, here are eHop’s Key Takeaways from the FY17 School Budget. 

Public Forum 2/11 to Meet the Finalist for Assistant Superintendent

Public Forum 2/11 to Meet the Finalist for Assistant Superintendent

A finalist for the position of Hopkinton Public Schools’ Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development has been selected.  An integral part of the process involves parent, staff, and community input.  The Superintendent, Dr. Cathy MacLeod, invites interested parents, staff, and community members to 

Town Election Candidates Needed

Town Election Candidates Needed

Some candidates have pulled nomination papers already for the upcoming Town Election, but some offices still have no candidates. To become a candidate a person must either obtain and submit nomination papers by securing the signatures of 50 Hopkinton registered voters by Monday, March 28; or 

Candidate Endorsement Policy

Candidate Endorsement Policy

As we head into election season, eHop would like to remind our readers of our candidate endorsement policy, especially since one eHop board member is running for office this year: The primary mission of Educate Hopkinton (eHop) is community education on funding and policy issues pertaining 

Board of Selectmen  – Did you know?

Board of Selectmen – Did you know?

A board of five members, elected for three-year terms on a rotating basis. The Board serves as the chief executive of the Town, and is responsible for policy making, granting licenses, and appointing the Town Manager, Town Counsel, Police Chief, Fire Chief and members of 

School Committee – Did you know?

School Committee – Did you know?

A board of five members, elected for three-year terms on a rotating basis. The School Committee is responsible for voting on an annual budget and overseeing all spending during the year; maintaining school buildings and overseeing any improvements to them or construction of new buildings; 

Planning Board – Did You Know?

Planning Board – Did You Know?

A board of nine members, elected for five-year terms on a rotating basis. The Planning Board is charged with the following duties, which are contained in the Mass. General Laws and the Hopkinton Zoning and General Bylaws: Adopting a Master Plan for the Town. The current Master 

Town Clerk – Did You Know?

Town Clerk – Did You Know?

The Town Clerk is the keeper of vital statistics for the Town, the custodian of the Town seal and all records of the Town; administers the oath of office to all Town officers, elected or appointed; issues such licenses and permits as are required by general 

CVS Signage & Lawsuit

CVS Signage & Lawsuit

The signage for CVS Pharmacy in the former Colella’s building at 61 Main Street is back on the agenda for Sign Design Review by Hopkinton’s Design Review Board.  The Board will be meeting on this topic on Tuesday, January 19 in Town Hall Room 211. The meeting begins at