Town Meeting & Election Information

Town Meeting Minutes & Election Results Page - New!
http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/townmeeting.htm

May 5, 2008 - Annual Town Meeting Minutes
http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/pdf/townmeeting/ATM_05-05-08.pdf

May 6, 2008 - Special Town Meeting Minutes
http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/pdf/townmeeting/STM_05-06-08.pdf

May 19, 2008 - Town Election Final Tally
http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/pdf/townmeeting/E_05-19-08.pdf

2008 Election Calendar - Source: Hopkinton Town Clerk

http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/elections.htm#calendar

Download : Massachusetts Official Absentee Ballot - Source: Massachusetts Secretary of State

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absbalap.pdf

This absentee ballot application is for use by a registered voter who will be unable to vote at the polls on election day due to:

(1) absence from your city or town during normal polling hours; or
(2) physical disability preventing you from going to the polling place; or
(3) religious belief;

Mailing instructions:

This application must be received by noon on the day before the election. This form may be mailed or hand-delivered to your city or town hall. If mailed, fold the form, tape it closed, place a first class stamp on it, print your city or town name and zip code for that city or town hall and drop into any mailbox.

Hopkinton Precincts by Street - Source: Hopkinton Town Clerk

http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/street.htm

Annual Town Election - Monday, May 19, 2008

Polls are open 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM in the Middle School Gym, 88 Hayden Rowe St (enter by Grove Street)

Ballot*

SELECTMEN
For three years Vote for ONE

     Muriel E. Kramer, Candidate for Re-election, Democratic 
     39 North Street Caucus, Nomination Papers http://www.murielkramer.blogspot.com/

     RJ Dourney Republican Caucus, Nomination Papers
     18 Hearthstone Road http://www.rjdourney.com/

BOARD OF ASSESSORS
For three years Vote for ONE

     John L. Palmer Candidate for Re-election, Democratic 
     87 Main Street Caucus 

BOARD OF HEALTH
For three years Vote for ONE

     Nancy J. Peters Candidate for Re-election, Democratic Caucus
     258 Wood Street Nomination Papers 

     Mark H. Gates Republican Caucus, Nomination Papers
     22 West Main Street

CEMETERY COMMISSIONER
For three years Vote for ONE

     Claire B. Wright Candidate for Re-election, Republican Caucus
     28 Hayden Rowe Nomination Papers

COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUND
For three years Vote for ONE

     Lynn M. Fournier Candidate for Re-election, Democratic Caucus
     14 Marshall Avenue Nomination Papers 

COMMISSIONER OF PARKS AND RECREATION
For three years Vote for TWO

     Brendan L. Doyle Candidate for Re-election, Nomination Papers
     41 Saddle Hill Road

     Robert T. Dobinski Nomination Papers
     10 Highland Street

     Kenneth J. Driscoll Republican Caucus, Nomination Papers
     20 Elizabeth Road

     Jane T. Moran Democratic Caucus
     70 East Main Street

MEMBER OF PLANNING BOARD
For five years Vote for TWO

     John Coolidge Candidate for Re-election, Democratic Caucus,
     203 Pond Street Nomination Papers

     Mark A. Abate Candidate for Re-election, Republican Caucus
     10 Sylvan Way

SCHOOL COMMITTEE
For three years Vote for TWO

     Nancy A. Burdick Candidate for Re-election, Republican Caucus,
     58 Greenwood Road Nomination Papers 

     Richard P. deMont Democratic Caucus
     77 North Mill Street

QUESTION #1

Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition
2 ½, so-call, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to obtain plans, designs, cost estimates and bid documents, as well as to provide for the acquisition of all materials, equipment, engineering, needs analyses and services necessary or appropriate for the repair, maintenance, renovation or improvement of municipal buildings and grounds, school buildings and grounds to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?

Yes ___________ No _____________ 

[Note from EducateHopkinton: This question is about mandatory compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. If approved, it allows the town to borrow funds to improve accessibility to our public buildings. The amount that will be borrowed is $157,232 which was approved by a 2/3 vote on Article 50 at Annual Town Meeting.]

QUESTION #2 - Click here for Q & A about this ballot question from the School Committee

Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition
2 ½, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to obtain soil borings, topographical studies, land surveys, wetlands surveys, preliminary site development plans, schematic designs, architectural and engineering designs, cost estimates, bid documents, and construction alternatives for the renovation or replacement of the Center Elementary School located at 11 Ash Street in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, for which feasibility study the Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority?

Yes ___________ No _____________ 

[Note from EducateHopkinton: This question is about a state mandated feasibility study to resolve issues around the viability of Center School and Hopkinton's facility planning efforts. The amount approved by a 2/3 vote on Article 48 at Annual Town Meeting was $385,000, but at least 40% of that would be reimbursed by the Massachusetts School Building Authority, bringing actual borrowing to no more than $231,000. If approved, the funding allows Hopkinton to move forward with applying for state funds for school buildings. If not approved, Hopkinton would be removed from the current list of eligible projects.]

* Source: Hopkinton Town Clerk Online http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/ballot-08.htm

NOTE: If you are a candidate and your website is not listed, please email the information to webmaster@educatehopkinton.com and we will post it.

Center School Feasibility Study - Q & A
(TM Article 48/Ballot Question #2)

The School Committee has submitted an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant and Town Election ballot that seeks approval of funding for a Feasibility Study for Center School.  This study is required in order for the Town to receive reimbursement from the State for the school building project.  The article is asking for approval of $525,000*. A minimum of 40% will be reimbursed by the State.  The output of the study will include schematic designs that would be used in the bid process for full design.

*[Note from EducateHopkinton: This question is about a state mandated feasibility study to resolve issues around the viability of Center School and Hopkinton's facility planning efforts. The amount approved by a 2/3 vote on Article 48 at Annual Town Meeting was $385,000, but at least 40% of that would be reimbursed by the Massachusetts School Building Authority, bringing actual borrowing to no more than $231,000. If approved, the funding allows Hopkinton to move forward with applying for state funds for school buildings. If not approved, Hopkinton would be removed from the current list of eligible projects.]

To provide more information on this article, the School Committee has provided answers to several frequently asked questions.

I thought the School Committee had decided a few years ago to decommission Center School.  Why are we now doing a Feasibility Study?  

Although the School Committee believes it is time to retire Center School, the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the State agency that funds the school building program, has not yet reached that conclusion.  The MSBA has implemented a new process for funding school building projects.  First, a district must identify a problem.  Then, rather than having the school district propose the solution, the MSBA works with the school district to determine the best solution to the problem.  Our concerns with Center School are with the building itself, traffic and bus loop safety, and the undersized, out-of-date educational spaces.   How we address our concerns will be determined through the Feasibility Study. 

What are the possible outcomes of the study?

The study will most likely examine four options – to renovate Center School, to expand Center School, to build a new school on the Elmwood School site, or to build a new school on the Town’s Fruit Street property.

What if the decision is to build a new school?  Will we be able to?

If the Feasibility Study determines that the best solution is to build a new school, then the MSBA would support us in our efforts to build one.  We would still need to apply for reimbursement from the MSBA and we would need to seek funding from the Town for the design and construction of the project.

What if we don’t agree with the outcome of the study?

Our expectation is that the Feasibility Study will be a collaborative process with the MSBA, and that together we can agree on what the best solution is.  If we don’t agree with the outcome, and we want to implement a different solution, then we would have to do it without any State funding.

What if the voters don’t approve the Feasibility Study this year?  Will we get another chance?

In all likelihood this is our one opportunity for funding from the State.  There were 423 requests state-wide for funding of school building projects this year.  The Center School project was selected as one of 49 projects by the MSBA for a Feasibility Study.  There are many other districts in the State that are seeking funding.  It is likely that if we do not approve funding for the Feasibility Study this year, then we will be placed on the bottom of the list.

Isn’t $525,000 expensive for a Feasibility Study?

This study will encompass more than previous feasibility studies that we have done.  The study will include a look at projected enrollments, a review of our educational requirements, and in-depth site reviews, including soil testing.  The end result will be schematic designs of a renovated or new building that would be used in the design phase of the project.  As part of the study, a designer will be hired to work on the site evaluation and schematic designs.

Will we be reimbursed for the Feasibility Study? 

Yes, the MSBA will partially reimburse the study.  The reimbursement amount will fall somewhere in the range of 40-46%, based on where Hopkinton falls on the MSBA’s reimbursement scale.  The MSBA is requiring that we ask for the full amount of the study at Town Meeting, even though we will not pay the full amount.

What happened to the money that was approved several years ago for the new elementary school?

There will be an article on the Special Town Meeting warrant to rescind the authority the School Committee was granted to spend that money.  The MSBA wants a fresh start, and wants the Town to approve the new project.   Of the $3 million that was approved several years ago, $60,000 was spent before the enrollment projections changed and the new elementary school was put on hold. 

How long will it take to complete the Feasibility Study?

The MSBA is estimating that it will take up to 12 months to complete the Feasibility Study.  The Town would then have 120 days to approve funding for the Full Design and Construction of the proposed building project.  We anticipate that the design and construction would be completed by January of 2012.

Submitted by the School Committee

School Committee Website: http://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/school_committee.php

Town Meeting Information

Annual Town Meeting "ATM" Warrant - May 5, 6 & 7, 2008

Annual Town Meeting Warrant with ballot questions
http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/pdf/ATM_5-5-08.pdf

Planning Board Articles for Town Meeting (including OSMUD)
http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/planning/articles.htm

Article 29 - OSMUD "Open Space Mixed Use Development" Overlay District  http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/planning/pdf/Zoning-OSMUD.pdf

Host Community Agreement for Legacy Farms
http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/planning/LF-TCR/HCAFinalApr08.pdf

Legacy Farms Fiscal & Economic Impacts Analysis
by Community Opportunities Group, May 2, 2008
Source: Planning Board

Legacy Farms - Planning Board Master Plan Review
by Sasaki Associates, April 25, 2008
Source: Planning Board

Article 48 - Center School Feasibility Study
Q & A Submitted by the School Committee

Why Do We Need to Attend Annual Town Meeting?

No Babysitter? No Excuse!
Free On-Site Babysitting Available - Please Attend Town Meeting

Hopkinton 2007 Annual Town Report
http://www.hopnews.com/Hopkinton2007Report.pdf

Article 5 - FY09 School Budget
School Committee Budget Booklet FY09

Special Town Meeting "STM" Warrant - May 6, 2008

http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/pdf/STM_5-6-08.pdf

WHY DO WE NEED TO ATTEND 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 be from the annual tax levy, existing funds, or bonding (new borrowing).

  • Operating budget articles require a simple majority (more than 50%). Article 5, the School department budget, is one such article.
  • Articles for capital items require a 2/3 affirmative vote if they are to be bonded. Article 48, the Feasibility Study for the renovation or replacement of Center School, is an example.
  
  
• To approve other important Articles that affect our town's finances and services.
• The Warrant for the ATM is available on the web http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/pdf/ATM_5-5-08.pdf and contains details of all the articles that will be voted on at ATM.

Encourage your spouse, friends and neighbors to attend and have their voices be heard.

Town of Hopkinton Official Site - www.hopkinton.org

Town Clerk - www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/

Voter Registration link - http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/elections.htm#registration
Voters must register 20 days before a Town or State Election - (election is May 19)

National Mail Voter Registration Form - Source: Federal Government www.eac.gov
http://www.fabnit.com/nvra-update-09-12-06.pdf

Financial Plan Working Group - www.hopkinton.org/gov/fpwg/

FPWG: Strategic Initiative Tracking List www.hopkinton.org/gov/fpwg/tracking.htm

Local News Media (in alphabetical order)

Boston Globe newspaper and website http://www.boston.com/

HCAM-TV local cable access channel (Comcast Channel 8/Verizon Channel 30) http://www.hcam.tv/
HCAM will be replaying the State of the Town, the State of the Schools, the Hopkinton Independent Selectman Candidate Debate and the Hopkinton Women's Club Candidates Night several times leading up to the election. Visit their website for the full schedule, set your DVR and be an informed voter!

Hopkinton Crier newspaper and website http://www.wickedlocal.com/hopkinton/

Hopkinton Independent newspaper http://www.hopkintonindependent.com/

HopNews.com news website http://www.hopnews.com/

Metrowest Daily News newspaper and website http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/

Hopkinton Public Schools Official Site - www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us

June 3, 2008: Hopkinton Public Schools Transportation FAQ's - New!
  http://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/departments/Transportation/FAQs.pdf

Budget Letters from the School Principals 2008-2009

Center School - Jennifer Parson www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/center/Documents/Budget_letter_08_Parents.pdf

Elmwood School - Ilene S. Silver www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/elmwood/PDF/Budget_letter_to_parents.pdf

Hopkins School - Martha Starr www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/hopkins/index/09parentbudgetletter.pdf

Middle School - William B. Lynch www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/middle/documents/07-08/budgetLetter2-28-08.doc

High School - John McCarthy www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/high_1/index.php

School Committee - http://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/school_committee.php

Dec 20, 2007: Superintendent's Preliminary FY 09 Budget - PowerPoint Presentation -
 hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/schoolcommittee/budget/08_09/Superintendent%20Prelim%20FY09%20budget.mht

Feb 1, 2008: School Committee Preliminary FY09 Budget Memo to the Town Manager -
 http://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/schoolcommittee/budget/08_09/Budgetsubmissionmemo.pdf

Feb 7, 2008: School Committee’s Proposed FY 09 Budget - PowerPoint Presentation -
 www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/schoolcommittee/budget/08_09/scprelim09budgetpresentation.mht

Feb 8, 2008: School Committee Preliminary FY09 Budget Article -
 http://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/schoolcommittee/budget/08_09/prelim09budgetarticle.pdf

Information to Help Answer Frequently Asked Questions

The General Laws of Massachusetts

M.G.L. Chapter 71: Section 68. Duties of towns to maintain schools; transportation of children; school building committee representation http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/71-68.htm - New!

Massachusetts Residential Property Tax Rates For FY2006

Annual tax, per $1000 assessed value, sorted by Community/Town:
http://www.chausse.org/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/MassPropertyTax2006.xls

Massachusetts Department of Education

2005-06 Preliminary Per Pupil Expenditures Report sorted by School District:
http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/ppx.aspx

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Tax Relief Information

2007 Tax Relief Application

http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/treasurer/TaxReliefApp07.pdf

Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/treasurer/senior.htm

http://www.massresources.org/

 

Calendar for Development of the 2008-09 Town and School District Budgets Dates in the past are grayed out. Click here to jump to upcoming dates. Navy blue text refers to the Town Budget process Green text refers to the School Budget process
Date	Time	Event	Location	Status
Sept 28, 2007	-	Instructions, forms, and supporting documents issued	-	Completed
Oct 1, 2007		The Town Manager (or BoS Chair) shall issue a budget schedule. Prior to 10/20, the Town Manager (or BOS Chair) shall update the 3 year financial plan and develop a preliminary revenue and budget projection for the ensuing fiscal year and coordinate a meeting with all appropriate dept. heads to review same.		Completed
Oct 31, 2007		Dept. Head meeting to review guidelines.		Completed
Nov 1, 2007	-	Selectmen issue budget guidelines	-	Completed
Nov 9, 2007	-	Preliminary Budget requests due back from Principals, Assistant Superintendent, and Directors	-	Completed
Nov 15 - Dec 7, 2007	-	Superintendent Budget Reviews	-	Completed
Nov 16, 2007		Departments submit recommendations to Capital Improvements Committee (CIC) for capital expenditures as outlined in bylaws.		Completed
Nov 30, 2007		Budget forms distributed to departments.		Completed
Dec 20, 2007	7:30 PM	Presentation of Superintendent’s Preliminary FY 09 Budget to School Committee (this was a preliminary budget, which has since changed, see Feb 7 below for a more recent budget presentation). Superintendent's Preliminary FY 09 Budget Presentation	MS Library	Completed
Jan 1, 2008		Operational budgets due to Town Manager. Town Manager schedules and begins operational budget review with departments. Appropriation Committee liaison will be available to participate in scheduled meetings with departments.		Completed
Jan 3, 2008	7:30 PM	School Committee Regular Meeting: High School Middle School Athletics Discussion of Town Meeting Articles	MS Library	Completed
Jan 10, 2008	7:30 PM	School Committee Working Session: Special Education Buildings and Grounds Central Office Discussion of Town Meeting Articles	MS Library	Completed
Jan 15, 2008		Town Manager submits Capital Improvement Program to BOS and Appropriation Committee. During the month of January the SC reviews budget with the Appropriation Committee.		Completed
Thurs Jan 17, 2008	7:30 PM	School Committee Regular Meeting: Elementary Principals Technology Vote on Town Meeting Articles (not completed as of Jan 17) The public is welcome to attend!	Middle School Library 88 Hayden Rowe St	Completed
Thurs Jan 24, 2008	7:00 PM	School Committee Working Session The public is welcome to attend!	Middle School Library 88 Hayden Rowe St	Completed
Thurs Jan 31, 2008	7:00 PM	Financial Plan Working Group Call-In Show Town Manager Anthony Troiano, School Committee member Phil Totino, and Appropriations Committee Chairman discuss service cuts vs. overrides as solutions to the Town's finances. They welcome questions and comments. Please call 508-435-7887 during the program.	Live on HCAM-TV Comcast Channel 8 Verizon Channel 30	Completed
Fri Feb 1, 2008	-	Preliminary FY 09 Budget and Articles due to Town Manager	-	Completed
Fri Feb 1, 2008		Warrant Articles due to BOS.		Completed
Thurs Feb 7, 2008	7:30 PM	School Committee Regular Meeting School Committee’s Proposed FY 09 Budget The public is welcome to attend or watch on HCAM-TV!	Middle School Library 88 Hayden Rowe St	Completed
Tues Feb 12, 2008	10:30 AM	HPTA Hosts a Town Budget Coffee	CAA 98 Hayden Rowe	Completed
Thurs Feb 28, 2008	7:30 PM	School Committee Regular Meeting The public is welcome to attend or watch on HCAM-TV!	Middle School Library 88 Hayden Rowe St	Completed
Sat March 1, 2008	-	Town Manager submits comprehensive draft budget to Selectmen	-	Completed
Mon March 3, 2008	7:00 PM	HPTA Hosts a Town Budget Coffee	CAA 98 Hayden Rowe	Completed
Tues March 4, 2008	6:30 PM	Board of Selectmen Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 215	Completed
Thurs March 6, 2008	7:30 PM	School Committee Regular Meeting The public is welcome to attend or watch on HCAM-TV!	Middle School Library 88 Hayden Rowe St	Completed
Tues March 11, 2008	6:00 PM	BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING 6:00 p.m. 1. Open Public meeting/ move into Executive Session for the purpose to hold a disciplinary hearing in Room 211 and then move back into public session to continue the public meeting in the Selectmen Hearing Room 215 Re-open public meeting 2. Liaison Reports 3. Town Manager’s Report 7:30 p.m. 4. FY’09 Budget Report EducateHopkinton.com encourages you to attend this public meeting to observe the process and take advantage of any public comment section there could be. The meeting will be accessible on HCAM-TV as well.	Town Hall 18 Main Street	Completed
Fri March 14, 2008	-	BOS finalizes position on all moneyed Warrant Articles that will be presented at All Town Meeting and will pull those that have not been properly vetted and fully costed for consideration at a later date (i.e. Special Town Meeting) after all details are available and vetted with various town committees and through any required public hearings. BOS to adopt Town-wide budget (including Schools and moneyed Warrant Articles) and submit to Appropriation Committee.	-	Completed
Mar 15 - Apr 25, 2008	-	Appropriation Committee conducts one or more public hearings on proposed budget and prints recommendations.	-	Completed
Tues March 18, 2008	6:30 PM	Board of Selectmen Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 215	Completed
Wed, March 19	7:00 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 211	Completed
Thurs Mar 20, 2008	7:30 PM	School Committee Public Hearing on Prelim FY 09 Budget The public is welcome to attend!	Middle School Library 88 Hayden Rowe St	Completed
Mon, March 24	7:00 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Lower Level	Completed
Mon, March 24	7:00 PM	Financial Plan Working Group Call-In Show Town Manager Anthony Troiano, School Committee member Phil Totino, and Appropriations Committee Chairman Stuart Cowart discuss service cuts vs. overrides as solutions to the Town's finances. They welcome questions and comments. Please call 508-435-7887 during the program.	Live on HCAM-TV Comcast Channel 8 Verizon Channel 30	Completed
Tues March 25, 2008	6:30 PM	Board of Selectmen Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 215	Completed
Wed, March 26	7:00 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 211	Completed
Fri Mar 28, 2008		Last day to obtain Nomination papers for Town Election. Visit the Town Clerk's Website for more information.		Completed
Mon Mar 31, 2008		Town Election Nomination papers due. Visit the Town Clerk's Website for more information.		Completed
Mon, March 31	7:00 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 211	Completed
Tues April 1, 2008	7:00 PM	Board of Selectmen Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 215	Completed
Thurs April 3, 2008	7:30 PM	School Committee Meeting - vote on Proposed FY 09 Budget	Middle School Library 88 Hayden Rowe St	Completed
Mon, April 7	7:00 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Lower Level	Completed
Tues April 8, 2008	6:30 PM	Board of Selectmen Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 215	Completed
Wed April 9, 2008	8:00 PM	State of the Schools Forum HPTA will host the State of the Schools Forum. It will be held at HCAM studios at 8 pm and will be broadcast live. The forum is open to the public. School Committee Chair Rebecca Robak and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Phelan will give a presentation regarding the current state of the Hopkinton Public School System. If you have questions or concerns that you would like to have addressed at the forum, please send them to Jean Bertschmann at jeanber65@hotmail.com, or call in questions during the live broadcast at 508.435.7887.	Live on HCAM-TV Comcast Channel 8 Verizon Channel 30	Completed
Wed, April 9	7:00 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 211	Completed
Mon, April 14	7:00 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Lower Level	Completed
Tues April 15, 2008	8:00 AM - 8:00 PM	Last Date to Register to vote for the Annual Town Meeting and the Annual Town Election. Visit the Town Clerk's Website for more information.	Town Hall 18 Main Street	Completed
Tues April 15, 2008	6:30 PM	Board of Selectmen Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 215	Completed
Wed, April 16	7:00 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 211	Completed
Thurs April 17, 2008	7:30 PM	School Committee Regular Meeting The public is welcome to attend or watch on HCAM-TV!	Middle School Library 88 Hayden Rowe St	Completed
Wed, April 23	7:00 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Lower Level	Completed
Mon April 28, 2008	-	Budget Booklet Mailing	-	Completed
Mon, April 28	7:00 PM	Hopkinton Independent Selectman Candidate Debate Tune in to see the candidates answer questions about critical issues facing Hopkinton. Learn where each candidates stands on these issues and be an informed voter. Taped at 5pm, the debate will air at 7pm on HCAM-TV	Watch on HCAM-TV Comcast Channel 8 Verizon Channel 30	Completed
Mon, April 28	7:00 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 211	Completed
Tues April 29, 2008	6:30 PM	Board of Selectmen Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 215	Completed
Wed, April 30	7:45 AM	State of the Town This program should prove to be an informative lead up to Hopkinton’s Annual Town Meeting. If you are interested in the state of Hopkinton’s fiscal affairs you won’t want to miss this event.	First Congregational Church 146 East Main St	Completed
Wed, April 30	7:00 PM	Candidates Night sponsored by the Hopkinton Women's Club. The Hopkinton residents running for office will give opening statements followed by questions from the audience.	Live on HCAM-TV Comcast Channel 8 Verizon Channel 30	Completed
Wed, April 30	7:30 PM	Appropriation Commitee Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 211	Completed
Thurs, May 1	7:00 PM	Board of Selectman Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 215	Completed
Thurs May 1, 2008	7:30 PM	School Committee Regular Meeting/Public Hearing The public is welcome to attend or watch on HCAM-TV!	Middle School Library 88 Hayden Rowe St	Completed
Mon May 5, 2008	7:00 PM	Annual Town Meeting "ATM" begins Annual Town Meeting Warrant with ballot questions http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/pdf/ATM_5-5-08.pdf	High School Gymnasium 90 Hayden Rowe St (click for directions)	Completed
Tues May 6, 2008	7:00 PM	Special Town Meeting "STM" Special Town Meeting Warrant http://www.hopkinton.org/gov/clerk/pdf/STM_5-6-08.pdf Annual Town Meeting "ATM" continues after "STM"	High School Gymnasium 90 Hayden Rowe St (click for directions)	Completed
Wed May 7, 2008	7:00 PM	Annual Town Meeting "ATM" continues	High School Gymnasium 90 Hayden Rowe St (click for directions)	Completed
Mon, May 12	7:00 PM	2nd Selectman Candidate Debate Sponsored by the Hopkinton Independent. Tune in to see the candidates answer questions about critical issues facing Hopkinton. Learn where each candidates stands on these issues and be an informed voter.	Live on HCAM-TV Comcast Channel 8 Verizon Channel 30	Completed
Tues, May 13	7:00 PM	Selectmen Candidates Roundtable Discussion Sponsored by HopNews. Studio audience members welcome, please arrive at 6:45pm.	Live on HCAM-TV Comcast Channel 8 Verizon Channel 30	Completed
Thurs May 15	7:00 PM	School Committee Regular Meeting The public is welcome to attend or watch on HCAM-TV!	Middle School Library 88 Hayden Rowe St	Completed
Mon May 19, 2008	Polls are open 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM	Annual Town Election. Visit the Town Clerk's Website for more information.	Middle School Gym 88 Hayden Rowe St (enter by Grove Street)	Completed
Tues May 20	7:00 PM	Board of Selectman Meeting	Town Hall 18 Main Street Room 215	Completed

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