Government
Thousands Marching on the State House for 5:00 p.m. Rally for Public Education Funding
BOSTON – Thousands of students, educators, parents, and other supporters of public education are beginning to arrive on Boston Common for a 5:00 p.m. rally and march around the State House to demand passage of bills that would increase state funding for preK-12 public schools by more than $1 billion a year and for public colleges and universities by more than $500 million a year.
Job Posting: Intermittent Laborer
The Town of Hopkinton seeks Intermittent Laborers for 40 hours per week available to work between approximately May 13th through August 30th to perform the following duties:
Lawn mowing
Weed trimming
Miscellaneous property cleanups
Other maintenance-type related duties
Qualifications:
Ability to drive a one-ton dump truck with trailer
Prior experience with landscaping and/or maintenance
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Job Posting: Veteran's Services District Administrative Specialist
Effective July 1st, the MetroWest Veterans' Services District Seeks a 37.5 hours/week Administrative Specialist
$19.00 per hour
Up to $20.00 per hour upon completion of in-training period.
Office Location: Central Office 1750 Washington St, Holliston 01746
Work schedule is Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Video: Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 2 Recap
Below, view a recap of Day 2 of the 2019 Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting.
Article 25: Purchase of Ladder Truck - Standing Vote- Passed: 256-11
$1,200,000 for a Ladder Truck to replace used Truck purchased in 2016.
2/3rds required vote
Article 26: Public Safety Software Upgrade - Passed Unanimously
$375,000
Video: Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting Day 2 Recap
Below, view a recap of Day 2 of the 2019 Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting.
Article 25: Purchase of Ladder Truck - Standing Vote- Passed: 256-11
$1,200,000 for a Ladder Truck to replace used Truck purchased in 2016.
2/3rds required vote
Article 26: Public Safety Software Upgrade - Passed Unanimously
$375,000
Town Meeting Day 3 Updates 5-8-2019
View town meeting on HCAM (Comcast Channel 8, Verizon Channel 30) or online here:.
Article 39: Temporary Banners - Unanimously Passed
-Expands where banners may be displayed to Route 85, Route 135 and West Main St.
Article 40: Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Installations - Amended Motion Passed Unanimously
-Strengthens the ability of the Planning Board to require screening around Solar farms, while preserving flexibility to respond to site and neighborhood conditions.
Video: 2019 Annual Town Meeting Day 1 Recap
Below, view a quick recap of Day 1 of the Annual Hopkinton Town Meeting.
Motion to move Article 53 after Article 22 - Passed Unanimously
Article 1: Acceptance of Town Reports - Passed Unanimously
Article 2: FY 2019 Supplemental Appropriations and transfers - Passed Unanimously
($525,000 for snow and Ice, $70,000 for Sewer Enterprise Fund)
Town Meeting Day 2 Updates 5-7-19
View town meeting on HCAM (Comcast Channel 8, Verizon Channel 30) or online here:.
Article 25: Purchase of Ladder Truck - Standing Vote- Passed: 256-11
$1,200,000 for a Ladder Truck to replace used Truck purchased in 2016.
2/3rds required vote
Article 26: Public Safety Software Upgrade - Passed Unanimously
$375,000