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Home My Public Portal AboutHopkinton Annual Town Report - 2011C M Y CM MY CY CMY K HOPKINTON TOWN REPORT COVER FRONT.pdf 1 3/22/12 3:53 PM About our cover On a sunny day in October, 2011, members of Hopkinton Boy Scout Troop 4 gathered on Town Common to build a signal tower to highlight scouting activity and scouting achievements in town. Boys and girls—and their parents and guests—were invited to climb the tower as they learned about the tower’s design. The tower was a temporary structure, but visitors who saw it were reminded of the many volunteer hours given by adults to the boy scouts and girl scouts in our town. Building the tower was another step in helping the children of Hopkinton to build a future, a volunteer endeavor that is significant and greatly appreciated. Every year our annual town report honors volunteers in Hopkinton. This year we celebrate scouting and the adult volunteers who mentor our scouts. The three principles that scouting provides are self-discipline, teamwork, moral and patriotic values….the basic building blocks of leadership. Throughout this year’s town report are pictures of scouts and their leaders. The many scout leaders who sent us photos of their scouting events showed an outpouring of enthusiasm that truly honors scouting and volunteering in Hopkinton. Thank you…thank you to all our scout leaders for their authentic passion for our community and for mentoring our children as they begin to build a future, helping to keep the vitality of our community strong. BUILDING THE FUTURE HONORING SCOUTS TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES TOWN OF HOPKINTON MASSACHUSETTS To the Citizens of Hopkinton: The Board of Selectmen respectfully submit the two hundred and eighty-eighth annual printed reports of the Town of Hopkinton’s offices, boards and committees for the year ending December 31, 2011. The financial data presented in this year’s Town Report covers fiscal year 2011 that is the period from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Please bring this report to Town Meeting. Table of Contents TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES2 Town Officers and Committees .................................. 3 Board of Selectmen .................................................. 10 Town Meetings/Warrants Special Town Meeting Warrant, March 21, 2011 ........................................... 12 Special Town Meeting Return, March 21, 2011 ........................................... 13 Special Town Election Warrant, March 28, 2011 ........................................... 14 Special Town Election Return, March 28, 2011 ........................................... 14 Annual Town Meeting, Return of the Warrant May 2, 2011, ................................................ 15 Accounting Department - Finance Director ..................................................... 40 - Financial Statements .............................................. 41 ADA Oversight Committee ........................................ 65 Animal Control Officer .............................................. 66 Board of Appeals ...................................................... 67 Board of Assessors ..................................................... 68 Board of Health ......................................................... 70 Board of Registrars .................................................... 72 Capital Improvements Committee .......................... 72 Cemetery Commissioners ........................................ 73 Commissioners of Trust Funds ................................... 74 Community Preservation Committee ....................... 75 Conservation Commission ........................................ 76 Council on Aging ...................................................... 78 Cultural Council ........................................................ 79 Design Review Board ............................................... 80 Department of Public Works - Report from the Director ........................................ 80 - Water Division .......................................................... 81 - Sewer Division .......................................................... 82 - Highway Department .............................................. 82 - Tree Warden ............................................................ 83 Downtown Revitalization Committee ........................ 84 Engineering/Facilities Department ............................ 85 Fire Department ........................................................ 85 Historical Commission ............................................... 88 Historic District Commissions - Center Historic District Commission ........................ 90 - Woodville Historic District Commission .................... 90 Hopkinton Housing Authority ...................................... 91 Human Resource Department ................................. 93 Information Technology Department ....................... 94 Inspectional Services ................................................ 95 Marathon Committee ............................................... 96 Marathon Fund Committee ...................................... 97 Open Space Preservation Committee ..................... 97 Parks & Recreation Department ............................... 98 Permanent Building Committee ............................... 99 Planning Board .......................................................... 99 Police Department .................................................. 101 -Auxiliary Police ........................................................ 104 Public Library ........................................................... 105 School Department - School Committee ............................................... 107 - Superintendent of Schools .................................... 109 - Hopkinton High School .......................................... 110 - Hopkinton Middle School ...................................... 115 - Center School ....................................................... 116 - Elmwood School ................................................... 117 - Edward Hopkins School ......................................... 119 - Student Service Department ................................ 119 - School Salaries ...................................................... 120 South Middlesex Regional Vocational School Committee (Joseph P. Keefe Regional Vocational Technical School) .................................................... 127 Sustainable Green Committee ............................... 132 Tax Relief Committee .............................................. 133 Town Clerk ............................................................... 133 Town Salaries ........................................................... 134 Town Treasurer/Collector ......................................... 141 Veterans Celebration Committee .......................... 141 Veterans Services Department ............................... 142 Weights and Measures Department ....................... 143 Youth Services Department .................................... 143 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee ............. 145 Our Town ................................................................. 146 Emergency Page ............................. Inside Back Cover SELECTMEN - E Todd A. Cestari , Chairman ............................. 2012 Benjamin L. Palleiko, Vice Chairman ............... 2013 Michelle A. Gates ............................................ 2012 John M. Mosher ............................................... 2013 Brian J. Herr ...................................................... 2014 FIRE CHIEF A-S Paul K. Clark POLICE CHIEF A-S Richard A. Flannery Finance Director A-TM Heidi A. Kriger TOWN CLERK - E Ann M. Click ..................................................... 2013 TOWN MODERATOR - E Bruce Karlin, M.D .............................................. 2013 TOWN COUNSEL A-S Miyares and Harrington LLP .............................. 2011 TOWN TREASURER & COLLECTOR – A-TM Maureen L. Dwinnell ......................................... 2013 TOWN ENGINEER/FACIILITIES COORDINATOR David T. Daltorio AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD Thomas Nealon ................................................ 2012 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) COORDINATOR Charles Kadlik, Corresponds w/ position of Dir Municipal Inspections AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Michael DiMascio, Chairman .......................... 2011 Nancy Burdick, School Committee ................. 2011 Dave Daltorio, Facilities Director ...................... 2011 Dale Danahy .................................................... 2012 Catherine E. Buckley ........................................ 2013 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER A-TM William J. Proctor .............................................. 2011 Cynthia M. Proctor ...........................................2011 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE A-S/M/TC Ronald Eldridge, Chairman .............................2010 Joseph Karner ..................................................2010 Mary Lou Haroian .............................................2011 Stuart Cowart ...................................................2011 Michael Manning .............................................2012 BOARD OF APPEALS A-S Rory Warren, Chairman ....................................2013 Thomas J. Garabedian, Vice Chairman ..........2012 Michael DiMascio ............................................2011 Tina Rose ..........................................................2014 G. Michael Peirce ............................................2015 BOARD OF APPEALS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS A-S June Correia Clark ...........................................2011 David L. Barnes ................................................2012 Kelly Knight .......................................................2015 BOARD OF ASSESSORS - E John H. Duffy, Chairman ..................................2012 Mary Jo LaFreniere ...........................................2013 John L. Palmer .................................................2014 BOARD OF HEALTH – E Mark H. Gates, Chairman ................................2014 Paul J. Wright ....................................................2012 Vincent J. Lawler ..............................................2013 BOARD OF REGISTRARS A-S Ann M. Click, Clerk ................................................... Antoinette Kunicki ............................................2011 Christine Dietz ...................................................2012 Joyce Brousseau ..............................................2013 300th Celebration Committee Patrick Lynch, Civic Activities Club .... Life of Project Matt Zettek, Chamber of Commerce ....................................... Life of Project David Nelson, Council on Aging ....... Life of Project Michaelyn Holmes, Historical Commission ....................................... Life of Project Russell Greve, Historical Society ........ Life of Project Robert Dobinski, Park and Recreation ......................................... Life of Project Nancy Burdick, School Committee ... Life of Project Vacant, Youth Commission .............. Life of Project Town Officers & Committees 2010 T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 3 Ann Click, At-Large Member .............. Life of Project Stephen Kellett, At-Large Member .... Life of Project Anne Mattina, At-Large Member ....... Life of Project Max Parnia, At-Large Member ........... Life of Project Sheila Zarba-Campbell, At-Large Member .............................. Life of Project Megan McSkimming, At-Large Member .............................. Life of Project Alicia Shambo, At-Large Member .............................. Life of Project CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE A-S Maureen K. Bumiller ......................................... 2011 Dexter N Siglin, III .............................................. 2012 Kurt Fleigauf ..................................................... 2012 CAPITAL GROWTH IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE - S/M John Barris ........................................................ 2011 Daniel C. Burton ............................................... 2013 Richard Brault ................................................... 2014 James Gosselin ................................................ 2015 Vacant ............................................................. 2015 CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS - E Lynn M. Fournier, Chairman ............................. 2013 Claire B. Wright ................................................. 2014 Thomas F. Pratt ................................................ 2012 CHAPLAIN OF THE HOPKINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Rev. Paul Clifford .............................................. 2011 COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUND – E Thomas J. Garabedian, Chairman .................. 2012 Maureen K. Bumiller ......................................... 2013 Mary Arnaut...................................................... 2014 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE A Various Committees Marcus Waldron, Conservation Commission .................................................... 2011 Jeffrey J. Doherty, Open Space Preservation Appointment ............................... 2011 William Shaw, Historical Commission ............... 2011 Ken Driscoll, Parks & Recreation ....................... 2011 Lillian Holden, Housing Authority ....................... 2011 John Coolidge, Planning Board Appointment ......................................... 2011 Andre J. Navez, Selectmen Appointment ....... 2011 Henry R. Kunicki, Selectmen Appointment ...... 2011 Al Rogers, Selectmen Appointment................. 2012 CONSERVATION COMMISSION A-S Robert G. Murphy, Chairman ..........................2012 Jeffrey S. Barnes ...............................................2011 Marcus C. Waldron ..........................................2011 Craig Nation ....................................................2012 Andre M. Griben ..............................................2013 Frank D’Urso ......................................................2013 Melissa Recos ..................................................2013 CONSTABLES - E Patrick K. O'Brien ...............................................2013 Don S. Creswell, Sr ............................................2013 Patrick Mahon ..................................................2013 SPECIAL CONSTABLE A-S William E. Pickett, Jr. .........................................2011 Nelson H. Goldin ..............................................2013 COUNCIL ON AGING A-S Carol Walsh, Chairman ....................................2013 Donna J. Deneen ............................................2011 David W. Holly ..................................................2011 John T. McInerney ............................................2012 David Nelson ....................................................2012 John A. Palitsch ................................................2013 Beverly McIntyre ...............................................2013 COUNCIL ON AGING ASSOCIATE MEMBER A-S Pasquale Baratta .............................................2011 Kathleen Kearns ...............................................2013 CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE BUILDING COMMITTEE Mary Lou Haroian, Cultural Arts Alliance........................................ Life of Project Roger M. Maxwell, Cultural Arts Alliance........................................ Life of Project Roger N. Mezitt, Community Preservation Committee .................... Life of Project Deborah S. Brug, At-large Member ... Life of Project Brian E. Yurewicz, At-large Member ... Life of Project Jon Berke, At-large Member .............. Life of Project DESIGN REVIEW BOARD A-Planning Board Jeanette Thomson ...........................................2011 Sue-Ellen Stoddard ..........................................2011 Claire B. Wright ................................................2011 Gail A. Fallon ....................................................2011 Jeffrey Doherty .................................................2011 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ALTERNATES A-Planning Board Ria McNamara ................................................2011 Finley Perry .......................................................2011 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES4 DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS A-TM Charles Kadlik .................................................. 2012 DPW DIRECTOR A-TM John K. Westerling ............................................ 2013 DOWNTOWN INITIATIVE STEERING COMMITTEE A- TM Thomas Nealon .................................. Life of Project Kenneth Driscoll ................................. Life of Project Dale Danahy ...................................... Life of Project Catherine Doherty-Waldeck .............. Life of Project Ria McNamara .................................. Life of Project Joseph Strazzulla ................................ Life of Project DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE A–S, Various Committees Peter LaGoy, Member at Large, Chairman ..... 2012 Patriria Mangiacotti-Prucher, Member At Large ............................................. 2011 Susan Marshall, At Large Member ................... 2011 Deborah S. Brug, Member At Large ................. 2013 Kathleen Dragin At Large Member .................. 2012 Andre Griben, At Large Member ..................... 2012 Kenneth Driscoll, Parks & Recreation .............. 2011 Claire Wright, Historic District ............................ 2011 Joseph M. Markey, Planning Board.................. 2011 Thomas Nealon, Chamber of Commerce ...... 2011 EARTH REMOVAL AGENT A - Planning Board Don MacAdam ................................................ 2012 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION A-S Nicholas S. Balster, Vice-Chairman .................. 2012 Thomas Towle .................................................. 2012 Devin Macomber ............................................ 2012 Gail A. Fallon .................................................... 2013 Julie Lockner .................................................... 2013 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE David Daltorio, Facilities Manager .... Life of Project Joseph Karner, Appropriations Committee ....................................... Life of Project Dr. John Phelan, School Superintendent .................................. Life of Project Jennifer Parsons, Center School Principal ............................................. Life of Project Todd Cestari, Board of Selectmen ..... Life of Project Norman Khumalo, Town Manager .... Life of Project Rebecca Robak, School Committee ........................................ Life of Project Troy Mick, School Committee ............ Life of Project Andrew G. Wailgum ........................... Life of Project James D. Hervol ................................. Life of Project Diana Beck At-Large Member ........... Life of Project Thomas G. Towle At-Large Member .............................. Life of Project Thomas Gaston At-Large Member ............................. Life of Project EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICER A-S Fire Chief FACILITIES BOARD A-S FENCE VIEWER A-TM Gary R. Haines ................................................2011 FIELD DRIVER A-TM Gary R. Haines .................................................2011 FOREST FIRE WARDEN Performed by Fire Chief HOPKINTON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION A-S Michael Girardi, Chairman ............................. 2011 Austin Spang ....................................................2011 Beth B. Kelly ......................................................2012 Jeanette M. Thomson ......................................2012 Melanie A. Smith ..............................................2012 Claire B. Wright .................................................2013 HOPKINTON COMMUNITY ACCESS & MEDIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael J. Preite, President of the Board of Directors ......................................2012 Mary Arnaut, Secretary .....................................2011 Kathy Dooley, Superintendent of Schools appointment ......................................2011 George T. Joseph Board of Selectmen appointment .................................2012 Michael Carroll .................................................2013 HOPKINTON CULTURAL COUNCIL A-S Jean Bertschmann ...........................................2012 Nancy Legasse ................................................2012 John Savignano ...............................................2012 Laima Whitty.....................................................2012 HOPKINTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION A-S Michaelyn Holmes, Chairman .........................2013 Nancy Stevenson .............................................2011 Robert J. Ionta .................................................2011 William S. Shaw ................................................2011 Claire B. Wright .................................................2013 Ronald A. Yankee, M.D. ...................................2013 HOPKINTON HOUSING AUTHORITY - E Renee Gilson, Chairman .................................2012 T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 5 Lillian P. Holden, State Appointee .................... 2011 Marilyn K. Stearman ......................................... 2015 Deborah K. Kollmeyer ...................................... 2016 HOPKINTON TAX RELIEF FUND COMMITTEE A-S John Palmer, Board of Assessors ...................... 2011 Maureen L. Dwinnell, Treasurer/Collector ......... 2011 Teresa Rice, Resident Member-at-Large ......... 2011 Nancy Haines, Resident Member-at-Large ..... 2011 John J. Duffy, Resident Member-at-Large ....... 2011 HOUSING COMMITTEE A-S Donna McGuire, Housing Authority Representative ................................................. 2011 Mark Abate, Planning Board Representative ................................................. 2011 Vacancy, Board of Selectmen Representative ................................................. 2011 Richard Scherer ............................................... 2011 Richard Odell ................................................... 2012 INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS A-TM William Proctor ................................................. 2011 Cynthia M. Proctor, Assistant ............................ 2011 LAKE MASPENOCK DAM PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Michael Riley, Hopkinton .................................. 2012 David Melvin, Hopkinton .................................. 2012 James Monahan, Hopkinton ........................... 2012 Henry Papuga, Milford Water Company .......... 2012 David Gibbs, Town of Milford ........................... 2012 Walter Esker, Town of Upton ............................. 2012 Don Kerr, Town of Upton................................... 2012 MAPC A-S Mary C. Pratt .................................................... 2011 MARATHON COMMITTEE A-S Dorothy J. Ferriter, Chairman ........................... 2011 Rick Flannery, Police Dept. Representative .......................... Permanent Position P. Kenneth Clark, Fire Dept. Representative ................................................ 2011 Patrick Mahon, Parks and Recreation .............. 2011 Michael Mansir, DPW ....................................... 2011 Vacancy, Hopkinton Athletic Assoc Appointment ......................................... 2009 Vacancy, Boston Athletic Assoc Appointment ......................................... 2009 Vacancy, Liaison Fund Raising Agent .............. 2009 Alfred W. Rogers, Jr., School Committee Appointment ................................ 2010 Robert A. Levenson, At-Large Member ............ 2011 Anne L. Marcy, At-Large Member .................... 2011 Jane Marie Goodman, At-Large Member ............................................2012 Judith Pitasi, At-Large Member ........................2012 Alex Danahy, At-Large Member ......................2012 Mary Jo LaFreniere, At-Large Member ............2013 Jacques LeDuc, At-Large Member .................2013 Craig Gormley, At-Large Member ...................2013 Jean Cann, At-Large Member ........................2013 Adam Munroe, At-Large Member ...................2013 MARATHON FUND COMMITTEE A-S Carole Nathan, At-Large Member, Chairman .........................................................2011 Colleen D. Charleston, At-Large Member ............................................2011 Brendan Doyle, Parks & Recreation .................2011 Mary Jo LaFreniere Marathon Committee ......2010 Troy Mick, School Committee Representative .................................................2010 METROWEST REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY RJ Dourney .......................................................2011 MUNICIPAL COORDINATOR UNDER THE RIGHT TO KNOW LAW A-S Paul K. Clark, term coincides with Fire Chief Term MUTUAL AID BUILDING INSPECTOR A-MID Daniel F. Bennett ..............................................2011 OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION COMMISSION A-S Andre Griben, Conservation Commission .......2011 John H. Coolidge, Chairman, Planning Board .................................................2011 Ben Palleiko, Board of Selectmen ....................2011 Nancy J. Peters, Member-at-Large ..................2012 Jeffrey J. Doherty, Member-at-Large ...............2013 PARKING CLERK A-TM Geri F. Holland .................................................2013 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – E Kenneth J. Driscoll, Chairman ..........................2014 Robert T. Dobinsk ............................................. i2012 Karl R. Morningstar ...........................................2012 Brian E. Eberlin ..................................................2014 PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE Michael Dawley ...............................................2011 Miguel Linera....................................................2012 Robert Scumaci ...............................................2012 Michael DiMascio ............................................2013 John Ferrari ......................................................2013 Marie Eldridge .................................... Life of Project TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES6 Laura Barry ......................................... Life of Project Scott Richardson ................................ Life of Project PERSONS TO CUT WIRES IN CASE OF FIRE A-MID Edward V. Hicks ................................................ 2011 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE A-S Kathleen A. LaFlash, Chairman ....................... 2012 Ezat Parnia ....................................................... 2011 Thomas Sheridan ............................................. 2011 Patricia D. Duarte ............................................. 2012 Robert Levenson .............................................. 2013 PLANNING BOARD – E Kenneth R. Weismantel, Chairman .................. 2012 Mark Abate, Vice Chairman ............................ 2013 Carol W. DeVeuve ........................................... 2012 Christian P. Ollenborger ................................... 2013 Richard A. MacDonald .................................... 2014 John M. Coutinho ............................................ 2015 Deborah A. Thomas ......................................... 2015 Claire B. Wright ................................................. 2016 Brian J. Karp ..................................................... 2016 PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTOR A-MID Charles A. Dabritz............................................. 2011 ASS'T PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTOR A-MID Peter K. Zereski ................................................. 2011 PUBLIC WEIGHERS A-MID Michael Beattie ................................................ 2011 John Palmer ..................................................... 2011 Thomas McIntyre, Sr. ........................................ 2011 Thomas McIntyre, Jr. ........................................ 2011 Kathleen M. McIntyre ....................................... 2011 Kelli McIntyre .................................................... 2011 Mike Shilalie ...................................................... 2011 Jaime Wright .................................................... 2011 Colleen McIntyre.............................................. 2011 Stephen Nedoroscik ......................................... 2011 RECYCLING COMMITTEE A-S REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE A-S Frank D’Urso ...................................................... 2012 Ruth Knowles .................................................... 2013 SCHOOL COMMITTEE – E Rebecca L. Robak, Chairman ......................... 2013 Jean B. Bertschmann ....................................... 2012 Troy D. Mick ...................................................... 2012 Nancy A. Burdick .............................................. 2014 Scott Aghababian ...........................................2014 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES A-MID Louis H. Sakin ....................................................2011 SENIOR CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE A-S Richard Brault ..................................... Life of Project Sarah L. Duckett ................................. Life of Project Thomas P. Nealon .............................. Life of Project John A. Palitsch .................................. Life of Project Frederick S. White ............................... Life of Project SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dr. John E. Phelan, Jr. SMOC REPRESENTATIVE A-S Paul D. Prior ......................................................2011 SURVEYOR OF WOOD, LUMBER AND BARK A-TM Gary R. Haines .................................................2011 SUSTAINABLE GREEN COMMITTEE A-S Nancy L. Dourney, Chairman ..........................2011 Ann E. Randall ..................................................2011 Gino Spinelli .....................................................2011 Scott Richardson ..............................................2011 Christiane Y. Perrin ............................................2011 Francis J. D’Urso ...............................................2011 John L. Carroll ..................................................2011 Ria K. McNamara ............................................2011 Gretchen A. Govoni .........................................2011 Aubrey Doyle....................................................2011 Margo R. Roman .............................................2011 Kim Harvey .......................................................2013 Carol DeVeuve, Planning Board .....................2011 Nancy Burdick, School Committee .................2011 John Mosher, Board of Selectmen ..................2011 SUSTAINABLE GREEN COMMITTEE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS A-S John Keane .....................................................2011 Andrew Boyce ..................................................2011 Laura Connolly .................................................2011 TOWN MANAGER A-S Norman Khumalo ............................................2012 TOWN BUILDINGS STUDY COMMITTEE Stuart Cowart, Appropriations Committee Rep ................................. Life of Project Thomas Nealon, Downtown Revitalization Com Rep ..................... Life of Project Michael Girardi, Historic District Com Rep ................................ Life of Project T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 7 John L. Carroll, Library Trustees Rep ....................................... Life of Project Ken Driscoll, Parks & Recreations Com Rep ....................... Life of Project Laura Barry, Permanent Building Rep ....................................... Life of Project Michael Dawley, Permanent Building Com Rep .............................. Life of Project Michael DiMascio, Permanent Building Com Rep .............................. Life of Project Miguel Linera, Permanent Building Com Rep .............................. Life of Project John Ferrari, Permanent Building Com Rep .............................. Life of Project Robert Scumaci, Permanent Building Com Rep .............................. Life of Project Nancy Burdick, School Committee Rep ................................. Life of Project TREE WARDEN A-DPW Dir Paul Gleason ................................................... 2012 TRUANT OFFICER Richard A. Flannery, Chief of Police TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL FUND - E BY TOWN MEETING Anthony G. Rizzo, Jr. Philip J. Guarino Deborah Finnerty Jennifer Blake Maura McNamara Kathleen Denaro Nancy Legasse VETERANS’ GRAVE OFFICER A-S Michael Whalen ............................................... 2014 VETERAN'S SERVICE OFFICER A-S Anthony J Mastroiann ...................................... 2010 VETERANS’ CELEBRATION COMMITTEE A-S Raymond J. Gendreau, Chairman .................. 2013 Nancy Drawe ................................................... 2011 Michael Whalen ............................................... 2011 Cynthia Chesmore, Council on Aging Liaison ............................................... 2011 Michelle Gates, Board of Selectman Liaison .............................................................. 2011 Judith A. Murphy .............................................. 2012 Colleen D. Charleston...................................... 2012 Deb Holbrook ................................................... 2013 James A. Mirabile ............................................ 2013 WIRING INSPECTOR A-MID Edward V. Hicks ................................................ 2011 ASSISTANT WIRING INSPECTOR A-MID Louis Travaglini .................................................2011 WOODVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION A-S Andre Griben, Chairman .................................2013 George Reimann, Historic Commission Representative ............................2011 Ken Johnson, Board of Realtors Representative ...................................2011 Gail Clifford, Historical Society Representative ....................................2011 Scott Richardson, Boston Society of Architects Rep. ................................2011 Karen Adelman ................................................2012 Jon Pryor ..........................................................2012 YOUTH COMMISSION A-S, SC Karl Morningstar, Parks and Recreation Representative ..............................2011 Jean Bertschmann, School Committee Representative .............................2011 Phil Powers, Police Dept. Representative .................................................2011 Linda M. Katz ...................................................2011 Dexter Siglin, III .................................................2011 Margie Wiggins ................................................2011 Mark Kosa ........................................................2011 Sue Hadley At-Large ........................................2011 Kim Harvey .......................................................2012 Taru Kinnunen ..................................................2012 Kenneth J. Johnson .........................................2012 Cheryl Perreault ................................................2012 Katharine Hesse ...............................................2013 Dorothy Maruska ..............................................2013 ZONING ADVISORY COMMITTEE A-PB Ken Weismantel, Planning Board, Chairman .........................................................2011 John Coutinho, Planning Board .......................2011 Carol DeVeuve, Planning Board ......................2011 Craig Nation, Conservation Commission ........2011 Michael Peirce, Board of Appeals ...................2011 Robert McGuire, Chamber of Commerce ......................................................2011 Mavis O’Leary, Member-at-Large ....................2011 Sandy Altamura, Member-at-Large .................2011 Gary Haroian, Member-at-Large .....................2011 Wayne Pacheco, Member-at-Large ...............2011 Ron Thalheimer, Member-at-Large..................2011 Todd Holbrook, Member-at-Large ...................2011 Brian Karp, Member-at-Large ..........................2011 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES8 E ............................................................... Elected A-M ........................... Appointed by Moderator A-S ............. Appointed by Board of Selectmen A-SMTC ..... Appointed by Board of Selectmen Moderator and Town Clerk A-DPWD ................ Appointed by DPW Director A-PB .................. Appointed by Planning Board A-MID ......................... Appointed by Municipal Inspections Director A-TM ................... Appointed by Town Manager T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 9 To the Citizens of Hopkinton: We respectfully submit the two hundred and eighty- eighth Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hopkinton, for the year ending December 31, 2011. The Board wishes to recognize the loss of those Hopkinton citizens who willingly served the community: Maxine E. Adams, Charles Bobeck, Laurette Danahy, James Dumas, Daniel Garner, Charles Zettek, and Ruth Ziglear. The Board of Selectmen, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. and the By-Laws of the Town, is the chief elected board of the community. Its important responsibilities include the preparation of the Town Meeting Warrant, appointments to Town Boards and Committees, and the authority to grant licenses and permits. In addition to legal responsibilities, the Selectmen set policies and work to facilitate the activities of other Town Boards. The Board of Selectmen meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Board of Selectmen is responsible for the following: 1. Approval of the Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants; the implementation and administering of Town Meeting decisions. 2. Establishment of policies and practices to help facilitate the operation of local government. 3. Appointment of the members of the boards and committees under their jurisdiction, as provided by M.G.L. or local by-law. 4. Granting licenses and permits for conduct of certain types of businesses in Hopkinton, including those for Common Victualer, serving and/or selling alcoholic beverages, and operating a transportation business. 5. Representing the Town in legal affairs, Intermunicipal agreements, and before state and federal agencies. The Board of Selectmen consisted of Chairman RJ Dourney, Todd Cestari, Vice Chairman, Benjamin L. Palleiko, Michelle Gates and John Mosher until the May 2011 election at which time. Brian J. Herr was elected to the Board of Selectmen filling the seat left by Mr. Dourney. The Board continues their role as liaison representatives to Town Departments and Committees. The liaison assignments are meant to allow each committee access to the Board through their designated representative. The intent of the Board’s representation is to offer an opportunity for regular communication with Committee Chairmen and Department Heads. It is the intent of the liaison to assist each Board and Committee to work more effectively with the Board of Selectmen. Pursuant to the Board of Selectmen vote of November 1, 2011, regarding the Fiscal 2013 Budget message, all town departments, boards and committee heads, were requested to abide by the following in preparing their departmental budgets for submission to the Town Manager: 1. Level fund all FY 13 operational expenses at FY 12 levels. 2. Identify and include all incremental contractual labor costs. These incremental costs should be absorbed in the department’s bottom line level funded budget 3. Recognizing that a level funded budget may create challenges, departments will submit an impact statement identifying any impacts to the current level of service. 4. Identify new mission critical and strategic initiatives and their impact on the budget. 5. Continue to identify additional efficient operations, revenue enhancement opportunities and cost containment measures. Also, the Board wishes to note that the Town Manager continues to develop and sustain effective working relationship with the town boards/committees, staff and to actively engage community groups to generate ideas for improved efficiency including identifying opportunities for budget management. state and federal agencies. Board of Selectmen TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES10 The Board of Selectmen recognizes that the most important asset of our community is its people. We are grateful for the dedicated efforts of our department heads, town employees, committee members and the many volunteers who make such a substantial contribution to the operation of Town government and to all who, by their loyalty and cooperation, make Hopkinton such a fine place to live and work. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF SELECTMEN Todd A. Cestari, Chairman Benjamin L. Palleiko, Vice-Chairman Michelle A. Gates John M. Mosher Brian J. Herr T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 11 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011 MIDDLESEX, ss. To any of the Constables of the Town of Hopkinton in said County GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn all inhabitants of the Town of Hopkinton qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs to meet at the High School Athletic Center in said Hopkinton on Monday, March 21, 2011, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening, then and there to act on the following Articles: ARTICLE 1: New Elementary School Project School Committee To see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee for the construction of a new elementary school on Town-owned property located at 50 Fruit Street in Hopkinton to replace the existing Center Elementary School, pursuant to a construction contract procured in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 149, or a contract utilizing construction management at risk delivery method in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 149A, as determined by the School Building Committee which school facility shall have an anticipated useful life as an educational facility for the instruction of school children of at least 50 years, and for which the Town may be eligible for a school construction grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”). The MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any project costs the Town incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Town. Any grant that the Town may receive from the MSBA for the Project shall not exceed the lesser of (1) forty-four and seven tenths percent (44.70%) of eligible, approved project costs, as determined by the MSBA, or (2) the total maximum grant amount determined by the MSBA. Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto. ARTICLE 2: School Project Property Transfer School Committee To see if the Town will vote to transfer the care, custody, management and control of the real property located at 50 Fruit Street in the Town of Hopkinton and shown as Tract 7 on a plan entitled “Fruit Street Conceptual Master Plan,” prepared by Beals and Thomas, Inc. and dated April 2003 (a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk’s Office) to the School Committee for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a school building on such property in accordance with the provisions of the Project Scope and Budget Agreement entered into by and between the Board of Selectmen and the Massachusetts School Building Authority, dated February 25, 2011; provided, however, that the existing Department of Public Works facility on such property shall remain in the care, custody, management and control of the Department of Public Works until such time as the Elementary School Building Committee determines that such facility must be moved or demolished; and provided further that each of the existing athletic fields located on such property shall be maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department until such time as the Elementary School Building Committee determines that use of such field is incompatible with construction activities on the property or a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the school building thereon, whichever occurs first, and, after the issuance of such Certificate of Occupancy, each such field shall be made available for the use of the Parks and Recreation Department as necessary; and provided further that any portion of the school building, school parking areas, school playing fields or other uses related to the school building that extends onto Tract 6, as shown on said “Fruit Street Town Meetings / Warrants / Elections TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES12 Conceptual Master Plan,” shall be maintained by the School Committee. Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto. HEREOF FAIL NOT, and make the due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon to the Clerk of said Town of Hopkinton, at the time and place aforesaid. Given under our hands this 2nd day of March, 2011. BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF HOPKINTON RJ Dourney, Chairman Benjamin L. Palleiko Todd Cestari, Vice-Chairman John Mosher Michele Gates A TRUE COPY ATTEST: Ann M. Click, Town Clerk DATE: March 3, 2011 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SERVED THE FOREGOING WARRANT BY POSTING A TRUE AND ATTESTED COPY THEREOF IN THE TOWN HOUSE, IN EACH OF THE CHURCHES IN THE TOWN, IN EACH OF THE POST OFFICES AND IN EACH OF THE ENGINE HOUSES OF THE TOWN AT LEAST FOURTEEN (14) DAYS PRIOR TO THE TIME OF HOLDING SAID MEETING. Patrick O’Brien Constable of Hopkinton COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011 The Special Town Meeting convened at the Hopkinton High School Athletic Center. Moderator, Bruce G. Karlin, MD, called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. A quorum was present. Dr. Karlin told the Town Meeting that regardless of the outcome of tonight’s meeting the Special Town Election will be held Monday, March 28th. Counters were assigned under the direction of Muriel Kramer, Deputy Moderator. Following the Moderator’s directives for the rules of the meeting and the bounds of the Hall, Ann M. Click, Town Clerk, read the call and return of the warrant. Following is the action taken on the articles of the warrant: Article 1. Voted: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee for the construction of a new elementary school on Town-owned property located at 50 Fruit Street in Hopkinton to replace the existing Center Elementary School. Capital Improvements Committee recommended Article 1. Failed: Yes 418 No 517 Article 2. Voted: To take no action. Passed by: Voice Vote The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: Ann M. Click, Town Clerk T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 13 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON Special Town Election Warrant Middle School Gymnasium March 28, 2011 MIDDLESEX SS. To any of the Constables of the Town of Hopkinton in said County GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Hopkinton, qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs to meet at the Middle School Gymnasium in said Hopkinton on Monday, the 28th of March, 2011, from seven o’clock in the forenoon until eight o’clock in the evening, then and there to bring to their ballots on the following question: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to construct a new elementary school on Town-owned property located at 50 Fruit Street in Hopkinton to replace the existing Center Elementary School? ___________ ____________ Yes No HEREOF FAIL NOT, and make the due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon to the Clerk of said Town of Hopkinton, at the time place aforesaid. BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF HOPKINTON RJ Dourney, Chairman Todd Cestari, Vice-Chairman Michele Gates Benjamin L. Palleiko John Mosher A TRUE COPY ATTEST: Ann M. Click, Town Clerk DATE: March 3, 2011 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SERVED THE FOREGOING WARRANT BY POSTING A TRUE AND ATTESTED COPY THEREOF IN THE TOWN HOUSE, IN EACH OF THE CHURCHES IN THE TOWN, IN EACH OF THE POST OFFICES AND IN EACH OF THE ENGINE HOUSES OF THE TOWN AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE TIME OF HOLDING SAID MEETING. Patrick O’Brien Constable of Hopkinton COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION MARCH 28, 2011 The Special Town Election was held at the Hopkinton Middle School Gymnasium on Monday, March 28, 2011. The Polls were open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 3,197 ballots were cast. Following is the result of the balloting. Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to construct a new elementary school on Town-owned property located at 50 Fruit Street in Hopkinton to replace the existing Center Elementary School? PRECINCT 1 PRECINCT 2 PRECINCT 3 PRECINCT 4 TOTAL Yes 195 242 226 232 895 No 642 627 592 441 2,302 A TRUE COPY ATTEST: Ann M. Click Town Clerk TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES14 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF HOPKINTON ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011 The Annual Town Meeting was convened at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Middle School Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Dr. Bruce Karlin. A quorum was present. Troup 4 presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The following deceased officials were remembered for their service to the Town: Carol Spengler, Jim Dumas, Francis X. Bowker, Dr. Charles Bobeck, Dan Garner and Gordon Wallace. The Moderator gave the directives for the meeting, including directives for the consent calendar articles, and the bounds of the hall. Motions were made and accepted to postpone Article 49 until after Article 53, and that the meeting be adjourned at the conclusion of the article under discussion at 11:00 P.M. Ann M. Click, Town Clerk, read the call and return of the warrant. Consent Calendar: Town voted to accept the motion to take “no action” on the list of articles on Page 3 of the Town Meeting Hand Warrant: Article 2, Article 19, Article 27, Article 30, Article 50, Article 54, article 55, Article 56, Article 57, Article 58. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 1. Voted: that the Town accept the Reports of Town Officers, Boards and Committees. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 2. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article for FY 2011 Supplemental Appropriations. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 3. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: FY 2011 Budget Transfers. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 4. Voted: that the Town transfer sums of money from line items in the Town’s Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, previously voted under Article 7 of the Warrant for the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, to pay bills incurred in a prior fiscal year, as listed under the motion for Article 4 in the Hand Warrant. Transfer From FY 2011 Sum: To Pay: Dept. Description Budget Line 421 Highway 574 $366.16 Milton CAT 424 Streetlights 0065 $563.00 Republic ITS . Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 5. Voted: that, in accordance with Chapter 41, Section 108 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Town fix the salary of the Town Clerk for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2011 at $63,793 (SIXTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY THREE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS); provided, however, that this vote shall not take effect if the Town’s voters approve the Charter amendment proposed as a ballot question at the 2011 Annual Town Election. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 6. Voted: that the Town, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53F 1/2, of the Massachusetts General Laws, establish a Parks and Recreation Enterprise Fund for the purpose of holding, and accounting for, all revenues, receipts and funds collected from users of the Town’s recreational facilities or services, with said funds being spent under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the purpose of providing for the construction, operation and maintenance of Town recreational facilities or services. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 7. Motion was made to accept FY 2012 Operating Budget Proposed amendment: I move that the Town vote to amend Article 7 so that line item no. 0360 entitled Wages and Salaries as shown in the Public Safety section of the Fiscal 2012 Budget under Dept. No. 294 entitled Tree Warden shall include the sum of $14,072.46 and to Amend the said Article 7 so that line item no. 0085 entitled Expenses as shown in the Public Safety section of the Fiscal 2012 Budget under Department No. 294 entitled Tree Warden be reduced to sum of $18,847.93. Amendment Passed by: Yes 120 No 45 Voted as amended: that the Town raise and appropriate $24,336,641.12 (TWENTY FOUR MILLION THREE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY ONE DOLLARS AND TWELVE CENTS) and to transfer the following sums from available funds: T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 15 Water Enterprise Fund Shared Costs $ 299,500.00 Sewer Enterprise Fund Shared Costs $ 233,868.00 Park/Recreation Enterprise Fund Shared Costs $ 30,936.00 Transfer from Capital Projects $ 50,000.00 Transfer from CPA $ 330,100.00 Transfer from Perpetual Care $ 22,000.00 Repayment from Sewer Fund $ 200,000.00 Transfer from Title V $ 39,285.00 Transfer from Ambulance Receipts $ 47,363.00 Transfer from Sealers’ Receipts $ 500.00 Overlay Surplus $ 250,000.00 Sewer Department Revenues $ 2,159,550.99 Water Department Revenues $ 1,353,444.86 Park/Recreation Department Revenues $ 333,000.00 For a total of $29,686,188.97 (TWENTY NINE MILLION SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND NINETY SEVEN CENTS) for the purposes itemized and described in the Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget of the Town, and in the amounts shown in the column titled “A/C Recommended FY2012”, as set forth in the 2011 Appropriation Committee Report, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and thus amended that line item no. 0360 entitled Wages and Salaries as shown in the Public Safety section of the Fiscal 2012 Budget under Dept. No. 294 entitled Tree Warden shall include the sum of $14,072.46 and that line item no. 0085 entitled Expenses as shown in the Public Safety section of the Fiscal 2012 Budget under Department No. 294 entitled Tree Warden be reduced to sum of $18,847.93; said sums to be spent under the direction of the respective Town Officers, Boards and Committees. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) Following the 05-02-2011 vote for Article 29: A motion was made by the Moderator: To suspend the rules in order to reconsider Article 7. The motion to suspend the rules in order to reconsider Article 7. Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator Motion to Reconsider: I move that the Town vote to reconsider its vote pursuant to Article 7 and to authorize the consideration, at an adjourned session of this Town Meeting, of a motion to appropriate or transfer a sum of money from insurance receipts for the repair or reconstruction of DPW facilities. Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator Proposed Amendment was immediately made: by adding “… and/or the lease of facilities for municipal purposes” following the word … facilities. Amendment Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator Voted as amended: that the Town reconsider its vote pursuant to Article 7 and to authorize the consideration, at an adjourned session of this Town Meeting, of a motion to appropriate or transfer a sum of money from insurance receipts for the repair or reconstruction of DPW facilities and/or the lease of facilities for municipal purposes. Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator (05-02-2011) Reconsideration Motion read by RJ Dourney at the 05-03-2011 Adjourned Session of the Annual Town Meeting Reconsideration Motion: We move that the Town vote to amend the vote taken under Article 7 as follows: Raise and appropriate $24,336,641.12 (TWENTY FOUR MILLION THREE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY ONE DOLLARS AND TWELVE CENTS) and transfer the following sums from available funds: Water Enterprise Fund Shared Costs $ 299,500.00 Sewer Enterprise Fund Shared Costs $ 233,868.00 Park/Recreation Enterprise Fund Shared Costs $ 30,936.00 Transfer from Capital Projects $ 50,000.00 Transfer from CPA $ 330,100.00 Transfer from Perpetual Care $ 22,000.00 Repayment from Sewer Fund $ 200,000.00 Transfer from Title V $ 39,285.00 Transfer from Ambulance Receipts $ 47,363.00 Transfer from Sealers’ Receipts $ 500.00 Overlay Surplus $ 250,000.00 Sewer Department Revenues $ 2,159,550.99 Water Department Revenues $ 1,353,444.86 Park/Recreation Department Revenues $ 333,000.00 Transfer from Insurance Receipts Reserved $ 125,000.00 For a total of $29,811,188.97 (TWENTY NINE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND NINETY SEVEN CENTS) for the purposes itemized and described in the Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget of the Town, and in the amounts shown in the column titled “A/C Recommended FY2012”, as set forth in the 2011 Appropriation Committee Report for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, with amendments on pages 6, 10 and 12 of said Report as shown on the hand-out made available at this Town eeting; said sums to TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES16 M be spent under the direction of the respective Town Officers, Boards and Committees. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval of Reconsideration Motion for Article 7 Reconsideration Motion for Article 7 was amended: Proposed Amendment: I move the $125,000 insurance settlement be itemized in separate line item – Facilities (Insurance Receipts Reserved) and the sums to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Amendment to Reconsideration Motion Passed by: Voice Vote Voted as amended: that the Town Raise and appropriate $24,336,641.12 (TWENTY FOUR MILLION THREE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY ONE DOLLARS AND TWELVE CENTS) and transfer the following sums from available funds: Water Enterprise Fund Shared Costs $ 299,500.00 Sewer Enterprise Fund Shared Costs $ 233,868.00 Park/Recreation Enterprise Fund Shared Costs $ 30,936.00 Transfer from Capital Projects $ 50,000.00 Transfer from CPA $ 330,100.00 Transfer from Perpetual Care $ 22,000.00 Repayment from Sewer Fund $ 200,000.00 Transfer from Title V $ 39,285.00 Transfer from Ambulance Receipts $ 47,363.00 Transfer from Sealers’ Receipts $ 500.00 Overlay Surplus $ 250,000.00 Sewer Department Revenues $ 2,159,550.99 Water Department Revenues $ 1,353,444.86 Park/Recreation Department Revenues $ 333,000.00 Transfer from Insurance Receipts Reserved $ 125,000.00 For a total of $29,811,188.97 (TWENTY NINE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND NINETY SEVEN CENTS) for the purposes itemized and described in the Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget of the Town, and in the amounts shown in the column titled “A/C Recommended FY2012”, as set forth in the 2011 Appropriation Committee Report for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, with amendments on pages 6, 10 and 12 of said Report as shown on the hand-out made available at this Town Meeting; said sums to be spent under the direction of the respective Town Officers, Boards and Committees and that the $125,000 insurance settlement be itemized in separate line item – Facilities (Insurance Receipts Reserved) and the sums to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 8. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $32,957,721.00 (THIRTY TWO MILLION NINE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY ONE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the operation of the School Department for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011; said sum to be spent under the direction of the School Committee. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 9. Voted: that the Town, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ of the General Laws, re- authorize existing revolving funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, as set forth under the motion for Article 9 in the Hand Warrant T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 17 Re-Authorized Funds: Fund Revenue Source Authority to Spend Fund Use of Fund Spending Limit Disposition of Prior Year Fund Balance Building Department Permit fees Director of Municipal Inspections with approval of the Board of Selectmen Expenses of operation of department $45,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Part-time Wire Inspector Permit fees and inspection fees of Wire Inspector Director of Municipal Inspections with approval of the Board of Selectmen Expenses and salary of part- time wire inspector $45,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Part-time Plumbing Inspector Permit fees and inspection fees of Plumbing Inspector Director of Municipal Inspections with approval of Board of Selectmen Expenses and salary of part- time plumbing inspector $45,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Board of Health Permit fees, inspection fees and other funds collected by Board of Health relating to public health, safety and environmental laws, codes and regulations Board of Health Expenses of Board of Health, including services of inspectors, agents, consultants, contractors, clerical support, equipment, supplies and training, directly relating to the implementation and enforcement of federal, state and local public health, safety and environmental laws, codes and regulations. $150,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES18 Hazardous Materials Fees and monies received from insurers & others relating to release or spills of hazardous materials Fire Chief Purchase equipment and materials, training, contingency planning, site assessments, service at hazardous release incidents. $5,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund. Conservation Commission Filing and consultant fees referred to in Wetlands Protection Bylaw Conservation Commission To meet expenses & fees of consultants engaged by & other appropriate expenses of Conservation Commission $115,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Library Lost Materials/Fines Library Director Replacement of lost and damaged materials. $9,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Services user fees Fire Chief and Police Chief To operate, maintain service, acquire, & upgrade vehicles, equipment & training for emergency medical services. $350,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Public Safety Permit fees and other collected pursuant to the administration and enforcement of the Town of Hopkinton by Law Ch. 150 – Peddling and Soliciting. Police Chief To meet the expenses of the Police Department related to the administration and enforcement of the Town of Hopkinton Bylaw Chapter 150 - Peddling and Soliciting. $5,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 19 Planning Board Permit fees and consultant fees collected by the Planning Board relating to review of Site Plans, petitions, applications, permits and appeals. Planning Board To meet expenses and fees of consultants engaged by and other appropriate expenses of the Planning Board $30,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Parks & Recreation Commission User fees and charges collected by the Parks & Recreation Commission relating to the conduct of its programs. Parks & Recreation Commission To meet expenses and fees of individuals engaged by and salaries, facilities maintenance and other appropriate expenses of the Parks & Recreation Commission $0 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Open Space Preservation Commission User fees, charges and donations collected by the Open Space Preservation Commission in the conduct of its programs and activities. Open Space Preservation Commission To meet expenses of the publication, reprinting and sale of the trail guide and the maintenance of trails and signage. $10,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Youth Commission User fees, charges and donations received by the Youth Commission in the conduct of its programs and activities. Youth Commission To meet expenses incurred in conducting programs and activities for the Town's young people. $4,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Zoning Board of Appeals Filing fees and consultant fees collected by the Zoning Board relating to review of appeals, petitions and applications Zoning Board of Appeals To meet expenses and fees of consultants engaged by and other appropriate expenses of the Zoning Board of Appeals $50,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to General Fund TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES20 Department of Public Works – Highway Division Road Opening, Driveway Opening, and Trench Permit fees Director of the Department of Public Works Expenses of operation of the Highway Division $3,500 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Department of Public Works – Recycling Committee User fees collected at the Recycling Center Director of the Department of Public Works Expenses of operation of Recycling Center $15,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Department of Public Works Fees collected from Overflow Trash Bags Director of the Department of Public Works To purchase Overflow Trash Bags and to meet expenses of Waste Collection and Disposal $8,000 Unencumbered balance reverts to general fund Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 10: Voted: That the Town appropriate $639,604.00 (SIX HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) from the proceeds due to the Town pursuant to Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for the purposes of repair, construction, maintenance and preservation of the Town’s roads and bridges and other related costs, which qualify under the State Aid Highway Guidelines adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 11. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $28,324 (TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) and to transfer $21,676.00 (TWENTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) from Free Cash, for a total of $50,000 (FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS), to increase the Capital Expense Stabilization Fund, said sums to be used, upon further appropriation, for any lawful future capital expense. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 12. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $31,533.80 (THIRTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS), to increase the General Stabilization Fund, said sums to be used, upon further appropriation, for any lawful purpose. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 13. Voted: that the Town accept the provisions of Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986, as amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988, to provide an additional real estate tax exemption of seventy five percent, in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, for those qualifying for an exemption under Chapter 59, Section 5, clauses 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37A, 41C, 42 or 43 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 14: Voted: that the Town transfer from Free Cash $25,000.00 (TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purpose of contracting the services of a consultant, appraisal firm, and/or hiring additional personnel, along with related expenses, to assist the Board of Assessors with the implementation of the state-mandated Fiscal Year 2013 assessment certificate program; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Board of Assessors. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 15. Voted: the Town transfer $235,500.00 (TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) from free cash for the following capital purchases and projects, to be expended in the specified amounts and under the specified direction as set forth under the motion for Article 15 in the Hand Warrant. The Moderator disallowed “Item G” as listed in the Hand Warrant T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 21 Capital Purchases and Projects ITEM DEPARTMENT PURPOSE AMOUNT SPENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A. DPW - Highway Purchase utility truck; dispose of old truck. $75,000.00 Town Manager B. DPW – Highway Replace guardrail and chain link fence along East Main St. near Wilson St. $13,000.00 Town Manager C. Police Department Purchase two police cruisers; dispose of old vehicles. $60,500.00 Police Chief D. Police Department Purchase digital fingerprinting device. $35,000.00 Police Chief E. Police Department Upgrade of audio/visual equipment in Police Station booking area. $35,000.00 Police Chief F. Fire Department Purchase of portable radios. $17,000.00 Fire Chief Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval of the appropriations listed as “Items C, D, E and G”, and recommended disapproval of the appropriation listed as “Item A” for Article 15. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 16. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $58,000.00 (FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purchase of a handicap accessible bus, including all related accessories and equipment, for the Council on Aging; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager. Capital Improvement Committee recommended disapproval for Article 16 Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 17. Motion: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $110,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purchase of Multi Purpose Tractor. Capital Improvement Committee recommended disapproval for Article 17 Failed : Yes 94 No 66 (Did not obtain Two-Thirds Majority) (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 18. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $150,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) to perform repairs to an existing culvert that crosses under West Main Street in the vicinity of the sewer pump station, along with all related costs; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager. Capital Improvement Committee recommended disapproval for Article 18 Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-02-2011) TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES22 ARTICLE 19. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: West Main Street Culvert and Basin Repair. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 20. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: Lake Maspenock Dam Repairs. Capital Improvement Committee recommended disapproval for Article 20 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 21. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: Fruit Street Property Access Way. Capital Improvement Committee recommended disapproval for Article 21 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 22. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $200,000.00 (TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purchase of a generator for the Fruit Street well, including all related equipment and accessories; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; provided, however, that the appropriated amount and the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the notes authorized by this vote shall be paid in full from the revenues received by the Water Department. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 22 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 23. Voted: that the Town transfer $59,000.00 (FIFTY NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) from Water Department retained earnings for the purchase of a service truck, including all related equipment and accessories, for the Water Department; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; and, further, to authorize the disposition of any vehicles presently being used by the Water Department, by trade-in or otherwise. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 23 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 24. Voted: that the Town vote to raise and appropriate $175,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purchase of radio automatic water meters and reading equipment, including all related equipment and accessories, for the Water Department; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; and, further, to authorize the disposition of any vehicles presently being used by the Water Department, by trade-in or otherwise; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; provided, however, that the appropriated amount and the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the notes authorized by this vote shall be paid in full from the revenues received by the Water Department. Capital Improvement Committee recommended disapproval for Article 24 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 25. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $100,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for a study and preliminary design for replacement of the Wood Street Wastewater Lift Station, along with all related costs; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(22) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; provided, however, that the appropriated amount and the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the notes authorized by this vote shall be paid in full from the revenues received by the Sewer Department. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 25 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 23 ARTICLE 26. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $50,000.00 for a study of the South Street Wastewater Lift Station, along with all related costs; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(22) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; provided, however, that the appropriated amount and the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the notes authorized by this vote shall be paid in full from the revenues received by the Sewer Department. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 26 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 27. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: Study of the Town’s Wells. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 28. Motion: to move the article as written in the Town Meeting Hand Warrant. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 28 Proposed amendment: We move that the Town raise and appropriate $250,000 for the design of a DPW headquarters facility, along with all related costs; and, for the purpose of meeting said appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, § 7(21) of the Massachusetts General Laws or other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; provided, however, that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt, from the limitation on total taxes imposed by Chapter 59, § 21C of the Massachusetts General Laws (Proposition 2 ½), the amounts required to pay the principal of and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote. Amendment Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) Voted as amended: that the Town raise and appropriate $250,000 for the design of a DPW headquarters facility, along with all related costs; and, for the purpose of meeting said appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, § 7(21) of the Massachusetts General Laws or other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; provided, however, that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt, from the limitation on total taxes imposed by Chapter 59, § 21C of the Massachusetts General Laws (Proposition 2 ½), the amounts required to pay the principal of and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote. Passed by: Yes 132 No 25 (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 29. Motion: To raise and appropriate $30,000.00 for a traffic study for the West Main Street and School Street intersection. Proposed amendment: Vote to transfer from Free Cash $30,000.00 to perform a study of the intersection of West Main Street and School Street in order to identify alternatives to resolve the traffic issues in this area as well as to recommend improvements; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager. Capital Improvement Committee recommended disapproval for Article 29 Amendment Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) Voted as amended: that the Town transfer from Free Cash $30,000.00 to perform a study of the intersection of West Main Street and School Street in order to identify alternatives to resolve the traffic issues in this area as well as to recommend improvements; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 30. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: Storm Water Improvement: EPA Phase II. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 31. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $45,000 (FORTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) to refurbish the Fire Department’s existing Engine 1, along with all related costs; and, for TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES24 the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(9A) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Fire Chief. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 31 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 32. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $45,000 (FORTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purchase of a new command and control vehicle, including all related accessories and equipment, for the Fire Department; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Fire Chief. Capital Improvement Committee recommended disapproval for Article 32 Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 33. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $230,000 (TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purchase of a Class 1 Ambulance, including all related accessories and equipment, for the Fire Department; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Fire Chief. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 33 Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 34: Motion to take “no action” for Fire Department Tender Truck. Failed by Yes 57 No 87 (05-02-2011) 10:56 P.M. The Annual Town Meeting was adjourned until Tuesday, May 3, 2011 7:20 P.M. The Annual Town Meeting reconvened Tuesday, May 3, 2011. A quorum was present. Reconsideration of Article 7 was voted and acted upon by Town Meeting. Article 34: New Motion read by RJ Dourney: I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate $350,000.00 (THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purchase of a tender truck, including all related accessories and equipment, for the Fire Department; and, to meet such appropriation, authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7 (9) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Fire Chief; and, further, to authorize the disposal of the tender truck presently being used by the Fire Department, by trade-in or otherwise. Capital Improvement Committee recommended disapproval for Article 34 Passed by: Voice Vote (05-03-2011) Proposed amended: to insert after “… otherwise,” “…provided, however, that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt, from the limitation on total taxes imposed by Chapter 59, Section 21C, of the Massachusetts General Laws (Proposition 2 ½), the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote.” Amendment Passed by: Voice Vote Voted as amended: that the Town raise and appropriate $350,000.00 (THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purchase of a tender truck, including all related accessories and equipment, for the Fire Department; and, to meet such appropriation, authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7 (9) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Fire Chief; T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 25 and, further, to authorize the disposal of the tender truck presently being used by the Fire Department, by trade-in or otherwise, provided, however, that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt, from the limitation on total taxes imposed by Chapter 59, Section 21C, of the Massachusetts General Laws (Proposition 2 ½), the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote. Passed by: Yes 112 No 52 (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 35. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $138,000 (ONE HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for any improvements to Town or School buildings and grounds that may be necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, along with all related costs; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 35 Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 36. Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $95,000 (NINETY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purpose of upgrading the wiring, data, and alarm systems at the Middle School, along with all related costs; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Sections 7(3A) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the School Committee. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 36 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 37. Voted: that the Town transfer from Free Cash $47,000 (FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) for the purpose upgrading the original sound system, microphone jacks, speakers, screen, and projector at the Middle School Auditorium, along with all related costs; said sum to be spent under the direction of the School Committee. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 37 Passed by: Voice Vote (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 38. Voted: that the Town, pursuant to Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws, accept the report and recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee on the Fiscal Year 2012 Community Preservation budget, reserve from Community Preservation Fund annual revenues the amounts recommended for administrative expenses, community preservation projects and other expenses, totaling $862,500 (EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS), and to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund the amounts listed for projects, as set forth Community Preservation Fund FY 2012 Categories Category Amount Reserved For Administration $40,000 Reserved For Open Space $82,250 Reserved For Passive/Active Recreation $411,250 Reserved For Historic Resources $82,250 Reserved For Community Housing $ 82,250 Reserved For CPF (discretionary) $164,500 Total CPA Funds $862,500 Community Preservation Fund FY 2012 Appropriations A. $15,000 for the Hopkinton Historical Society historic records preservation project; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee; B. $20,000 to replace the access ramp at the Hopkinton Public Library; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee and the Board of Library Trustees; C. $15,000 for the historical preservation and restoration of Town records; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee and the Town Clerk; D. $2,300 for an entrance sign and kiosk at the Town’s Cameron Woods property; said sum to be spent TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES26 under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee; E. $120,000 for trail reconstruction, resurfacing and drainage improvements at Center Trail; said sum to be offset in whole or in part by grants from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, or other sources; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee; F. $250,000 for upgrades to the historic Terry Farm Barn; provided, however, that said sum is contingent upon the Hopkinton Community Endowment, alone or in conjunction with other parties, demonstrating to the Community Preservation Committee’s satisfaction that no less than $250,000 has been raised and dedicated toward upgrades to the historic Terry Farm Barn; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee. Capital Improvement Committee recommends disapproval of the appropriations listed as “Item F” Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 39. Voted: that the Town amend the General Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton by deleting sections 5-1, 5-2 and 5-7 in their entirety and inserting in their place the following: §5-1. Appointment; compensation; duties. A. There shall be an Appropriation Committee of five registered voters of sound business experience or good judgment, who shall serve without pay and who shall consider any and all questions involving the expenditure of money, for the purpose of making reports or recommendations thereon to the Town. The Finance Director shall serve on the Appropriation Committee ex officio, as a sixth non-voting member. B. The members of the Appropriation Committee, excluding the Finance Director, shall be appointed to serve terms of three (3) years and shall be chosen immediately following the Annual Town Meeting as provided in the Town Charter. C. No person holding any other elective or appointive office in his or her individual capacity shall be eligible to appointment or qualified to serve as a member of the Appropriation Committee, with the exception of the Finance Director; provided, however, that a member of the Appropriation Committee may be designated by the Appropriation Committee to serve on another board, committee or commission as a representative of the Appropriation Committee. § 5-2. Vacancies. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the membership of the Appropriation Committee for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment, as provided in the Town Charter, for the remainder of the term. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 40. Voted: that the Town amend the General Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton as follows: 1. By deleting section 28-2, Annual Report, in its entirety and re-numbering all subsequent sections of Chapter 28 of the General Bylaws; 2. By deleting subsection 28-5.B in its entirety and re- lettering all subsequent subsections of section 28-5 of the General Bylaws. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 41. Voted: that the Town amend the General Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton as follows: 1. By adding the phrase “, and Tobacco” after the word “Tetrahydrocannabinol” in the title to Chapter 58. 2. By adding a new § 58-4 to Chapter 58, as follows: § 58-4. Possession and Use of Tobacco by Minors A. The possession and use of tobacco, in any of its forms, in a public outdoor place by a person under the age of 18 shall be prohibited. B. All tobacco and products containing tobacco possessed or used in violation of this section shall be confiscated, and the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the violator shall be notified of such violation and provided with educational materials on the health issues related to tobacco, and information on smoking cessation programs. Violations of this section shall not be subject to a monetary penalty. T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 27 C. For the purposes of this section, “public outdoor place” shall be defined as an outdoor place that allows access to the public. For the purposes of this section, “possession” shall be defined as having physical custody of tobacco or a product containing tobacco in public view in a public outdoor place. For the purposes of this section, “use” shall be defined as actual chewing, smoking, spitting or rolling of tobacco or a product containing tobacco in a public outdoor place 3. By amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, Section 1-4. Penalties enumerated., by deleting the following: Alcoholic Beverages, Marihuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol Bylaw (Ch. 58) Alcoholic Beverages, Marihuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol Police Department Alcoholic Beverages: $50 Marihuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol: $100 and inserting in its place the following: Alcoholic Beverages, Marihuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol, and Tobacco Bylaw (Ch. 58) Alcoholic Beverages, Marihuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol, and Tobacco Police Department Alcoholic Beverages: $50 Marihuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol: $100 Tobacco: tobacco and products containing tobacco confiscated, and parent(s) or guardian(s) of violator notified and provided with educational materials on the health issues related to tobacco, and information on smoking cessation programs; no monetary penalty. Passed by: Voice Vote (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 42. Voted: That the Town amend the General Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton as follows: 1. By adding a new Chapter titled “Registered Sex Offender Restrictions” as follows: REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS Section 1. Definitions 1. “Registered Sex Offender” for the purposes of this Chapter shall mean: (a) any person who is designated as a sexually violent predator pursuant to Chapter 6, §178C of the Massachusetts General Laws and who is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to the guidelines of the Sex Offender Registry Board; (b) any person who is required to register as a Sex Offender pursuant to Chapter 6, §178F½ of the Massachusetts General Laws and who is finally classified as a Level 3 offender pursuant to the guidelines of the Sex Offender Registry; and (c) any person who is required to register as a Sex Offender pursuant to Chapter 6, §178 F½ of the Massachusetts General Laws, who is finally classified as a Level 2 offender pursuant to the guidelines of the Sex Offender Registry and who has committed a Sex Offense against a Child, and Elder, and/or a Person with an Intellectual Disability. 2. “Sex Offender” and “Sex offense” shall have the same meaning as provided for in M.G.L. Chapter 6, §178C. 3. “Child” or “Children” shall mean persons under sixteen (16) years of age. 4. “Elder” or “Elderly” shall mean persons over sixty (60) years of age. 5. “Person with an Intellectual Disability” shall mean, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 123B, §1, a TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES28 person who, as a result of inadequately developed or impaired intelligence, as determined by clinical authorities as described in the regulations of the Department of Developmental Service, is substantially limited in the person’s ability to learn or adapt, as judged by established standards available for the evaluation of the person’s ability to function in the community 6. “Park” shall mean any public land designated for active or passive recreational or athletic use by the Town of Hopkinton, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or other governmental subdivision, and located within the Town of Hopkinton. 7. “School” shall mean any public or private educational facility that provides services to children in grades kindergarten-12 8. “Recreational facility” shall include, but is not limited to, a playground, a forest preserve, conservation area, jogging trail or running track, hiking trail, beach, wading pool, soccer field, baseball field, football field, basketball court or hockey rink, dance or gymnastic studio, whether publicly or privately owned, to which the public has a right of access as an invitee and which is located within the Town of Hopkinton. 9. “Day Care Center” shall mean any establishment, whether public or private which provides care for children and is registered with and licensed pursuant to the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Office of Child Care Services. 10. “Elderly housing facility” shall mean a building or buildings on the same lot containing four or more dwelling units restricted to occupancy by households having one or more members fifty- five years of age or older. 11. “Permanent Residence” shall mean a place where a person lives, abides, lodges, or resides for 14 or more consecutive days. 12. “Temporary Residence” shall mean a place where a person lives, abides, lodges, or resides for a period of less than 14 consecutive days or 14 days in the aggregate during any calendar year, which is not the person’s permanent address or place where the person routinely lives, abides, lodges, or resides and which is not the person’s Permanent Residence; but “Temporary Residence” shall not include residence at a hospital or other healthcare or medical facility for less than 14 consecutive days or 14 days in the aggregate during any calendar year. 13. “Establishing a Residence” shall mean to set up or bring into being a dwelling place or an abode where a person sleeps, which may include more than one location, and may be mobile or transitory, or by means of purchasing real property or entering into a lease or rental agreement for real property Section 2. Sex Offender Residence Prohibitions, Penalties, Exceptions. A. It is unlawful for any sex offender who is finally classified as a level 2 or 3 offender pursuant to the guidelines of Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board, to establish a permanent residence within one thousand (1000) feet of any school, day care center, park, other recreational facility or elderly housing facility. B. Evidentiary matters measurements. For purposes of determining the minimum distance separation under this section, the distance shall be measured by following a straight line from the outer property line of the Permanent or Temporary Residence to the nearest outer property line of any school, day care center, park, recreational facility, elderly housing facility. C. Exceptions. A registered sex offender residing within one thousand (1000) feet of any school, day care center, park, recreational facility, elderly housing facility does not commit a violation of this by-law if any of the following apply: (1) The registered sex offender established the permanent residence prior to the effective date of this bylaw, and: (a) Permanent residence was established by purchasing the real property where the residence is established, as long as the registered sex offender continues to reside in and does not move to another restricted location in Hopkinton different from the permanent residence established prior to the effective date of this bylaw; T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 29 (b) Permanent residence was established through a valid, fixed-term, written lease or rental agreement, executed prior to the effective date of this by-law, as long as the registered sex offender continues to reside within and does not move to another restricted location in Hopkinton different from the permanent residence established prior to the effective date of this bylaw; or (c) Permanent residence was established through a verbal lease or rental agreement at the will of the landlord, as long as the registered sex offender continues to reside within and does not move to another restricted location in Hopkinton different from the permanent residence established prior to the effective date of this bylaw. (2) The registered sex offender is a minor living with his or her parent(s) or legal guardian(s), which parent(s) or legal guardian(s) has (have) established a permanent residence. (3) The school, day-care center, park, recreational facility, or elderly housing facility, within 1,000 feet of the registered sex offender’s permanent residence was opened after the registered sex offender established the permanent residence D. Forfeiture of exception. If, either after the effective date of this bylaw or after a new school, day care center, park, recreational facility, or elderly housing facility opens, a complaint or an indictment is issued by a court against a registered sex offender otherwise enjoying an exception under Subsection C and Judgment enters, that such registered sex offender has committed another sex offense, he/she will immediately forfeit that exception and be required to comply with this section. E. Notice to move. A registered sex offender who resides on a permanent or temporary basis within one thousand (1,000) feet of any school, day- care center, park, recreational facility, or elderly housing facility shall be in violation of this bylaw and shall within thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice of the registered sex offender’s noncompliance with this bylaw, move from said location to a new location, but new location may not be within 1,000 feet of any school, day care center, park, recreational facility, or elderly housing facility. It shall constitute a separate violation for each day beyond the 30 days the registered sex offender continues to reside within 1,000 feet of any school, day care center, park, recreational facility or elderly housing facility. Furthermore it shall be a separate violation each day that a sex offender shall move from one location in the Town of Hopkinton to another that is still within 1,000 feet of any school, day care center, park, recreational facility or elderly housing facility. F. Penalties. Any violation of this section shall be enforced by non-criminal disposition pursuant to M.G.L. c.40 §21D as follows: (1) First offense by registered sex offender: non- criminal fine of $150 and notification to offender that he/she has thirty (30) days to move. (2) Subsequent offense by registered sex offender: Non-criminal fine of $300.00 and notification to offender’s parole officer and/or probation officer and the Commonwealth’s Sex Offender Registry Board, that the Sex Offender has violated Town’s Bylaw. For purposes of this section, notice shall be deemed to be sufficient and proper if the person receives by registered mail, return receipt requested, or receives in hand service or service by a Constable, Sheriff or other person authorized to serve civil process within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or other service as a court of competent jurisdiction may allow. Section 3. Additional Exceptions A person residing within 1,000 feet of any school, day care center, park, elderly housing facility or recreational facility does not commit a violation of this section if any of the following apply: A. The person established the permanent residence and reported and registered the residence prior to the effective date of this Chapter. B. The person was a juvenile when he/she committed the offense and was not convicted as an adult. C. The school, day care center, park, elderly, housing facility or recreational facility within 1,000 permanent residence was established after the person established the permanent residence and reported and registered the residence pursuant to the Sex Offender Registry Law. TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES30 D. The person is incarcerated in any facility owned, maintained and/or operated by the Town of Hopkinton. E. The person is admitted to and subject to an order of commitment at a public or private facility for the care and treatment of persons with intellectual disabilities pursuant to G.L. c.123B. F. The person is mentally ill subject to guardianship pursuant to G.L. c.201 §6 or is a person with intellectual disabilities subject to guardianship pursuant to G.L. c.201, §6A, residing with his or her guardian or residing within a group residence that is professionally staffed an supervised 24 hours a day. Section 4. Safety Zones A. Prohibitions. 1. A registered sex offender is prohibited from entering upon the premises of a school or day care center unless previously authorized in writing by the school administration or day care center owner. 2. A registered sex offender is prohibited from entering upon the premises of an elderly housing facility unless previously authorized in writing by the on-site manager of the elderly housing facility. 3. A registered sex offender is prohibited from entering upon the premises of a facility for the care and treatment of persons with intellectual disabilities. 4. A registered sex offender is prohibited from entering upon the premises of a park or any recreational facility. B. Exceptions. 1. The prohibitions defined shall not be construed or enforced so as to prohibit a Registered Sex Offender from exercising his or her right to vote in any federal, state or municipal election, or from attending any religious service. 2. The prohibitions defined do not apply to a Registered Sex Offender’s place of residence when such residence is excepted under Section 3. C. Penalties. Any violation of this section may be enforced by non- criminal disposition pursuant to M.G.L. c.40 §21D, resulting in: (1) a non-criminal fine of $150.00 for a first violation; and (2) a non-criminal fine of $300.00 for each additional violation of this section. A registered sex offender commits a separate offense for each and every violation of this section. Section 5. Enforcement. A. The Hopkinton Police Department shall be charged and empowered with the enforcement of this chapter. B. A written list describing the prohibited areas defined in this Bylaw as well as a map depicting the safety zones, shall be created by the Town and maintained by the Hopkinton Department of Public Works. The Town shall review both the list and the maps no less than annually for changes. The list, the maps and a copy of this Bylaw will be available to the public at the Hopkinton Police Department and Hopkinton Clerk’s Office and on the Town of Hopkinton website. Section 6. Severability. 1. In the event that any provision of this Chapter, or the application thereof, is found to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall be construed as narrowly as possible, and the balance of the Chapter shall be deemed to be amended to the minimum extent necessary to provide protections substantially as set forth herein. T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 31 2. By amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, Section 1-4. Penalties enumerated., by adding the following in alphabetical order: Registered Sex Offender Restrictions Bylaw (Ch. ___) Registered Sex Offenders’ Residences Police Department First violation: $150, and notification to offender that he/she has thirty (30) days to move. Subsequent violations: $300.00, and notification to offender’s parole officer and/or probation officer and the Commonwealth’s Sex Offender Registry Board, that the Sex Offender has violated Town’s Bylaw. Registered Sex Offender Restrictions Bylaw (Ch. ___) Registered Sex Offenders in Safety Zones Police Department First violation: $150 Subsequent violations: $300 Passed by: Voice Vote (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 43. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton as follows: 1. By changing the title of Article XIX, “Nonconforming Uses”, to “Nonconforming Lots, Uses and Structures” and by deleting § 210-127 and § 210-128 of Article XIX, Nonconforming Uses, and inserting therefor a new § 210-127 and § 210-128 as follows: § 210-127. Continued use of existing uses. Notwithstanding any possible nonconformity, this Chapter shall not apply to the continued use of existing buildings or structures or of land to the extent of its lawful use at the time of adoption of this Chapter. § 210-128. Changes to existing lots, uses and structures. A. Single and Two Family Residential Dwellings Alteration, reconstruction, extension or structural change (collectively “alteration”) to a single or two family residential dwelling shall not be considered an increase in the nonconforming nature of the structure and shall be permitted as of right in the following circumstances, if a) the lot conforms to the minimum lot area and frontage requirements of this Chapter, or b) the lot complied with the minimum area and frontage requirements in effect at the time the lot was created, has not been held in common ownership with adjoining land since rendered nonconforming, and has at least 5,000 square feet of area and 50 feet of frontage: 1. Alteration to an existing dwelling which complies with all current size and setback requirements and such alteration also complies with the current size and setback requirements and building height requirements; 2. Alteration to an existing dwelling which encroaches upon one or more required yard width or setback requirement, where the alteration will comply with all current setback and building height requirements. Alteration of a single or two family dwelling which does not conform to the foregoing circumstances shall require the issuance of a special permit by the Board of Appeals upon a finding that the proposed change is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood. TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES32 B. Nonconforming Structures A nonconforming building or structure which is not a single or two family dwelling may be altered, reconstructed, extended or structurally changed only after the issuance of a special permit by the Board of Appeals upon a finding that the proposed change is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood. C. Nonconforming Lots A lot which complied with the minimum area and frontage requirements in effect at the time it was created, has not been held in common ownership with adjoining land since rendered nonconforming, and has at least 5,000 square feet of area and 50 feet of frontage, may be built upon for a single or two family dwelling as of right if the dwelling will comply with all applicable regulations of this Chapter. Construction of a single or two family dwelling or other lawful building on such lots where the proposed dwelling or building will not comply with the applicable regulations of this Chapter is permitted only upon the issuance of a special permit by the Board of Appeals and a finding that the proposed change is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood. D. Nonconforming Uses 1. Alteration, reconstruction, extension or structural change (collectively “alteration”) to a nonconforming use to provide for the use in a manner substantially different from the use to which it was put before alteration or for its use for the same purpose to a substantially greater extent shall require the issuance of a special permit by the Board of Appeals upon a finding that the proposed use is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood. 2. A change from one nonconforming use to another nonconforming use shall require the issuance of a special permit by the Board of Appeals, upon a finding that the proposed use is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood and that the proposed use is a similar or more restricted use. 3. Where an existing use lacks the required off- street parking facilities for the district in which it is located, such lack shall not render said use nonconforming, but any part of a lot containing such use that is used for parking on the effective date of this Chapter may not be thereafter built upon unless either sufficient additional parking facilities are obtained and made available to keep the ratio of parking space to floor area the same or the remaining number of parking spaces provided conforms to the requirements of this Chapter. By deleting § 210-117.A in its entirety and re-lettering all subsequent subsections of § 210-117. Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 44. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton as follows: 1. Adopt a new § 210-117.2, Lots with Historic Structures, as follows: § 210-117.2. Lots with Historic Structures A. A lot may be created which does not meet the size and setback requirements of this Chapter upon the issuance of a special permit by the Planning Board, if the following criteria are met: (1) The lot to be created will contain an Historic Structure; (2) The Historic Structure which will be located on the lot is either: (a) Presently situated on a lot for which an application has been submitted to the Town for approval of any single or multi- family residential development, an approval-not-required plan pursuant to MGL c.41 § 81P, or a construction project subject to Article XX, Site Plan Review, and the Historic Structure will remain in its present location; or (b) Planned to be moved from a lot or within a lot for which an application has been submitted to the Town for approval of any single or multi-family residential development, an approval-not-required plan pursuant to MGL c.41 § 81P, or a construction project subject to Article XX, Site Plan Review. T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 33 2. (3) The Planning Board finds that the proposed lot is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Chapter. B. The special permit shall be subject to such conditions and safeguards as the Planning Board may prescribe, including the recording of an historic preservation restriction. In reviewing any application for such special permit, the Planning Board shall give due consideration to promoting the public health, safety, convenience and welfare; shall encourage the most appropriate use of land and shall permit no building or use that is injurious, noxious offensive or detrimental to its neighborhood. C. Administration. Within seven days of receipt of the special permit application, the Planning Board shall transmit a copy of the application to the Historical Commission for comment and recommendations. 2. Amend Article XIII, Garden Apartments in Residential Districts, by inserting a new subsection (19) in § 210-74.B, Dimensional Requirements, as follows: (19) Where the Planning Board has issued a special permit pursuant to § 210-117.2, Lots with Historic Structures, for any of the land subject to a Garden Apartment special permit or site plan application, the Board may authorize the reduction of any of the dimensional requirements of this Article in order to facilitate the preservation of an Historic Structure. 3. Amend Article XVIA, Senior Housing Development, by inserting a new (20) in § 210- 105.3.B, Dimensional Requirements, as follows: (20) Where the Planning Board has issued a special permit pursuant to § 210-117.2, Lots with Historic Structures, for any of the land subject to a Senior Housing Development special permit or site plan application, the Board may authorize the reduction of any of the dimensional requirements of this Article in order to facilitate the preservation of an Historic Structure. Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 45. Voted: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws to adopt a Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Installations Bylaw: Proposed amendment: § 210-201. Applicability. Construction and use of a commercial solar photovoltaic installation or any part thereof shall be permitted in any business or commercial zoned district subject to the requirements set forth in this section. Failed by: Yes 95 No 99 Motion to End Debate Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator Failed by: Yes 124 No 72 (Did not obtain 2/3 Majority Vote) (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 46. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaws and the Zoning Map of the Town of Hopkinton by amending Article XII, Water Resources Protection Overlay District, as follows: 1. By deleting from the first sentence of § 210-68, Applicability and Establishment of Districts, subsection B, “February, 2007” and inserting therefor “March 2011”. 2. By amending § 210-69 as follows: a. By inserting “or public surface water supply” at the end of the first sentence of the definition of “Water Resources Protection Overlay District”; b. By inserting in alphabetical order a new definition of “Zone A” as follows: “Land areas within a DEP approved Zone A and which are contained within the WRPOD.” 3. By deleting the first sentence of § 210-70.D and inserting therefor a new sentence as follows: “The following uses are specifically prohibited in the areas indicated on the map as WRPOD and WRPOD-1, except that items (6), (7) and (11) shall not be prohibited in the WRPOD-1 area.” 4. By inserting a new § 210-70.E as follows: D. The following uses are specifically prohibited in the areas indicated on the map as Zone A: TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES34 (1) Solid waste combustion facilities or handling facilities. (2) Junk and salvage operations. (3) Stockpiling or disposal of snow removed from outside the district that contains deicing chemicals. (4) Treatment or disposal works subject to 314 CMR 3.00 or 5.00, except for: a. The replacement or repair of an existing treatment or disposal works that will not result in a design capacity greater than the design capacity of the existing treatment or disposal works; b. Treatment or disposal works for sanitary sewage if necessary to treat existing sanitary sewage discharges in non-compliance with Title 5, 310 CMR 15.00, provided the facility owner demonstrates to the DEP’s satisfaction that there are no feasible siting locations outside the Zone A. Any new facility shall be permitted in accordance with 314 CMR 5.00 and shall be required to disinfect the effluent. c. Treatment works approved by the DEP designed for the treatment of contaminated ground or surface waters and operated in compliance with 314 CMR 5.05(3) or 5.05(13; and d. Discharge by public water system of waters incidental to water treatment process. (5) Facilities that, through their acts or processes, generate, treat, store or dispose of hazardous waste that are subject to MGL c.21C and 310 CMR 30.000, except for: a. Very small quantity generators as defined by 310 CMR 30.000; b. Treatment works approved by the DEP designed in accordance with 314 CMR 5.00 for the treatment of contaminated ground or surface waters. (6) Human or animal cemeteries or mausoleums. (7) Storage of road or parking lot deicing and sanding materials unless covered or contained. (8) Storage of fertilizers unless covered or contained. (9) Storage of animal manures, unless covered or contained. (10) Underground storage tanks. (11) Sand and gravel operations. (12) Motor vehicle repair operations. (13) Commercial car washes; the outdoor washing of commercial vehicles. Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 47. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, Article VII, Rural Business District, as follows: 1. By amending § 210-22, Dimensional requirements, item E, by deleting “25 feet” and inserting therefor “10 feet except that the side yard depth shall be 25 feet from abutting property used partially or wholly for residential purposes at the time of application.” 2. By amending § 210-26, Design requirements by deleting subsections C and D and inserting new subsections C and D as follows: C. Landscaping: A landscaped area 12 feet in depth shall be provided along the street frontage of a lot. D. Screening adjacent to residence districts. The minimum setback area adjacent to a lot in a Residence A, Residence B, Residence Lake Front or Agricultural district shall be maintained in a wooded state to provide effective year-round screening of abutting property. All outdoor activity in a BR District, including parking, shall be screened as viewed from the ground. Acceptable screening may be a band of dense natural T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 35 woodland 20 or more feet wide, differences in elevation sufficient to shield the view as required, an opaque fence or wall or evergreens planted to form a dense hedge of the required height within three years. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 48. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, Article XXVI, Open Space Mixed Use Development Overlay District, by inserting the following definitions in § 219-164, Definitions, in alphabetical order: APARTMENT BUILDING – See definition of Garden Apartment. ATTACHED DWELLING – A dwelling consisting of two or more dwelling units, each of which has a building element such as a wall, floor, ceiling or roof in common with or other Structure attached to another dwelling unit. Attached dwellings include Garden Apartments. COMMON OWNERSHIP – Common ownership shall mean ownership by the same person or persons or legal entities or ownership by any two or more persons or entities, when there is active or pervasive control of those legal persons or entities by the same controlling person and there is an intermingling of activity among those persons while engaging in a common enterprise. Common Ownership can include a Condominium or Landowners’ Association. DUPLEX – An Attached Dwelling consisting of two dwelling units located on a lot in Common Ownership. GARDEN APARTMENT – A multifamily residential land use consisting of two or more dwelling units each of which is on a single level, at least some of which have a floor or ceiling in common with another unit. MULTIFAMILY DWELLING OR PROJECT – A collective term referring to any dwelling units other than a Single Family Dwelling located on an individual lot, including an Attached Dwelling, Simplex Dwelling, Duplex Dwelling, Townhouse, Garden Apartment or Apartment Building. SIMPLEX DWELLING – A detached dwelling separated from another dwelling unit by not more than 25 feet and located on a lot in Common Ownership. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING – A detached dwelling unit on an individual lot or a detached dwelling unit separated from another dwelling unit by more than 25 feet, but not including a mobile home or trailer. STRUCTURE – A man-made combination of materials assembled in a fixed location to give support or shelter or for any other purpose, including buildings, frameworks, platforms, sheds, carports, porte- cocheres, covered walkways and the like; provided, however, that signs, fences, tents, poles, swing sets and the like are not to be considered structures. TOWNHOUSE – One of a row of three or more dwelling units, each of which has a wall in common with another dwelling unit, with each dwelling unit having a separate entrance and located on a lot in common ownership. Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator ARTICLE 49 WILL FOLLOW ARTICLE 53 ARTICLE 50. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: Amend Zoning Map: Hayward Street and Old Town Road (Petition) Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 51. Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, eminent domain or otherwise, two parcels of land located along Granite Street and South Barn Road as shown on Assessors Map U25 Block 38 Lot 0 and Map R30 Block 151 Lot 0, said land to be under the care, custody, management and control of the Conservation Commission and used for open space purposes. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 51 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 52. Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Town, to sell or otherwise dispose of the real property on Old Town Road shown on Assessors Map L36 Block 177 Lot 0, under such terms as it may determine. Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 52 Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-03-2011) TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES36 ARTICLE 53. Voted: that the Town accept the preliminary design for the Town Library renovation and expansion project, as shown in “Appendix J” to the document entitled “Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners 2011 Construction Grant Application for the Hopkinton Public Library” (a copy of which is available at the Town Clerk’s Office). Motion to End Debate: Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator Passed by: Voice Vote (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 49. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Hopkinton by changing the zoning district of the parcels of land located at 13 Main Street (Assessors Map U16 Block 196 Lot 0) and 9 Church Street (Assessors Map U16 Block 198 Lot 0) from Residence A to Downtown Business. Motion to End Debate: Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by the Moderator (05-03-2011) ARTICLE 54. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: Accept MG.L. c.32B, §18: Medicare for Retirees Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 55. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: Accept MG.L. c.32B, §19: Join the GIC Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 56. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: Replace Center School With K-1 School (Petition) Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 57. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: Build New Middle School, Repurpose Old Middle School (Petition) Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) ARTICLE 58. Voted: that the Town take “no action” on this article: Replace Center and Elmwood Schools With K-3 School (Petition) Passed by: Voice Vote (05-02-2011) FINAL TOWN MEETING MOTION VOTED: that the Annual Town Meeting adjourn until the date of the Annual Town Election, May 16, 2011, and further that the Annual Town Meeting shall be dissolved upon the close of the polls on the date of the Annual Town Election. Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous The Annual Town Election was held May 16, 2011 in the Hopkinton Middle School Gymnasium. The polls were open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. A total of 1,745 ballots were cast. The results of the voting are as follows: SELECTMEN Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Total Sealed Total as of 1 2 3 4 Ballot 6/13/2011 Blanks 9 9 19 11 48 48 Francis J. D'Urso, Jr. 130 161 146 111 548 548 Brian Herr 335 282 280 242 1139 1 1140 Write In 4 4 1 0 9 9 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Blanks 128 94 116 86 424 1 425 John L. Palmer 348 359 330 278 1315 1315 Write In 2 3 0 0 5 5 T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 37 BOARD OF HEALTH Blanks 150 108 131 100 489 1 490 Mark H. Gates 328 344 314 262 1248 1248 Write In 0 4 1 2 7 7 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Greatest number - 3 years Second greatest number - 2 years Third greatest number - 1 year Blanks 1234 1146 1105 939 4424 4 4428 Leda Arakelian 287 265 253 208 1013 1013 Marie Eldridge 295 292 290 231 1108 1108 June Harris 274 270 261 208 1013 1013 Michael J. McNamara 242 251 249 195 937 937 Write In 18 27 8 11 64 64 Write In - John Belger 35 24 55 22 136 1 137 Write In - Stanley Pulnik 5 5 9 6 25 25 CEMETERY COMMISSIONER Blanks 138 127 133 100 498 1 499 Claire B. Wright 337 321 313 263 1234 1234 Write In 3 8 0 1 12 12 COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUND Blanks 173 152 150 114 589 1 590 Mary Arnaut 303 303 296 250 1152 1152 Write In 2 1 0 0 3 3 HOUSING AUTHORITY Blanks 158 137 144 105 544 1 545 Deborah K. Kollmeyer 320 316 301 259 1196 1196 Write In 0 3 1 0 4 4 COMMISSIONER OF PARKS AND RECREATION Blanks 339 286 321 242 1188 2 1190 Kenneth J. Driscoll 323 314 295 265 1197 1197 Brian E. Eberlin 292 306 276 218 1092 1092 Write In 2 6 0 3 11 11 PLANNING BOARD Blanks 338 308 330 244 1220 2 1222 Claire B. Wright 305 283 272 245 1105 1105 Brian J. Karp 309 304 286 237 1136 1136 Write In 4 17 4 2 27 27 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES38 PLANNING BOARD (unexpired term 2013) Blanks 165 148 155 116 584 1 585 Christian P. Ollenborger 312 303 290 246 1151 1151 Write In 1 5 1 2 9 9 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Blanks 148 135 150 111 544 544 Nancy Alvarez Burdick 305 288 286 246 1125 1 1126 Richard P. deMont 226 213 175 134 748 1 749 Scott Aghababian 274 271 280 235 1060 1060 Write In 3 5 1 2 11 11 Question #1: Shall the town approve charter amendments proposed by the town meeting that Town Clerk position be appointed by the Town Manager and related changes. Blanks 13 13 21 20 67 1 68 Yes 173 143 167 152 635 635 No 292 300 258 192 1042 1042 A True Copy ATTEST: Ann M. Click Town Clerk T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 39 In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 57, the Accounting Department is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Town, including the general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers. It is our duty to provide financial information to the taxpayers of the Town. This information is available through several reports including the audited financial statements and other non-audited financial reports. Also, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 56, the Accounting Department is responsible for approving all requests for vendor payments and payroll disbursement requests by Town Departments.Warrants for payment are then generated, approved by the Town Manager and submitted to the Town Treasurer for disbursement. The Fiscal 2011 financial audit has been completed. The Fiscal 2011 Financial Statements are currently in draft form and will be finalized shortly. I would like to thank the staff in the Finance Department for their hard work and dedication and the Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, all departments and committees for their cooperation and support. The following financial statements are included in this report: Combined Balance Sheet Statement of Indebtedness Expenditure Report-General Fund Expenditure Report-General Expenditure Report-Sewer & Water Enterprise Funds Revenue & Expenditure Report o Special Revenue Funds o Capital Project Funds o Trust and Agency Funds Cash Receipt Report-All Funds Respectfully submitted, Suzanne C. Marchand, Interim Finance Director/Town Accountant Accounting Department TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES40 TOWN OF HOPKINTONCOMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPJUNE 30, 2011FiduciaryAccountGovernmental Fund TypesProprietary Fund TypesFund TypeGroupTotalsSpecialCapitalSewerWaterTrust andGeneral MemorandumGeneralRevenueProjectsEnterpriseEnterpriseAgency Long-Term DebtOnlyAssetsCash and short-term investments4,489,660 7,304,442 566,580 1,921,422 1,158,514 3,778,453 19,219,071 ReceivablesReal and personal property taxes1,001,913 1,001,913 Other taxes295,065 295,065 Departmental130,759 542,457 384,576 1,057,792 Unapportioned Assessments476,012 6,860,975 7,336,987 Due from government agencies16,042,645 7,576 2,133,478 18,183,699 Construction in progress- Prepaid expenses- Fixed assets27,843,858 5,078,862 32,922,720 Amount to be provided for retirement of general long-term obligations38,857,661 38,857,661 Total Assets21,829,283 7,918,789 566,580 39,302,190 6,621,952 3,778,453 38,857,661 118,874,908 LiabilitiesAccounts payable1,424,675 200,826 56,886 152 1,682,539 Allowance for abatements & exemptions1,061,043 1,061,043 Other liabilities(2,200) 32,370 30,170 Bonds payable12,252,298 2,962,758 38,857,661 54,072,717 Notes payable544,847 4,374,812 80,000 4,999,659 Performance Bonds341,416 341,416 Student activity179,700 179,700 Prepaid Taxes(306,842) (306,842) Deferred revenue16,534,862 606,771 6,860,975 - 24,002,608 Total Liabilities18,713,738 1,350,244 - 23,544,971 3,042,910 553,486 38,857,661 86,063,010 Fund balancesReserved for encumbrances and appropriations 406,774 406,774 Reserved for capital assets12,129,584 2,036,104 14,165,688 Reserved for capital projects1,664,327 328,487 1,992,814 Retained earnings- Reserved for revolving accounts3,217,826 3,217,826 Reserved for unexpended grants543,708 543,708 Reserved for overdrawn accounts(582,085) (582,085) Reserved for Community Preservation Fund2,807,011 2,807,011 Reserved for other purposes143,204 60,629 203,833 Reserved for endowment3,224,967 3,224,967 Unreserved- Designated for subsequent year expenditures608,676 566,580 1,175,256 Undesignated/Retained Earnings2,682,180 1,820,104 1,153,822 5,656,106 Total Fund Balances3,115,545 6,568,545 566,580 15,757,219 3,579,042 3,224,967 - 32,811,898 Total Liabilities and Fund Balances21,829,283 7,918,789 566,580 39,302,190 6,621,952 3,778,453 38,857,661 118,874,908 T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 41 Long Term Debt Outstanding New Debt Outstanding Interest Paid Inside the Debt Limit June 30, 2010 Issued Retirements June 30, 2011 in FY2011 Buildings 8,636,500.00 650,000.00 7,986,500.00 349,607.50 Departmental Equipment 596,000.00 770,946.00 345,000.00 1,021,946.00 38,544.95 School Buildings 0.00 0.00 School - All Other 566,000.00 177,000.00 389,000.00 18,420.00 Sewer & Inflow 15,520,575.65 1,598,195.00 550,014.61 16,568,756.04 233,777.36 Other Inside 4,758,098.18 157,112.00 671,794.68 4,243,415.50 186,414.96 SUB - TOTAL Inside $30,077,173.83 $2,526,253.00 $2,393,809.29 $30,209,617.54 $826,764.77 Long Term Debt Outstanding New Debt Outstanding Interest Paid Outside the Debt Limit June 30, 2009 Issued Retirements June 30, 2010 in FY2010 Title V SRF 549,536.00 700,000.00 39,285.00 1,210,251.00 Gas/Electric Utility 0.00 0.00 Hospital 0.00 0.00 School Buildings 25,753,500.00 375,400.00 2,670,000.00 23,458,900.00 1,209,102.25 Sewer 0.00 0.00 Solid Waste 0.00 0.00 Water 2,689,152.00 377,050.00 204,378.00 2,861,824.00 95,598.02 Other Outside 0.00 SUB - TOTAL Outside $28,992,188.00 $1,452,450.00 $2,913,663.00 $27,530,975.00 $1,304,700.27 TOTAL Long Term Debt $59,069,361.83 $3,978,703.00 $5,307,472.29 $57,740,592.54 $2,131,465.04 TOWN OF HOPKINTON STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS JUNE 30, 2011 Outstanding New Debt Outstanding Interest Paid Short Term Debt June 30, 2010 Issued Retirements June 30, 2011 in FY2011 RANs - Revenue Anticipation 0.00 0.00 BANs - Bond Anticipation:0.00 0.00 Title V 700,000.00 700,000.00 0.00 Water 0.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 Sewer 0.00 262,339.00 262,339.00 Other BANs 1,588,002.00 631,000.00 1,588,002.00 631,000.00 18,654.41 SANs - State Grant Anticipation 966,613.00 997,526.22 1,419,292.15 544,847.07 15,880.73 TOTAL Short Term Debt $3,254,615.00 $1,970,865.22 $3,707,294.15 $1,518,186.07 $34,535.14 GRAND TOTAL All Debt $62,323,976.83 $5,949,568.22 $9,014,766.44 $59,258,778.61 $2,166,000.18 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES42 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS - GENERAL FUNDJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVERAPPROPRIATIONTRANSFERSRECEIPTSEXPENDEDENCUMBEREDBALANCE122 - SELECTMEN147 COPIER MAINTENANCE/SUPPLIES868.300.000.000.00868.300.00119 TELEPHONE1,573.970.000.000.001,573.970.0042 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES0.000.003,600.000.003,600.000.003 SELECTMEN EXPENSES5,000.000.000.000.004,213.67786.33146 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.004,400.000.000.002,947.021,452.981217 OPEN SPAPE STEWARDSHIP #15 5/065,000.000.000.000.000.005,000.00(Sub) 122 - SELECTMEN12,442.274,400.003,600.000.0013,202.967,239.31129 - TOWN MANAGER177 SALARIES & WAGES0.000.003,971.780.000.003,971.781230 TOWN MANAGER0.00129,040.000.000.00129,499.97-459.971283 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT0.0038,772.000.000.0042,034.11-3,262.117 OPERATIONS ASSISTANT0.0058,997.000.000.0059,121.70-124.701287 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.002,500.003,665.210.006,184.56-19.351272 RECOGNITION & REWARDS0.000.000.000.00624.05-624.051290 TRAVEL & MEETINGS0.005,000.000.000.001,425.163,574.841291 TRAINING0.00800.000.000.000.00800.00(Sub) 129 - TOWN MANAGER0.00235,109.007,636.990.00238,889.553,856.44131 - FINANCE COMMITTEE19 EXPENSES0.00500.000.000.00200.00300.00115 RESERVE FUND0.0075,000.00-74,614.520.000.00385.48(Sub) 131 - FINANCE COMMITTEE0.0075,500.00-74,614.520.00200.00685.48135 - ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT30 TOWN ACCOUNTANT SALARY0.0089,401.000.000.0089,400.680.3231 ASST TOWN ACCOUNTANT SAL0.0053,464.000.000.0053,463.560.44154 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.001,400.000.000.001,313.8186.19156 IN-STATE TRAVEL0.00400.000.000.00333.4866.52157 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.001,365.000.000.001,154.00211.00(Sub) 135 - ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT0.00146,030.000.000.00145,665.53364.47141 - ASSESSING DEPARTMENT45 PRINCIPAL ASSESSOR SALARY0.0080,679.000.000.0082,574.34-1,895.34682 LONGEVITY0.00350.000.000.000.00350.0043 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT0.0042,930.000.000.0042,929.280.72856 DEPUTY ASSESSOR0.0040,027.000.000.0031,784.618,242.39127 APPRAISAL SERVICES0.003,500.000.000.003,050.00450.00165 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES0.002,700.000.000.003,043.52-343.52169 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.001,650.000.000.001,581.5068.50175 IN-STATE TRAVEL0.002,150.000.000.001,618.67531.33176 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.00500.000.000.00364.00136.00(Sub) 141 - ASSESSING DEPARTMENT0.00174,486.000.000.00166,945.927,540.08T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 43 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS - GENERAL FUNDJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVERAPPROPRIATIONTRANSFERSRECEIPTSEXPENDEDENCUMBEREDBALANCE145 - TREASURER/COLLECTOR191 SALARIES & WAGES0.000.00-3,000.000.000.00-3,000.0033 TREASURER COLLECTOR SALARY0.0080,681.000.000.0089,156.64-8,475.64244 LONGEVITY0.00750.000.000.000.00750.0034 ASST TREAS/DEP COLL SALARY0.0036,749.000.000.0026,107.4010,641.6037 ADMIN ASST0.0016,098.000.000.0013,372.112,725.89178 CONTRACTED SERVICES123.4213,464.000.000.0014,337.81-750.39592 POSTAGE69.3030,580.0014,300.000.0045,418.50-469.20180 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES0.002,000.000.000.000.002,000.00194 BANK SERVICE FEES0.005,250.000.000.009,690.00-4,440.00437 NOTE CERTIFICATION0.001,000.000.000.0035.00965.0035 TREASURER/COLLECTOR EXPENSES0.000.003,000.000.000.003,000.00700 OFFICE SUPPLIES276.515,000.000.000.005,023.41253.10199 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.0090.000.000.0090.000.00(Sub) 145 - TREASURER/COLLECTOR469.23191,662.0014,300.000.00203,230.873,200.36151 - LEGAL10 LEGAL COUNSEL9,247.00150,000.0020,875.000.00164,598.656,087.139,436.22(Sub) 151 - LEGAL9,247.00150,000.0020,875.000.00164,598.656,087.139,436.22152 - HUMAN RESOURCES905 PERSONNEL DIRECTOR0.0075,050.000.000.0074,966.1883.821002 BENEFITS COORDINATOR0.0035,109.720.000.0036,169.17-1,059.451072 CLERICAL WAGES0.0038,000.00-5,122.380.008,648.5324,229.091029 PAYROLL SERVICES330.9039,000.000.000.0032,926.676,404.2317 PERSONNEL EXPENSES0.00300.000.000.0011.64288.361158 RECOGNITION & REWARDS0.00375.000.000.00736.31-361.311028 MEMBERSHIP DUES0.00350.000.000.00485.00-135.001025 TRAVEL & MEETINGS0.00400.000.000.003,784.6630.00-3,414.661159 TRAINING0.001,000.000.000.00487.83512.17(Sub) 152 - HUMAN RESOURCES330.90189,584.72-5,122.380.00158,215.9930.0026,547.25155 - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS1310 WAGES AND SALARIES0.0095,750.00-7,000.000.0069,531.2519,218.751327 CONTRACTED SERVICES0.0048,285.007,000.000.0076,759.82-21,474.821322 TELEPHONE0.0054,583.000.000.0052,282.212,300.791323 DATA COMMUNICATIONS0.0021,000.006,008.530.004,690.5467.0622,250.931311 EXPENSES0.000.000.000.0013.50-13.501324 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.00250.000.000.00101.56148.441325 COMPUTER SUPPLIES0.004,400.000.000.0011,741.16-7,341.161326 COMPUTER HARDWARE0.0034,600.000.000.0029,445.415,154.59(Sub) 155 - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS0.00258,868.006,008.530.00244,565.4567.0620,244.02158 - TAX TITLE36 TAX TITLE EXPENSE - SERVICES0.000.000.000.0017,912.00-17,912.00(Sub) 158 - TAX TITLE0.000.000.000.0017,912.00-17,912.00TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES44 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS - GENERAL FUNDJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVERAPPROPRIATIONTRANSFERSRECEIPTSEXPENDEDENCUMBEREDBALANCE161 - TOWN CLERK23 TOWN CLERK SALARY0.0061,379.000.000.0062,468.25-1,089.25684 LONGEVITY/CERTIFICATION0.001,000.000.000.001,000.000.0025 ASST TOWN CLERK SALARY0.0046,285.000.000.0043,946.312,338.69201 CONTRACTED SERVICES0.002,400.000.000.001,833.39566.61668 PRINTING & BINDING0.002,499.780.000.001,296.2540.501,163.03721 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.00700.000.000.00872.19-172.19220 BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS0.001,500.00-904.640.00182.50412.86223 IN-STATE TRAVEL0.001,400.000.000.001,169.06230.94249 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.001,000.000.000.00962.0038.00(Sub) 161 - TOWN CLERK0.00118,163.78-904.640.00113,729.9540.503,488.69162 - ELECTION & REGISTRATION26 BD OF REGISTRARS SALARY0.001,101.00266.190.001,083.50283.69475 ELECTION WORKERS0.005,400.000.000.006,336.74-936.74479 EXTRA CLERICAL0.001,000.000.000.00346.95653.05886 CONTRACTED SERVICES0.0012,000.00638.450.0013,486.96-848.51250 PRINTING AND BINDING0.002,500.000.000.002,671.70-171.70273 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES0.003,750.000.000.002,191.631,558.37277 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.00400.000.000.00398.381.62286 ELECTION SUPPLIES0.00400.000.000.00939.78-539.78(Sub) 162 - ELECTION & REGISTRATION0.0026,551.00904.640.0027,455.640.00170 - LAND USE1312 WAGES AND SALARIES0.00363,256.230.000.00363,504.48-248.251328 OVERTIME/EXTRA CLERICAL0.004,440.960.000.002,636.821,804.141329 ADVERTISING0.00400.000.000.00269.50130.501330 PRINTING & BINDING0.00500.000.000.004.00496.001331 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES0.00435.000.000.00372.5062.501332 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.006,200.000.000.002,931.523,268.481333 IN-STATE TRAVEL0.00500.000.000.00266.69233.311334 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.00969.000.000.001,003.00-34.00(Sub) 170 - LAND USE0.00376,701.190.000.00370,988.515,712.68171 - CONSERVATION COMMISSION110 IN-STATE TRAVEL85.150.000.000.0085.150.00317 OTHER SERVICES-WETLAND PROTECT0.000.000.000.005,876.75-5,876.75(Sub) 171 - CONSERVATION COMMISSION85.150.000.000.005,961.90-5,876.75175 - PLANNING BOARD371 OFFICE SUPPLIES40.500.000.000.000.0040.50(Sub) 175 - PLANNING BOARD40.500.000.000.000.0040.50176 - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS142 SALARIES & WAGES0.000.000.00360.000.00360.00(Sub) 176 - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS0.000.000.00360.000.00360.00T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 45 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS - GENERAL FUNDJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVERAPPROPRIATIONTRANSFERSRECEIPTSEXPENDEDENCUMBEREDBALANCE177 - GREEN COMMITTEE1314 EXPENSES0.00300.000.000.00300.000.00(Sub) 177 - GREEN COMMITTEE0.00300.000.000.00300.000.00179 - OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE380 OPEN SPACE EXPENSES0.00950.000.000.000.00950.00(Sub) 179 - OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE0.00950.000.000.000.00950.00192 - TOWN HALL411 GAS & OIL HEATING66.1212,000.000.000.008,782.433,283.69183 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES28,124.318,270.000.000.0036,797.10-402.79803 TOWN HALL REPAIRS0.000.000.000.00-200.00200.00(Sub) 192 - TOWN HALL28,190.4320,270.000.000.0045,379.533,080.90194 - CABLE COMMITTEE1014 CABLE COMMITTEE EXPENSES0.00500.000.000.000.00500.00(Sub) 194 - CABLE COMMITTEE0.00500.000.000.000.00500.00199 - OTHER GENERAL GOVERNMENT9 TOWN REPORTS0.005,000.000.000.005,545.90-545.90367 AUDIT0.0022,000.000.000.0022,000.000.00791 LEADERSHIP ACADEMY0.001,200.000.000.001,295.00-95.00672 PARKING CLERK EXPENSES11.880.000.000.0011.880.00677 COMPUTER SYSTEMS77,441.000.000.000.0074,706.582,734.42485 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & TRAINING3,800.005,000.000.000.008,492.98307.02(Sub) 199 - OTHER GENERAL GOVERNMENT81,252.8833,200.000.000.00112,052.342,400.54210 - POLICE DEPARTMENT74 POLICE DEPT. LABOR0.001,494,523.6064,350.007,363.701,454,182.7590,249.0421,805.5178 COMMUNICATION SALARIES0.00271,191.300.0022,652.52277,796.8516,046.97417 OVERTIME WAGES0.00167,399.260.000.00179,301.75-11,902.4916 AUXILIARY POLICE EXPENSES285.003,000.000.000.002,400.25844.0040.75484 GAS AND ELECTRIC0.0018,000.000.000.0016,104.561,895.44527 REPAIRS & MAINT.-EQUIPMENT0.003,500.000.000.0016,372.48-12,872.48532 REPAIRS & MAINT.-BUILDING0.000.000.000.0012.07-12.07528 REPAIRS & MAINT.-VEHICLE0.0027,000.000.00106.9016,126.8910,980.01598 POSTAGE0.001,200.000.000.00576.09623.91458 TELEPHONE0.002,401.490.000.001,364.501,036.99530 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES7.759,278.000.000.0012,437.3928.50-3,180.14455 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.0013,500.000.000.003,529.879,970.13453 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES0.002,200.000.000.005,844.60-3,644.60436 VEHICULAR SUPPLIES3,644.1645,000.000.000.0049,799.16-1,155.00529 UNIFORMS159.0021,100.000.0012.0021,455.20-184.2077 POLICE DEPT EXPENSES0.0064,350.00-64,350.000.000.000.00533 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.001,500.000.000.002,366.00-866.00686 CAPITAL OUTLAY0.0061,000.000.000.0051,425.009,575.00(Sub) 210 - POLICE DEPARTMENT4,095.912,206,143.650.0030,135.122,111,095.4191,121.5438,157.73TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES46 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS - GENERAL FUNDJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVERAPPROPRIATIONTRANSFERSRECEIPTSEXPENDEDENCUMBEREDBALANCE220 - FIRE DEPARTMENT80 FIRE DEPT. LABOR0.001,521,419.769,500.003,048.981,611,615.84-77,647.1081 EXTRA HELP0.000.000.000.005,603.19-5,603.19519 OVERTIME WAGES0.00184,665.015,000.000.00106,414.7283,250.29538 GAS & OIL HEATING0.0012,500.000.000.0016,418.93-3,918.93550 REPAIRS & MAINT.-BUILDING0.0011,500.000.000.0014,524.30-3,024.30549 REPAIRS & MAINT.-VEHICLE0.0025,000.000.000.0024,916.5883.42542 RENTALS AND LEASES0.001,000.000.000.00696.96303.04534 CONTRACTED SERVICES0.0013,610.000.000.0016,264.93-2,654.93653 EMPLOYEE TRAINING0.007,500.000.000.007,482.1017.90599 POSTAGE0.00300.000.000.00165.37134.63541 TELEPHONE0.007,500.000.000.008,198.96-698.96536 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES0.002,500.000.000.001,940.58559.42540 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.002,500.000.000.001,136.991,363.01544 BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES0.003,500.000.000.002,130.981,369.02543 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES0.002,500.000.000.001,834.65665.35539 VEHICULAR SUPPLIES0.0011,000.000.000.0013,942.12-2,942.12535 FIREFIGHTING SUPPLIES0.0018,380.000.000.0012,428.645,951.36551 UNIFORMS0.007,500.000.000.004,746.192,753.81547 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.002,970.000.000.002,641.35328.6582 NEW HOSE AND EQUIPMENT0.0013,000.00-5,000.00222.007,861.54360.461338 THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA #25 5/100.0014,291.000.000.0012,772.001,519.001345 PORTABLE RADIOS #23 5/100.0019,960.000.000.0019,958.121.88(Sub) 220 - FIRE DEPARTMENT0.001,883,095.779,500.003,270.981,893,695.042,171.71244 - SEALER WTS & MEASURES56 SEALER WTS & MEAS SALARY0.002,978.000.000.003,225.04-247.0457 SEALER WTS. / MEAS. EXPENSES0.00953.000.000.00899.8453.16(Sub) 244 - SEALER WTS & MEASURES0.003,931.000.000.004,124.88-193.88292 - DOG OFFICER63 DOG OFFICER SALARY0.0021,881.000.000.0021,464.64416.3612 RABIES CLINIC0.00500.000.000.000.00500.00478 KENNEL EXPENSE1,800.002,100.000.000.005,400.00-1,500.00564 OPERATING SUPPLIES & MATERIALS0.00500.000.000.000.00500.0064 DOG OFFICER EXPENSE0.002,256.000.000.00514.441,741.56(Sub) 292 - DOG OFFICER1,800.0027,237.000.000.0027,379.081,657.92293 - TRAFFIC CONTROL66 TRAFFIC LIGHTS0.0010,200.005,000.000.0010,200.005,000.000.00(Sub) 293 - TRAFFIC CONTROL0.0010,200.005,000.000.0010,200.005,000.000.00294 - TREE WARDEN84 TREE WARDEN SALARY0.0014,072.460.000.0014,072.52-0.06240 TREE REMOVAL0.0018,447.000.000.0018,381.5265.48567 OPERATING SUPPLIES & MATERIALS0.00400.930.000.0065.00335.93(Sub) 294 - TREE WARDEN0.0032,920.390.000.0032,519.04401.35T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 47 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS - GENERAL FUNDJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVERAPPROPRIATIONTRANSFERSRECEIPTSEXPENDEDENCUMBEREDBALANCE300 - EDUCATION207 EDUCATION SALARIES0.000.000.0013,899.5625,784,943.12-25,771,043.56569 PURCHASE OF SERVICES14,018.700.000.0030,433.194,833,005.214,531.72-4,793,085.04570 SUPPLIES16,249.630.000.00657.961,249,509.4833,147.72-1,265,749.61116 EDUCATION EXPENSES0.0032,317,998.000.000.000.0032,317,998.00571 OTHER CHARGES & EXPENDITURES115,368.290.000.000.00581,699.3721,858.61-488,189.69(Sub) 300 - EDUCATION145,636.6232,317,998.000.0044,990.7132,449,157.1859,538.05-69.90411 - FACILITIES899 FACILITIES DIRECTOR0.0088,277.000.000.0089,402.38-1,125.381278 TOWN HALL CUSTODIAN0.0041,676.003,100.000.0043,505.081,270.921288 COA CUSTODIANS0.0039,317.000.000.0039,119.80197.201335 ELECTRICITY0.00151,520.000.003.38132,394.3319,129.051037 TELEPHONE0.00500.000.000.000.00500.001161 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES3,732.246,000.000.000.009,571.36160.881036 OFFICE EQUIPMENT0.00500.000.000.000.00500.001034 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.001,200.000.000.001,168.7731.231276 BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES6,530.3619,340.0016,314.520.0048,775.9112,187.81-18,778.841035 TRAVEL & MEETINGS0.002,064.000.00123.002,480.33-293.331367 SENIOR CENTER PARKING #14 5/100.00161,000.000.000.0025,500.62135,499.38(Sub) 411 - FACILITIES10,262.60511,394.0019,414.52126.38391,918.5812,187.81137,091.11421 - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT104 HWY DEPT SALARY AND WAGES0.00632,312.760.000.00631,798.26514.50573 OVERTIME WAGES0.0022,022.000.000.0018,504.053,517.95330 PART-TIME WAGES0.0025,751.60-2,300.000.0023,044.33407.27106 HEATING GAS, OIL & SUPPLIES0.0021,500.000.000.0030,418.15-8,918.15588 REPAIRS & MAINT.-BUILDING0.007,000.003,740.000.005,368.335,371.671088 EQUIP PARTS & MAINT-PARK/CEM/BLD0.006,000.0027,800.000.004,506.2929,293.71574 REPAIRS & MAINT.-VEHICLE89.9555,000.0031,488.200.0074,680.00566.4011,331.751087 CONTRACTED SVCS/SUPPLIES-STREETS2,292.620.000.000.002,292.620.00579 ADVERTISING0.00500.000.000.000.00500.00601 POSTAGE0.00600.000.000.00461.62138.38585 UNIFORMS-LAUNDRY,RENTAL0.0011,500.000.000.009,323.332,176.67584 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.002,500.000.000.003,212.08-712.08589 BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES0.002,000.000.000.001,486.68513.32704 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES0.0011,500.000.000.0013,308.87-1,808.871089 GROUNDSKEEPING SUPP-PARK/CEM/BLD0.001,000.000.000.00390.62609.38575 VEHICULAR SUPPLIES & FUEL0.0075,000.000.000.0070,971.914,028.09105 HWY HIRED EQUIPMENT0.005,000.000.000.0014,532.49-9,532.49695 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL0.002,250.000.000.00803.091,446.91583 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.002,000.000.000.00796.9485.611,117.45577 LINE PAINTING0.0030,000.000.000.0029,652.58347.421082 ASPHALT PAVING0.0020,000.000.000.0045,968.58-25,968.581083 OIL SEALING0.0020,000.000.000.000.0020,000.00580 GUARD RAIL REPAIRS0.001,000.000.000.001,049.93-49.931084 ENGINEERING26,071.4518,375.000.000.0020,839.3022,050.171,556.98TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES48 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS - GENERAL FUNDJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVERAPPROPRIATIONTRANSFERSRECEIPTSEXPENDEDENCUMBEREDBALANCE1085 BASIN REPAIR0.005,000.000.000.008,000.95-3,000.951086 SIDEWALK MAINT./REPAIRS0.002,000.000.000.001,611.00389.00576 FILL GRAVEL/LOAM0.008,000.000.000.006,028.801,971.201079 SIGNS0.002,000.000.00213.00924.401,288.601080 DRAINAGE PIPE0.006,000.000.000.00-645.576,645.571081 BRUSH CUTTING0.002,000.000.000.001,999.310.691078 POLICE DETAIL0.0015,000.000.000.0018,180.00-3,180.00876 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT0.00290,000.000.000.00290,000.000.00400 TRAFFIC BEACON #20 5/100.0015,000.000.000.0014,925.0075.00796 DPW LOADER W/ PLW #14 5/100.00132,000.000.000.00117,881.0014,119.00(Sub) 421 - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT28,454.021,449,811.3660,728.20213.001,462,314.9422,702.1854,189.46423 - SNOW & ICE CONTROL603 OVERTIME WAGES0.0040,000.000.000.00146,412.51-106,412.51531 CONTRACTED SERVICES0.0045,000.000.000.00252,744.50-207,744.50472 EQUIPMENT RENTAL0.0030,000.000.000.0030,625.00-625.00548 FUEL0.0012,500.000.000.0055,552.55-43,052.55607 VEHICULAR SUPPLIES0.007,500.000.000.0048,617.14-41,117.14604 SALT, SAND & OTHER CHEMICALS0.0060,000.000.000.00240,590.42-180,590.42605 OPERATING SUPPLIES & MATERIALS0.005,000.000.000.007,543.26-2,543.26(Sub) 423 - SNOW & ICE CONTROL0.00200,000.000.000.00782,085.38-582,085.38424 - STREET LIGHTING65 STREETLIGHTS0.0053,796.00-5,000.000.0045,559.483,236.52(Sub) 424 - STREET LIGHTING0.0053,796.00-5,000.000.0045,559.483,236.52425 - OTHER STORM CONTROL610 OVERTIME WAGES0.008,000.00-4,000.000.003,917.6782.33608 RENTALS AND LEASES0.001,000.00-1,000.000.000.000.00611 OPERATING SUPPLIES & MATERIALS0.001,000.000.000.00976.3423.66(Sub) 425 - OTHER STORM CONTROL0.0010,000.00-5,000.000.004,894.01105.99433 - WASTE COLLECT.& DISPOSAL752 RECYCLING SALARIES0.000.001,200.000.000.001,200.00457 RECYCLABLE COLLECTION368.17240,840.00-30,388.200.00203,046.957,773.02926 HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION0.0012,000.000.000.0010,450.681,549.3293 RECYCLING EXPENSES0.004,100.000.000.003,502.89597.1190 RUBBISH COLLECTION0.00443,000.000.000.00442,044.00956.001074 RUBBISH DISPOSAL0.00313,000.000.000.00305,384.617,615.39(Sub) 433 - WASTE COLLECT.& DISPOSAL368.171,012,940.00-29,188.200.00964,429.1319,690.84491 - CEMETERY COMMISSION109 CEMETERY BOARD SALARY0.00200.000.000.000.00200.00712 CEMETERY SURVEYING #10 11/07230.000.000.000.00230.000.001303 CEMETERY DRAINAGE IMP. #41 5/095,446.810.000.000.00-325.005,771.81(Sub) 491 - CEMETERY COMMISSION5,676.81200.000.000.00-95.005,971.81T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 49 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS - GENERAL FUNDJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVERAPPROPRIATIONTRANSFERSRECEIPTSEXPENDEDENCUMBEREDBALANCE499 - PUBLIC WORKS990 DPW SALARIES0.003,200.000.000.003,200.000.00696 HIGHWAY MANAGER0.0080,679.000.000.0080,678.740.26842 ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER0.0052,119.920.000.0052,517.40-397.48986 DPW DIRECTOR SALARY0.00100,847.000.000.00100,213.05633.95987 W/S SUPERVISOR SALARY0.0080,679.000.000.0080,678.770.23988 W/S CLERK-DISPATCHER SALARY0.0044,996.400.000.0044,996.400.00(Sub) 499 - PUBLIC WORKS0.00362,521.320.000.00362,284.36236.96510 - BOARD OF HEALTH89 INSPECTION SALARIES0.0071,938.000.000.0071,937.860.14739 EXTRA CLERICAL0.0010,691.200.000.00231.3010,459.90632 PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES0.003,000.000.000.00852.502,147.50628 TELEPHONE0.000.000.000.0040.04-40.04633 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES0.001,200.000.000.0030.251,169.751021 OPERATING SUPPLIES0.00840.000.000.00780.0060.00629 IN-STATE TRAVEL0.001,400.000.000.00279.501,120.50634 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.00260.000.000.0090.00170.00877 CAPITAL OUTLAY0.00188.000.000.000.00188.00(Sub) 510 - BOARD OF HEALTH0.0089,517.200.000.0074,241.4515,275.75541 - COUNCIL ON AGING118 COUNCIL ON AGING SALARIES0.0046,113.000.000.0046,109.443.5646 DIRECTOR0.0037,098.000.000.0037,142.08-44.08359 OUTREACH SUPERVISOR0.0033,173.000.000.0033,167.885.12420 ASST OUTREACH / EMER HOMEMAKER0.0026,838.000.000.0026,830.807.20512 ASSISTANT SR. CENTER DIRECTOR0.0033,173.000.000.0033,072.57100.431205 GAS & OIL HEATING367.0119,000.000.000.0015,083.024,283.99636 POSTAGE0.003,500.000.000.003,500.000.00638 TELEPHONE312.600.000.000.00312.600.00640 OFFICE SUPPLIES68.56910.000.000.00240.29738.27641 OTHER SUPPLIES0.000.000.000.00204.19-204.1920 COUNCIL ON AGING EXPENSES273.012,250.000.000.007,537.34-5,014.33637 IN-STATE TRAVEL0.005,500.000.000.005,462.2237.78698 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.00500.000.000.00303.46196.54(Sub) 541 - COUNCIL ON AGING1,021.18208,055.000.000.00208,965.89110.29542 - YOUTH SERVICES1315 WAGES AND SALARIES0.000.001,150.600.000.001,150.601251 YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR0.0026,000.000.000.0027,143.70-1,143.701202 RENTAL FEES0.000.000.000.00320.00-320.001198 PRINTING & COPYING0.000.000.000.00-20.8520.851201 TRANSPORTATION0.000.000.000.00366.30-366.301200 ACTIVITY SUPPLIES & AWARDS500.003,000.000.000.002,834.55665.45(Sub) 542 - YOUTH SERVICES500.0029,000.001,150.600.0030,643.706.90TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES50 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS - GENERAL FUNDJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVERAPPROPRIATIONTRANSFERSRECEIPTSEXPENDEDENCUMBEREDBALANCE543 - VETERANS SERVICES60 VETERANS AGENT SALARY0.006,000.000.000.005,278.78721.2261 EXPENSES0.001,500.000.000.00865.00635.00125 VETERANS BENEFITS0.005,589.000.000.001,848.203,740.80(Sub) 543 - VETERANS SERVICES0.0013,089.000.000.007,991.985,097.02610 - LIBRARY58 LIBRARY SALARIES0.00301,058.00-3,500.000.00296,788.89769.11645 ELECTRICITY0.000.000.000.0060.00-60.00647 GAS & OIL HEATING0.009,558.550.000.009,341.86269.43-52.74650 REPAIRS & MAINT.-BUILDING0.003,540.001,260.000.004,434.75365.25767 POSTAGE0.000.000.000.0047.69-47.69644 TELEPHONE0.00200.000.000.000.00200.00646 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.004,839.000.000.004,511.63104.01223.36649 BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES0.00280.000.000.00780.60-500.60642 BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS0.0025,360.000.000.0026,487.03-1,127.0359 LIBRARY EXPENSES0.000.003,500.000.000.003,500.001197 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.001,000.000.000.00394.98605.02(Sub) 610 - LIBRARY0.00345,835.551,260.000.00342,847.43373.443,874.68630 - RECREATION112 SUPT. OF RECREATION SALARY0.0019,701.000.000.0018,446.721,254.28113 RECREATION SALARIES/WAGES0.0011,800.000.000.0012,345.26-545.26655 RENTALS AND LEASES0.005,871.000.000.004,675.201,195.80657 ADVERTISING0.002,810.000.000.001,903.85906.15690 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES0.003,082.000.000.002,777.01304.99654 OPERATING SUPPLIES & MATERIALS0.003,082.000.000.003,745.19-663.19(Sub) 630 - RECREATION0.0046,346.000.000.0043,893.232,452.77691 - HISTORICAL COMMISSION556 HISTORIC COMMISSION EXPENSES0.001,000.000.000.00966.3333.67(Sub) 691 - HISTORICAL COMMISSION0.001,000.000.000.00966.3333.67692 - CELEBRATIONS11 MEMORIAL DAY0.002,000.000.000.002,000.000.00(Sub) 692 - CELEBRATIONS0.002,000.000.000.002,000.000.00693 - HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION1250 HISTORIC DISTRICT EXPENSES0.00550.000.000.00123.00427.00(Sub) 693 - HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION0.00550.000.000.00123.00427.00710 - DEBT SERVICE71 RETIREMENT OF DEBT0.004,424,749.000.000.004,422,248.222,500.7872 LONG-TERM INTEREST0.001,768,662.000.000.001,783,446.06-14,784.06159 SHORT-TERM INTEREST0.0040,000.000.000.0022,824.4517,175.55(Sub) 710 - DEBT SERVICE0.006,233,411.000.000.006,228,518.734,892.27T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 51 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS - GENERAL FUNDJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVERAPPROPRIATIONTRANSFERSRECEIPTSEXPENDEDENCUMBEREDBALANCE800 - REG TECH VOCATIONAL SCHL135 REG.TECH.VOCATIONAL SCHOOL0.00446,820.000.000.00446,820.000.00(Sub) 800 - REG TECH VOCATIONAL SCHL0.00446,820.000.000.00446,820.000.00820 - STATE ASSESSMENTS/CHARGE1012 MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSESSMENT0.0061,567.000.000.0061,567.000.00261 AIR POLUTION CONTROL0.005,066.000.000.005,066.000.00259 METRO AREA PLANNING COUNCIL0.004,323.000.000.004,323.000.00352 NON-RENEWAL EXCISE TAX0.008,540.000.000.0011,320.00-2,780.001000 CHARTER SCHOOL REIMBURSEMENT0.00368,695.000.000.00369,697.00-1,002.00301 ENERGY CONSERVATION0.000.000.000.000.000.00887 MASS BAY TRANSPORT AUTHORITY0.0090,716.000.000.0090,716.000.00518 SCHOOL CHOICE ASSESSMENT0.0080,973.000.000.0089,302.00-8,329.00(Sub) 820 - STATE ASSESSMENTS/CHARGE0.00619,880.000.000.00631,991.00-12,111.00910 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS68 HEALTH INSURANCE0.005,713,293.0030,000.008,899.005,742,473.289,718.7269 LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUM0.0014,150.000.000.0016,758.74-2,608.7470 FICA - TOWN CONTRIBUTION0.00530,000.00-54,540.210.00460,001.7615,458.0394 UNEMPLOYMENT6,324.15100,000.000.000.00100,346.655,977.50185 COUNTY RETIREMENT0.001,331,543.000.000.001,331,543.000.00489 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN0.000.000.000.000.000.00521 DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING0.001,200.000.000.00275.00925.00(Sub) 910 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS6,324.157,690,186.00-24,540.218,899.007,651,398.4329,470.51940 - OTHER-MISCELLANEOUS67 BLANKET INSURANCE0.00400,000.00-6,008.531,182.00291,685.7937,873.0065,614.68(Sub) 940 - OTHER-MISCELLANEOUS0.00400,000.00-6,008.531,182.00291,685.7937,873.0065,614.68TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES52 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS-SEWER AND WATERJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVER APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS RECEIPTS EXPENDED ENCUMBERED BALANCESEWER ENTERPRISE FUND444 SALARIES AND WAGES0.0097,802.000.000.00 97,989.28-187.28445 OVERTIME WAGES0.0040,000.00 6,000.000.00 42,130.103,869.90448 WASTE WATER FACILITY CHARGES65,000.00525,000.000.000.00 446,795.52143,204.48467 GAS & OIL HEATING0.00800.000.000.00172.13627.87466 ELECTRICITY0.0075,000.000.000.00 57,551.5117,448.49490 RENTALS AND LEASES0.005,000.000.000.00 5,133.78-133.78446 CONTRACTED SERVICES0.0023,800.00 -6,000.000.00 1,831.0015,969.00659 POSTAGE0.00250.000.000.00429.18-179.18171 TELEPHONE0.001,000.000.000.00815.41184.59469 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES0.0011,000.000.000.00 45,469.70-34,469.70662 UNIFORMS0.00600.000.000.00807.43-207.43447 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.001,500.000.000.00 1,196.92303.08661 VEHICULAR SUPPLIES0.004,000.000.000.00978.483,021.52658 OPERATING SUPPLIES & MATERIALS0.009,000.000.000.00 8,297.30702.70663 TREATMENT CHEMICALS0.007,000.000.000.00 4,163.752,836.25815 ALARM SYSTEM TELEMETER0.005,500.000.000.00 5,421.3678.64664 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.002,000.000.000.00250.001,750.00487 DEBT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS0.0068,050.000.000.00 10,223.5457,826.46346 SEWER MATURING PRINCIPAL0.001,130,811.000.000.00 662,146.12468,664.88358 INTEREST ON LONG TERM DEBT0.00172,500.000.000.00 172,500.000.00399 INTEREST ON SHORT TERM DEBT0.007,000.000.000.00 1,549.165,450.84186 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND0.00353,438.960.000.000.00353,438.96TOTAL SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND65,000.002,541,051.960.000.00 1,565,851.671,040,200.29STATE/FEDERAL GRANTS1318 MORE GRANT-PH VI MILFORD0.001,382,264.000.000.00 1,382,264.000.00TOTAL STATE/FEDERAL GRANTS0.001,382,264.000.000.00 1,382,264.000.00SEWER CAPITAL PROJECTS525 WWTF #2 12/0912,298.79261,500.000.000.00 139,693.84134,104.951317 WWTF ELIGIBLE COSTS #2 12/098,641,721.220.000.00 31,340.25 6,466,668.752,206,392.721343 MILFORD CONNECTION #2 12/090.000.000.000.00 1,385,795.00-1,385,795.00TOTAL SEWER CAPITAL PROJECTS8,654,020.01261,500.000.00 31,340.25 7,992,157.59954,702.67T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 53 TOWN OF HOPKINTONEXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BUDGETED FUNDS-SEWER AND WATERJUNE 30, 2011Ref# - Title CARRY OVER APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS RECEIPTS EXPENDED ENCUMBERED BALANCEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND817 SALARIES AND WAGES0.00250,202.000.000.00 251,172.80-970.80818 OVERTIME WAGES0.0048,880.000.000.00 44,143.964,736.04838 ELECTRICITY0.00110,000.000.000.00 116,485.78-6,485.78835 GAS & OIL HEATING0.008,000.000.000.00 13,045.20-5,045.20825 REPAIRS & MAINT.-VEHICLE0.005,000.000.000.00 12,016.85-7,016.85824 COMPUTER SOFTWARE0.002,000.000.000.00 2,160.92-160.92828 ENGINEERING SERVICES7,600.0015,000.000.000.00 17,177.245,422.76831 ADVERTISING0.001,000.000.000.00 1,602.80-602.80933 LEGAL FEES0.002,500.000.000.000.002,500.00834 POSTAGE0.003,500.000.000.00 3,813.54-313.54885 TELEPHONE0.004,000.000.000.00 5,086.81-1,086.81823 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES5,000.0040,000.000.000.00 69,852.34-24,852.34836 UNIFORMS0.002,500.000.000.00 1,661.14838.86832 WATER TESTING115.0011,000.000.000.00 6,319.404,795.60833 OFFICE SUPPLIES0.003,000.000.000.00903.112,096.89839 BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES0.003,000.000.000.00 2,020.05979.95703 WATER (ASHLAND)40,300.38210,000.000.000.00 229,260.3821,040.00827 VEHICULAR SUPPLIES0.005,000.000.000.00 10,160.61-5,160.61826 OPERATING SUPPLIES & MATERIALS0.0035,000.000.000.00 34,682.55317.45837 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS0.0035,000.000.000.00 37,980.26-2,980.26829 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS0.002,500.000.000.00 2,542.00-42.00702 SYSTEM REHABILITATION0.0026,047.480.000.000.0026,047.48820 PURCHASE OF WATER METERS0.0030,000.000.000.00 4,713.0625,286.941077 DEBT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS0.001,600.000.000.00295.271,304.73728 ASHLAND PLANT DEBT0.0092,000.000.000.00 72,460.6519,539.35778 WATER MATURING PRINCIPAL0.00292,276.000.000.00 292,275.460.54779 INTEREST ON LONG TERM DEBT0.00126,323.000.000.00 114,262.9912,060.01780 INTEREST ON SHORT TERM DEBT0.0023,800.000.000.00 3,548.8520,251.15907 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND0.00284,327.800.000.000.00284,327.80TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND53,015.381,673,456.280.000.00 1,349,644.02376,827.64WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS1373 MAIN ST. WATER MAIN DES/REPL #19 5/100.0080,000.000.00 80,000.000.0024,470.88 55,529.12863 WATER DEPT. SERVICE TRUCK #17 5/100.0042,000.000.00 42,000.000.0041,458.00542.00TOTAL WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS0.00122,000.000.00 122,000.000.0065,928.88 56,071.12 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES54 TOWN OF HOPKINTONREVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR ALL SPECIAL REVENUE, CAPITAL PROJECT, AND TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDSJUNE 30, 2011CARRY OVERTRANSFERSEXPENDEDRECEIPTSBALANCESCHOOL LUNCH FUND0.003,711,569.973,711,569.970.00228 - STATE ANTIC.NOTES PAYABLE966,612.001,460,408.991,038,643.06544,846.07327 - FD BAL RESVD FOR CONSTRUC0.001,932,736.411,897,975.03-34,761.38TOTAL HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT FUND966,612.003,393,145.402,936,618.09510,084.69898 - B.A.N. - TITLE V700,000.00700,000.000.000.00897 - TITLE V LOAN PROGRAM-292,555.9818,000.00700,000.00389,444.02823 - SENIOR/DISABLED RELIEF FU3,615.944,900.006,074.484,790.42934 - OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION F38,542.810.000.0038,542.8158 - GIFT, B.A.A. FUNDS31,297.24160,379.73152,000.0022,917.5162 - GIFT, HOME COMPOSTING BIN300.000.00445.00745.0063 - GIFT, RONALD PHIPPS MEMOR426.670.000.00426.6764 - GIFT, AMBULANCE15,360.980.00790.0016,150.98220 - GIFT, WETLANDS PROTECTION10,000.000.000.0010,000.00225 - GIFT, TREE REPLICATION-EL5,060.000.000.005,060.00284 - GIFT, HEAD OF CHARLES BAL92.920.000.0092.92285 - GIFT, SEALER WEIGHTS & ME350.000.000.00350.00357 - GIFT, VETERANS MEMORIAL50.000.000.0050.00369 - GIFT, AUXILIARY POLICE1,980.000.00300.002,280.00396 - GIFT, ELMWOOD SCHOOL4,180.2858,086.8159,036.595,130.06404 - GIFT, PHIL SCHOOL SAFETY1,324.360.00100.001,424.36445 - GIFT, VERIZON PEG/I-NET160,000.00155,717.810.004,282.19470 - GIFT, HOPKINTON COMMUNITY80.000.000.0080.0023 - HIGHWAY IMPROVM FUNDOTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS472 - GIFT, EDUCATION & TRAININ147.000.000.00147.00525 - GIFT, SCHOOL CENTRAL OFFI125,960.75241,556.71139,816.0024,220.04528 - GIFT, TRACK & FIELDS (TRA1,444.650.000.001,444.65648 - GIFT, EMC CORP.2,335.000.000.002,335.00725 - GIFT, COOKIE KUMLIM DOUGH3,610.000.000.003,610.00730 - GIFT, PARKS & RECREATION24,869.980.000.0024,869.98766 - GIFT - LIBRARY325.860.00600.00925.86767 - GIFT- SENIOR CENTER EXERC532.502,240.0010,000.008,292.50807 - GIFT, BOSTON EDISON760.000.000.00760.00T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 55 TOWN OF HOPKINTONREVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR ALL SPECIAL REVENUE, CAPITAL PROJECT, AND TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDSJUNE 30, 2011CARRY OVERTRANSFERSEXPENDEDRECEIPTSBALANCE813 - GIFT, TREE1,050.000.000.001,050.00814 - GIFT, HIGGINS FARM DETENT3,000.000.000.003,000.00815 - GIFT, FARM SITE DISTANCE2,500.000.000.002,500.00875 - GIFT, HOPKINS SCHOOL1,735.7846,494.4948,771.494,012.78876 - GIFT, MIDDLE SCHOOL25,155.9028,738.4334,021.8030,439.27885 - GIFT, FIRE DEPT. RADIOS327.000.000.00327.00886 - GIFT, WATER HYDRANT432.000.000.00432.00905 - GIFT, CENTER SCHOOL9,894.5428,673.1627,333.768,555.14906 - GIFT, HIGH SCHOOL29,342.2665,910.4561,460.5424,892.35935 - GIFT, EMC W. MAIN RAMP14,405.490.00150.0014,555.49955 - GIFT, POLICE3,410.003,720.003,720.003,410.00956 - GIFT, HISTORICAL COMM. TR407.91300.00300.00407.911024 - GIFT, COMMUNITY PRESERVAT870.100.000.00870.101025 - GIFT, ASSESSOR COMPUTER E1,812.62602.000.001,210.621051 - GIFT, HOPKINTON EDUCAITON5,879.449,500.009,500.005,879.441060 - GIFT, HOPKINOTN PTA5,092.9319,396.2811,000.00-3,303.351066 - GIFT, HOPKINTON MUSIC ASS135.000.000.00135.001067 - GIFT, YOUTH COMMISSION5.640.001,250.001,255.641079 - GIFT, SENIOR CENTER3,334.680.000.003,334.681109 - GIFT, HOPKINTON MARATHON3,900.000.000.003,900.001177 - GIFT, HOPKINTON CHAMBER O125.000.000.00125.001207 - GIFT, DPW0.001,170.001,170.000.001208 - GIFT, PELOGUIN COA ($4,000.000.001,400.001,400.001209 - GIFT, PELOQUIN COA ($35,00.000.0012,250.0012,250.001210 - GIFT, PELOQUIN D.A.R.E.0.001,458.843,739.452,280.611211 - GIFT, PELOQUIN FIRE0.000.0012,250.0012,250.001212 - GIFT, PELOQUIN POLICE0.000.0012,250.0012,250.001213 - GIFT, PELOQUIN LIBRARY0.000.005,250.005,250.001223 - GIFT, GEORGE V. BROWN SCU0.000.008,019.008,019.001234 - GIFT, FRIENDS OF COMMON0.000.0013,613.3013,613.301235 - GIFT, LIBRARY BUILDING FU0.000.00100.00100.0061 - ZONING BOARD CONSULTANTS15,686.8913,480.6115,458.6217,664.90205 - BOARD OF HEALTH CONSULTAN1,891.280.0021.301,912.58TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES56 TOWN OF HOPKINTONREVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR ALL SPECIAL REVENUE, CAPITAL PROJECT, AND TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDSJUNE 30, 2011CARRY OVERTRANSFERSEXPENDEDRECEIPTSBALANCE367 - PLANNING BOARD CONSULTANT135,256.7054,370.2035,200.07116,086.57784 - CONSERVATION-53G EMERALD134.410.0050.78185.1959 - CONSERVATION COMM. - 53E159,737.6833,196.3351,312.2577,853.60610 - PARK/REC 53E1/226,871.5930,431.260.00-3,559.67689 - WIRE INSPECTOR - 53E1/20.0033,911.3033,911.300.00690 - PLUMBING/GAS INSPECTOR-530.0035,005.0035,005.000.00691 - BOARD OF HEALTH - 53E1/250,519.4661,306.8461,267.3850,480.00692 - FIRE DEPT. - 53E1/20.0022,317.1522,317.100.05841 - POLICE DEPT. - 53E1/20.00340.00340.000.00843 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE0.00543,530.93543,530.930.001002 - PLANNING BOARD 53E1/22,354.0016,680.6018,256.603,930.001003 - ZONING BOARD 53E1/23,750.0022,706.0724,956.076,000.001031 - BUILDING INSPECTOR 53E1/22,200.0035,868.2646,631.038,562.771091 - OPEN SPACE 53E1/2 (10,0001,903.560.000.001,903.561132 - LIBRARY - 53E1/20.006,153.316,153.310.001144 - YOUTH COMMISSION 53E1/20.002,508.302,508.300.001175 - DPW PERMITS 53E1/2 ($3,50329.493,302.464,404.701,431.731176 - DPW RECYCLING 53E1/2 ($150.007,035.886,215.92819.961197 - DPW TRASH BAGS 53E1/2 (8,0.006,500.006,500.000.0011 - PARK & RECREATION REVOLVI252,033.04424,843.57403,753.90230,943.3769 - ADULT EDUCATION - REVOLVI7,120.3244,009.8140,207.673,318.1870 - REVOLVING FUND TUITION187,162.62361,222.36622,942.60448,882.8674 - INSURANCE RECOVERIES UNDE16,014.5223,523.08152,006.16144,497.6089 - ATHLETICS RECEIPTS REVOLV123,900.69304,820.75296,650.23115,730.17519 - SCHOOL LOST BOOKS REVOLVI14,425.738,210.494,765.3510,980.59547 - SCHOOL INSURANCE RECOVERI1,104.9548,700.0047,700.00104.95555 - BUS FEES REVOLVING278,246.08394,625.82508,810.21392,430.47806 - SCHOOL BUILDING USE-REVOL160,533.22189,445.25270,884.75241,972.721146 - DRAMA REVOLVING28,341.8734,030.6238,870.1533,181.40(Sub) 24 - OTHER SPEC REVENU FUNDS2,322,425.354,308,920.964,637,343.092,648,087.50619 - SPED REIMB FUND-CIRCUIT B152,038.00299,341.00697,961.00550,658.001160 - FY10 94-142 ALLOCATION (I33,613.9459,984.3626,370.420.0025 - SCH STATE/FED GRANTS SRT OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 57 TOWN OF HOPKINTONREVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR ALL SPECIAL REVENUE, CAPITAL PROJECT, AND TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDSJUNE 30, 2011CARRY OVERTRANSFERSEXPENDEDRECEIPTSBALANCE1161 - FY10 SAFE & DRUG FREE SCH1,781.052,216.05435.000.001164 - FY10 TITLE II, PART A16,484.5534,429.5517,945.000.001165 - FY10 TITLE I8,225.0223,250.0215,025.000.001168 - FY10 ARRA-IDEA-3,398.00245,833.70249,231.700.001169 - FY10 ARRA-PRE K IDEA0.000.000.000.001170 - FY10 ARRA-SFSF0.0029,220.0029,220.000.001174 - FY10 SPED EARLY CHILDHOOD3,167.403,167.400.000.001183 - FY10 TITLE I SCHOOL SUPPO0.001,149.001,149.000.001192 - FY11 ARRA IDEA0.00528,735.52606,201.7577,466.231193 - FY11 ARRA PRE-K IDEA0.0015,665.5016,196.00530.501195 - FY11 SPED IDEA0.00629,526.95583,382.12-46,144.831198 - FY11 TITLE II, PART A0.0025,764.6038,770.0013,005.401199 - FY11 SPED EARLY CHILDHOOL0.0021,447.0021,485.5038.501215 - FY11 SFSF GRANT0.0029,220.0029,220.000.001216 - FY11 EDUCATION JOBS GRANT0.00392,928.00392,928.000.00379 - BULLYING PREVENTION INITI0.005,000.009,916.664,916.66490 - SCHOOL CHOICE TUITION85.800.000.0085.80758 - FY11 ACADEMIC SUPPORT0.009,400.009,400.000.001009 - FY05 ACADEMIC SUPPORT0.00554.20554.200.00(Sub) 25 - SCH STATE/FED GRANTS SR211,997.762,356,832.852,745,391.35600,556.26326 - RESERVED COUNTY DOG REFUN5,880.000.000.005,880.001178 - INSURANCE RECOVERIES OVER0.000.000.000.00728 - SALE OF REAL ESTATE0.000.000.000.00209 - RESRVD SALE OF CEMETERY L12,290.00400.004,875.0016,765.0026 - REC.RESERVED FOR APPROP1138 - RESERVED AMBULANCE RECEIP139,460.3049,050.000.0090,410.3067 - RESERVED WETLANDS PROTECT13,583.135,876.757,645.0015,351.38328 - RES'D FOUNDATION RESERVE0.000.000.000.00902 - RES'D FOR UNCOLLECTED ASS532,807.4097,574.3140,778.54476,011.63903 - RES'D FOR UNCOLLECTED C/I0.000.000.000.00539 - RES'D FOR WEIGHTS & MEASU1,650.010.000.001,650.01904 - FUND BALANCE-TITLE V LOAN432,311.6839,285.0088,839.40481,866.08(Sub) 26 - REC.RESERVED FOR APPROP1,137,982.52192,186.06142,137.941,087,934.40TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES58 TOWN OF HOPKINTONREVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR ALL SPECIAL REVENUE, CAPITAL PROJECT, AND TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDSJUNE 30, 2011CARRY OVERTRANSFERSEXPENDEDRECEIPTSBALANCE1214 - FEMA REIMBURSEMENT GRANT0.0026,892.8946,690.3219,797.4397 - POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY GRAN1,259.890.000.001,259.89233 - EOEA FORMULA GRANT1,238.7411,199.008,673.00-1,287.26237 - CDAG ELM ST. SEWER0.0041,750.8052,183.0010,432.20239 - STATE ELEC./EXTRA POLLING4,076.008,146.004,070.000.00298 - LOCAL CULTURAL COUNCIL4,404.075,354.783,870.002,919.29316 - POLICE EOPSS GRANTS0.0064,445.1459,896.59-4,548.55392 - STATE AID TO LIBRARIES51,585.472,246.6011,496.3260,835.19405 - SR. CITIZEN TRANSPORTATIO10,468.9630,928.2450,000.0029,540.72601 - WEIGHTS & MEASURES GRANT10,530.288,921.382,979.444,588.34616 - GREEN COMMUNITY GRANT0.0037,273.3068,856.3031,583.00759 - PEER TO PEER PROGRAM0.00992.80992.800.00818 - CLEAN ENERY CHOICE GRANT260.00214.770.0045.23842 - CURBSIDE RECYCLING GRANT0.000.00185.00185.001022 - 200 FOUNDATION GRANT1,500.000.000.001,500.001052 - LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING2,500.000.000.002,500.001053 - STUDENT AWARENESS OF FIRE5,767.951,461.460.004,306.49(Sub) 27 - OTHR STATE/FED GRANTS SR93,591.36239,827.16309,892.77163,656.9727 - OTHR STATE/FED GRANTS SR(Sub) 28 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND3,747,882.441,804,781.52863,910.082,807,011.00134 - B.A.N. - SCHOOL BLEACHERS245,000.00355,400.00110,400.000.001006 - BAN-DPW TRUCKS228,490.00451,595.00223,105.000.001007 - BAN-DPW BLDG ARCH. COSTS30,000.0060,000.0030,000.000.0028 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND30 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND1016 - B.A.N. - CENTER SCHOOL385,000.00385,000.00231,000.00231,000.001092 - B.A.N. - MIDDLE SCHOOL CO135,000.00135,000.000.000.001116 - B.A.N. - ADA COMPLIANCE0.00562.09562.090.001276 - B.A.N.-DOWNTOWN REVITALIZ0.000.00400,000.00400,000.00412 - B.A.N. - SPRING ST. DRAIN55,000.00110,000.0055,000.000.001180 - B.A.N.-STREETLIGHTS72,112.00144,224.0072,112.000.00337 - FUND BAL-FIRE STATION ADD937.290.000.00937.29T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 59 TOWN OF HOPKINTONREVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR ALL SPECIAL REVENUE, CAPITAL PROJECT, AND TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDSJUNE 30, 2011CARRY OVERTRANSFERSEXPENDEDRECEIPTSBALANCE399 - FUND BAL.-FIRE STATION RE40,723.7428.000.0040,695.74401 - FUND BAL.-POLICE STATION6,168.250.000.006,168.251027 - FUND BAL.-AMBULANCE25.000.000.0025.001058 - FUND BAL.-FRUIT ST. ATHLE6.000.000.006.001088 - FUND BAL-FIRE DEPT. TRUCK0.0037,841.0037,841.000.001196 - FUND BAL.-FIRE ENGINE0.00512,293.34512,516.67223.331224 - FUND BAL-DOWNTOWN REVITAL0.00489,701.88400,000.00-89,701.88214 - FUND BAL - CTR/MS DESIGN0.00135,000.00135,000.000.00215 - FUND BAL.-NEW ELEMENTARY249.900.000.00249.90277 - FUND BAL-ADA COMPLIANCE26,471.0724,143.500.002,327.57583 - FUND BAL-CENTER SCHOOL BO12,623.820.000.0012,623.82774 - FUND BAL-MS WALLS-111,267.940.00135,000.0023,732.06797 - FUND BAL-CENTER SCHOOL FE-136,519.26378,987.09282,001.00-233,505.35804 - NEW HIGH SCHOOL74,570.580.000.0074,570.581147 - FUND BALANCE-HIGH SCHOOL-245,000.0029,834.00274,834.000.001171 - FUND BAL-ADA COMPLIANCE #31,102.080.000.0031,102.081184 - FUND BAL.-ELMWOOD BOILER145,000.00135,715.250.009,284.751194 - FUND BAL.-HIGH SCHOOL LOO0.00105,936.63130,000.0024,063.3771 - FUND BAL-DPW SIGN SHED10,000.000.000.0010,000.00120 - FUND BAL.-SPRING ST. DRAI-53,109.6477.7555,000.001,812.611005 - FUND BALANCE-DPW BLDG.ARC-2,563.526,400.0030,000.0021,036.481136 - FUND BAL-DPW DUMP TRUCK #54.440.000.0054.441159 - FUND BAL-STREETLIGHTS-72,111.760.0072,112.000.241166 - FUND BAL-DPW TRUCKS 5/09-223,095.460.00223,105.009.54(Sub) 30 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND654,866.593,497,739.533,409,588.76566,715.82243 - FD BAL RESVD-CEMETERY PER161,252.50200.009,125.00170,177.50676 - FD BAL RSVD-CHARLES L. CL1,000.000.000.001,000.00165 - FD BAL RSVD-CHAS & MARY H1,500.000.000.001,500.00677 - FD BAL RSVD-COMEY MEM. CH2,100.000.000.002,100.00678 - FD BAL RSVD-MARY A ROCHE5,000.000.000.005,000.00949 - BERNARD MCGOVERN LIBRARY1,155,012.670.000.001,155,012.6781 - NON-EXPENDABLE TRUST FNDTWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES60 TOWN OF HOPKINTONREVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR ALL SPECIAL REVENUE, CAPITAL PROJECT, AND TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDSJUNE 30, 2011CARRY OVERTRANSFERSEXPENDEDRECEIPTSBALANCE1162 - FD BAL RSVD-HISTORICAL TR2,000.000.000.002,000.00(Sub) 81 - NON-EXPENDABLE TRUST FND1,327,865.17200.009,125.001,336,790.17248 - EXPENDABLE,CHARLES L.CLAF8,547.080.0038.438,585.51249 - EXPENDABLE,CHAS & MARY HO5,620.430.0028.675,649.10250 - EXPENDABLE,COMEY MEM. CHA2,169.730.0017.202,186.93251 - EXPENDABLE,MARY A. ROCHE222.31150.0021.0693.37252 - EXPENDABLE,CEMETERY PERP41,963.5924,350.8310,288.7727,901.53257 - EXPENDABLE, WHITE SCHOLAR6,769.41500.00527.176,796.58192 - EXPENDABLE,ANNE M. DAVIN5,423.950.0021.845,445.79832 - EXPENDABLE,HARRY CARVER M6,411.810.009.856,421.661097 - EXPENDABLE, CONGALVES TRU14,730.003,000.0024.5111,754.51950 - EXPENDABLE, MCGOVERN LIBR258,939.7680,693.53212,993.11391,239.34973 - EXPENDABLE, DICKERMAN TRU1,201.180.004.831,206.01724 - EXPENDABLE, LEO TOUZJIAN1,161.570.001.531,163.101017 - EXPENDABLE, TGB SCHOLARSH11.270.000.0011.271163 - EXPENDABLE, HISTORICAL TR8,552.440.0021.878,574.31376 - EXPENDABLE,LAW ENFORCEMEN6,026.800.0024.326,051.121236- EXPENDABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING100,000.00100,000.00(Sub) 82 - EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND367,751.33108,694.36324,023.16583,080.13(Sub) 85 - STABILIZATION FUND1,108,783.700.000.001,108,783.70(Sub) 86 - CONSERVATION FUND16,559.780.000.0016,559.7882 - EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND85 - STABILIZATION FUND86 - CONSERVATION FUND(Sub) 88 - STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND220,904.98430,432.39389,227.32179,699.91801 - DUE TO FIREARMS RECORD KE0.008,762.508,762.500.00DEPOSIT PAYABLE327,341.459,515.143,291.17321,117.4890 - FISH AND GAME LICENSES-DU0.0010,064.259,794.25-270.00360 - POLICE OUTSIDE DETAIL PAY-67,702.02358,872.50345,428.40-81,146.12(Sub) 89 - AGENCY FUND259,639.43387,214.39367,276.32239,701.3688 - STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND89 - AGENCY FUNDT OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 61 TOWN OF HOPKINTONCASH RECEIPTSJUNE 30, 2011GENERAL FUND2008 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES46.73 SALE OF ZONING BYLAW -TOWN CLK225.00SCHOOL LUNCH FUND2010 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES17.98 SALE OF BOOKS/MAPS-TOWN CLERK85.00 CAFETERIA LUNCH SALES810,827.982011 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES1,494,471.92 SALE OF MAPS/REPRTS-PLANNING16.00 STATE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM114,713.742012 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES1,409.26 POLICE F.I.D. CARDS537.502007 REAL ESTATE TAXES-103.36 POLICE - MISCELLANEOUS230.78TOTAL SCHOOL LUNCH FUND925,541.722008 REAL ESTATE TAXES3.91 SALE OF BOOKS - BUILDING DEPT.261.002009 REAL ESTATE TAXES8,673.48 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE19,825.002010 REAL ESTATES TAXES10,283.00 COMMON VICTUALLERS LICENSE315.00HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT FD2011 REAL ESTATE TAXES43,430,724.08 MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE-SELECT.30.00 CHAPTER 90 GRANT (REIMB.)535,293.162012 REAL ESTATE TAXES305,433.17 MARRIAGE LICENSES- TOWN CLERK1,220.00 S.A.N.-HIGHWAY493,795.99TAX LIENS REDEEMED283,650.79 DOG LICENSES-TOWN CLERK19,071.001998 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE89.69 FIREARM DEALERS LICENSE100.00TOTAL HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT FUND1,029,089.152001 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE615.00 TOWN CLERK PERMITS429.502002 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE1,176.88 PISTOL PERMITS2,475.00 OTHER SPEC REVENUE FDS2003 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE243.75 FIRE PERMITS16,810.00 SCHOOL BUILDING USE-REVOLVING201,726.752005 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE92.91 BUILDING INSPECTOR PERMITS387,865.00 ADULT EDUCATION REVOLVING39,954.002006 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE370.21 SCHOOL AID CHAPTER 705,442,815.00 SCHOOL TUITION REVOLVING620,992.602007 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE-602.40 PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CHS.71,741,049.00 WIRE INSPECTOR - 53E1/233,911.302008 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE1,952.71 CHARTER SCHOOL175,606.00 PLUMBING/GAS INSPECTOR-53E1/234,745.002009 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE13,920.63 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE2,285,903.00 BUILDING INSPECTOR 53E1/245,000.002010 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE314,558.26 ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE664,434.00 PLANNING BOARD CONSULTANTS-53G35,200.072011 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE1,827,845.79 STATE OWNED LAND292,963.00 CONSERVATION COMM. 53G50.78INTEREST ON TAXES51,807.85 SURVIVING SPOUSES48,002.00 PLANNING BOARD 53E1/218,256.60INTEREST/PENALTY - EXCISE10,230.33 VETERANS BENEFITS & AID2,667.00 ZONING BOARD CONSULTANTS - 53G12,096.51TAX TITLE INTEREST/COSTS30,597.47 POLICE CAREER INCENTIVE9,619.37 ZONING BOARD 53E1/224,600.00PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES11,695.94 WINTER STORM REIMBURSEMENT76,114.66 CONSERVATION COMM. - 53E1/251,312.25MUNICIPAL LIEN CERTIFICATES38,560.00 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REIMB.77,705.47 POLICE DEPT. - 53E1/2340.00POLICE ACCIDENT REPORTS1,707.94 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE REIMB.92,224.16 FIRE DEPT. - 53E1/221,309.66FIRE MISCELLANOUS3,331.99 COURT FINES29,590.00 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SVCS-53E1/2531,948.25CABLE FRANCHISE FEE3,597.50 PARKING FINES4,682.50 BOARD OF HEALTH CONSULTANT-53G21.30TREASURER/COLLECTOR FEES36,764.55 DOG FEES & FINES1,200.00 BOARD OF HEALTH - 53E1/261,267.38TREASURER FEE LIENS COMMITTED2,847.20 POLICE BYLAW FINES1,000.00 YOUTH COMMISSION 53E1/22,508.30TOWN CLERK FEES16,829.20 EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS49,145.71 DPW PERMITS4,404.70SEALERS FEES10,433.00 PREMIUM ON SALE OF BONDS71,098.67 DPW RECYCLING 53E1/26,145.92PLANNING BOARD FEES11,352.60 RETURNED CHECKS225.00 DPW TRASH BAGS 53E1/26,500.00OFF DUTY ADMINISTRATION FEES14,945.20 RESTITUTION - GENERAL318,138.77 LIBRARY 53E1/36,153.31INSURANCE ADMIN FEES 2%747.68 SALE OF PROPERTY5,400.00 PARKS & RECREATION REVOLVING388,040.80CEMETERY FEES34,030.00 TRANSFER FROM SPECIAL REVENUE441.00 ATHLETIC REVOLVING295,865.23MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPT4,176.93SCHOOL LOST BOOKS REVOLVING4,740.35SALE OF BOOKS/MAPS - ASSESSOR2,831.00TOTAL GENERAL FUND58,090,485.81BUS FEES REVOLVING288,677.50SALE OF BOOKS - TOWN CLERK9,604.95TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES62 TOWN OF HOPKINTONCASH RECEIPTSJUNE 30, 2011DRAMA REVOLVING38,870.15 FY10 TITLE I15,025.00COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUNDGIFT, B.A.A. FUNDS76,000.00 FY10 ARRA-IDEA102,562.00 CPA SURCHARGE FY09210.28GIFT, EMC W. MAIN RAMP150.00 FY10 ARRA-SFSF29,220.00 CPA SURCHARGE FY124,875.51GIFT, HOME COMPOSTING BINS/RECYCLING445.00 FY11 ARRA IDEA589,853.34 CPA SURCHARGE FY0420.59GIFT, POLICE3,720.00 FY11 ARRA PRE-K IDEA3,926.66 CPA SURCHARGE FY0676.16GIFT, PHIL SCHOOL SAFETY PRGMS100.00 FY11 SPED IDEA578,619.58 CPA SURCHARGE FY10369.49GIFT, PELOQUIN D.A.R.E.3,739.45 FY11 TITLE II, PART A38,770.00 CPA SURCHARGE FY11690,904.69GIFT, PELOQUIN POLICE12,250.00 FY11 SPED EARLY CHILDHOOD21,485.00 INTEREST ON CPA SURCHARGE63.36GIFT, AMBULANCE790.00 FY11 EDUCATION JOBS GRANT392,928.00 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT187,390.00GIFT, AUXILIARY POLICE300.00 FY11 ACADEMIC SUPPORT9,400.00GIFT, PELOQUIN FIRE12,250.00 BULLYING PREVENTION INITIATIVE GRANT9,916.66TOTAL COMMUNITY PRESERV FUND883,910.08GIFT, HISTORICAL COMM. TREASURES300.00GIFT, SR. CTR EXERCISE PROGRAM10,000.00SCH STATE/FEDERAL GRANTS2,512,550.74 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDGIFT, PELOQUIN COA ($4,000)1,400.00B.A.N. - SPRING ST. DRAINAGE55,000.00GIFT, PELOQUIN COA ($35,000)12,250.00RECEIPTS RSVD FOR APPROPBAN-DPW TRUCKS223,105.00GIFT, YOUTH COMMISSION1,250.00 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT7,645.00 BAN-DPW BLDG. ARCH. COSTS30,000.00GIFT, DPW1,170.00 2000 TITLE V APPORTED ASSESSMENT29,180.73 B.A.N. - CENTER SCHOOL231,000.00GIFT, LIBRARY600.00 2000 TITLE V COMMITTED INTEREST13,163.50 B.A.N. - BLEACHERS110,400.00GIFT, PELOQUIN LIBRARY5,250.00 TITLE V PAID IN ADVANCE46,495.17 B.A.N.-STREETLIGHTS72,112.00GIFT, LIBRARY BUILDING FUND100.00 SALE OF CEMETERY LOTS4,475.00 B.A.N. - DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION400,000.00GIFT, SCHOOL CENTRAL OFFICE35,050.00GIFT, HOPKINS SCHOOL48,771.49TOTAL RECEIPTS RSVD FOR APPROP100,959.40 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND1,121,617.00GIFT, MIDDLE SCHOOL34,021.80GIFT, CENTER SCHOOL22,830.26OTHER STATE/FED GRANTSSEWER ENTERPRISE FUNDGIFT, HIGH SCHOOL61,460.54 FEMA REIMBURSEMENT GRANT46,690.32 SEWER USAGE-INTEREST2,578.65GIFT, ELMWOOD SCHOOL59,036.59 PUBLIC LIBRARIES CH 78 S 19A11,496.32 USAGE CHARGES - SEWER1,338,678.16GIFT, HOPKINTON PTA11,000.00 CDAG ELM ST. SEWER52,183.00 2010 SEWER LIENS ADDED TO TAX406.22GIFT, HOPKINTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION9,500.00 LOCAL CULTURAL COUNCIL GRANT3,870.00 2011 SEWER LIENS ADDED TO TAX64,059.05GIFT, FRIENDS OF COMMON13,613.30 CURBSIDE RECYCLING GRANT185.00 SEWER DEPT FEES625.00SENIOR/DSIABLED RELIEF6,074.48 GREEN COMMUNITY GRANT68,751.00 SEWER CONNECTION PERMITS2,000.00 INSURANCE RECOVERIES UNDER 20K151,434.82 PEER TO PEER PROGRAM992.80 MORE GRANT-PH VI MILFORD1,382,264.00SCHOOL INS. RECOVERIES UNDER 20K47,700.00 STATE ELEC/EXTRA POLLING HOURS4,070.00 UNAPPORTIONED SPECIAL ASSESS.39,627.75POLICE EOPSS GRANTS55,717.27 2011 APPTD ASSESSMENT ADDEDE-PH 6277,034.23OTHER SPEC REVENUE FDS3,417,196.44EOEA FORMULA GRANT8,673.00 2011 APPTD ASSESSMENT ADDED-PH 1-318,976.94SR. CITIZEN TRANSPORTATION GRANT50,000.00 2011 APPTD ASSESSMENT ADDED-PH 4 & 5253,840.35SCH STATE/FEDERAL GRANTS2011 C/I PH 1-36,289.55SPED REIMB FUND-CIRCUIT BREAKER697,961.00TOTAL OTHER STATE/FED GRANTS302,628.712011 C/I PH 6113,896.86FY10 94-142 ALLOCATION (IDEA)4,503.50APPTD ASSESS. PAID IN ADVANCE78,504.81FY10 SAFE & DRUG FREE SCHOOLS435.00COMMITTED INT-APPORT ASSESS PD IN ADV471.78FY10 TITLE II, PART A17,945.00EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS161.55PREMIUM ON ISSUANCE OF NOTES136,769.25B.A.N. - SOUTH STREET PROJECT8,901,579.80SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND12,617,763.95T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 63 TOWN OF HOPKINTONCASH RECEIPTSJUNE 30, 2011WATER ENTERPRISE FUNDWATER USAGE INTEREST2,495.83WATER USAGE CHARGES1,098,942.142010 WATER LIENS ADDED TO TAX133.842011 WATER LIENS ADDED TO TAX35,058.58WATER DEPT FEES2,181.48WATER CONNECTIONS85,250.00WATER FEES COMMITTED29,833.60WATER DEPT. GRANTS12,223.64 EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS38.11PREMIUM ON ISSUANCE OF BONDS32,266.93BOND PROCEEDS-WATER220,000.00B.A.N.-WATER TANK157,050.00B.A,N. WATER MAINS80,000.00WATER ENTERPRISE FUND1,755,474.15NON-EXPENDABLE TRST FUNDCEMETERY PERP. CARE BEQUEST8,925.00TOTAL NON-EXPENDABLE TRST FUND8,925.00EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDLOU/CATHY WHITE SCHOLARSHIP FUND500.00EXPENDABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND100,000.00TOTAL EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND100,500.00STUDENT ACTIVITIES387,566.50AGENCY FUNDFIREARMS LICENSES-PORTION TO TRUST FD8,762.50POLICE OFF DUTY DETAIL331,132.40FISH & GAME LICENSES - DUE STATE5,724.25DEPOSIT PAYABLE-SADDLE HILL RD2,581.26TOTAL AGENCY FUND348,200.41TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES64 To ensure that Hopkinton's municipal buildings, parks, schools, sidewalks and programs are accessible to all, the Board of Selectman established the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Oversight Committee. The Committee's charge is to develop a plan and process for reaching accessibility compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and to advocate for the funding necessary to remove existing barriers to access. Since 2007, through the efforts of the Committee, Hopkinton has appropriated over $850,000 for ADA accessibility projects at municipal buildings (i.e., schools, Town Hall, Library) and recreation areas. Each year, the Committee, works to request funding from the Town Meeting voters to fund the next phase of the multi-phased work. Effective communication with the community, sensitivity to the economic climate and advocacy for accessibility have all been balanced by the Committee to achieve annual community support for the "road to accessibility". Below is a short summary of the accessibility work being pursued by Town of Hopkinton. As a result of bundled work projects across the schools and smart project spending by the Town Engineer and Director of Buildings and Grounds for the Schools, many project costs have been lower than originally estimated by the consultant. The town is subject to both state regulations (Massachusetts Architectural Access Board - MAAB) and federal laws (ADA). The ADA only requires the citizens of the town be able to access all programs within town government, there are no specific construction requirements. This allows significant flexibility as to how the requirements are accomplished. The MAAB regulations are triggered when work is completed on a building or facility. In this instance, the extent of the accessibility upgrades required is based on the extent of the work being done. The more extensive and expensive the work, the more the building or facility needs to be upgraded to meet current MAAB accessibility regulations. Under MAAB regulations, if the cost of the work exceeds 30% of the value of the building, the entire building is required to be upgraded to meet current MAAB accessibility regulations. Municipal Facilities: Hopkinton Town Hall To date, 99% of the 23 projects have been completed and/or scheduled to be completed this year. Due to state accessibility regulations, repairs being made to the building will trigger a full accessibility upgrade to bring it into compliance with current standards. Hopkinton Town Common Gazebo A citizens group fundraised to build a new Gazebo and Town funds were used to make it accessible. The two accessibility issues were addressed by the new construction. Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) Center To date, several of the projects have been completed and the remainder will be completed in the near future. CPA funds were applied for and are being used for the CAA projects as it is located in a historic building. EMC Park To date, 70% of the 14 projects have been completed and/or scheduled to be completed over the course of the coming year. Schools: Center School To date, 49% of the 27 projects have been completed and/or scheduled to be completed this school year. The remaining amount of work (6 projects) was estimated to cost $82,790 and will be addressed through this year's ATM article. Elmwood School To date, 100% of the 19 projects have been completed and/or scheduled to be completed this school year. ADA Committee T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 65 Hopkins School To date, 100% of the 9 projects have been completed and/or scheduled to be completed this school year. Hopkinton Middle School To date, 100% of the 15 projects have been completed and/or scheduled to be completed this school year. Hopkinton High School To date, 100% of the 15 projects* have been completed and/or scheduled to be completed this school year. *Several of the projects were related to providing access to the football field and bleachers. That work was made possible and completed through generous donations made by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) and Hopkinton Athletic Association (HAA). The above and future accessibility upgrades to buildings and facilities have made our town more welcoming and accessible to a segment of the population that is frequently excluded from participating due to most times obvious and sometimes unseen barriers to access. Many if not most of us will at some point during our lifetime benefit from the upgrades the town has supported in the past and, hopefully, will continue to support going forward. The ADA Oversight Committee thanks the town for its generous support of these important projects 2011 Dog Licenses Issued ................. 1745 2011Kennel Licenses Issued ................... 11 2011Dogs Picked Up ................................ 9 2011 Dog and cat Bites ........................ 15 Although the number of dogs picked up in the year 2011 seem low, this is not the true picture. Thanks to the people of Hopkinton for putting the “license tags” on their dogs we have been able to match dogs- owners in record time! IT IS THE LAW: All dogs must be licensed in the town of Hopkinton and wear their tags…. Throughout the year of 2011 we have had numerous phone calls pertaining to Wildlife. These calls include cyotee spottings, foxes, skunks, raccoon, deer etc. We have had a tremendous amount of squirrel calls this year. Please make sure that all chimneys are capped and keep door and windows closed. PLEASE DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE! According the Massachusetts State Laws, Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife; their job is to protect the wildlife in Massachusetts. We evaluate every wildlife call and take care of the ones we can, especially any animal suspicious of having rabies. Wildlife situations as: “living in my basement /attic/garage” were forwarded to the proper licenses professionals according to the rules and regulations of the State of Massachusetts. The major complaints for 2011 were: Barking & Loose Dogs! We are asking the people of Hopkinton to be “responsible pet owners” and be aware if your dog is outside barking or running loose in the neighborhood on a regular basis. Not everyone enjoys dogs, it is a personal choice! YES…WE DO HAVE A LEASH LAW! Please ask for a copy of it at the Town Clerks office when licensing your dog for 2012. Other calls throughout the year 2011 were your usual missing dogs/stray dogs/missing & stray cats/dog complaints/dog bites/hit dogs/hit cats/stolen dogs/animal rescues/etc. We respond to these calls either by telephone or by evaluating the situation We have several “police beeper calls” and many of these are during the evening hours. We would like to thank the Hopkinton Police Department for their continuous support and assistance in many of these calls. ACO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PEOPLE OF HOPKINTON: Domestic: Wildlife: -Put tags on dogs -Keep garage doors closed -Keep dogs leashed -Keep trash covered or locked or on property up -Be aware of barking -Don’t feed wildlife -Report all bites -Report all bites Respectfully submitted, William Proctor Animal Control Officer Animal Control TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES66 The Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial administrative board that hears and decides zoning related appeals, applications for special permits, and petitions for variances pursuant to its authority under MGL c. 40A, and applications for affordable and low income housing projects pursuant to its authority under MGL c. 40B. The Board has jurisdiction to hear appeals filed by any person aggrieved by reason of his or her inability to obtain a building permit or enforcement action from the Director of Municipal Inspections, or by any person, including an officer or board of the town, aggrieved by a written order or decision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer, the Planning Board with respect to decisions under site plan review, and the Historical Commission with respect to delays of demolition permits. The Board of Appeals generally schedules public hearings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room at Town Hall. Additional information regarding the Board of Appeals is available on the Town’s web site at www.Hopkinton.org. Persons filing with the Board of Appeals are strongly encouraged to visit the Board’s web pages and the “Questions & Answers” section prior to filing any request for relief with the Board. In 2011, the Board of Appeals issued 18 decisions, and some form of relief was granted in a majority of cases. Decisions granting relief were issued in the following categories – 20 Special Permits (40A), 6 Variances. A hearing was held to consider an appeal of a decision of the Planning Board; the decision was upheld with modifications. Finally, there was one hearing that involved a 40B project. It represented a new submission for a Comprehensive Permit from Hayden Place LLC; the hearings will continue into 2012. In accordance with state law, decisions of the Board of Appeals are timely filed with the Town Clerk within 100 days of the initial filing of the request for relief in the case of Appeals and Petitions for Variances, and within 90 days following the close of the public hearing in the case of Applications for 40A Special Permits. Decisions relating to Applications for 40B Comprehensive Special Permits are timely filed with the Town Clerk within 40 days after the close of the public hearing. These deadlines may be extended at the request of the party requesting relief, and on more complex filings this frequently occurs to enable the applicant to file additional pertinent information with the Board. Notwithstanding, public hearings for an overwhelming majority of cases are concluded on the first night. We wish to thank all Town departments and committees who have assisted the Board during the past year, with special thanks to the employees within the Department of Land Use, Planning and Permitting. We extend special thanks to Elaine Lazarus, the Director of Land Use, Planning and Permitting, Charles Kadlik, the Director of Municipal Inspections and Zoning Enforcement Officer, and Adina Wright, for her continued service and dedicated commitment. Finally, we would like to extend special thanks to Robert W. Foster who committed extraordinary time and effort on behalf of the Town during his 25 years of service. Respectfully submitted, Rory Warren, Chairman G. Michael Peirce, Vice Chairman Tina Rose, Clerk Thomas J. Garabedian Michael DiMascio Associate Members: David Barnes June Clark Kelly Knight John Savignano Board of Appeals T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 67 Statement of Purpose The purpose of the department is to serve the taxpayers of Hopkinton with fair and equitable assessments in real estate, personal property and motor vehicle excise taxes. Major Accomplishments The department and Board of Assessors were able to successfully complete of the department of revenue’s interim year revaluation program. This involved the completion of state reports summarizing the valuation methodologies along with a detailed sales report. The annual tax classification was enhanced with several detailed charts in a PowerPoint Presentation. This public hearing is held each year in order for the Board of Selectmen to decide whether to adopt a shift in the tax rate. In addition, the department was instrumental in assisting the on-going advancement of the Geographic Information Systems for the Town of Hopkinton. There is now a web site that is available to the public that displays detailed information of all of the parcels in the town, with many layers available showing zoning, wetlands and other areas of interest. Goals Fair and Equitable Property Valuations The primary goal for the Board of Assessors and the assessor’s office is to continue to generate property values that reflect fair and equitable valuations as of January 1st. This is done through analysis of regional and local market trends, local sales activity and, for the commercial/industrial sector, the utilization of income and expense information. The Board and staff will continue to work on resolution of multiple outstanding Appellate Tax Board appeals with various utility companies. As in the past, our goal for 2012 is to provide fair and equitable tax assessments and timely service to the public in a highly professional and courteous manner while working with a reduced expense budget in fiscal year 2013. Facts and Figures FY2012 Tax Rate: .................. 17.05/$1,000 of value Real Estate Number of bills: ...............................................5,980 Total Taxable Valuation: ................. $2,659,637,587 Total Taxes: .......................................... $45,346,835 Community Preservation Act Surcharge .. $725,858 Number of single family homes: ......................4277 Average home valuation: ........................ $474,038 Number of Condominiums: ............................... 523 Average Condo Value: ............................ $239,085 Personal Property Number of Bills: .................................................. 368 Total Personal Property Valuation: ....... $98,952,250 Total Taxes: ............................................ $1,687,136 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Number of Bills: .............................................16,110 Total Taxes: ............................................ $2,049,642 Board of Assessors TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES68 The Assessor’s Office is the primary generator of Hopkinton’s revenue with approximately 77% of the town’s budget funded by property taxes motor vehicle excise taxes and the Community Preservation Act Surtax. The office functions as part of the town government system, but must comply with Massachusetts General Laws and is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR). Real estate values are analyzed and adjusted annually to reflect the full and fair cash value as of January 1 of the preceding fiscal year. All businesses, except those under Tax Incentive Financing (TIF) agreements or registered manufacturing operations, pay a personal property tax on their machinery, equipment, and in some cases, their furnishings and inventory. The Assessors update these accounts as they change. In addition, the office is responsible for processing personal tax exemptions, such as for blindness, the elderly, and veterans. The staff assists citizens of Hopkinton and also other town departments, real estate appraisers, surveyors, attorneys and salespersons with valuation information. The Board also was instrumental in the completion of the state recapitulation reports, which consists of several complex documents that must be submitted for approval to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue in order for the tax rate to be certified. T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 69 The office staff consists of Principal Assessor Robert Bushway, M.A.A.; Deputy Assessor Jonathan Steinberg and Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Sher. The staff participates in continuing education in the field of assessing. Mr. Bushway can be reached via e-mail at: bobb@hopkinton.org The Board of Assessors consists of three elected members: John Palmer, John Duffy and MaryJo LaFreniere, M.A.A.. The Board meets bi-monthly at posted meetings. The Assessors Office is open to the public, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. The telephone number is 497-9720. Detailed assessors information, including property record cards and assessor’s maps, can be found on the Town of Hopkinton’s web site at www.hopkinton.org The Board of Health is responsible for a wide range of health and environmental concerns, including the promotion of public health, control of dangerous disease and protection of the environment. In addition to permitting and inspectional services, associated with the enforcement of local and state sanitary and environmental regulations, the department also provides communicable disease investigation and prevention programs, food establishment inspection services, pool and camp permitting, trash and septage hauler permitting, complaint investigations, housing inspections, tobacco sales permitting and regulation enforcement, wastewater and water supply plan review and permitting, as well as emergency planning. The Board of Health is comprised of three elected members who serve overlapping three-year terms. Mark Gates served as Chairman throughout 2011. Dr. Paul Wright served as Vice-Chairman and Vincent Lawler is the third member. Staff members are Public Health Administrator Edward F. Wirtanen, R.S., C.H.O., and part time contractual agents who provided inspectional, consulting, and other support services are Bryan Besso, RT(R), and Jean Sniffen R.N., Public Health Nurse. On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems The Board of Health reviewed 29 engineered plans for subsurface wastewater disposal systems. The Agent witnessed soil testing at 17 sites for new system construction, A total of 54 septic system permits were issued, 7 permits were issued for abandonment of systems and 19 permits were issued for component repairs to septic systems. Installer’s licenses were issued to 43 individuals and 23 were issued to firms to transport sewage. The office conducts inspections on all permits issued to ensure that Title 5 standards and local regulations are met for all on-site sewage disposal systems. Property transfer Inspection Reports totaled 118 for the year. Failing septic systems are investigated, and corrective action is planned to ensure the protection of public health; 4 failing Title 5 reports were received in 2011. Community Septage Management Loan Program Financial assistance is available to homeowners through a Community Septage Management Program (CSMP) Loan administered by the Board of Health. This loan program was established in 1999 and offers low-interest loans at 2% to Hopkinton residents to correct their failing septic systems. Loan funding is supplied by the MA Water Pollution Abatement Trust (WPAT) through the Department of Environmental Protection. In 2011, the Board of Health a total amount of $18,000.00 was expended on behalf of homeowners in the program. Any town resident seeking more information about this Loan Program should contact the Board of Health office at (508) 497-9725. Water Wells The Board of Health reviews private well installation plans for drinking water and irrigation wells, witnesses the water quantity testing to ensure that an adequate water supply is met, and reviews comprehensive analysis reports for potential contaminants on all new private wells. The office issued 21 permits for new wells. Town regulations also require comprehensive quality testing at homes that are supplied with private well water, prior to the transfer of ownership of the property, if the testing has not been conducted within the last five (5) years; copies of test reports should be submitted to the office. The Board recommends that residents test their wells at least every five years in order to be sure the quality of their drinking water is satisfactory. Emergency Preparedness Planning Disease Prevention The Natick Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) provides professional nursing services to the Town, and participates in the seasonal flu clinics as well as, investigates cases of mandatory, reportable communicable diseases within the Town of Hopkinton. Board of Health TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES70 The Board of Health has reduced its participation with thirty-three other member towns in Region 4A, the Department of Public Health, and the Federal Office of Home Land Security in preparedness planning, with an emphasis on bio-terrorism, widespread communicable disease events, and all-hazards emergency planning. The Board continues to work to organized volunteers with medical and non-medical backgrounds to provide supplemental assistance to he First Responders during an event of large scale, or for long term emergencies that may exist in the Town. The VNA provides follow-up with the patient, the Department of Public Health, and often with hospital staff on all mandatory reportable diseases. The Town participates in the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP), a program that monitors mosquito activity, tests for the presence of infected mosquitoes, and performs activities to reduce the mosquito population, such as spraying limited areas, larvaciding, reducing mosquito- breeding areas, and responding to resident’s complaints. Information for residents on the project is available year-round at the Board of Health office. The Board of Health’s office also acts as the Burial Agent for the Town. A total of 13 Burial Permits were issued in 2011. Food Establishment Permitting and Inspections All permanent food establishments are required to be permitted by the Board of Health, and must be inspected, at a minimum, two times per year. Temporary food establishments, such as those associated with the Boston Marathon, PolyArts Festival, and the Farmers Market, are also permitted and inspected. Follow-up inspections occur when violations are noted, and to ensure compliance with all the necessary food codes including the new statewide food allergy requirements. The Board investigates all complaints received regarding food services or food products. A total of 108 inspections of facilities were performed in 2011. In addition, 5 new/renovated establishment plan reviews, 4 complaint inspections were conducted. Recreational Swimming and Camps for Children All public and semi-public swimming pools must be inspected and permitted by the Board of Health prior to use. The Board of Health permitted 8 public and semi-public pools in 4 separate locations this year. Comprehensive camp inspections were conducted, and one permit was issued for the recreational camp for children that operated in the summer of 2011. The Board of Health monitors bacteria levels for water quality at Sandy Beach at Lake Maspenock on a weekly basis during the swimming season; the testing results are available at the Board of Health Office. Mercury Reduction A mercury reduction program was established in Town in an effort to remove mercury from the waste stream, and to reduce the discharge of mercury pollution into the environment. Residents may bring their mercury-containing thermometers to the Board of Health, and exchange them for digital thermometers as part of the mercury recycling efforts. The office also accepts button cell batteries and old thermostats that contain mercury. Residents should be aware that florescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury that may be reclaimed, and these bulbs cannot be disposed of in the trash. Residents may drop off their used florescent bulbs during business hours at Hopkinton Lumber, so they can be recycled. We want to express our appreciation to this business for their support in reducing the amount of mercury going into our waste stream. Goals The Board of Health hopes to continue to meet the Town’s health and environmental protection needs during this period of level funded budget and staff reduction. The Board continues to update forms including applications for the introduction of electronic filing of permit applications. T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 71 The Board of Registrars’ duties are fulfilled by the Town Clerk’s office. At the conclusion of the 2010 Federal Census federal and local representative districts were reviewed. Effective January 2013 Hopkinton will be in Congressional District 4. We will remain in the Second Middlesex & Norfolk Senate District and in the 8th Middlesex Representative District. Local voting precincts were reviewed. Approximately 150 households have been moved to new precincts within the Town effective January 1, 2012. 2012 is going to a very busy year starting with the March 6th Presidential Primary, then the May 7th Annual Town Meeting and the May 21st Annual Town Election. The State Primary will be held on Thursday, September 6th. The offices on the State Primary ballot will be for U.S. Senator, U. S. Representative, State Senator and State Representative. The November 6th State Election ballot will include Presidential candidates, candidates for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, State Senator, State Representative and initiative petition ballot questions. New residents please remember to register to vote. Please contact this office with any questions relating to voting and absentee ballots. The Hopkinton Capital Improvement Committee is charged with planning for long range capital spending and maintenance for expenditures of $25,000 or greater. We take the following approach to this task: 1) Meet with town departments and committees to anticipate, identify, and evaluate the major capital projects before the town in the next ten years and determine the year in which funds will be appropriated for each. 2) Determine the sources of funding and net costs to the taxpayers once reimbursements, grants, and rate-payer enterprise funds are accounted for. 3) Provide information to the town manager so capital expenditures can be included in the overall financial planning process, and impact on the annual budget can be assessed. Create and publish the annual Ten-Year Capital Report showing capital projects, facility maintenance, and capital equipment upgrades and renewal. As of this writing (December 2011), the Capital Improvement Committee has met with the town departments and committees that have capital expenditures that meet the dollar threshold. The Capital Improvement Committee plans to submit the Ten-Year Capital Report to the town manger in January 2012. Respectfully submitted, James Gosselin, Chairman John Barris, Vice Chairman Daniel Burton Board of Registrars Capital Improvement Committee TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES72 The Cemetery Commission is a three-member elected board charged with overseeing the town’s cemetery needs. Offering cemetery space and services is an important municipal function which towns are required to provide their citizens under Massachusetts law. In recent years, Hopkinton’s ability to meet this municipal requirement was threatened by a lack of suitable new cemetery land. This problem has been temporarily solved by completing a multi- year project to install a drainage system to make usable the last remaining portion of open land at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Lot marking pins were installed this spring in portions of all three new sections. The new area has been in use now for about 2 yrs., and the lots are selling steadily. The fact that St. John’s Cemetery has reached its capacity is adding to the demand for the town’s cemetery space. The severe winter of 2010-11, combined with many years of use, took its toll on the roadways at Mt. Auburn, causing portions to deteriorate to the point of being unsafe. The Cemetery Commission and the DPW worked together to have the necessary repairs made, with emergency funding from the town’s Reserve Fund. The Commission and the DPW continue to monitor drainage and storm water management issues at Mt. Auburn, including their effect on roadway maintenance and safety. During the year, the Commission worked with citizens on individual issues concerning the issuance of deeds, the division of plots, and the installation of stones and veterans markers. The Community Preservation Act project to replace the roof on the historic Comey Chapel in Evergreen Cemetery was completed this spring, and the Commission is looking forward to reopening the chapel for public use in 2012. The Cemetery Commission’s other CPA project, the repair of at-risk headstones in the Main St. Cemetery, involved the repair, reinstallation and stabilization of a number of broken and threatened 200 yr. old stones. this past fall. The project should be completed in the spring, with the rebasing and resetting of several other damaged historic markers. The goal of the Cemetery Commission continues to be to provide for the maintenance and improvement of our cemeteries and their related services. Central to this purpose will be to provide new cemetery space to meet the town’s future needs. The Cemetery Commission and relevant town boards must work together over the next few years to begin planning for new cemeteries to serve the anticipated needs of our growing town. Respectfully submitted, Lynn Fournier, Chairman Thomas Pratt Claire Wright Cemetery Commission T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 73 The Commissioners of Trust Funds is a three-member elected board, presently Tom Garabedian, Maureen Bumiller, and Mary Arnaut that acts in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41 and Chapter 44: Section 54. The Town of Hopkinton has five funds that are managed by The Commissioners of Trust Funds. The Commissioners meet on a monthly basis. The Commissioners thank Lynn Fournier whose term ended in June 2011 for her service on behalf of the Trust Funds. The Charles B. and Mary C. Holman Fund reads as follows: “I give to the Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, where I have passed many pleasant years of my life, the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500) to be held in trust, to be known as the Charles B. and Mary C. Holman Fund and the income only to be used in beautifying and making the town attractive by setting out shade trees, especially on Main Street in the centre of the town and caring for them.” The Comey Memorial Chapel Fund reads as follows: “In creating a Trust Fund of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the perpetual care of the Comey Memorial Chapel at Evergreen Cemetary in Woodville Hopkinton Mass., it is my intent and desire that the following conditions for use of the interest of this fund may be met and complied, (1) that this Trust Fund shall be known as “The Comey Memorial Chapel Fund.” (2) that the interest of this Fund shall accrue for several years and shall be expended for the repair and maintenance of said chapel, - when required at the discretion of the Cemetary Commission. (3) that not in excess of two dollars (2.00) in any one year shall be paid for janitor service. (4) that in the event of complete destruction of this Chapel, through Act of God or other acts over which we have no control, the interest of this fund may be used for the repair, replacement or resetting of any Monument in Evergreen Cemetary, giving first attention to the Monuments and Markers of the Soldiers and Sailors of any Wars since the year seventeen seventy-five (1775).” The Mary A. Roche Fund reads as follows: “Because the Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts chose land owned by me in said Town for the purpose of building its new Elmwood Elementary School thereon, I am pleased to give, and I hereby give to said Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to be administered by its School Committee, the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, said sum to be deposited at interest, and the income from said Five Thousand Dollars to be divided in June of each year to the two students in the graduating class of the said Elmwood Elementary School receiving the highest academic marks in their course of studies during the full school term leading up to their graduation.” The Charles L. Claflin Trust Fund reads as follows: “To the inhabitants of Hopkinton the sum of One Thousand Dollars, in trust to invest the same and use the income in caring for the Park so-called in the centre of said town.” The Bernard J. McGovern Trust reads as follows: “That the Town be authorized and permitted to utilize all or a portion of the net annual income of the gift to the Town established by Section 1 of Article IV of the Last Will of Bernard J. McGovern for the following purposes only: (a) The purchase of books for its public library; (b) The purchase of video tapes and audio tapes for its public library;(c) The purchase of books and music on compact disk for its public library;(d) The purchase of language tapes for its public library;(e) The purchase of magazines, books, periodicals, and newspapers and subscriptions for its public library;(f) The purchase of CD Rom disks in subjects which educate, enlighten and inform the citizens of the Town for its public library; (g) The purchase of e-books for adults and children for its public library; (h) Arranging for programs, including lectures, films, exhibitions, trips and other events of interest to the public;(i) The purchase of computer hardware and software, including programs in a variety of subject, for its public library; (j) The purchase of membership passes to area museums and other attractions for its public library.” Commissioners of Trust Funds TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES74 Fund 6/30/10 6/30/11 Principal 1) Charles L. Claflin Fund $9547.09 $9585.52 $1000.00 2) Comey Memorial Chapel Fund $4269.72 $4286.88 $2100.00 3) Charles B. & Mary C. Holman Fund $7120.44 $7149.11 $1500.00 4) Mary A. Roche Trust Fund $5222.31 $5093.32 $5000.00 No expenditures were made for FY’10 from the Claflin Fund, Holman Fund and the Comey Memorial Chapel Fund. An expenditure of $100 was made from the Mary Roche Fund in the form of 2 $100 scholarships to graduates of Hopkinton High School. 5) McGovern Trust Fund Morgan Stanley Report 6/30/2011 - Non-expendable account = $1,386,832.61 Morgan Stanley Report 6/30/2011 - Expendable account = $159,418.68 McGovern Trust Fund Expenditures during Fiscal 2011 = $35,460.41 which was transferred to the General Fund in June 2011.. The McGovern Trust Fund is invested in an array of certificates of deposits, exchange traded and mutual funds, common and preferred stocks. Respectfully Submitted, Tom Garabedian, Chairman Maureen Bumiller, Secretary Mary Arnaut, Member Purpose The Community Preservation Act (CPA) was signed into law in the Commonwealth of MA on September 14, 2000. The CPA allows communities to create a local Community Preservation Fund through a surcharge of up to 3% of the tax levy on real property. Hopkinton adopted a CPA bylaw in July of 2001 and the current surcharge to taxpayers is 2%. The Community Preservation Committee is composed of nine members including representatives from: Conservation Commission, Housing Authority, Open Space Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Historical Commission and Planning Board. Appointments from these committees are 1-year terms. The remaining 3 members are appointed at-large by the Selectmen for 3- year terms. The committee is charged with studying aspects of community preservation related to Open Space (active and passive), Low and Moderate Income Housing and Historic Preservation. The committee consults with existing town boards and conducts at least one public hearing to accept proposals of projects for possible funding recommendations. Final funding is accomplished through Town Meeting articles. Accomplishments– 1. Low and Moderate Income Housing: Work continued on Mayhew Court during 2011, with the last CPA disbursement made in August, thus expending the $450,000.00 approved by voters at the 2008 Annual Town Meeting. Mayhew Court will add twelve affordable housing units to Hopkinton’s inventory. The project is expected to be completed in early 2012. Hopkinton remains below the state mandate of 10% with 3.7% of the town’s housing units qualifying as affordable. 2. Open Space (Passive): ►At the 2011 Annual Town Meeting, voters approved spending $120,000.00 in CPA funds to resurface the Center Trail and install culverts for drainage. A $22,000.00 grant from the Hopkinton Area Land Trust is being sought to offset the cost. A work statement has been issued for the project and work will begin in the spring. ►A sign and kiosk will be installed at Cameron Woods, co-sponsored by the Hopkinton Trails Club and the Friends of Whitehall. ►There is currently $20,000.00 in the Fruit Street Stewardship Account, $5,000.00 of which was allocated by voters at the 2006 Annual Town Meeting and $15,000.00 deposited by vote of the CPC over the ensuing years. Once the conservation restriction has been recorded, the money will be conveyed to Sudbury Valley Trustees, Inc. to conduct annual environmental inspections of the Fruit Street Community Preservation Committee T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 75 property. 3. Historic Preservation: ►Several historic preservation initiatives continue using CPA funding, including renovations to Town Hall, the continued restoration of Hopkinton land books, the Library Digitization Project, the restoration of Town Clerk records, the restoration of headstones in various cemeteries, and the Oral History Project. Some of these initiatives are in collaboration with the Historical Society, the Historical Commission and the Hopkinton Public Library. A $50,000.00 Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund grant was awarded the Town to apply toward replacement of the Town Hall windows. Work on this effort will begin this spring. ►At the 2011 Annual Town Meeting, voters approved the replacement of the handicap ramp at the Library. ►Residents voted to approve $250,000.00 in CPA funds to continue improvements to the Terry Farm property on Hayden Rowe Street by upgrading the barn’s exterior to maintain its structural preservation and modifying the first floor to accommodate theater productions and community meetings. ►A bid package is being prepared for restoration of the Claflin Fountain on the Town Common. 4. Open Space (Active): The second phase of the Fruit Street Athletic Complex went online in the fall of 2011 when natural fields were added to the synthetic ones that opened in 2010. This project is a joint venture between Hopkinton Youth Soccer and the Parks & Recreation Department using $1 Million in CPA funding. Local youth soccer and lacrosse leagues, as well as many private adult leagues, utilize this facility year-round. The user fees generated will be applied to paying down Hopkinton Youth Soccer’s loan and for maintenance and insurance purposes. 5. Public hearings were held in October, November and December 2011 to review proposals for Fiscal Year 2013. 6. After accounting for past bonded articles, approximately $1.7 Million remain in CPA funds, for FY ’12 funding. Future Goals The Community Preservation Committee will continue to identify preservation needs and projects in the Town of Hopkinton and make CPA funding recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. Community Preservation Committee Henry Kunicki, Chairman; Member-at-Large John Coolidge, Vice Chairman; Member-at-Large Jeff Doherty, Open Space and Preservation Committee Wiliam Shaw; Historical Commission VACANT; Housing Authority Chris Waldron; Conservation Commission Al Rogers; Member-at-Large Ken Driscoll; Parks and Recreation Ken Weismantel; Planning Board The Conservation Commission is required by law to fulfill a number of duties pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws, the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and the Hopkinton Wetland Protection Bylaw. To fulfill these obligations, the Commission conducted hearings and processed submittals for 44 Notices of Intent, Resource Area Delineations, Requests for Determination, Enforcements, and Emergency Certifications during the past year. The Commission also processed 28 Requests for Minor Project Exemptions under State and local law, which improved response time for applicants and freed valuable agenda time for more complex projects. These filings and activities, plus project site inspections, project reviews, public hearings, meetings with the Department of Environmental Protection, and informational meetings with residents and developers, occupied the Commission and its staff during the past year. The Commission meets two to three Monday nights per month in order to meet the requirements of State and local laws. Commission staff has worked with the IT Department and volunteers from the Seniors Tax Credit Program on digitizing archived Commission records for future public access on the town’s document management system. Commission staff also spent time responding to requests for comments from other Town Boards such as the Planning Board and Board of Appeals, working with other Town Departments on town projects such as grant proposals, and reviewing Environmental Notification Forms for the State’s Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. Conservation Commission TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES76 Members of the Commission and its staff participated in the Zoning Advisory Committee, Sustainable Green Committee, Open Space Preservation Commission, and Community Preservation Committee. Major projects reviewed, approved and/or underway during 2011 include the Legacy Farms South Roadway, Legacy Farms Southwest Village, Alprilla Farm Wells and Water Mains, Fruit Street Wastewater Treatment Facility, Parks & Recreation Athletic Fields, Mayhew Court, Weston Nurseries Expansion, Hayden Rowe Street Farm Stand, Peloquin Estates, E.L. Harvey Materials Recovery and Recycling Facility, Hopkinton Square, Sanctuary Lane, and Highland Park IV. The Commission monitors these projects, along with numerous on-going projects of various sizes, on a regular basis, working closely with project engineers, managers, and contractors to ensure that the projects continue to meet environmental regulations and standards agreed to prior to their start. The Commission has also continued to work closely with the Town Department of Public Works relative to the on-going maintenance of town trees, roads and roadway drainage structures within and adjacent to wetland resource areas. Commission goals for 2012 include revising the Wetlands Protection Regulations, encouraging Low Impact Development initiatives, supporting open space acquisition and stewardship, and continuing efforts to successfully handle all permits in a timely manner. The Commission staff has worked diligently to assist the public with understanding wetland regulations and fulfilling permitting requirements, streamlining the permitting process for applicants, promoting environmental stewardship, educating the public, acting as a liaison to other Town boards and committees, and to provide timely information to the Commission on projects under review in order to hold efficient public meetings. The Commission invites the public to attend our meetings, become involved, volunteer, request Commission presentations to aid in local awareness about wetlands, and to provide comments on any of the projects brought before us. Meeting times and agenda items are posted in the Town Clerk’s Notebooks at the front and rear entrances of Town Hall, on the bulletin board on the first floor of the Town Hall as well as on our website (www.hopkinton.org/gov/conservation/index.htm). All members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings or to call the Commission Office at 508-497-9757 with questions Respectfully Submitted by the Hopkinton Conservation Commission, Jeffrey Barnes, Chairman Robert Murphy, Vice-Chairman Frank D’Urso Andre Griben Craig Nation Melissa Recos Marcus Waldron Donald MacAdam, Conservation Administrator T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 77 The mission of the Council on Aging is to promote the well-being and enhance the quality of life for older adults in the Town of Hopkinton and to carry out activities and services that encourage independence and continued participation in the community. We endeavor to identify the needs of our senior citizens and to educate and enlist the support of the community to meet these needs. We provide these services with the cooperation of the Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs and Baypath Elder Services. Our goal is to design, advocate for, and implement services and/or activities to fill the needs identified. The population of residents aged 60 and over has nearly doubled to 2,172 since the opening of the Town’s state of the art senior center in 2006. Census reports indicate this figure will continue to escalate by extraordinary rates. This growth is reflected in increased demand for Senior Center services. Our department’s service providers include two part- time Outreach workers who tend to the needs of homebound elders, make referrals to other agencies and assist people of all ages to access Fuel Assistance and other social programs, a volunteer S.H.I.N.E. insurance counselor, and AARP tax assistants. Blood pressure screening, podiatry service, a hairdresser and alterations are available regularly. Because keeping active is a very important aspect of overall health, a wide variety of fitness classes are offered. Adults of any age are welcome to participate as space allows in Traditional Exercise, Muscle Strengthening, Yoga, Tai Chi and Dancercise classes. Members of W.O.W. (Weight Off Wisely) have collectively lost nearly 100 pounds in just over a year. Art and craft classes, including painting, pottery, quilting, knitting and decorative painting, keep creative juices flowing. Billiards, card games, board games, movies, Book Club, Chorus, puzzles and Mind Games (trivia) help to maintain cognitive skills as well as encourage socialization and relationship building. The computer lab offers classes and individual instruction to help seniors keep up with technology as well as providing an opportunity for people to surf the web or establish their own e-mail accounts. For many who eat daily at the Senior Center, lunch is their only complete meal of the day. $4 buys soup or salad, a drink, choice of entrée or sandwich, and dessert. Meals are open to the general public with a reservation. The Senior Center was fortunate to acquire a new 12-passenger bus with a lift for handicap access through a grant awarded to the MWRTA. Bus transportation is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for mall walking, shopping and rides to the Senior Center, as well as day trips twice a month. Transportation to medical appointments is provided by volunteers. The nutrition and transportation programs are subsidized by grants from Friends of the Seniors and others. The Senior Center is staffed by six part-time Town employees. Additionally, five part-time employees are funded by grants, and 168 volunteers average 227 hours weekly. We are grateful to the other Town departments, community groups, businesses, volunteers and Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors who help make the Senior Center a welcoming home away from home and important resource for the seniors of Hopkinton. It is our goal to continue to expand opportunities and services, and to encourage greater participation. Visit our website at www.hopkintonseniorcenter.org for service schedules, general information and our currentnewsletter. Council on Aging TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES78 The purpose of the Hopkinton Cultural Council (HCC) is to support public programs in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences which promote access, education, diversity and excellence for residents of our community. This is accomplished by granting funds received from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), in accordance with their guidelines, to individuals and organizations that will present their programs in our community or local area. We fund a variety of programs each year appropriate for diverse age and interest groups. Whenever possible we give priority to Hopkinton artists and organizations. For FY 2011, Hopkinton’s funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council was reduced to $3,750, which is $250 less than the 2010 allotment. We received a total of 29 applications, which is 5 more than the previous year, approving 13 for partial or full funding. Members of the HCC for FY 2011 were: Jean Bertschmann, Chair, Treasurer and Secretary; Nancy Lagasse; Ruth Gorman; Tom Phelan; Anne Pouch; Laure Warren; and John Savignano. It is the Council’s goal to add new members each year to keep the group’s input fresh, and to allow for broader delegation of the responsibilities. Please contact Chair, Jean Bertschmann at 508.435.5195 to join us or for more information. FISCAL YEAR 2011 funded projects Hopkinton Senior Center $350 CAA – Sunset Jazz Series $590 ESL – USO Tribute Show $300 Hopkinton Garden Club/ Marathon Quilters $280 Hopkinton Garden Club $200 HPTA – Yoko Watkins $300 Southeastern MA Comm. Concert Band $275 John Root – Performance for Hopkinton Historical Society $200 Ed Cope – Performance at Hopkinton Public Library $225 Metrowest Symphony Orchestra $200 Kris Waldman – Respite Center $300 Hopkinton Girl Scouts $125 Hornithology Ensemble $340 Administrative Costs $65 FY2011 Total Disbursement $3,750 Respectfully submitted, Jean Bertschmann, HCC Chair Cultural Council T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 79 The Design Review Board was established by a vote of Town Meeting in May, 1994. Its purpose is to provide a detailed review of uses and structures having a substantial impact on the Town, enhance the natural and aesthetic qualities of the Town, preserve the value of land and buildings, and to protect and preserve the historic and cultural aspects and heritage of the Town. The Design Review Board is appointed annually by the Planning Board. The Design Review Board reviews applications for Major and Minor Project Site Plan Review that are submitted to the Planning Board, and makes recommendations to the Planning Board and the applicant. The Board reviews plans in conjunction with design criteria established in the Zoning Bylaw and intends to work with applicants to design projects that enhance and contribute to the Town. The Board also reviews other projects referred to it by other Boards, such as Hayden Place in 2011, a proposed residential development at 112 Hayden Rowe St. The Design Review Board reviewed the following Site Plans in 2011: Southwest Village at Legacy Farms – Apartment complex 2 Wood Street – Lighting modifications 63 Main Street – New building West Main St./South St. (Hopkinton Square) – Exterior, Building B 97 Main Street – Facade alterations The Board thanks member Finley Perry who left the Board this year, for his time and contribution during his service. Jeanette Thomson, Chairman Jeffrey Doherty Gail Fallon Sue Ellen Stoddard Claire Wright Alternates: RiaMcNamara The Department of Public Works (DPW) has the unique honor and opportunity to positively impact residents’ lives on a daily basis by providing many of the necessary services on which their lives depend and their quality of life is improved. The DPW provides well maintained roads and sidewalks to ensure safe travel; it provides clean, potable water for safe drinking, cooking, and cleaning; it provides for the removal and proper treatment of sewerage; it collects municipal solid waste and disposes it in a responsible manner; it collects recyclable materials and ensures they are properly recycled; and it keeps the parks, and cemeteries mowed and beautifully maintained for all to enjoy. All of these responsibilities are carried out by the DPW Team which is experienced, hard working, and dedicated to the community. The DPW is comprised of the Administrative Division, the Water and Sewer Division, and the Highway Division. The DPW is also responsible for Solid Waste and Recycling; Cemeteries and Parks; and the Tree Warden. More information about the DPW can be found on our webpage at http://www.hopkinton.org/dpw Report from the Director This was a year of transition and challenges for the DPW. The DPW said goodbye to its former Director, Brendan O’Regan, in February. Mr. O’Regan went on to pursue his career in the private industry. Mr. O’ Regan served Hopkinton well and we are grateful for his service. The DPW welcomed its new Director, me - John Westerling, on Valentine’s Day. I bring 24 years of dedicated public service and a well rounded combination of experience and education to complement the DPW Team. Hopkinton was faced with two major storms this year: Design Review Board Department of Public Works TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES80 Tropical Storm Irene and the Halloween snow storm. Tropical Storm Irene caused a major washout on East Main Street which took away the edge of road and threatened to totally washout the street. The DPW worked quickly with its engineer and a local contractor to fully restore the road and repair the damage. The Halloween snow storm brought down a record number of trees which kept the DPW and its contractors busy for weeks cleaning up the tree debris. These major storms were in addition to an unprecedented number of snow storms in January and February which challenged the DPW to plow the snow on a continual basis and to find areas to deposit the snow once it was removed from downtown streets and sidewalks. The DPW managed another successful year of its Pavement Management Plan and completed more than $800,000 worth of upgrades and improvements to its roads. That included crack sealing, resurfacing existing roads, and fully reconstructing others. The DPW also managed the sewer replacement and road reconstruction on Elm Street. Another milestone was reached with the completion of the Fruit Street Wastewater Treatment Facility construction and the final betterment for the sewer construction projects. The DPW worked closely with the Town Engineer and other Town Departments to complete these projects. The Facility is expected to begin treating sewerage early in 2012 which will reduce the town’s sewerage treatment costs. The DPW renegotiated its contract with E.L. Harvey for the curbside collection of municipal solid waste and recyclables for a period of five years. The new contract will continue the successful relationship with E.L. Harvey, it will maintain a high level of customer service, and it will offer new opportunities to the town all while saving the town considerable money for these services. The following reports from department managers highlight many other successes of the DPW. None of these successes would have been possible without the full support of the entire Municipal Team. I thank the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager, Norman Khumalo, for their leadership and direction. I thank the Administrative Manager, Judi Regan; the Highway Department Manager, Mike Mansir; and the Water/Sewer Department Manager, Eric Carty, for their hard work, support, and dedication. I thank the Town Engineer, Dave Daltorio, and the rest of the staff at the Town Hall for their support of all that the DPW does. Finally, and most importantly, I thank the residents of Hopkinton for their support and understanding and for allowing the DPW to serve this community’s public works needs. Sincerely, 0BWater Division The water division staff is responsible for maintaining 6 pumping stations, 3 water tanks, 640 fire hydrants and 65 miles of water main. Approximately 65% of the town is serviced by municipal water. The department is on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Last year we pumped over 365,000,000 gallons of water. Over 6,000 water meters were read and more than 200 meters were replaced. We have continued with the installation of our new, radio read water meter reading system that will allow the department to bill more accurately throughout the year. Over 220 backflow devices were tested as well. Monthly water samples are collected throughout town and tested for bacteria. We are also mandated by the State and Federal government to test for a wide variety of other contaminates in the water. All of our testing meets the State and Federal guidelines. The annual consumer confidence report was again distributed explaining our water sources, the water treatment and the water test results. We have been providing this information to the citizens for several years before the State began mandating it. The department cleaned well number 4 to improve water quality and volume. As part of the Elm Street sewer project, several services were replaced and a new water gate was installed. There were several projects overseen by the department including, Elm Street sewer reconstruction, Mayhew Court housing development construction, Legacy Farms infrastructure construction, Hopkinton Square infrastructure construction, and the infrastructure construction for the condominiums at Sanctuary Lane, Peppercorn Village and the Faffard project on Wood Street. Additional upgrades to the SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) system, which runs the water system, were made to improve operation and control. A new master water meter was installed at well number 4 to improve accuracy. All of the water storage tanks were inspected and found to be in good working order. In addition, the employees took classes sponsored by the Town’s insurance company to help reduce insurance costs to the town. The department dealt with many extreme, natural events including tornado warnings, flooding from Tropical Storm Irene, and the Halloween snow storm. In addition, the department responded to numerous T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 81 John K. Westerling Your Director of Public Works emergency calls throughout the year. During the annual rate hearing, the town’s consultant explained that the water enterprise fund was financially stable and the Selectman voted to reduce water rates by 2 percent for FY 12. Upgrades to the water system as part of the Legacy Farms project were started. We would also like to recognize all of the other town departments that we work with on a daily basis and thank them for their support and help throughout the year, in particular, the Sewer and Highway Departments. The department is also committed to continued employee training and education. We will look to continue in house improvements to the system, to update the water meters to a radio read system, and to looking at regionalization for future water supplies. The department will also continue to look at ways to try and maximize efficiency. A special thank you goes out to Jean Scarlata, Louis Mongiat, Mike Fredette, Bob Wright, Mat Gogan and Dan Bates for their continued service and dedication to the town. Sincerely, Eric J. Carty Water/Sewer Manager 1BSewer Division The sewer staff is responsible for checking 8 pumping stations and one oxinator chamber along with over 40 miles of sewer pipe. Approximately 40% of the town is serviced by municipal sewer. Daily inspections of the stations are conducted to ensure proper operation. The department is on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year and responds to numerous emergency calls throughout the year. Employees took several classes for recertification and seminars sponsored by the town’s insurance company, which helped reduce the overall insurance premiums to the town. Workers performed maintenance and rehabilitation on the sewer pumps in-house providing cost savings to the town. The sewer line on Elm was upgraded with grant funds to handle additional future flows from the commercial areas. The Wastewater treatment plant is complete and should be on-line in early 2012. The department dealt with many extreme, natural events including, tornado warnings, flooding from Tropical Storm Irene, and the Halloween snow storm. In addition, the department responded to numerous emergency calls throughout the year. There were several projects overseen by the department including, Elm Street sewer reconstruction, Mayhew Court housing development construction, Legacy Farms infrastructure construction, and Hopkinton Square infrastructure construction. During the annual rate hearing, the town’s consultant explained that the sewer enterprise fund was financially stable and that no rate increase was needed for FY 12. Wastewater flows to the town of Westborough for 2011 totaled 95,256 gallons. Flows to the town of Milford totaled 33,000,000. Special recognition should also be made to all the other town departments for their continued help and support to the sewer department throughout the year, in particular the Water and Highway Departments. A special thank you goes out to Peter Wright and Jeff Pyne for their continued service and dedication to the town. Sincerely, Eric J. Carty Water/Sewer Manager Highway Department The Highway Department has many responsibilities to the town and its citizens. Some of those responsibilities include pavement management; drainage system maintenance and repair; storm water management; street sweeping; maintaining cemeteries, parks and recreation areas; plowing and sanding roads, sidewalks, schools and town owned buildings; vehicle and equipment maintenance for several town departments; and much more. This winter was one of the busiest we have ever experienced. Over a 2 month period we got 2 storms per week with cold temperatures and no melting occurring in between storms. This caused the snow banks on the side of the road and at intersections to become extremely high and difficult to push back. Crews worked 70 to 80 hours per week for six straight TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES82 weeks trying to keep up with snow storm related issues. There were a total of 13 plowable storms this year. We had another very successful year with our Pavement Management Plan completing over $800,000.00 of roadwork. Fourteen roads were either reclaimed and paved, milled and paved, or shimmed and chip sealed. Thirteen additional roads were cracksealed. Most of this work was funded with Chapter 90 money which the town receives each year from the state to help offset the cost of roadwork. Please visit our web site to view the complete roadwork history list. On August 28, 2011, Tropical Storm Irene hit causing town-wide damage. DPW crews responded to 175 calls ranging from trees down, wires down, flooding, and washouts. Several roads had to be closed for days with trees and wires down across the road and many residents were without power for 4 to 5 days. The DPW removes trees that fall in the road; however, the DPW relies on NStar to remove trees that fall onto wires and to restore power outages. We had to call in subcontractor tree crews to assist DPW employees with the cleanup which took 3 weeks to complete. Highway Department crews completed many catchbasin repairs and asphalt paving projects such as berm work; driveway aprons; and cutting and patching bad sections of road throughout the year. I would like to thank Highway Department employees Phil Schiloski, Gerard Berthelette, Ken Swenson, Jamie Stewart, Chuck Moore, Paul McLaughlin, Russ Lukey, Dave Armstrong, Paul Riano, Frank Torento, Joe Arena, John Bernier and Mike Bellacqua for all of their hard work and dedication. I also want to thank Eric Carty and all of the members of the Water & Sewer Department for their help throughout the year and Judi Regan for her administrative support to the Highway Department. Sincerely, Mike Mansir Highway Manager Tree Warden The duties of the Tree Warden are clearly stated in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 187. In short, the Tree Warden is responsible for trees within the Town’s right of way. In Hopkinton, this has evolved into a relationship with other Town departments, including, but not limited to, Conservation Commission, Park and Recreation and Planning Board. This past year has been an interesting and challenging one as well. It began with a wind event in February, followed by a tropical depression and then a very early snowstorm. These storms caused many tree and limb failures, together with loss of electrical service in Hopkinton. I assisted the Highway Department during and after these storms, but it was Mike Mansir and the Highway Department who bore the brunt of this effort. In between storms, I continued my normal task of identifying and removing dead or hazardous trees on Town property. This will be ongoing in 2012. I will also be closely monitoring the development of the Asian Longhorned Beetle in the Worcester area, in addition to the progress of the Emerald Ash Borer, an insect now in New York State that is steadily moving eastward. I look forward to working with and advising other Town departments as needed in 2012. Let us hope the weather is more cooperative. Sincerely, Paul J. Gleason Tree Warden T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 83 The Downtown Revitalization Committee (DRC) is a committee appointed by the Board of Selectmen that has the focus of working to encourage the use of Hopkinton’s downtown. Improving the downtown involves both physical changes and changing people’s habits. Consequently, the DRC is working to improve the physical aspects of the business district, enhancing parking, sidewalks and pedestrian safety, and to promote downtown Hopkinton as a vibrant, accessible place to shop, eat, and do business. In 2011, the DRC focused on affecting physical changes to the downtown, a process that required a coordinated effort with numerous boards, committees, and town officials. Several projects were completed in 2011, and additional work as a result is ongoing. Projects completed in 2011 include: The DRC worked to support the Downtown Initiative Steering Committee (DISC) and its consultants in their efforts to design improvements to the downtown roadway to enhance traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and streetscape appearance. The DRC brought the issue of sidewalk damage along the south side of Main Street between Church Street and Grove Street to the attention of the DPW, who repaired the damage. A town meeting article was presented and approved to use Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to convert the Center Trail from Main Street to the Hopkins School loop road to a surface useable by wheeled vehicles to promote greater use of this downtown trail by families. A substantial amount of preliminary design work has been completed and trail construction is anticipated to start in 2012 Members of the DRC worked with an informal group of business and community members to enhance the town’s participation in activities on the weekend of the Boston Marathon. A marathon exhibit was installed for that weekend in a Main Street business. Goals for the coming year continue to revolve around enhancing the use of the downtown area by local residents and neighbors. Our committee has members on the DISC, the group tasked with guiding the roadway improvement funds, and will continue to work closely to provide guidance on ancillary issues such as parking needs, business desires, and aesthetic enhancements. The DRC will continue to work to enhance pedestrian safety, through increasing crosswalk visibility and perhaps through gateway signs. The committee is continuing to participate in enhancing activities in the town surrounding the marathon. Finally, the DRC will continue to work with downtown businesses to ensure that their voices are heard The committee thanks Andre Griben and Pat Mangiacotti-Prucher, who resigned in 2011, for their service. Members: Deborah Brug, Kathleen Dragin, Zach DiMotta, Kenneth Driscoll, Kurt Fliegauf, Peter LaGoy (Chairman), Dick MacDonald, Susan Marshall, Tom Nealon, Bill Shander, Claire Wright Downtown Revitalization Committee TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES84 The Engineering/Facilities Department is entering its second year of operation with a mission to maintain oversight of all Town capital design and construction projects as well as providing engineering and facilities support to all other Town Departments. The Department has been leading the effort for developing the Town GIS Program along with IT Department and for tracking town building energy use and meeting Green Community requirements with assistance from Sustainable Green Committee. Responsibilities include participation with all the building committees throughout their project development and as direct staff support for the Permanent Building Committee and Downtown Initiative Steering Committee and as voting member and staff support for ADA Oversight Committee. We assist the committees in designer selection, bidding, value-engineering, contractor selection, and provide on-site Clerk-of-Works quality assurance services for Town Capital Projects through Department of Public Works, Town Manger’s Office and any other Department Capital Projects. We are responsible for annual maintenance contracts for Town Hall, DPW, Police, Fire buildings, Library and the Senior Center and providing buildings and maintenance for Town Hall, Library and Senior Center. The Town Engineer/Facilities Coordinator reports to the Town Manager. The department director has bi- weekly meetings with the town manager to provide an update of ongoing projects and initiatives. The town manager provides beneficial guidance and advice on delivering successful capital projects and running an efficient department. Capital projects and studies currently underway are Downtown Revitalization, Town/School Building ADA Upgrades, Town Hall Phase I Building Envelope Repairs, Town Buildings Facilities Assessment, Town Hall and Center School Full ADA Compliance Assessment Report, Wood Street and South Street Sewer Pump Station Assessments (in coordination with DPW) and 2nd year of implementation of the 3-year GIS Program. On a continuing basis the department provides support for development of the Fruit Street Property, support for town departments for the Legacy Farms development, support for grant writing and engineering support to all other town department. Respectfully submitted David T. Daltorio, P.E. Town Engineering/Facilities Director To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the citizens of Hopkinton. It is with great pleasure that I submit my third town report to you as Chief of the Hopkinton Fire Department. As always I look forward each and every day to protect and serve our town, its citizens and all who pass between our borders. The Hopkinton Fire Department again had a very active year within our community. The calendar year 2011 incident response data identified a 3% increase over the 2010 incident response statistics. The frequency and unfortunately the severity of the responses we have experienced responding to Route 495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike again this year showed a noticeable increase. Under the coordination of Deputy Chief Slaman the annual Fire Prevention Week open house in October was an immense success well attended by individuals and families from our community. I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Firefighter Gary Daugherty Jr. to Lieutenant and his assignment to Operational Group 2. We are again experiencing manning shortfalls, especially on nights and weekends due to fiscal constraints. Due to multiple town wide severe weather events the Hopkinton Emergency Management Group was very busy with pre event planning and mitigating these Engineering/Facilities Department Fire Department T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 85 very challenging events. These multiple severe weather conditions caused wide spread damage to the utility infrastructure and closed streets that required a successful collaboration between the Fire Department, the Police Department, the DPW and other town agencies. I would like to thank all of our citizens who have taken a proactive approach to plan and prepare for these events. I will continue to share with you severe weather and seasonal specific safety and preparation information through a variety of the media outlets available in our community. The Emergency Management Group continues to actively encourage all of our families and citizens to participate in the CodeRed Emergency Notification system. This system can be accessed via links on the Fire Department, www.hopkintonfd.org or the Town of Hopkinton, www.hopkinton.org, websites. The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will see a re-organization come to fruition in 2011. As always the primary responsibility for this function will still rest at the local level. The effort to regionalize this discipline towards a Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) should be complete by late winter. I will keep you posted to the success of this mission. The department again diligently spent many man hours applying for grants. We were awarded grants from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, a competitive grant program in the amount of $202,274.00 to replacement all of our Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), a MEMA FY2009 EMPG Grant in the amount of $4,000.00 for our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) technology enhancements and a MEMA FY2009 Supplemental EMPG Grant of $5,753.00 for additional EOC technology enhancements. As is done yearly, all of our apparatus and equipment was inspected and certified by one of several outside agencies. I am pleased to report that all of our equipment passed inspection and certification. Due to increasing maintenance and repair cost(s) it is obvious our apparatus fleet is aging. I will be requesting your support to replace a 1981 water tender (tanker) vehicle at the spring ballot. Approximately thirty five percent of our geographic area is not covered by the municipal water supply so we depend on this vehicle as a primary water supply in these area(s). April again saw the department actively involved in providing fire and advanced life support medical services for the Boston Marathon. I would like to thank all the individuals, town departments, mutual aid departments and outside agencies who assisted with making this event safe and an operational success. I would like to again impress upon you the importance of the collaborative effort between the Fire Prevention Officer Robert Santucci and Director of Inspectional Services Chuck Kadlik. Theirs is an ongoing coordinated effort to insure the safety of our citizens through diligent building and safety inspections throughout the town. Fire Prevention Officer Bob Santucci continues to maintain our web site. I encourage you to take a few minutes and visit our site at www: hopkintonfd.org. As always, the Hopkinton Fire Department stands ready to respond to the needs of the community at a moment’s notice, and I am proud to have the opportunity to serve as its Chief. In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Selectmen, Town Departments, Committees and especially the residents of Hopkinton for your constant and continued support. Respectfully, P. Kenneth Clark Chief of Department HOPKINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT CAREER FIREFIGHTERS P. Kenneth Clark, Chief* Stephen Slaman, Deputy Chief*** Mary Carver, Administrative Manager Matthew Bailey*** Robert Caron*** Francis Clark* Robert Clark* Richard Corcoran*** Gary Daugherty, Jr.*** James Frederick*** James Gosselin*** Patrick Gross* Carl Harris, Lieutenant* Timothy Healy*** Scott Jurasek, Lieutenant* William Krauss*** Douglas Lewis* William Lukey* William Miller, Lieutenant** Kazimierz Piorkowski*** TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES86 Thomas Poirier, Lieutenant*** Michael Prescott* Robert Santucci, Fire Prevention Officer* Norman Seymour* Edward Wright* Denotes EMT Basic*, EMT Intermediate **, EMT Paramedic*** HOPKINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT CALL FIREFIGHTERS Robert Bartlett, Call Lieutenant James Collins*** James Danahy Nicholas Danahy* Zachary Frederick* Brent Hamilton Thomas McIntyre Scott Riess Joshua Sables* Michael Torosian Calendar Year 2011 Situation Type ........................................ # of Incidents 100 Fire ........................................................................... 4 111 Building fire ............................................................. 12 113 Cooking fire, confined to container ......................... 7 114 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney .............. 4 116 Fuel burner/boiler malfunction ................................. 1 118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained ................................ 3 130 Mobile Property (vehicle) fire, other .......................... 1 131 Passenger vehicle fire .............................................. 7 132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire ........................ 1 140 Natural vegetation fire ............................................. 2 142 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire ....................... 3 143 Grass fire .................................................................. 2 150 Outside rubbish fie, other ......................................... 1 151 Outside rubbish trash or waste fire ........................... 1 154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle ............ 1 160 Special outside fire, other ........................................ 1 200 Overpressure rupture, explosion ............................... 1 211 Overpressure rupture of steam pipe ........................ 2 212 Overpressure rupture of steam boiler ....................... 1 222 Overpressure rupture of boiler from air ..................... 1 251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition .......... 1 300 Rescue, emergency medical call (EMS) call ........... 7 311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew ................................ 4 312 Paramedic Assist .................................................... 18 321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident .................. 879 322 Vehicle accident with injuries ............................... 125 323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident ......................... 4 324 RUOK Check ............................................................. 1 331 Lock-in ...................................................................... 1 341 Search for person on land ....................................... 2 342 Search for person in water ....................................... 3 Situation Type ........................................ # of Incidents 352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle .......................... 6 353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator ............... 1 381 Rescue or EMS standby ............................................ 7 400 Hazardous condition, other .................................... 10 410 Flammable gas or liquid condition, other ............... 2 411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill .................. 4 412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) ................................. 38 413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill ........................ 12 421 Chemical hazard (no spill or leak) ............................ 1 422 Chemical spill or leak ............................................... 2 424 Carbon monoxide incident.................................... 29 440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem ..................... 27 441 Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective ................. 2 442 Overheated motor ................................................... 4 443 Light ballast breakdown ........................................... 3 444 Power line down ..................................................... 50 445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment .................... 22 460 Accident, potential accident, other ........................ 1 461 Building or structure weakened or collapse ............. 7 462 Aircraft standby ........................................................ 1 463 Vehicle accident, general cleanup......................... 2 480 Attempted burning, illegal action, other .................. 1 500 Service Call, other .................................................. 18 510 Person in distress, other .......................................... 10 511 Lock-out ................................................................. 19 512 Ring or jewelry removal ............................................ 4 520 Water problem, other ............................................. 16 521 Water evacuation .................................................. 10 531 Smoke or odor removal ........................................... 3 541 Animal problem ....................................................... 3 542 Animal rescue .......................................................... 4 T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 87 Situation Type ........................................ # of Incidents 550 Public service assistance, other ............................. 40 551 Assist police or other governmental agency ........... 6 552 Police matter ............................................................ 4 553 Public service ........................................................... 9 554 Assist invalid .............................................................. 4 561 Unauthorized burning ............................................... 5 571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup ..................... 8 600 Good intent call, other ........................................... 22 611 Dispatched & canceled en route .......................... 38 631 Authorized controlled burn ....................................... 2 651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke ................................. 19 661 EMS call, party transported by non-fire .................... 1 671 Hazmat release investigation w/ no hazmat ............ 4 700 False alarm or false call, other ............................... 29 711 Municipal fire alarm, mischievous false ................... 1 712 Direct tie to FD, malicious/false alarm ..................... 4 713 Telephone, malicious false alarm ............................ 1 714 Central station, malicious false alarm ...................... 7 730 System malfunction, other ....................................... 7 731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction ................... 2 733 Smoke detector activation Situation Type ........................................ # of Incidents due to malfunction ............................................ 35 734 Heat detector activation due to malfunction .......... 2 735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction ........... 13 736 CO detector activation due to malfunction .......... 23 740 Unintentional transmission of alarm ........................ 26 741 Sprinkler activation, no fire – unintentional ............... 2 743 Smoke detector activation, no fire – unintentional ..................................................... l41 744 Detector activation, no fire – unintentional ..................................................... l12 745 Alarm system sounded, no fire – unintentional ..................................................... l17 746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no ........... 15 800 Severe weather or natural disaster, other ................. 3 813 Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment ........... 22 814 Lightning strike (no fire) ............................................. 2 815 Severe weather or natural disaster standby ............. 3 900 Special type or incident, other ................................. 5 911 Citizen Complaint .................................................... 2 912 Outside Burn Complaint ........................................... 4 Total for all incidents ............................................ 1860 The Hopkinton Historical Commission was established in 1969 under Mass General Law (Chapter 49, Section 8D of the General Laws) with a goal of historic preservation. The Commission coordinates with other town agencies as well as private organizations (such as the Historical Society) to safeguard the preservation of the town’s historic properties and sites. Calendar 2011 saw a continuation of progress on two CPC projects; Oral History (which has been folded in with the Town’s 300th Anniversary Committee) and the Historic Signs Project. A subcommittee comprised of representatives of the Commission and the town’s two historic districts agreed on the signs’ final design and supplier and 5 signs were ordered and received. The subcommittee continues its work with other town departments regarding their placement. Town residents continue to appreciate already completed CPC projects which have quite a visual impact – the Hopkinton Train Depot, Lake Whitehall Gatehouse, and the McFarland Home. An architectural student and Hopkinton resident developed correct architectural renderings of the original home and developed brief written descriptions appropriate for use to describe the transitions of the house and its evolution pointing out the home’s oldest features. Residents can also take pride in seeing an increasing number of historic plaques displayed on historic homes. The Commission continues to work with residents to explore viable alternatives to demolition under the Historic Preservation by-law. One public hearing was held this year and one of the two buildings slated for full demolition was saved from demolition. Since the bylaw’s inception, a number of historically significant homes have been saved while the vast majority of requests, well over ninety percent, have been allowed to proceed with no delay or hearing required. Historical Commission TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES88 Working closely with the Planning Board, the Commission sponsored an Article which will allow the Board to create a new lot which does not meet size or set back requirements if the lot includes a designated historic structure. We look forward to this mechanism’s use as another means to preserve Hopkinton’s historical structures. We look forward to a productive 2012 relying on the active involvement and generous volunteer support of town residents, and close working relationships with other town departments and commissions. T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 89 Center Historic District Commission Historic Districts in Massachusetts have three major purposes, as stated in Ch. 40C of Massachusetts General Law: 1.) To preserve and protect the distinctive characteristics of buildings and places significant to the history of the Commonwealth and its cities and towns; 2.) To maintain and improve the settings of those buildings and places; 3.) To encourage new designs compatible with existing buildings in the district. The Hopkinton Center Historic District was established by the townspeople in 1979, consisting primarily of properties surrounding the Town Common, the Common itself, and properties along the south side of Main Street, ending near the corner of Grove Street. A small portion of East Main Street is also included. In recent years, Center School and the Town Hall have been added to the district. The Hopkinton Center Historic District Commission is the reviewing authority responsible for regulating design within the Hopkinton Center Historic District. Last year, a major project in the Historic District was the installation of period lighting on the Town Common, improved lighting in adjacent areas, and a landscaping plan for the Common. In 2011, the Commission continued working with the Parks & Recreation Dept. to fine tune the color and intensity of the new lighting to achieve a balance of function and aesthetics. After extensive tree removal last year, many new trees were planted throughout the Common, made possible by the town’s Holman Trust Fund. The Historic District Commission facilitated the reinstallation of the “Bay Path” historic marker in front of Town Hall, after it was handsomely refurbished by the Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation. The Commission also reviewed a mechanical equipment installation on Town Hall, approved a signage change for Zio’s Bistro, and required that signage be returned to the Common concerning dogs, pending further town discussion. It gave input to plans for a library expansion, with regard to location, rezoning, and building design and its impact on the Historic District, and it reviewed the Land Use Planning Dept.’s “Hopkinton Business Guide” as it pertains to the District’s certificate process. At the close of 2011, the Historic District Commission issued a certificate of approval for an extensive, multi- phased restoration of the exterior of the Town Hall, to be executed under preservation guidelines of the Massachusetts Historical Commission and funded by a partial grant from that agency and partially through the CPA. Major elements include brick repointing, roof flashing, slate repair, repainting, and window refurbishment. The Commission also began working discussions with the School Dept. to explore practical and appropriate options for correcting window problems at Center School. The Historic District Commission continues to work with town entities and citizens to ensure that as we strive to improve our downtown, its historic character is protected and enhanced. Respectfully submitted, Michael Girardi, Chairman Robin Fay Beth Kelly Melanie Smith Austin Spang Jeanette Thomson Claire Wright Woodville Historic District Commission The Woodville Historic District was created in May of 2005 by Town Meeting to preserve the historical ambiance of the Village of Woodville. Our commission members are committed to maintaining our unique village atmosphere. Many residents of the Historic District are also cognizant of the importance of protecting our historical resources, and are willing to work with the commission to obtain the best resolution of the need to update their homes and neighborhood and yet maintain historical flavor. The Woodville Historic District Commission Paperwork and Guidelines for Permits are available at the Building Inspectors Office . We have also had 2 projects reviewed in 2011. Also we have received Historic District Signs bought with CPC funds in conjunction with the Hopkinton Historic Commission, and are awaiting the installation by the DPW. Currently, there is a slide show of 13 old postcards and notecards showing some of houses and factories of early 20th century Woodville. Also would like to get any copies of photos or historical items that people may have to share. Historic District Commissions TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES90 Althought not in the Historic District an Eagle Scout Project was done near the intersection Spring and Pond Sts. explaining the history of the 1820’s Hopkinton Springs Resort. Respectfully submitted, Andre Griben, Chairman GENERAL The Housing Authority operates under the authority of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Regular Board Meetings are held once a month at Tom Kenney Hall, 100 Davis Road, Hopkinton, Massachusetts. All meetings are public and tenant participation is encouraged. Members of the Board are: Renee Gilson, Chairman Marilyn Stearman, Vice Chairman Donna McGuire, State Appointee Deborah Kollmeyer, Treasurer Warren Johnson, Member Housing Authority Staff include: Shirley Bliss, Administrative Assistant Anthony Gonsalves, Maintenance Mechanic/Supervisor Linda Donahue, Executive Director Present programs administered by the Housing Authority include: CHAPTER 667C The Housing Authority has 92 units of housing for the elderly known as Brampton Circle. These units ar located on Davis Road, and are available to elderly, handicapped, and disabled residents with incomes below $45,100 for one person or $51,550 for two. Rent is calculated at 30% of monthly adjusted income. The waiting list for elderly housing is currently open, and interested parties should contact the Housing Authority office at 508-435-6022. CHAPTER 705 The Housing Authority has three two bedroom and three three bedroom apartments of family housing under the 705 program. These units are also located on Davis Road, and are currently fully occupied. Rent for these units is calculated at 27% of monthly adjusted income. The waiting list is currently open. MASSACHUSETTS RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM DHCD currently has a freeze on the issuance of any new vouchers. The Housing Authority has one one- bedroom voucher which it administers in Hopkinton. MODERNIZATION Modernization and capital improvement work for housing on Davis Road is funded through a combination of monies provided by the Commonwealth through the Department of Housing and Community Development, and Housing Authority reserves. Hopkinton Housing Authority has completed installation of 14 energy efficient condensing boilers at the Authority’s 667-1 and 667-2 Davis Road Development. This award is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Weatherization Assistance Program. Initially, the amount of the funding award for construction was $243,635 based on preliminary estimated cost; however, the final cost of the installation was $181,000, a reduction of $62,635.00. Also, through DHCD’s Energy Initiative Program, nine new low-flow toilets were installed in our 705 family units. From January 2011 to December 2011, the housing authority has had nine elderly apartment turnovers. Updates can be anywhere from painting apartments to installing new kitchen cabinets, flooring and tub liners and wall surrounds depending on the condition of the apartment upon vacancy. We are currently in the process of replacing fifteen bathrooms with new tub liners and wall surrounds and will replace another fifteen in FY2013. The Housing Authority recently repainted the parking lot stripes, handicapped spaces, curbing and all other ground painted signage. NEW PROJECT We are happy to announce that construction for Mayhew Court is just about completed. This project Hopkinton Housing Authority T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 91 will consist of twelve modular family housing units. These units will be two and three bedrooms apartments, including a two bedroom handicapped accessible unit and will be for families of low income The General Contractor for this project is Eastern General Contractors, the architect for this project is Reinhardt Associates, and the construction consultant is Kevin Maguire of Building Initiatives. The anticipated completion is February 2012 Anyone interested in the Mayhew Court apartments should contact South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) at 300 Howard Street, Framingham, MA 01742, 508-620-2340 to request an application to be placed on the waiting list. COST CONTAINMENT The Housing Authority continues to operate with no state subsidy. Any surplus above minimum reserve will continue to be utilized for capital improvements on behalf of residents. Respectfully submitted, Linda Donahue ExecutiveDirector TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES92 Maryrose DeGroot- Human Resources Director Michelle Brodeur-Total compensation Coordinator The Human Resources web page can be found at www.hopkinton.org under Town Departments In 2011, the Human Resources Department worked hard on completing a full RFP on its Health Insurance program. After receiving bids from several carriers, the Town with full cooperation from the Unions agreed to switch carriers, and moved all eligible Town Employees and Retirees to Tufts Health Plan. This move, in addition to minor changes in the Prescription Drug Program enabled the Town to bring their Health Insurance rates down 2.3% below the FY11 rates. Also, the Town and Unions negotiated an additional two years of plan design changes to provide continued savings to the Town and its employees, while encouraging the employees to become more consumer driven in their health care choices. In addition by practicing sound fiscal management the department obtained: The Human Resources Department continued rate hold for Town’s Liability and Worker’s Compensation Insurance with a reduction in rates for the Town’s Life and Long Term Disability Insurance. The Human Resources Department works closely with all departments, employees, and retirees and ensures compliance with federal, state and local personnel laws and regulations. Some of the areas that the Human Resources Department is responsible for include: ADA compliance, workers compensation reporting, retirement in conjunction with Middlesex Retirement System, PERAC and OBRA, flexible spending accounts, FMLA, time off accruals, administration of the Employee Pay and Classification Plan, administering the health and dental insurance plans, credible coverage notices, open enrollment, self-pay and COBRA payments, long term disability, life insurance, police and fire accident insurance (111F), Medicare Part “D” reporting, unemployment insurance, CORI checks for all prospective employees and volunteers, monthly benefit audits or withholdings and all bills, and maintaining all permanent personnel records. Efficiencies and cost savings continue to be a priority in FY12. Working closely with the Town Manager, initiatives have taken place to institute a merit based pay program, and initiate creation of the Town’s Employee Wellness Program. The Human Resources Department looks forward to continuing to improve upon the communication, efficiency and effectiveness of all areas. Personnel Committee Ezat Parnia- Chair Tom Sheridan- Vice Chair Bob Levenson Kathy Laflash Patricia Duarte In FY11, the Personnel Committee was instrumental in continuing its work with the Town Manager and the Human Resources Director move the direction of Personnel Administration for the Town into a more efficient model. In FY12, the Personnel Committee continues their evolution from an operational to an advisory committee and will continue to provide invaluable assistance in the implementation of the Performance Management program, and the creation of the Leadership Academy to further the knowledge and professional development of the Department Heads. Human Resources Department T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 93 The Technology Department changed leadership in the fall of 2011. Outgoing IT Coordinator Lou Costa was replaced by Christopher McClure in October. The IT Department expanded on its theme of collaboration and centralization in 2011. The Town joined the School in migrating to Google Apps for greater collaboration potential and will be launching in early 2012. A joint technology capital plan was developed with the School Department and endorsed by the School Committee and Board of Selectmen. The Town and School also started a comprehensive joint phone and printer audit to explore the potential for savings and increased efficiency. There was a similar collaboration project for Public Safety with the creation of a joint Public Safety capital plan. The IT Department and HCAM-TV identified some exciting areas where continued collaboration will strengthen community communication. The Technology Department continues to work with all departments to strengthen collaboration in order to serve the public through improved efficiency, communication, service and reduced costs. With Google Apps come major improvements to the way the Town of Hopkinton communicates both internally and externally. At the forefront of this is an exciting array of Web 2.0 enhancements including Email, RSS, Calendar and Twitter feeds for dynamic content on the new Town website coming in the spring of 2012. This will make it possible for people to subscribe and manage how information gets delivered. These new features will support the 2012 goal of increasing citizen participation in local government. In December of 2011, a new model of systems integration was unveiled on the Town website (www.hopkinton.org). A new property lookup tool (http://www.hopkinton.org/gis) links GIS maps, Assessors Data, Permits and Documents. This model will be seen in more places on the new Town website with links and access to a wide range of information. In 2012, the Technology Department plans to continue these exciting projects and partnerships and pursue the potential of cloud and virtual technology. Stay tuned to the town website for developments. Respectfully submitted, Christopher McClure, IT Coordinator Information Technology Department TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES94 Over the past year the Inspectional Services Department has seen an 8% increase in total permit fees and we are expecting a much larger increase in the coming year with Legacy Farms starting their build out in the Spring of 2012. The Inspectional Services Department is now part of the newly created Land Use, Planning and Permitting Department located on the newly renovated 3rd floor of Town Hall. The Inspectional Services staff continues to pursue educational training to keep up-to-date with changes in building codes and construction techniques to maintain certification levels. We continue to maintain safety and service as our highest priority and look forward to serving the community in the next year. Respectfully submitted, Charles E. Kadlik Director of Municipal Inspections Zoning Enforcement Officer Building Report In accordance with applications filed in this office for the period starting January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2011 building construction in the Town of Hopkinton for the past year is as follows: New: Commercial. Bldgs Permits Issued: 5 Estimated Value: $7,655,969.00 Fees Collected: $76,559.00 Alterations To Same Permits Issued: 49 Estimated Value: $3,808,955.00 Fees Collected: $32,660.00 New: Assembly Bldgs 0 Alts To Assembly Bldgs Permits Issued: 8 Estimated Value: $165,522.00 Fees Collected: $1,013.00 Institutional Bldgs (New) 0 Alts To Institute. Bldgs 0 New: Residential. Bldgs Permits Issued: 37 Estimated Value: $20,888,773.00 Fees Collected: $205,682.00 Alterations To Same Permits Issued: 524 Estimated Value: $8,299,361.00 Fees Collected: $84,037.00 New: Misc. Structures Permits Issued: 130 Estimated Value: $1,537,665.00 Fees Collected: $18,339.00 Alterations To Same Permits Issued: 5 Estimated Value: $53,000.00 Fees Collected: $542.00 Wrecking Permits Issued: 16 Estimated Value: $118,850.00 Fees Collected: $1,289.00 Certificates of Use/Occupancy: 501 Certificate of Inspection: 38 Fees Collected: $1,240.00 Building: Total Permits Issued 2011: 774 Total Estimated Value: $42,528,095.00 Total Fees Collected $420,121.00 Gas/Plumbing Report 7/1/10 - 6/30/11 Deposits: $34,845.00 Payroll: $20,856.00 Expenses: $6,787.04 Returned to General Fund: $7,201.96 Wiring Report 7/1/10 - 6/30/11 Deposits: $33,878.00 Payroll: $18,788.00 Expenses: $11,322.09 Returned to General Fund: $3,767.91 Inspectional Services Department T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 95 “It All Starts Here”! Once again, Hopkinton made the national stage welcoming over 27,000 runners and over 1000 volunteers for the start of the 115th Boston Marathon, on April 18, 2011. The Hopkinton Marathon Committee worked with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), town department, residents, businesses and officials to make sure all plans for this years’ marathon were in place which resulted in a flawless start. This year the committee lost two long-time volunteers, Dr. Charles “Doc” Bobeck who passed away in February. He became involved in the committee in 1979. Doc was a dentist in town and served as a member of the Board of Health for many years. He dealt with all the sanitation issues pertaining to the marathon and is also remembered for assisting Jack Leduc in painting the starting line for many years. As a tribute to Doc the committee asked his daughter Heather Munroe to file the starters’ gun for the second wave. Doc loved the marathon and everyone loved Doc. Paul “Buzzy” Buswell was also recognized for his longtime standing with the committee who lost his fight with cancer in November of 2010. His niece fired the gun for the third wave in recognition of all Buzzy years volunteering with the Elite Start Security team and being part of the start line painting crew. One of the main changes this year was the decision to add a third wave to the start logistical plans. The B.A.A. met with the committee including town department’s to request the additional wave to improve the event for their race participants and Hopkinton residents. After careful and lengthy discussions with the B.A.A and public safety officials, the committee agreed to allow a third wave on a trial basis. The BAA’s plan worked like clockwork just as Race Director, Dave McGillivray predicted. The start was efficient and smoothly choreographed so I’m sure Wave 3 will remain as part of future starts. One other change this year was the decision to affix the official timing and scoring devices to the runners bib number instead of their footwear which has been done since 1996. Another milestone, Jack Leduc celebrated his 30th year painting the Boston Marathon starting line this year with his family. However, this year was a difficult one with Jack losing three special people in his life, his mother Marie, Doc and Buzzy. Congratulations Jack for all the years’ and all your artistic renderings of past marathon start lines. Your talent is truly admired and appreciated by many of us. We had several appointments to our committee this year; Jean Cann will help with Communications and Information Kiosk, Tom Coburn will manage Start Security Team, and Adam Munroe will coordinate VIP Security. All three are welcome additions to our committee and we look forward to working with them for many years to come. This year’s race was a team effort with the B.A.A. staff, B.A.A. Start Team Captains, and the Hopkinton Marathon Committee all working together for one goal…a successful start. The committee prides itself in being the “Stewards of the Start” working diligently helping to prepare Hopkinton to take center stage welcoming runners and spectators on Patriots’ Day. The Hopkinton Marathon Committee (H.M.C.) was established in 1979 to work in collaboration with the B.A.A., the organizers of the Boston Marathon to ensure that the annual start of the race is an exciting, successful, and safe event for all concerned. Committee members contribute their efforts throughout the entire year to the planning, organization, and coordination of multiple facets of the race, working to protect the best interests and welfare of the town, its residents, businesses, and visitors. Members include Officer Joe Bennett, Jean Cann, Fire Chief, Ken Clark, Tom Coburn, Alex Danahy, Pat Mahon, Police Chief, Rick Flannery, Jane Goodman, Craig Gormley, Mary Jo La Freniere, Jack LeDuc, Bob Levenson, Mike Mansir, Adam Munroe, Judy Pitasi, Deputy Fire Chief, Steve Slaman, Al Rogers, and Lieutenant Chuck Wallace. I would like to thank the Hopkinton Marathon Committee, Board of Selectmen, Selectmen Liaison, Todd Cestari, Fire Department, Police Department, DPW/Highway Department, Board of Health, Parks & Recreation Commission, members of the Boston Athletic Association; Guy Morse, Executive Director of External Affairs, Tom Grilk, Executive Director, Dave McGillivray, Race Director, Andy Deschenes, Start Line Coordinator, Hopkinton residents, businesses, and Marathon Committee TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES96 volunteers who make the start of the marathon the success it is! Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace Chairwoman Hopkinton Marathon Committee The Open Space Preservation commission held discussions on numerous parcels that came before the board at its first re-scheduled meeting in February. One of the parcels was a 35 acre tract on Spring Street. This eventually had determination before the Planning Board. Another property located in the Maspenock are had limited discussion but remained on our priority list. Two medium size parcels on the priority list under negotiation were under active discussion all year long and one will potentially will be brought forward for discussion and consideration of funding by the Community Preservation Committee. The Commission also met with a private landowner to discuss permission to repair, replace and/or otherwise construct stonewalls on the boundary between them and the Whitehall Conservation area. The work was not done and the permission expired. The Commission expects that the landowner would appear before the board to raise this or other issues in the near future. The Board did benefit from the work of Eagle Scout James Gebler for his project to enhance and modify trail work within the Cameron property. We appreciate his efforts and encourage other scouts to propose similar trail projects in our vast system of Trails. The Commission also benefitted from a CPC funded project spearheaded by the Trails Club to erect a sign and kiosk at the Sylvan Way entrance to the Cameron Trail. At the close of the year as we prepared our slate of requesst before the Community Preservation Committee we entertained numerous requests for projects including Ash Street, Hayden Rowe, East Main Street and a possible new access and parking area for the trail system at Cameron Woods off Wood Street. We thank the CPC for all its support on the many projects that have come before us. Open Space Preservation Committee The Marathon Fund Committee was established by the Board of Selectmen in 1986 to make recommendations to the Board regarding use of the annual gift to the town by the Boston Athletic Association. In 2011, $ 76,000 was received from the B.A.A. After paying Marathon expenses, $18,758 remains in the fund for use. In 2011, money was allocated to help fund: 6 student-athlete scholarships for Hopkinton graduates; equipment rental for the post prom party; bags and jerseys for HHS Ice Hockey Team; Relay for Life Police Detail and the senior citizen exercise programs. The fund is for use in the areas of recreation and athletics and the committee encourages organizations, groups, and teams to make requests for use of the fund for those purposes; and in making recommendations of use of the fund, we attempt to support as many of those organizations, groups, and teams as possible. We look forward to serving the community in the year 2012. Respectfully submitted, Carole Nathan, Chairperson Colleen Charleston, Secretary Mary Jo LaFreniere Scott Agababian Bob Dobinski Marathon Fund Committee T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 97 see in the future. The information was put on their website early in 2012. The plans to upgrade the Common were still being implemented with the planting of trees and other landscape improvements added. The Common once again held the start of the Boston Marathon, the Poly Arts Festival along with Drive-In Movie Nights. Hopkinton continued to offer programs with Ashland, Holliston, and Southborough. These joint efforts enable the Recreation Department to offer residents more program choices. For more information about our programs, go to www.hopkinton.org/gov/parks. For the Parks and Recreation Commissioners Mike Preite Parks and Recreation Director TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES98 The Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Department’s mission statement continues to be to provide the residents of the town with safe and enjoyable recreation facilities and programs for all ages and abilities. In 2011, the Parks and Recreation Department saw a decrease in participation of the programs and services it provides. Approximately 5000 registrations for programs were handled for this year. The Recreation Department’s financial and business matters are now controlled by an enterprise fund. The fund will help the department with new strategic initiatives and allow new sources of revenue to be used to offer residents more programs and services. The Department created a survey that was available for residents to respond to and asked for feedback of current programs and facilities. The survey also asked what new facilities and programs they would like to Parks and Recreation Department The Commission would also like to thank John Coolidge for his many years of service; his tireless efforts and countless hours donated on behalf of the Town for negotiating many deals with landowners who eventually donated or sold land to the Town in the name of Preservation. His contributions will be missed and we wish him good luck as he prepares to retire in the near future. The Permanent Building Committee (“PBC”) was formed in June 2010 to work with Town entities on facilities related projects (excluding those projects under the responsibility to the Hopkinton School Committee) which meet or exceed $100,000 in anticipated value. In addition the PBC has additional responsibilities that may include evaluating the use of existing buildings and recommending ways to improve utilization of space, maintain and inventory of buildings, maintain a list of long term Town building needs, and maintain a list of active Capital Projects. The PBC consists of five members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. In addition the PBC may include additional members related to specific projects. During 2010 the PBC managed two active projects. The largest project is the expansion of the Hopkinton Public Library at its existing site (“Project”). In order to support the financing of the Project the PBC recommended the Town file an application for a grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Continued progress on the Library will require Town support at Annual Town Meeting of the proposed schematic design. In addition, if the grant application is approved the Town will need to approve the receipt of the funds as well as appropriate the additional funds necessary to complete the Project. The second project commence in 2010 is a study of the roof and windows of Town Hall as part of the first phase of a project to ensure the building is sealed to the elements. Of course, any remedial action taken will need to be sensitive to the historic qualities of the existing building.. Both projects will develop further in 2011. The responsibilities of the Planning Board are established by state law and by town bylaws. They include making a Master Plan for the Town, recommending designation of scenic roads and administering the Scenic Roads regulations, review of and action on subdivision and approval-not-required plans pursuant to Mass. General Laws Ch. 41, adoption of Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Town, review of and action on plans pursuant to several zoning bylaws including Open Space and Landscape Preservation Development, Senior Housing Development, Garden Apartments in Residential Districts, Open Space Mixed Use Development Overlay District, Flexible Community Development, Site Plan Review, Office Park District, Off-Street Parking, Hotel Overlay District and Common Driveways. The Board also issues Earth Removal and Stormwater Management Permits and develops and holds public hearings on proposed zoning articles and presents them to Town Meeting for adoption. During 2011 the Planning Board took the following action on several types of plans and applications: Site Plan Review, Major Projects approved: 5 63 Main St. (new building) 172 Hayden Rowe St. (new building) Legacy Farms Rd. (Southwest Village at Legacy Farms – 240 apartments) 2 Wood St. (amendment to approved plan) 28 Mayhew St. (amendment to approved plan) Site Plan Review, Minor Projects approved: 2 10 Main St. (exterior modifications) 97 Main St. (exterior modifications) Scenic Road Applications approved: 3 38 Wilson St. 18 South Mill St. 2 Pond St. Approval-Not-Required Plans submitted: 13, creating 8 new building lots Earth Removal Permit issued: 253 Lumber St. Definitive Subdivision Plans Approved Legacy Farms Road South Bridle Path At the 2011 Annual Town Meeting, the Planning Board sponsored Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map change proposals, resulting in the following: Permanent Building Committee Planning Board T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 99 Modifications to the Nonconforming Uses section of the Zoning Bylaw Changes to the Zoning Bylaw to facilitate the preservation of a historic structure as the land on which it sits is developed Changes to the Water Resources Protection Overlay District to include the new Alprilla Farm well and to clarify requirements applicable to the area surrounding Echo Lake Modify the dimensional and screening requirements applicable in the Rural Business district Clarify some of the definitions in the OSMUD District Rezone 13 Main St. and 9 Church St. to Downtown Business Construction on Legacy Farms began in 2010, with approval granted by the Planning Board for the first development project – Southwest Village at Legacy Farms. This project will provide for 240 apartment units. The Planning Board has established the following goals for FY2011: 1. Downtown Planning – Work with the Downtown Revitalization Committee, Downtown Steering Committee, DPW, Historic District Commission, the Parks & Recreation Commission and others to implement the downtown plan and continued monitoring of parking needs. As part of this effort, work with Library and School officials to provide input into decisions made with respect to the Public Library and Center School buildings. 2. Work toward sidewalk connectivity to meet pedestrian needs, and consider bike paths and bike lanes in the Town’s land use planning and development review. Work with the DPW to create a sidewalk plan for the Town. 3. Review the Site Plan Review bylaw and procedures, including appeals, and propose modifications if desired. 4. Implement the scenic road educational program. Investigate the installation of “scenic road” street signs on designated scenic roads. 5. Update the 2007 Master Plan. The Board thanks members Joe Markey and John Coolidge who left the Board this year, for their time and contribution during their service. Kenneth Weismantel, Chairman John Coutinho, Vice Chairman Mark Abate Carol DeVeuve Brian Karp Dick MacDonald Christian Ollenborger Deb Thomas Claire Wright TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES100 I present to you the 2011 Annual Report for the Hopkinton Police Department. I thank all the employees of the Hopkinton Police Department for their continued hard work and dedication. They continue to make me proud to be a member of the Hopkinton Police Department. I thank The Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager for their support and guidance. I must also thank all of the Town’s departments, committees, and residents for their support. You have all been very generous with your time and your expertise. Personnel Personnel changes for the year; Part-time Dispatcher Eric Byron left to pursue another career path. John Corridan was hired as a part-time dispatcher and has been an excellent addition to the department. Officer Peter Booth requested and was granted a leave of absence in August to explore another opportunity. I am pleased to report that he decided to return to Hopkinton Police Department and has been back since December. In May of 2011 Officer Booth received a Drive for Life Award from the Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his commitment to the fight against drunk driving. Gail Klein has been hired for the Administrative Manager position that became open upon the retirement of Marilyn Palmer in December. The most significant personnel change that took place this past year was the retirement of Administrative Manager Marilyn Palmer in December. Marilyn served the town and the Hopkinton Police Department for over 34 years. I was the fourth Chief of Police that Marilyn worked for and I am grateful to her for all of her hard work and dedication. Marilyn’s experience, professionalism and compassion will be difficult to replace. I hope all the citizens of Hopkinton will join me in wishing her a long and happy retirement. Staffing Currently, the staffing level for police officers is one less than when I was appointed Chief in 2010. The town of Hopkinton continues to grow. Municipal Census records from the Town Clerk’s Office shows in 2000 that the town’s population was 13,039 and that the current population is approximately 15,496, an almost 19% increase. With the Legacy Farms development beginning this year the population of Hopkinton will continue to grow. Filling this vacancy is a priority for the Hopkinton Police Department. I will be seeking the resources to fill this vacancy. Training The Hopkinton Police Department is committed to providing the required in-service, specialized and professional development training needed to keep our employees performing at a high level. As everyone is aware we continue to face financial and economic challenges, these challenges have impacted the Hopkinton Police Department. The Municipal Police Training Committee that oversees training of Massachusetts Municipal Police Officers has experienced budget challenges that will result in the elimination of traditional classroom based in-service training program for police officers for Fiscal Year 2012. It is crucial for the Hopkinton Police Department to maintain in-service, specialized and professional development training for our employees. We have implemented a distance learning component to our training that will allow employees to complete training via online options to fill some of the void created by cuts in funding, including in-service training for Fiscal Year 2012. We will need to maintain funding for specialized and professional development training for our employees. Police Department T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 101 All of our full-time Dispatchers and most of our part- time Dispatchers completed several specialized Dispatcher training programs funded by a grant from the State 911 Board. To meet a State mandate we will be implementing an Emergency Medical Dispatch Program (E.M.D.). This will require the training of all our Emergency 911 Dispatchers in E.M.D. The training and costs associated will be covered by State 911 Board TrainingGrants. All of our Officers completed the in- service training program in Fiscal Year 2011. All of our current Emergency Medical Technician’s maintained their certification. R.A.D. stands for Rape Aggression Defense. Officer Linda Higgins and Detective Timothy Brennan are trained instructors. If you are interested in taking the class please contact our Department. Officer Steven Buckley and Officer Linda Higgins are certified Child Passenger safety Technicians and maintain their certification to allow them to inspect and install child passenger safety seats. Officer Philip Powers attended several seminars and trainings related to his duties as School Resource Officer. Officer Matthew McNeil, our Department Field Training Officer, attended a 40 Instructor Development / Train the Trainer course through the Municipal Police Training Committee. Sergeant Scott vanRaalten, Detective Timothy Brennan and Officer Gregg DeBoer all recertified as Firearms Instructors for the Department. The Hopkinton Police Department was able to utilize the Middlesex County Sheriff‘s Department Mobile Firearms Range. This mobile facility allowed our officers and officers from surrounding towns to participate in realistic scenario based live fire training. I thank Sheriff Koutoujian and his staff for making this valuable training available to us. We are sending all of our officers to the FBI LEOKA: Officer Safety & Street Survival Training classes that have been offered this year. This training is especially relevant with sad news from the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund stating the 2011 preliminary year end data indicates 173 officers were killed in the line of duty. “This is a 13 percent increase over the 153 line of duty deaths in 2010, and a startling 42 percent increase over the 122 officers killed in 2009” from a statement from International Association of Chiefs of Police President Walter McNeil on December 29, 2011. The Hopkinton Police Department was able to receive a Live Scan fingerprint device this August through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. All of our officers have been trained in the use of this device which streamlines the process for getting the fingerprints of person arrested into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Grants We continue to seek grants. In 2011 we had the following grants awarded, or extended: We received a grant from the State 911 Department for equipment and staffing to support our 911 call center. We continue to receive a grant from the State 911 Department to fund dispatcher training. We continue to receive support from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the U.S. Department of Justice to offset the cost of ballistic vests for our officers. We continue to take advantage of the EOPSS Highway Safety Division’s traffic enforcement grants. These grants support extra patrols around holidays for drunk driving and seat belt enforcement. We received a grant from The Department of State Police Office of Alcohol Testing through the EOPSS Highway Safety Division for a Portable Breath Test Unit. Regionalization We are a part of two separate projects studying the feasibility of Regional Emergency Communication Centers. One study involves the towns of Ashland, Hopkinton and Southborough. The other study includes the towns of Ashland, Framingham Holliston, Hopkinton, Natick, Sherborn, Sudbury, Wayland and the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office. I am part of a committee of Middlesex County Police Chiefs that are working with the Office of Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian to investigate the possibility of establishing a regional lockup. The Hopkinton Police Department is a member of the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (CEMLEC). TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES102 Motor Vehicle Safety Speeding vehicles and other traffic violations continue to be one of the most frequent complaints to the Hopkinton Police Department. We address the complaints by assigning marked and unmarked patrols to radar and traffic enforcement assignments in the areas affected. We also use technology available to us to examine traffic volume and the speed of vehicles in specific location to get a clearer picture of the problem when we are not there. Please continue to make us aware of your concerns so that we may do our best to address them and make the streets of Hopkinton safer for everyone. I am cautiously optimistic in reporting that motor vehicle crash reports decreased in 2011 to 260. This is down from 2010 when we had 311 crash reports but still up from 224 crash reports in 2009 and 238 crash reports in 2008. Seventy-four percent of these crashes occur on just eight streets in town. West Main Street crashes alone account for approximately thirty-one percent of the total, the area around the gas stations on West Main Street continues to be the source of frequent crashes. Please use extreme caution in this area. Community Involvement During the year members of the Hopkinton Police Department volunteered their time to many different events. Among these events were the Hopkinton Police Association Fishing Derby, Hopkinton Police vs. Special Olympics Basketball Game, The Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K Road Race to Cure ALS, The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, Michael’s Run and The Hopkinton Police Association Seniors Dinner. I am proud to be able to participate in these events and I am very proud of the members of the Hopkinton Police Department who volunteer their valuable time to these events. Auxiliary Police The Hopkinton Auxiliary Police volunteer countless hours to our community. The Auxiliary force patrols on weekend nights, handles church traffic, and helps other communities with their events. It is through their work in other communities that we are able to attract so much help for the start of the Boston Marathon. I thank them very much for all of their work. Respectfully submitted, Richard A. Flannery Chief of Police Town of Hopkinton – Police Department Employees as of 12/31/2011 Chief Richard Flannery Sgt. Michael Sutton Lt. Charles Wallace Sgt. Joseph Bennett Sgt. John Porter Sgt. Scott vanRaalten Officer Thomas Griffin Officer Patrick O’Brien Officer Philip Powers Officer David Shane Officer Stephen Buckley Officer Gregg DeBoer Officer Aaron O’Neil Officer Matthew McNeil Officer Linda Higgins Officer Timothy Brennan Officer William Burchard Officer Jacob Campbell Officer John Moran Officer Peter Booth Administrative Manager Gail Klein Dispatchers/Full Time Meaghan DeRaad Luis Gonzalez Evan Brooks Michael Goodwin Dispatchers/Part Time Steven Iadarola Jane Goodman Thomas Gorman Michael Cunningham John Litchfield John Corridan Custodians Robert Fayard T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 103 Incident Statistics 01/01/2011 – 12/31/2011 209A Violation ................................. 4 Abandoned MV............................... 3 Accident w/ No Personal Injury ....220 Accident w/ Personal Injury ............ 40 Accident-Non Investigated ........... 79 Accident – Unfounded .................... 9 Administrative Function ................. 99 Alarms .........................................677 Alcohol Violation.............................. 5 Alternate PSAP Call1 ........................ 2 Ambulance Call ..........................622 Animal Calls ................................280 Arrest.............................................. 13 Assault ........................................... 12 Assist Business ................................ 44 Assist Other Police Agency ..........237 Assist Person .................................305 Assist Town Department ...............293 Breaking & Entering ....................... 45 BOLO ............................................... 1 Building Check .............................. 42 Check 911 Call ...........................185 Civil Dispute ................................... 16 Community Relations .................... 37 Complaint ..................................... 66 Credit Card Fraud ........................... 3 Cruiser Run ...................................... 1 Custody Dispute .............................. 2 Deliver Message ............................ 11 Disabled Motor Vehicle ...............273 Disturbance ................................... 32 Domestic ....................................... 29 Driving Under Influence ................. 42 DSS & 51A Related .......................... 3 Escort ............................................ 19 Family Trouble ............................... 42 Found Property .............................. 70 Fraud ............................................. 40 Harassment ................................... 23 Hit & Run MVA ............................... 36 House Checks ............................... 11 Illegal Dumping ............................ 15 Indecent Exposure .......................... 3 Insurance Purposes ......................... 1 Investigation .................................. 19 Larceny ......................................... 90 Lockout ....................................... 203 Lost Property .................................. 27 Medical Assist .............................. 105 Missing Person ............................... 16 MV Check ................................... 526 MV Civil Infractions ...................... 146 MV Complaint Application ........... 61 MV Verbal Warning...................... 662 MV Warning ................................. 205 Narcotic Investigation ..................... 3 Narcotic Violation ......................... 13 Noise Complaint ........................... 64 Notification ...................................... 1 OUI MV Accident Arrest ................. 20 Parking Complaint ........................ 33 Parking Violation ............................ 56 Passenger Safety ........................... 21 Person Check .............................. 162 Preserve Peace ............................... 8 Protective Custody ........................ 20 Psychologica ............................... l19 Radar Log ................................ 2,489 Rape ............................................... 1 Recovered Property ........................ 1 Reference Previous Incident ......... 85 Remove Youths ............................... 8 Repossess MV ................................. 6 Road Hazard .............................. 242 Robbery .......................................... 1 Runaway ......................................... 1 Safekeeping Property ..................... 2 Serve Court Paper ......................... 99 Sex Offense Registration ................. 6 Sex Offense ..................................... 4 Stolen MV ........................................ 6 Stolen Plate ..................................... 3 Stolen Property ................................ 5 Sudden Death ................................ 4 Suicide Attempt .............................. 7 Suicide ............................................ 2 Suspicious Activity ....................... 326 Threats ............................................ 8 Tow MV ........................................... 5 Traffic Complaint .......................... 24 Traffic Enforcement .................... 774 Trespassing ..................................... 6 Unsecure Building ........................... 3 Vandalism ..................................... 80 Vehicle Complaint ...................... 130 Violation Town Bylaw ..................... 32 Warrant Arrest ................................ 23 Warrant Service ............................... 4 Weapon Violation ........................... 2 Well Being Check .......................... 78 Wires Down ................................... 74 The Hopkinton Auxiliary Police is an unpaid volunteer organization, serving as back up to the regular department. Their duties include weekend patrols in their cruiser and checking out town owned buildings. They are also on duty every Sunday morning, directing the motorists and pedestrians attending St. John's Church Services and traffic at Faith Community Church. The Auxiliary has been in existence since 1977 and in that period of time has donated over 35,228 hours of service to the town. This year, for example, the members donated 305 hours of time. They participate in the following events: July 4th , Horrible’s Parade; Marathon weekend and race day traffic control; Easter Egg Hunt; Little League Parade; Jimmy Fund Walk, Michael's Run/Walk; Memorial Day Parade by serving as Color Guard, Sharon Timlyn Race. Out of town events such as: Ashland's Triathlon, Holliston Day Parade and Holyoke’s St. Patrick Day Parade. The group belongs to the Massachusetts Auxiliary Police Association. Through mutual aid also participate Auxiliary Police TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES104 assisting in traffic duty in area towns' celebrations and parades, etc. They are then able to call on these other groups for assistance on Marathon Day. All officers are trained in basic law enforcement and must qualify in First Aid and CPR, as well as firearms courses, under state supervision. Failure to pass these qualifying tests on a semi-annual basis may be grounds for dismissal from the organization. The chain of command is from the Selectman to Chief Richard Flannery; to Auxiliary Chief Don S. Creswell. The organization would like to express their appreciation to the Selectman and to Chief Flannery for their cooperation and assistance. The organization would like to express their appreciation to the Selectmen, the regular department and the citizens of Hopkinton for their cooperation and assistance. Respectfully submitted Chief Don S. Creswell Sr. ACTIVE MEMBERS HOPKINTON AUXILIARY POLICE Chief Don Creswell Officer Lino Morales Sgt. Richard Keough Officer Brian Hickey Sgt. Douglas Oliver Officer Jane Goodman Sgt. Stu Montgomery Officer DJ Allen Hopkinton Public Library strives to be a welcoming central place providing space, access to resources, information and materials to enhance educational, cultural, social and intellectual endeavors as well as recreational needs of the community. Five major service areas have been identified to fulfill the library’s mission. Serving the Community Hopkinton Publiclibraryoffers over47,000 items consisting of a wide variety of books, DVDs, audiobooks, CDs,discounted museum passes, magazines and newspapers. Additionally, we provide access to 60 library catalogs that include about 3,000 digital items to download to your E-readers and over 500 downloadable audio books. Patrons are able to request items from other libraries through the interlibrary loan service. Library services are available 44 hours per week, Monday through Saturday. The library catalog is accessible 24/7 via the library website – http://www.hopkintonlibrary.org. There are four public access computers with free internet access and subscriptions to electronic resources such as magazine and newspaper articles for research and information. During recent town power outages in 2011, the library became a safe haven for people to stay connected with the world using our free Wi-Fi Physical and Virtual Place: The library serves as a community gathering place by providing a safe and comfortable environment with electronic resources accessible to all. Young Readers: The library creates an environment that demonstrates its special commitment to the literacy needs of our children, juveniles and young adults by providing a variety of library programs and a collection of resources that engages, instructs and excites young readers. Life-long Learning: The library offers a variety of resources to satisfy natural curiosity, learning, and imagination - fostering personal growth and lifelong learning. Information Resource: The library is a general resource that enables you to acquire information, receive responses to inquiries and have access to relevant materials in multiple formats. It provides training and instruction in developing skills to locate, evaluate and utilize information effectively. Informed Citizenry: The library provides resources and technology which reflect patrons’ interest in popular culture, recreational experiences, social trends, local and global information - by building a balanced collection and hosting multi-cultural programs Public Library T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 105 service and computers. People used the library to recharge batteries, check e-mails, and use cell phones or just to stay in a warm environment! Every week on average, nearly 200 people walk through the library door and receive assistance from our warm, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Library usage has been steadily increasing. The following service areas experienced significant increases since 2007: Circulation increased by 21% Number of people attending library programs is up by 75% Computer use rose by 65% Number of inquires increased by 42% Number of registered library card holders went up 20% Due to lack of shelf space we are borrowing more items from other libraries through the Interlibrary Loan Service (ILL). The number of items borrowed rose from 7, 988 to 11, 903 which is a 33% increase! We purchased over 5, 000 new items in 2010, but also had to remove over 3,000 items to make room for new items. Maintaining our Library Built in 1895, our beloved library building needs constant care. With support from various groups, much needed repair work was completed in 2011. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) awarded $20,000 to rebuild the handicapped access entrance. Repair work for the roof and two damaged walls in the children’s room was completed. Another leak near the Young Adult collection area was also repaired. Our historical collection room had a makeover. Due to water damage in this room, the ceiling and the walls were repaired and repainted and new carpeting was installed. Using a previous grant from CPC, our historical collection was sorted and organized. Proper preservation methods are being used to protect the historical collection from deterioration. Historical research is much easier now and all materials are accessible. We are very proud of this accomplishment and thank the CPC for their generous support. The Friends of the Library also contributed a great deal in 2011. The group purchased equipment essential for library programs such a projector, public announcement system with speakers, and a projection screen. They also purchased a flag for the front of the library and a DVD/CD cleaning machine to repair damaged discs. With this machine, damaged items get repaired and are available quickly for borrowing. The Friends also raised $5,000 from two annual book sales. And the Apple Crisp sale during the PolyArts generated over $2,000 in 2011. The Hopkinton Mom’s Club funded new book shelves for the Children’s Room and the Friend’s group provided some additional funding toward the replacement of several damaged shelves. Moving Forward Hopkinton Public Library continues to respond to the changing needs of Hopkinton residents. We take a dynamic approach in providing library services and constantly rearranging the floor plan to adapt to changes and growth. The demand for digital items is on the rise. Nearly 300 digital books and 570 audio books were downloaded last year but there is no sign of “slowing” in circulation of hard copy books. We have allocated additional funds to buy digital books and build our digital collection. Due to lack of space and inadequate resources, our young adults (YA) are underserved. When we buy new items for the YA collection, we are forced to make space by discarding older items. As a result, our YA collection is not growing in depth and size. The good news is that circulation of the YA collection has increased and the youngsters continue to come to the library. They are also volunteering for the library in record numbers! We plan to work with the school administration in providing support for the curriculum and independent reading. Students can now access their school accounts, work on home work assignments and submit their work using library computers. We will engage the existing YA Advisory Group in developing dynamic library programs. Expansion of library program hours is also on our list. Most library programs are offered on weekdays during the evening hours. We would like to extend this to weekend programs to attract a broader audience. For the first time in the library’s 116-year history, a five- member Board of Library Trustees was elected in May 2011, as a governance for the library. A Library Building Committee was appointed by the town government to work with the town Permanent Building Committee for an expansion of the current library facility. The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) approved the Library Building Project and awarded a $4.5 million construction grant for renovation of the existing building and construction of a new addition. TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES106 Now more than ever, libraries are destinations for communities where people of all ages can interact with neighbors and friends, enjoy a wide range of programs, learn, explore and engage in life-long learning. We are working to ensure that the Hopkinton Public Library continues to be at the heart of our community and an important resource for all. Respectfully submitted, Rownak P. Hussain Director School Committee The mission of the Hopkinton Public Schools is to equip all students with the skills and knowledge to become productive citizens and lifelong learners by providing appropriate learning opportunities in a physical, social, and emotional environment that fosters fulfillment of each student’s potential. The School Committee is responsible for developing policies that support this mission and for advocating for adequate funding for the schools. The committee is further charged with the responsibility of expending the funds made available to the school system in the most appropriate and cost-effective way possible. By working collaboratively with the school administration, town committees, and departments and community support groups, the School Committee dutifully and successfully carries out its responsibilities. FY2011 Update The school district continues to show level student enrollments. The FY11 school year enrollment was 3454 students. The school district employed approximately 434 faculty and staff in FY11. The School Committee continued began FY11 with the same membership as in FY10. Rebecca Robak served as the Chairperson for the 2010-2011 school year. Jean Bertschmann served as the Vice- Chairperson. The other members were Nancy Burdick, Richard DeMont, and Troy Mick. In the May 2011 elections, Nancy Burdick was re-elected, and Scott Aghababian was also elected, replacing Richard DeMont. Throughout FY11 the School Committee continued to follow its Strategic Plan and focused on and made significant progress with respect to the following goals and initiatives: Elementary School Building Project The School Committee and the Hopkinton Elementary School Building Committee (HESBC) completed the Center School Feasibility Study, following the process outlined by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The MSBA is the state agency that funds school construction. Center School has graced the town common since 1928, and has successfully educated thousands of Hopkinton students, grades K-8. Many of the operating systems and windows are original to the building, resulting in a serious need for renovation and expansion or replacement. The Feasibility Study looked at alternative solutions to accomplish this, through additions and renovations to the Center School, construction of a new school on the Center School site, or construction of a new school at Fruit Street. A detailed evaluation of these options was performed by Design Partnership of Cambridge and reviewed by the HESBC and School Committee. The analysis showed the most cost effective and educationally beneficial option was to build a new k-5 school on the Fruit Street site, which would create three neighborhood district schools: Elmwood; Hopkins; and Fruit Street. The School Committee, HESBC, Board of Selectmen, Appropriations Committee, and Capital Improvements Committee endorsed this option. The complete Feasibility Study and recommendation were submitted to the MSBA Board in July 2010. The MSBA granted approval for the school district to move forward with developing schematic designs for the new elementary school at Fruit Street. In December 2010, schematic designs for an elementary school on Fruit Street and a project budget were submitted to the MSBA, which were approved in February, 2011. In March 2011, at a Special Town Meeting and election, the proposed districted K-5 elementary school project on the Fruit Street site was rejected by the voters. In April, 2011, the School Committee began the work of gathering feedback from the community regarding new solutions to pursue. School Department T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 107 Throughout the remainder of the year, the School Committee conducted community workshops, listening sessions, office hours, and a community-wide survey related to identifying a solution to the conditions of the Center School that the community will support. This will continue to be a focus of the School Committee work in 2012. Developing a responsible FY 11 budget As the Town and Commonwealth continued to experience difficult economic times, the School Committee was challenged to develop a budget that would retain existing service levels, maintain class sizes, and protect extracurricular activities, but would not require an increase in taxes or in fees. The School Committee put forth a .. budget of $32,957,722, which represented an increase of $639,724 or a 1.97% increase. Contributing to the nearly level funded budget were the following Collective Bargaining Agreements To accommodate town efforts to change health benefits, the School Committee worked collaboratively with its collective bargaining units and successfully negotiated contracts with the custodians, nurses and teachers. Energy Savings An energy audit and subsequent work was completed at the Hopkins School, Middle School and High School to make the buildings more energy efficient, under a contract negotiated with Rise Engineering. A noticeable part of the project was changing the emergency lighting system at the High School so the hallway lights are not on all night! The cost of this work, along with the installation of solar panels at the Middle School and High School, has resulted in an 18% reduction in electricity usage in the last two years. Foreign Students In FY10, the school district completed the application process to become eligible to accept non-immigrant students through the F1 Student Visa program for high school students. We are one of just a few districts in the state that can currently accept these students. These students, who must meet our English proficiency standards and other requirements, pay tuition to the district to attend school here and live with local families. The FY11 school year was the second year of the program. In September, the district welcomed 14 students: 4 students from Italy; 3 from Germany; and 7 from China. Additionally, the school district was the recipient of a Critical Language Grant that arranged, at no cost to the school district, for a teacher from China to work at the High School and teach Mandarin Chinese to our students and community. Full Day Kindergarten One of our strategic plan initiatives has been to offer Full Day Kindergarten, on a tuition basis, to the families of Hopkinton. Due to space constraints at Center School, Full Day Kindergarten is not available to all families who are interested. However, in FY10 the district piloted 4 classrooms of Full Day Kindergarten. The tuition cost covers the expense of running the program. A lottery method was used to select students for enrollment. For the FY11 school year, 3 sections of Full Day Kindergarten were offered, which is a reduction of 1 classroom from FY10. If space continues to be available at Center School, the district will continue to offer this program. Personnel Changes The start of the school year saw several personnel changes. After 11 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the district, Superintendent Dr. John Phelan retired in June, 2011. Dr. Jonathan Landman joined the district in July, 2011 as the new Superintendent. In June, 2011, our Director of Student Services, Dr. Kirsten Esposito-Balboni left the district to accept a position in Brookline. Maryjane Hackett joined the district in July, 2011 as the new Director of Student Services. In June, 2011, Center School Principal Jennifer Parsons left the district to accept a position in Northboro. In July, 2011, Dr. Christopher Kennedy joined the district as the new Principal of the Center School. We say good-bye to our long-term employees and wish them the best, and welcome our new administrators to the district. Communications In FY11, the School Committee conducted a town- wide survey related to improving communications strategies with the community. Based on the results of the survey, the School Committee created and approved a Communications Plan, which will be updated annually. Support Organizations The School Committee could not implement its initiatives without the support of many community groups. The following organizations are thanked for their many efforts: The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association, the Hopkinton Education Foundation, the Hopkinton Music Association, the Trustees of the Schools Fund, the Hopkinton Boosters Club, the Hopkinton Athletic Association, the Cultural Arts Alliance, and the School Councils. TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES108 The School Committee thanks all the administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers for all their hard work. The citizens of Hopkinton are fortunate to have such a dedicated group working to provide our students with an excellent education. We thank the residents of Hopkinton for their ongoing support of our schools. We look forward to working together for the continued success of our students. Respectfully submitted, Jean Bertschmann Chair, Hopkinton School Committee SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The year 2011 was a very challenging and productive year for the Hopkinton Public Schools. The school district worked collaboratively with other Town departments, elected officials, and citizen boards to gain approval at the May 2011 Annual Town Meeting of a budget of $32,957,721 which represented an increase of $639,723 or 2.0% compared to the budget of the preceding year. During the course of the year, the school district received a number of recognitions that brought acclaim to the community:  Newsweek Magazine raised the ranking of the High School from 392nd best High School in America (2010), to 95th (2011) – making HHS the second-ranked high school in Massachusetts. Previously, the ratings were calculated on AP scores alone, but they now include graduation rate, college matriculation rate, AP tests taken per graduate, average SAT/ACT score, AP courses offered as well as the average AP scores. These new measurements likely account for our increase in the standings because our school scores consistently high in each of these areas. Our high ranking across this range of measures is a reflection of the outstanding job that our school district, and Hopkinton families are doing preparing students for success after High School – as well as of the hard work our students are doing.  Boston Magazine ranked Hopkinton High School 23rd in the state for academic performance, up from 24th in 2010.  100% of 10th grade students passed the MCAS tests in English, Math and Science. In English, 99% of students scored in the advanced or proficient range, up from 92% last year. In Math, 96% scored advanced or proficient up from 94% last year and in Science, 98 % scored advanced or proficient, up from 93% last year. The High School ranked 2nd in the state for our MCAS Science results and 12th in the state in Math and English Language Arts.  One student in the Class of 2012 was selected as National Merit Semi-Finalist, and nine students were named National Merit Commended Scholars. Additionally, one student was recognized as a National Merit Special Scholarship candidate.  One hundred thirty-nine students at Hopkinton High School earned the designation of 2011 AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) exams.  At the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards, HHS students earned nine Gold Keys, eleven Silver Keys, and eighteen Honorable Mentions – altogether, this was the largest number of awards in the school’s history. Student works that earn Gold Keys advance to New York for national adjudication.  At the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association Festivals. for the Fourth year in a row, the Concert Band earned a gold medal. The Woman’s A Cappella Chorus was also awarded a gold medal. Chorus, Repertory Band, and String Ensemble each earned silver medals. The Concert Band and Woman’s A Cappella Chorus were invited to perform in the MICCA “Stars at Symphony” Showcase held at Symphony Hall in Boston. Eight HHS students were selected to perform in the MMEA Central District Music Festival, and one was invited to perform in the All-State Band at Symphony Hall.  In August 2011, 33 HHS students traveled to Scotland to perform their self-scripted play, “Empty Page, Empty Stage” as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. One critic from the Irish Post called the play a “hidden gem at the festival”.  HHS’s Model UN club won the UMass MUN Best Mid-Size Delegation Award, which is the fourth delegation award in a row for Hopkinton.  The Robotics team won the First alliance at the Northern New England Championship which qualified them for the World Championship in St. Louis where they placed 6th in their division out of 64 teams.  HHS athletic teams again had numerous successes, highlighted by the Girl’s Lacrosse Team’s Division 2 State Championship Title. We T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 109 are very proud that Hopkinton High was awarded the TVL Sportsmanship award for the third year in a row. During 2011, Hopkinton faculty and administrators also continued work on the following important strategic initiatives:  In June 2012, the school district completed a six-year initiative to document the curriculum of every subject at every grade level, using the Understanding by Design (UbD) approach to building a guaranteed and viable curriculum. The HPS curriculum is housed on an Atlas database. In the years ahead, educators will continue to refine the curriculum; to align to new standards as they are promulgated by state and national organizations; and to develop a balanced system of student assessment.  Across the district, as the system worked to align curriculum with new Common Core English standards, work continued to strengthen the district’s writing program, and at the secondary level, to enhance the teaching of writing across the curriculum  The school district began implementation of a new K-5 literacy assessment to provide consistency across all three schools.  Accepting international students on F-1 visas as Hopkinton High School students brought in over $94,000 this year  The district received a second American Councils for International Education grant which enabled HPS to extend for a second year the development of a Chinese language and culture program at the High School.  HMS received a $50,000, three-year grant to prevent bullying in the school.  The school district continued its fee-based, full-day kindergarten program into a second year, in 2010-11 enrolling 64 students in the program.  The school district continued a new math tutorial program K-8 as part of its Response to Intervention Program in regular education. The Middle School and High School made use of Plato software with students who need remedial assistance in math.  Rise Engineering completed the energy upgrades at Hopkins. These green investments led to a 9.8% decrease in kilowatts consumed from FY 10 to FY 11. In March 2011, at a Special Town Meeting and again at a Town election, voters rejected a proposal to build a new elementary school at the Fruit Street property. In the wake of those votes, the School Committee, Board of Selectmen and school administrators reevaluated next steps and began working towards a new solution to the facility problems at the Center School. In summary, the school district continued to offer its students a quality education during 2011. Budget constraints, however, continue to impact the school district and prevent us from meeting the Strategic Plan’s commitments to class size, full implementation of the Full Day Kindergarten program, professional development, technology, and extraordinary maintenance. Voters rejection of the Fruit Street project has required a review of Strategic Goal related to district configuration and postponement of the Goal related to the Center School project. In June 2012, Dr. Phelan retired from the Superintendency after a distinguished tenure in the role. He oversaw a remarkable period of growth and improvement in the Hopkinton Public Schools for which the community is very grateful He will be missed. I appreciate his support as I transitioned into the role, beginning in July 2011. Sincerely, Jonathan Landman, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools HOPKINTON HIGH SCHOOL Academics The year 2011 was rich with academic accomplishments for Hopkinton High School. We have one-thousand eighty-two students enrolled at Hopkinton High School this year, our largest student population ever. As a school, we have a lot to celebrate. MCAS scores indicate that 100% of 10th grade students passed the tests in English, Math and Science. In English, 99% of students scored in the advanced or proficient range, up from 92% last year. In Math, 96% scored advanced or proficient up from 94% last year and in Science, 98 % scored advanced or proficient, up from 93% last year. This means that we are 2nd in the state for our MCAS Science results and 12th in the state in Math and English Language Arts. Our advanced placement scores were also very strong. 361 students took a total of 696 exams tests in 21 different subject areas and 85% of them received a passing score of three, four or five. The strength of TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES110 our AP program is one factor in our recent ranking by Newsweek magazine as the 95th best high school in the nation (up from 381 last year), and second in the state of Massachusetts. The calculations of the Newsweek ratings this year were changed, however, to include 6 components instead of just one. Previously, the ratings were calculated on AP scores alone, but they now include graduation rate, college matriculation rate, AP tests taken per graduate, average SAT/ACT score, AP courses offered as well as the average AP scores. These new measurements likely account for our increase in the standings because our school scores consistently high in each of these areas. These results are a tribute to dedicated students and teachers who consistently strive for excellence in their academic work. Our school continues to be on the forefront of global initiatives by entering the second year of our Mandarin Chinese program taught by a visiting teacher from China. In addition, we are hosting 15 international students this year through our F-1 visa program. The students from China, Germany, Italy and Japan are each being hosted by a Hopkinton family while attending school full time at HHS. This is a rich cultural experience both for the visiting students as well as students at our school. Our school and district continues to be on the forefront of educational practice, in our curriculum design, our teaching methodologies and particularly in the area of integrating technology into our work. This year, we have continued to offer online and blended courses for students and have increased our online offerings. We have also completed our curriculum writing project that we have been working on for the past five years and are proud to have our entire curriculum clearly articulated in the Atlas Rubicon data base available for parents and community members. Overall 95% of the class of 2011 went on to further education, with 89.5% enrolling in a four-year college and 5.5% in two-year colleges. The colleges they matriculated at are: American University, American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Anna Maria College, Arizona State University, Assumption College, Bentley University, Berklee College of Music, Binghamton University, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Bridgewater State University, Bryant University, Bucknell University, Carnegie Mellon University, Case Western Reserve University, Central Connecticut State University, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, College of the Holy Cross, Colorado State University, Connecticut College, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Dean College, DePaul University, Duquesne University, Eckerd College, Elon University, Emerson College, Fairfield University, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Madison, Framingham State University, Franklin and Marshall College, Franklin Pierce University, George Mason University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvard University, High Point University, Ithaca College, Jacksonville University, James Madison University, Johns Hopkins University, Johnson & Wales University, Keene State College, Lehigh University, Liberty University, LIM Fashion College, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University Maryland, Marist College, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Merrimack College, New York University, Nichols College, Northeastern University, Oxford College of Emory University, Pennsylvania State University-University Park, Plymouth State University, Princeton University, Principia College, Providence College, Purdue University, Quinnipiac University, Quinsigamond Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rhodes College, Rochester Institute of Technology, Roger Williams University, Saint Anselm College, Saint Michaels College, Simmons College, Skidmore College, Smith College, Springfield College, Stonehill College, Syracuse University, Texas Christian University, The Citadel the Military College of South Carolina, The College of Saint Rose, The University of Alabama, The University of Arizona, The University of Tampa, Tufts University, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, University of Hartford, University of Maine, University of Mary Washington, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of New England, University of New Hampshire, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rhode Island, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Vermont, Villanova University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Wentworth Institute of Technology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Western New England College, Westfield State University, Winthrop University Nine students in the Class of 2012 were named National Merit Commended Scholars: Jaclyn Foisy, Megan Fujiyoshi, Rebecca Govoni, Sarah Greizer, Benjamin Madany, Joseph McNulty, Abigail Perreault, Beverly Reynolds, and Olivia Turner. One student was selected as National Merit Semi-Finalists and was invited to compete for scholarships in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program: Max Vumbaca. T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 111 These ten students scored among the highest throughout the nation. Anthony DeBenedetto was recognized as a National Merit Special Scholarship candidate for the Class of 2012. One hundred thirty- nine students at Hopkinton High School earned the designation of 2011 AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) exams. When Governor Deval Patrick announced recipients of the John & Abigail Adams Scholarship program, 70 Hopkinton High School seniors received the scholarship. This award qualifies these students for four years of free tuition at any of the state’s public colleges and universities. These winners, all from the Class of 2012, earned the honor by being among the top scorers on the MCAS exam taken in their sophomore year. Science Ten students in grades 9-12 participated in the science fair program by taking the Virtual Research Methods in Science course offered to all interested students. All students competed in the Hopkinton Science Fair and the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair at WPI. Students winning awards at the Regional Fair went on to compete at the Massachusetts State Science Fair held at MIT in early May. Chris Jarvis (12) was first place at the high school fair and received a second award at both the Regional and State fairs. Emily Katz (9) and Emily Viehl (9) received a 4th award at Regionals. Rachel Gottlieb (12) received a 3rd award at both the Regional and State fairs. Other students participating in the program were Brent Heavey (9), Ben Madany (11), Callum Bushe (11), Katrina Parsons (11), Soumya Mehrotra (11) and Ryan Ashley (12). The Arts The high school bands, chorus, and string ensemble performed throughout the year at various school concerts and town functions. The groups all performed at the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association Festivals. For the Fourth year in a row, the Concert Band earned a gold medal representing “superior performance.” The Chorus and Repertory band both earned a silver medals representing “excellent performance”. The Woman’s A Cappella Chorus was also awarded a “Gold” Medal. The String Ensemble, performing at the Solo and Ensemble Festival, received a “Silver” medal As a result of receiving a gold medals, the Concert Band and Woman’s A Cappella Chorus were invited to perform in the MICCA “Stars at Symphony” Showcase held at Symphony Hall in Boston. Students from Hopkinton were also selected by audition to perform with the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Central District Music Festival Band, Orchestra, or Chorus. Blair Guild, Lexi Hassan and Sasha Yatchenko performed with the Central District Festival Chorus. Performing with the District Orchestra were Abby Levy on French Horn, and Rachel Kniager on Trumpet. Emma Gassett, on French Horn, Adrian Emerick on Bassoon, and Sean Pettepit on Percussion represented Hopkinton in the District Band. Additionally, Abby Levy was selected to perform with the All-State Band at Symphony Hall in Boston. In March 2011 the HHS Drama Ensemble presented Thornton Wilder’s classic depiction of American life, Our Town, to appreciative audiences. In May, the One-Act Festival took a back seat to two performances of the self-scripted piece, Empty Page, Empty Stage. The following August, 33 students traveled to Scotland to perform their play on the international stage as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. One critic from the Irish Post called Empty Page, Empty Stage a “hidden gem at the festival”. In early September 44 student committed to be a part of the fall musical, Working. With the help of 16 other students working behind the scenes, these 60 HHS Drama Ensemble members put on a wonderful rendition of this show during the first weekend in November. The Hopkinton High School Art Department is very pleased to report that students from the department were recognized with a remarkable thirty-eight state level awards in the 2011 Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards, the most the department has ever received. Their artwork was selected from a field of well over 11,000 entries from high schools statewide. The Scholastic Art Awards, established in 1923, encompass the most competitive visual arts recognition programs on both the state and national level. Student works that earn Gold Keys advance to New York for national adjudication. HHS students earned 9 Gold Keys, 11 Silver Keys, and 18 Honorable Mentions. Gold Keys were presented to Meredith Clark and Caroline Olney for Art Portfolio, Chelsea Adams, Emily Mutschler and Nicole Thompson for Ceramics, Helen Gao and Cody Johnson for Drawing, Amanda Hassan for Digital Art, and Erica Hudson for Painting. Silver Keys were awarded to Kyle Bogasky for Painting, Mackenzie Britt for Drawing, Brittany Coveney, Ryan McLean and Aleck Venegas for Photography, Sean Crater for Design, Lindsay Todaro for Digital Art, and Jaime Hinckel, Ashley Hoyt, Emily Mutschler and TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES112 Marissa Peoples for Ceramics. Honorable mentions in all categories went to Bryan Arnold, Callan Berry, Madeline Bertschmann, Keaton Britt, Jennifer Curley, Andrew Dawson, Leah Dittman,Shay Forsmo, Lila Gilbreath, Amanda Hassan, Julie Joyce, Corinna Mickanin, Sean Pettepit, Stephanie Plunkett, Kelsey Smith, Nicole Thompson, Aleck Venegas, and Lynette Winshman. Each year, the Hopkinton Cultural Arts Alliance Annual Honors Art Exhibit showcases the work of top art students, those who have shown strong commitment to the arts, and who have created a significant body of work. Students exhibit in gallery setting, with an opening night for friends and family. In 2011, seven student artists exhibited their work: Chelsea Adams, Kyle Bogasky, Jennifer Curley, Meredith Clark, Emily Mutschler, and Caroline Olney. Nearly every art student exhibited their work at the Annual High School Art exhibit in May. For the sixth time, Hop-Art 2011, a catalog of student artwork was published with the assistance of the HPTA . The catalog featured artwork selected by a guest juror, Beth Balliro, Asst. Professor of Art Education, Mass College of Art and Design. In her introduction to the catalog, Professor Balliro wrote about our students' work: "Clearly the Hopkinton community understands the implications of a strong art program, and has invested in its young artists and their finesse, their ability to invent, to interpret, to envision and to understand and claim their vision. This is a profound accomplishment for the entire community to celebrate." Student work from the 2011 Hop-Art catalog can be viewed on-line at the Art department website, linked to the Hopkinton High School website. Clubs and Activities Last year the Hopkinton High School Mock Trial club attended three competitions against nearby schools in the state tournament at Milford District Court and the Bellingham Public Library. The club had a core group of juniors who emerged both as role models and mentors to the younger students. The criminal case last year deals with a senior prank gone wrong. A student at a fictitious high school is being charged with theft of a stop sign and involuntary manslaughter due to a car accident that occurred where the stop sign was taken. Students needed to argue both for the prosecution as well as the defense. There were several students who received perfect scores for their performances in trials, and overall the club won two of the three trials. This year the club has many junior and senior returners and the club looks to build upon its success from last year. Hopkinton High’s Model UN club saw some remarkable achievements over the course of the 2010-2011 school year. Model UN saw a number of new members attend meetings and conferences for the first time, all of which demonstrated a passion for negotiation and diplomacy that tremendously helped the club. After experiencing success at a couple of one-day conferences in the first half of the year, the club attended two conferences at nearby colleges. MIT’s conference provided a great blueprint of what the club needed to do to improve. Delegates from Hopkinton High’s Model UN Club took home several awards for performances and position papers. After this the club had another great performance at UMassMUN, where numerous club members won individual accolades. These individual accomplishments all conspired to help the club win UMassMUN’s Best Mid-Size Delegation Award, which is the fourth delegation award in a row for Hopkinton. National Honor Society had a membership of approximately 150 juniors and seniors. Over the course of the academic year as a group the organization led a toy drive for Project Just Because over the holidays, collecting over around 200 toys for local youth. Also, the group led an afternoon tea for the Seniors of Hopkinton. This tea was a wonderful opportunity for the high school students to talk with and learn from the seniors of their community. The group participated in Martin Luther King Jr Day of Giving Back, where they hosted an event at the Senior Center as well as ran errands that the seniors needed completed. The organization also gave one $500 scholarship to a senior who demonstrated the four characteristics of National Honor Society - Leadership, Academic Success, Character and a Commitment to Service. Additionally, each of the members was responsible for twenty hours of community service on their own time. Together these students volunteered more than 3,000 hours in the greater Boston area at varied organizations servicing the young, old, artistic community, athletic community, those in hospitals and much more. The Diversity Club has 25 new members this year. They are learning about stereotypes and actively trying to teach about discrimination in our school whenever they see it occur. The HHS Ultimate Frisbee Team had a tremendous year with a growing enthusiasm and support from its players and advisor. The team grew to nearly 30 players and once again participated in a very competitive schedule against schools such as Newton, Xaverian, Sharon, Ashland and Holliston. The T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 113 club has maintained a large group of dedicated “super fans” that traveled with the team to their games to cheer them on. Overall, the club has become a very positive outlet and option for those students who do not play a varisty sport. In May, the team traveled to Vermont to compete in the 2011 Annual St. Johnsbury Academy Invitational. Although the team did not win every game, they placed third for spirit and have once again been invited back for the 2012 tournament. The team has already had several practices this year in preparation for the coming season. Captains this year will be Callum Bushe, Zachary Linares, and Max Vumbaca. The club is currently looking for an advisor for the upcoming season. Hopkinton High School’s clubs have many community service partners. They include: American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Angel Fund, Bay Path Humane Society, Birthday Wishes, Best Buddies, Foundation for Children with Cancer, Friends of Greyhound, Golden Pond, Hopkinton Senior Center, Heifer International, Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, Lions Club, Martin Luther King Day Community Service Project, Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center, Milford Hospital, Project Just Because, Project Bread/Walk for Hunger, Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Smiling Kids, and Women Shelters. Athletics The 2011 calendar year was another very successful year for the Hopkinton High Athletic Teams. Winter 2010-2011 The Boy’s Basketball Team was Division 2 South Sectionals Champions after being Tri Valley League Champions. Their very successful season ended on the floor of the Boston Garden in the State Semifinals. The team was led by TVL 1st team all-star guards Barrett Hanlon and Wesley Ericksen. The Girl’s Indoor Track Team was TVL Champions for the fifth consecutive year. The team was led by the following 1st team all-stars; Jessica Scott, Tamara Mills, Kimberly Bolick, Kellie Lodge, Emily Jarvis, Jennifer Lynds, Melissa Lodge, Haley Anderson and Jordyn Labriola . The Boy’s and Girl’s Swimming and Diving Teams captured the TVL Title. The following were TVL 1st team all-stars: John Lagasse, Paul Lagasse, Kevin Lagasse, Jeff Wagner, Alex Carbone, Patrick Reimonn , Jason Cardillo, Amanda Karpacz, Madeline Lipkin, Julianna Tordella, Kara Cooney, Jackie Schofield and Rachel Muench. The Girl’s Basketball Team capped off a stellar season with a Division 2 South Championship. Lindsey Doucette was selected as a TVL 1st team all-star. The Boy’s Indoor Track team had another successful season led by the following TVL 1st team all-stars: Zach Hutchinson, Timothy Bolick, Jeffrey Corkum, Mike Ronan, Peter Bransfield and Jake Whittles. The Winter Cheerleading Team qualified for the South Division 2 Regionals and advanced to the State Tournament. Lynsy Calvario and Taylor Yancey were selected as TVL 1st team all-stars. The Hockey and Wrestling Teams had a rebuilding season and are looking forward to the 2011-2012 season. This years honorees for the Women in Sports Day held at Faneuil Hall in Boston were Kellie Lodge and Liz Keefe. Spring 2011 The Girl’s Lacrosse Team captured the school’s first Division 2 State Championship Title. In the MIAA Division 2 State Finals they defeated Winchester High School. The team was led by TVL 1st team all-stars Brooke Rudden, Tess Chandler, Tamara Mills and Megan Fujiyoshi. The Girl’s Tennis Team led by TVL 1st team all-stars Denny LaMachia, Emma McWilliams, Abby Normandeau and Bevy Reynolds captured a South Division 2 Title and advanced to the State Finals. The Softball Team had an outstanding season as they were both TVL Champions and Division 2 South Sectional Champions. Michelle Cooprider, Nicole Mellor, Emily Jarvis and Sarah Kennedy were selected as TVL 1st team all-stars. The Boy’s Spring Track Team were undefeated TVL Champions. Selected as TVL 1st team all-stars were Peter Bransfield, Timothy Bolick, Ryan Webster, Josh Hacunda, Clint Atkinson, Mike Ronan, Jake Whittles, Ryan Slack and Brendan Litavis. The Girl’s Spring Track Team went undefeated capturing another TVL Title. The following were TVL 1st team all-stars: Jessica Scott, Kimberly Bolick, Kellie Lodge, Melissa Lodge, Kaelynn Maloney, Jennifer Lynds, Natalie Mazur, Jordyn Labriola, Haley Anderson, Jill Lary, Meghan Beidleman, Lindsay Hall and Hannah Krueger. The Boy’s Lacrosse team had a successful season defeating long-time powerhouse Medfield and TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES114 winning a tournament game led by TVL 1st team all- stars Will Ballantyne, Matt Manzella and Jonathan Lee. The Baseball Team had another successful season. They qualified for the State Tournament led by TVL 1st team all-stars Ryan Sullivan and EG McMillan. The Boy’s Tennis Team was very competitive led by TVL 1st team all-stars Andy Miller, Phil Cok and Evan Dackowski. Fall 2011 The Fall Cheerleading Team placed 1st in Regional’s and in 3rd place at the Division 2 Championships. This earned them a spring 2012 trip to a National Competition. Marina Vaet and Meredith Prunty were selected as TVL 1st team all- stars. The Girls Volleyball Team had the most successful season in school history. They capped off a 16-2 regular season with 3 tournament wins advancing to the Division 2 Central Finals before losing to State Champion Marlboro 3-2. Selected as TVL 1st team all- stars were Tess Chandler, Katy Cook and Anna Thornton. The Boys Soccer team continued to be one of the best in Eastern Massachusetts as they advanced all the way to the Division 2 South Finals after a stellar 15- 2-1 regular season. They won 3 state tournament games before losing 2-1 in the Sectional Finals. TVL 1st team all-stars were Jack Hilger, Jonathan Lee and Brian Henise. The Football Program had a tremendous year as they finished the year 10-1. Selected as TVL 1st team all-stars were Mike Decina, Alex Hulme, Barrett Hanlon, James Goncalves, Connor Farrell, Jake Lehman, Mark Lockett, Adam O’Neil, Ryan Bohlin, Jack Ryan and Keaton Britt. The Girls Soccer program continued to improve as they produced both a winning record as well as a tournament win. Emily Jarvis, Leah Holmes and Meghan Beidleman were selected as TVL 1st team all- stars. The Field Hockey Team had another successful season as a strong end of season surge again qualified them for the State Tournament play. Selected as TVL 1st team all-stars were Tamara Mills, Julie Younis and Megan Fujiyoshi. The Hopkinton Golf Team continued their strong play in a very competitive TVL. Hopkinton was one of 4 TVL schools that qualified at Sectionals for the State Championship. Jace McCarron and Jimmy Hervol were selected as TVL 1st team all-stars. The Boys Cross-Country Team had a superb season as they finished as Tri- TVL Champions. Patrick Levenson was selected as a TVL 1st team all-star. The Girls Cross Country Team had another successful winning season. Selected as TVL 1st team all-stars were Shelby Aarden and Mary Kate Cavanaugh Hopkinton High was also awarded the TVL Sportsmanship award for the third year in a row. HOPKINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL The 2010-2011 School Year brought with it several highlights at Hopkinton Middle School. From a building standpoint, we were able to complete several exciting and necessary updates. The corridor walls as well as the main office received a fresh coat of paint while the door colors were changed from gray and black to “Hiller” green. Visitors to Hopkinton Middle School are now greeted with an LCD television that not only provides updates on happenings around the school, but also has allowed us to reduce the number of interruptions during the school day. The space known as the Lecture Hall was transformed into an interactive teaching space, as the walls were painted to allow them to act as a dry erase space while the front of the room was outfitted with an interactive white board. We welcomed seven new staff members this year: Rebekah Fuerst, grade 6 science; Jessica Stephens, grades 6-8 health; Bruce LeBlanc, grade 7 English; Fiona Fornwalt, Strings; Elizabeth Greco, English Language Education, Aly Roy, Technology Integration Coordinator, and finally Bob Berlo as the Director of Secondary Education. Hopkinton Middle School was the recipient of a three-year, $50,000 grant from the Metrowest Community Health Care Foundation to prevent bullying in our school. Our staff received training in bullying prevention, and one of our initial acts was to form a committee of students, parents, and staff guiding our bullying prevention efforts. Our staff engaged in two major professional development initiatives. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) were brought to all teachers in the middle school. As part of a PLC, teaching partners examine student work and create goals for student improvement and this work takes place throughout the school year. To address math learning needs, our math and special education departments took a course that was delivered by two of our teachers. The T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 115 course, Improving Math Learning for Students with Disabilities was co-taught by a math teacher, Ms. Kristin Dykstra and a special education teacher, Ms. Carrie Conner. These two teachers were trained as facilitators of the course through the National Science Foundation. We continue to build rich extracurricular offerings, which allows our students an opportunity to explore, investigate and develop interests and passions in areas they otherwise might not discover. After encouraging students and teachers to propose new clubs of interest, there was a great response from both leading to the creation of Chess Club, Newspaper Club, Yoga Club and the Enjoy Life Club (ELC). Enjoy Life Club provided leadership curriculum to any interested grade 8 students. Over 120 of our 282 grade eight students attended this program which covered multiple evenings and one full-day. In addition to our new clubs, we continued and enhanced the work of our IGNITE club. IGNITE consists of a group of grade eight students who are trained each year in helping our grade six students transition into the middle school at our summer orientation. The program expanded last year to ensure contact throughout the year with grade six students. Our Hopkinton Middle School Community continued its legacy of caring for others by raising funds for those in need. Student Council, led by Ms. Debby Arienti organized the fundraiser, Pennies for Pasta. Our students raised over $10,000 for leukemia through this fundraiser. We were informed that our school raised the second highest amount in all of New England. The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association continues to provide enrichment opportunities within the curriculum, such as Art Quest, Mythmasters, Odds Bodkin, Yoko Watkins, as well as various extracurricular programs that encompass fitness, art, foreign language, life skills, and consumer science. We are fortunate to have such a hard-working, caring, and dedicated group of parents supporting our school. Finally, I would like to recognize the efforts of our caring and committed staff which includes our teachers, our nurse, the office staff, guidance and counseling staff, and our respectful and hard-working students. 2010-2011 was an outstanding school year and we look forward to 2011-2012. Respectfully submitted, Alan M. Keller Principal CENTER SCHOOL Situated on the edge of the Town Common, our youngest residents continue to learn and grow in an historic building that has educated several generations of Hopkinton’s best and brightest! Our kindergarteners and first graders have many talented and caring teachers who enrich their lives everyday. Center’s experienced faculty of classroom teachers, learning specialists, reading specialists, math and English Language tutors, art, music, health, library, and physical education teachers, as well as our nurse, guidance counselor, paraprofessionals, school psychologist, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, secretaries, and Assistant to the Principal form the majority of adults who spend their days (and nights!) working to provide powerful learning opportunities for the children. In the past year we have enjoyed a successful evolution of full-day kindergarten that enrolls 64 students. As the interest in FDK expands, we hope to increase the number of sections, as space and resources allows. The Hopkinton Education Foundation and HPTA have generously supported the purchase and integration of Ipads and Ipad technology at Center School. Our computer lab is well-equipped with a SMART board, laptop stations and a cart of IPads. The students are quite adept at navigating our Orchard Math and Lexia Reading programs, and are learning how to utilize high-interest and engaging educational applications on the tablets. Center School faculty members remain committed in their efforts to support the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students. Teachers meet formally and informally to talk together about their students and share lesson ideas. By delivering high- quality core instruction in all classrooms, complemented by targeted or intensive instruction for some students who need more, ALL children are provided with the opportunity to learn and achieve the grade-level standards. This collaborative effort is a hallmark of a professional learning community. The Center School parent community continues to support our students in many ways. Room parents volunteer in and out of class, facilitating “buddy reading”, small projects, organizing books, helping at recess, joining our School Council, planning for cultural arts or other enrichment activities, and following-up with homework after-school. TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES116 Our dedicated faculty works to enrich the physical and socio-emotional skills of the children. In-school lessons in health & wellness, participating in community service projects, introducing the Responsive Classroom approach, and providing positive behavior supports and interventions have all contributed to strengthening the character and real- world skills that our students have learned at home. We are a proud and enthusiastic learning community at Center School, and we invite you to meander off the Common and visit us anytime! Respectfully submitted, Christopher C. Kennedy, Ed.D. National Distinguished Principal ELMWOOD SCHOOL Elmwood School consists of all the second and third grade students attending the Hopkinton Public Schools. As of October 1, 2011, 532 students were enrolled at Elmwood School, a decrease of 7 students from the previous year. There were 11 second grade classes consisting of 234 students and 13 third grade classes containing 298 students. The number of second grade sections decreased by two; due to decreased enrollment and the third grade increased by one classroom due to the increase in enrollment. Class sizes did increase this year. There were a few new faces at Elmwood School in September 2011. Two veteran teachers, Mrs. Emily Carlson and Mrs. Kristy Mortarelli, became new mothers in late August and chose to take a one year leave of absence. Ms. Jill Jenkinson and Mrs. Susan Nash assumed their teaching responsibilities as long term substitutes for the year. Mrs. Amy Zaniboni, an intensive special needs educator, resigned to take a teaching position closer to home. Mrs. Kelly O’Connor, previously our ABA teaching assistant specialist replaced Mrs. Zaniboni. Ms. Lily Hatfield joined our teaching assistant staff. Mrs. Joanne Najarian is our technology teacher shared between the elementary schools. Mr. Paul Carrier is the technology technician shared by Elmwood and Hopkins Schools. Our curriculum is based upon the State Frameworks and Standards. The Hopkinton Curriculum and the State Standards are closely aligned. To aid our English Language Arts instruction we continue to use Treasures, a balanced literacy program, published by McMillan/McGraw-Hill. In addition, the leveled Book Room contains a myriad of both fiction and non- fiction books of varied levels. Everyday Math is the backbone of our mathematics instructional program. Our math program is supplemented with additional practice to gain automaticity with math facts; as well as to solve math word problems. As an aid to automaticity, Smartt Math, a computer software program is used in all classrooms. Two and one half hours are spent per day on reading, writing, and oral language skills. A minimum of seventy minutes per day is devoted to mathematics instruction. Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Wellness, Library and Guidance classes round out the remainder of the week. Summer curriculum work included continued work on the Wellness Curriculum for Stages 2 and 3 of Understanding by Design Essential Questions and Enduring Understandings. Additional curricular work was undertaken to ready the Benchmark Assessment System for teachers to utilize to assess reading levels. A number of teachers attended the Responsive Classroom week-long course and currently implement this program daily, in their classrooms. Training and implementing Responsive Classroom is a component of our School Improvement Plan. To date, almost half of the general educators at Elmwood School have been trained; others are using components of the program shared by their colleagues. Elmwood School has continued the District’s Green initiative! All teacher newsletters and office memos are distributed via listserv. This paperless initiative has saved paper, copier use, and manpower. In addition, mailings from outside organizations are no longer distributed through backpack, saving both paper and teacher time spent in distribution. The Elmwood website is an excellent resource. Most teachers have created their own websites and blogs that enhance communication opportunities with their students’ parents and the community at large. Events at Elmwood, the Principal’s newsletter, as well as School Council minutes, are available on the Elmwood website. Links are easy to navigate and much information is provided about our curriculum, special events, recommended websites, as well as general information. Parents may access Everyday Math Home Links on our website to gain familiarity with their student’s math curriculum. Donations to Elmwood’s Gift Account and a very generous gift from the HPTA enabled us to have interactive whiteboards installed in every general education classroom. We are excited that now each of our students can benefit from this technology that is changing teaching and learning at Elmwood School. Elmwood’s educators continue to take courses to T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 117 learn more about the use of Smart Boards to enhance their students’ educational experiences. The Hopkinton Education Foundation funded a grant written by Mrs. Lauren Mack to provide 18 iPads for classroom use. This year’s Elmwood School Improvement Plan had three goals focusing upon improved reading, math and the incorporation of the Responsive Classroom philosophy throughout the school. Although no longer a component of the School Improvement Plan, the Math Tutor Task Force continues to provide support for students for whom math is challenging. Our long- standing relationship with the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center continues to be a means of inculcating disability awareness amongst our students. Our goal is to show our students that people with disabilities are just like us, they just have certain challenges to overcome. The Elmwood Postal Service, Wee Deliver, delivers mail twice weekly throughout the year. Our school meeting, The Meeting of the Eagles, continues to be a favorite activity of both students and their parents. We continue to be thrilled that parents and members of the community participate in the Junior Achievement Program, teaching students in our classrooms about their community and economics. We collected toys and clothing for Project Just Because; turkeys for the Salvation Army and Project Just Because; as well as clothing and toys for individual families in need during the holiday season. Students collected over $14,196.50 in the annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Since 2000, Elmwood’s students have raised over $163,500 for this very worthy cause. Second graders from Mrs. Marzilli’s class once again visited some of the residents of Golden Pond, interviewed them, and then wrote and presented individual biographies to each person. We collected $3,039.31 for Children’s Hospital’s Coins for Cures. We were the top 4 out of 5 highest money raised in New England, and the top grossing school. The Elmwood Bell Ringers entertained clients at the Respite Center to brighten their holiday season and also performed at Golden Pond. Elmwood’s Crisis Response Team, consisting of 11 members, continues to meet to examine ways in which to make Elmwood School more secure, while at the same time developing plans and provisioning supplies in the event of an emergency. Our doors remain locked during the school day and visitors may gain entrance only after being observed via camera by our office staff. All staff members wear picture identification tags daily. All visitors must have an approved CORI report before volunteering in classrooms. When picking up a student at the end of the day, parents remain in their cars and drive up to the front door, after the buses have departed, and their child is brought to their car. This eliminates the need to have parents waiting in the cafeteria at the end of the school day. The Hopkinton Education Foundation generously funded one grant to purchase 18 iPads, apps, and a cart. The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association continues to provide valuable enrichment activities for our students through in-school activities and workshops aligned to the curriculum. The HPTA organized after- school enrichment classes available to all Elmwood students. Many parents volunteer regularly to assist in classrooms, the art room, computer lab, library, and with special events. The HPTA has also helped us to collect General Mills Box Tops and computer cartridges. The Kenyan runners, sponsored by John Hancock, Inc., returned to Elmwood School. Kenyan marathoners have been a tradition at Elmwood School since April 1993. As always, it was a memorable day for all in attendance. In conjunction with our running theme and being heart healthy—the Hopkinton Running Club sponsored the Marathon Challenge. Students were encouraged to run or walk 26.2 miles over a ten week period. Many were successful and for their hard work and diligence won gold medals, akin to those of the Boston Marathoners. Elmwood School continues to be an inclusive school in which all students are appreciated, included, and thrive. We provide a developmentally appropriate, dynamic environment for all of its students. Student work products adorn our walls enabling students to feel pride in their accomplishments and to learn from their classmates. The Elmwood faculty remains committed to meeting the needs of each of our students. Faculty members demonstrate their commitment to life-long learning as they participate in courses and workshops and explore new and better ways to implement the curriculum. Submitted by, Ilene S. Silver, Principal December 23, 2011 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES118 EDWARD HOPKINS SCHOOL Hopkins School began the 2010-2011 school year by welcoming 532 students to school on August 31, 2010. Hopkins total enrollment represented 278 fourth graders and 254 fifth graders. Hopkins School maintained 23 core classroom teachers, making fourth and fifth grades’ average class sizes 23 students per classroom. Hopkins School held curriculum nights on September 13th and 20th, giving parents an opportunity to visit classrooms and learn about curriculum, routines, and policies. Furthermore, Hopkins School held parent-teacher conferences during the months of November and December. There were a number of faculty and staff changes during the school year. Ms. Meghan Saunders joined the Hopkins Faculty as a fifth grade teacher. In addition, Fiona Fornwalt was hired as the strings teacher at Hopkins School. Lastly, Suzanne Starzyk was hired as a mathematics tutor to support struggling students in their mathematical development. Throughout the year, curriculum and instructional initiatives were the focus of grade level and faculty meetings. Teachers worked on building consistency in the curriculum and used data to make data based decisions about how to improve curriculum. The primary data used were results from the Massachusetts Curriculum Assessments (MCAS) that were administered in the spring of 2010. Furthermore, teachers worked toward the completion of developing a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Working in teams, teachers drafted and designed curriculum, which was captured in Atlas Rubicon, the District’s Curriculum Website. This work was an essential step in helping reach the District’s goal of populating the curriculum web site, which was achieved in the spring of 2011. Lastly, teachers organized and held a Curriculum Expo Night, where students took on the roles of teachers and guided their parents through lessons in reading, math, science, and writing. Hopkins Faculty and Staff had an exceptional school year and continued to put forth a tremendous effort on behalf of the students at Hopkins School. The Hopkins School Council met monthly throughout the year. The Council was instrumental in preparing the Hopkins School Budget and creating a school improvement plan for the 2011-2012 school year. In addition, the Council sponsored an evening session on Internet Safety. Working in partnership with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, parents were presented with information regarding practical strategies to keep students safe on the Internet. The Council members included: 1) Parent representatives, Mrs. Abbie Rosenberg, Mrs. Martha Huebner, Mrs. Beth Herlihy, and Mrs. Diane Bird 2) Community representative, Ms. Beth D’Alleva, and 3) Teacher representatives, Mrs. Gayle Shenson and Mrs. Shelly Moran. Strong community support continued to be a theme at the Hopkins School during the 2010-2011 school year. The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association (HPTA) continued its efforts to support students and teachers by volunteering and fundraising on behalf of Hopkins students. The money raised went toward the purchase of SmartBoards for classrooms and sponsoring enrichment programs, such as Lyn Hoopes, Poet Laureate, and Techsploration. In addition to the HPTA, the Hopkinton Education Foundation (HEF) awarded Hopkins teachers with a number of grants to support their work with students. In summary, the success of the 2010-2011 school year was due to a community effort. Without the support of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jack E. Phelan, the Hopkins School Community, parents, and teachers, maintaining the quality and integrity of the Hopkins School would be an impossible endeavor. It truly does “Take a village to raise a child.” STUDENT SERVICES The Student Services Department provides appropriate and comprehensive programming through the use of local, state, and federal funding and grants. Educational programs for students Pre-K to age 22 ensure high standards and expectations for both staff and students through quality training, research-based instruction, and data driven decisions. The Student Services Department is responsible for Special Education students ages 3 to 22, Child Find, 504 Plans, implementation of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act, and English Language Learners, etc. As a result, the expansion of programs and a continuum of services are available to all our learners. Our goal is always to provide services for student’s success, achievement, and transitions throughout their school years so they have every opportunity to become independent life long learners. During the past year special educators continued to target efforts to improve reading skills of students with special needs begun last year with ARRA Funds. Special educators worked with the district consultant on Diagnosis of Reading Disabilities K-2 and 3-12. They learned to use curriculum based assessments to drive instruction and track student progress. The Pre- School staff has also begun working with a district consultant to focus on curriculum and instruction aligned with National Association for the Education of T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 119 Young Children (NAEYC) standards. They are also collaborating with Center School staff this spring to facilitate the transition of their students into Kindergarten next year. We also expanded our English Language Education program adding an additional 0.6 FTE ELE teacher due to an influx of students over the summer. In July of this year, Ms. Marijane Hackett was appointed as Director of Student Services, replacing Dr. Kirstin Esposito Balboni. Ms. Hackett is committed to sustaining the quality of instruction and innovative programming that are in place. During the upcoming year, the Student Services Office will evaluate current programs and their capacity to service students with diverse needs in the hopes that we can better service these students in district. We will also work closely with other Leadership staff including the Superintendent, the Elementary and Secondary Curriculum Directors, Building Principals and the SPEAC Board to create more collaboration and alignment among special and general educators. We have also begun to study MCAS results for special education students so that we might identify areas of weakness and achievement trends. The Student Services Department remains dedicated to student achievement. SCHOOL SALARIES 2011 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY ABERNETHY ELIZABETH ............... 15,329.25 ABRAMS AMY ....................... 15,120.75 ALEXANDROWICZ JEAN ...................... 14,165.09 ALLBERRY SHANNON .............. 51,339.04 ALLEN CHRISTINE .............. 61,439.22 ALLEN JEANETTE .................. 1,817.32 ALTAVILLA ANNE-MARIE .......... 81,605.18 AMBROSZEWSKI MICHAEL ..................... 375.00 ANDERSON JUDITH ANN ............ 61,149.52 ANDERSON SUSAN .................... 12,041.30 ANUSAUKAS CATHERINE ............. 77,238.10 ARIENTI DEBBY .................... 65,363.06 ARNOLD ANGELA ................... 2,915.00 ARNOLD MICHELE .................. 3,787.77 ARRUDA CHRISTINE ................... 210.00 ASELBEKIAN-MAURO DIANE ...................... 9,010.29 ATKINSON RITA .......................... 8,374.00 ATWOOD SUSAN .................... 57,330.89 AVRIL STACEY................... 17,232.31 BACON JESSICA.................. 15,346.71 BACON MARK .......................... 450.00 BAGLEY SUSAN .................... 88,052.32 BAIN KATHRYN ................ 69,048.57 BAKER DAVID ...................... 2,090.00 BAKER DENNIS................... 61,119.85 BALBOA RITA ........................ 46,342.08 BALDWIN SHARON ................. 81,938.45 BALINSKAS CAROLYN ............... 78,968.10 BANIA MARY ..................... 65,227.42 BANNON JOAN ..................... 11,463.00 BARKER JOYCE ................... 21,302.51 BARRETT JR. JOSEPH .................. 81,355.35 BARROS JAMES .................... 39,685.64 BARTLEY NILI ......................... 51,502.11 BARTOLOMEO DEBRA .................... 60,409.57 BARTON JULIE ...................... 24,857.60 BASILE CHRISTINE .............. 87,827.32 BASTARACHE JAMES .................... 41,064.81 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY BATCHELDER MARK .......................... 562.50 BATES CARL ........................ 1,875.00 BAUMANN JOAN ..................... 70,637.42 BEAULIEU-JONES MEGAN .................. 15,972.21 BEERS JEREMY .................... 4,187.00 BELCHER CHARLEEN ............. 18,325.34 BENNISON MARGARET ............... 8,455.21 BENOIT ANDRE ................... 42,645.80 BERGER ALEX ........................ 9,197.00 BERLO ROBERT ................ 106,628.34 BERNSTEIN DAVID .................... 56,841.56 BIERI KATHY ..................... 19,763.57 BILODEAU VERONICA ............... 1,773.24 BISHOP EVAN ...................... 93,065.00 BLACK REBECCA ............... 21,932.38 BLAKE JENNIFER ................. 2,437.50 BLAKE LAUREN .................... 4,407.50 BLANCHARD RYAN ........... 54,047.54 BLISS KRISTIN ............. 2,755.00 BLISS RICHARD .......... 4,857.00 BOISVERT MARK .......... 74,547.00 BOISVERT NORMAND ..... 47,193.19 BOWLES SHARON ............. 140.00 BRAINERD JR JAMES ............ 4,187.00 BRAYER MARY ANN ...... 75,799.18 BRENNAN MARK .......... 74,199.18 BRESCIANI KAELA .......... 12,831.09 BRIGHT ELIZABETH ......... 88,202.32 BRODY ISAAC ........... 20,246.81 BROOKS LINDA ........... 77,972.00 BROWN ESTER ............. 1,389.82 BRUMMETT KATHARINE ....... 16,972.21 BRYANT CALVIN ............ 2,368.00 BUCKLEY SUSAN ............... 324.83 BUFFA ELLEN ........... 21,213.86 BUFFUM DAVID .......... 86,650.80 BUGG NATALIE ............ 3,967.00 BUMILLER MAUREEN ....... 11,262.50 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES120 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY BURCHARD CATHERINE ............ 630.00 BURDZEL SHARON ........ 46,742.08 BURKE KELLY ........... 66,924.62 BURNHAM CAROL ........... 2,727.50 BURNS MARY-LOU ....... 87,018.32 BURNS MAUREEN ....... 63,351.71 CALLAGHAN KRISTI ............. 75,474.68 CALLAHAN BETH ............ 77,014.08 CALLANAN NANCY ........... 4,837.50 CAMERON ELLYN ........... 19,269.60 CAMIRE AMY ........... 13,700.15 CAMPBELL KATHY ........... 74,388.71 CARLSON EMILY ........... 49,180.35 CARR CHRISTINE ........ 86,490.80 CARR EDWARD ....... 40,220.12 CARR JAMES .......... 45,898.64 CARR LAURA .......... 47,350.56 CARR MELISSA ......... 22,900.90 CARRIER PAUL ........... 11,402.10 CARTY LISA ............. 38,151.72 CARUSO JESSICA .......... 79,031.45 CASASSA ARLENE ......... 83,834.52 CASEY III JAMES .......... 81,281.45 CATTON KATHLEEN .......... 3,972.92 CAVE MICHAEL .......... 6,783.93 CHAGNON ALAINA .......... 52,527.02 CHAGNON CONNIE ........ 59,727.87 CHARETTE ELIZABETH ........... 1,650.00 CHARLESTON ALICIA ................ 210.00 CHARLESTON BENJAMIN ......... 4,147.00 CHRISTIE JOHN ............... 450.00 CLARK ANN ........... 24,750.79 CLARK MARIE .......... 21,959.02 CLARK NANCY ......... 98,737.32 CLIFFORD DANIEL ............ 3,244.80 COHEN CHERYL ......... 74,198.92 COLE LISA ................... 70.00 COLE-COTE DEBORAH ............ 560.00 COLLINS CHARLES ........ 83,466.46 COLOMBO MARY ........ 147,774.22 CONANT LISA ............. 66,784.74 CONNER CAROLYN ....... 88,660.92 CONNORS KATHERINE ........ 13,292.51 CONROY KRISTIN ........... 51,346.50 CONROY LYNN ........... 64,515.62 CONSTANTINE JANET ........... 76,364.89 CONTI SANDRA .......... 9,172.63 COOPER CHRISTINE ........ 17,608.67 COUTINHO FRANCES ....... 95,802.32 COWELL LORI ............ 31,822.31 CRISAFULLI CARLA ......... 84,901.90 CROWLEY HEATHER ........ 68,590.17 CUTLER JODI ........... 29,679.39 CZEREPUSZKO MELISSA ........... 1,435.00 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY D'AGOSTINO NANCY ......... 21,572.77 D'ALESSANDRO KAYLA ............ 2,250.00 DAROSA KELLY ............ 11,880.72 DAIGNEAULT SARAH .......... 76,527.57 DANDURAND RAYMOND .......... 450.00 DARLING ROBIN .......... 12,705.40 DAVID DANIELLE ......... 11,932.79 DAVIDSHOFER MARY .......... 19,312.21 DAVIDSON BONNIE ......... 46,254.24 DAVIS DEBORAH ....... 82,809.63 DAVIS PATRICIA ........... 1,892.79 DAVIS SARA ........... 82,078.90 DAVIS TRACEY ................ 45.26 DAY JULIE ............ 11,524.26 DE LAROSA RAUL ................ 665.00 DEBRIAE MIRIAM ........... 9,493.68 DECAROLIS JOHN ............ 1,050.00 DEMPSTER MEAGHAN ..... 17,251.26 DENAULT AMY ........... 73,022.05 DESAI LEE ANN .............. 490.00 DIBONA BENJAMIN ......... 2,275.92 DICOSTANZA PATRICIA ......... 88,552.32 DIMARE SHERRIE .......... 24,231.30 DIPALMA ERIN ............ 47,718.68 DIPALMA KATHRYN ........ 55,431.27 DIAMOND PATRICIA ......... 68,599.21 DICKERT HAROLD .......... 2,400.00 DIXON ANNA .......... 86,952.32 DODGE JEREMY ......... 60,442.23 DOHERTY LAURA .......... 22,723.50 DOKTOROV OLGA ............... 350.00 DOLAN JODI ............. 7,851.00 DONAHUE CHRISTINA ........ 27,054.78 DONAHUE MICHAEL ...... 100,213.35 DOOLEY KATHLEEN ...... 109,296.46 DOWD SAMUEL ......... 15,138.58 DOWD THOMAS ........ 89,130.09 DUARTE PATRICIA ........... 2,750.00 DUMAS RALPH ........ 119,262.52 DUNN REGINALD ....... 41,191.15 DUNN TRACIE .......... 40,126.59 DURGARIAN ELISE ................. 420.00 DYKSTRA KRISTIN ........... 83,203.88 ECONOMO ELIZABETH ......... 68,241.47 EDGAR DOREEN ............. 450.00 EDGECOMB MAUREEN ....... 88,648.32 EDWARDS EMILY ........... 26,499.77 EICHORN DONNA ........ 58,388.67 EKWALL MERIDETH ...... 106,628.60 ELDER CHERYL ......... 86,331.00 ELLAM SARAH .......... 70,154.55 ELLIOTT BRUCE ............ 1,120.00 EMBREE CELESTE ......... 52,918.96 EMERSON JEANETTE ......... 35,681.73 T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 121 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY ESDALE JESSICA .......... 61,605.55 ESPOSITO BALBONI KIRSTEN .......... 60,404.37 FABRICANT SUSAN .......... 21,078.73 FAGAN ANNE .......... 15,356.40 FAHN LESLIE ............ 21,281.41 FAIRBANKS JENNIFER ........ 66,407.30 FALZONE MAUREEN ......... 7,298.96 FANT REBECCA ......... 9,597.00 FARQUHARSON NINA ........... 82,288.34 FARRELL ELIZABETH ......... 63,426.17 FELDMAN REBECCA ....... 64,357.44 FERGUSON COLETTE ......... 19,549.32 FERGUSON SUSAN .......... 76,260.87 FERNANDEZ STEPHANIE .......... 7,425.60 FERRIS KERRY .......... 20,945.97 FILHO JOSE ........... 41,200.58 FILZOW JAYNE ............ 8,564.11 FIORE CYNTHIA ......... 87,953.32 FIORE MEGHAN ............ 210.00 FIORENTINO NANCY ......... 43,930.71 FITZPATRICK MARY ANN ...... 30,684.28 FLANAGAN MICHAEL ........ 76,743.65 FLANNERY EUGENE ........ 58,355.02 FLANNERY SHARON ........ 16,205.02 FLEMING MARY ANNE ..... 19,362.84 FLEMING DIANE ............ 3,725.00 FOISY BARBARA ........ 22,757.34 FORD KAREN ............... 280.00 FORNACIARI JANICE .......... 19,494.93 FORNWALT FIONA .......... 22,323.10 FORSYTHE KATE ............ 49,029.11 FOX SARAH .......... 62,755.99 FRAME JANE ................ 140.00 FRANCHOCK MICHAEL ........ 81,355.35 FRANK JOAN .......... 89,964.82 FRASER SUSAN .......... 43,911.51 FREEDMAN MARY LYNN ...... 13,122.21 FREY ANDREW ....... 48,642.34 FRIBERG DONALD ....... 55,182.73 FUERST REBEKAH ........ 47,747.69 FUMAROLA KRISTIN ........... 65,872.24 GAGNE MANON ......... 1,874.40 GATELY JENNIFER .......... 1,365.00 GATES KENNETH ........ 67,385.03 GAUTREAU RONALD ........ 80,673.10 GEARY ALYSON ....... 128,389.95 GENTILOTTI ROBYN ................ 70.00 GEORGE KATHLEEN ........ 88,089.82 GERGOUS NADY ............... 910.00 GHOSH ASHOKE ........ 91,350.09 GIANINO COLLEEN ....... 68,656.97 GIFFORD HALLYANN ....... 83,076.90 GILMORE JEANNINE ........ 57,000.51 GINZBURG ANNA .......... 31,367.04 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY GIRARD JIM ............... 9,107.00 GIRARDI BARBARA ........ 20,116.29 GLAZIER JANE ........... 21,571.45 GLEASON KIRSTEN .......... 49,019.82 GOGGINS JOHN ............... 140.00 GOLDEN JOHN .......... 72,854.74 GOMES JANE ........... 87,552.32 GONZALEZ ANTHONY ....... 75,623.24 GONZALEZ TINA .............. 8,560.86 GOODNOUGH MARQUERITE ..... 16,296.43 GOOLD STEPHEN ........... 2,043.56 GRABMEIER MARGIE .......... 6,678.00 GRADY MARYELLEN ...... 91,941.68 GRAEBER MICHAEL ........ 71,797.54 GRANT JOANNE ........ 80,195.60 GRASBERGER RHONDA ......... 1,865.00 GRECO ADELAIDE ...... 103,820.63 GRECO ELIZABETH ......... 28,222.66 GRECO MICHAEL ........ 57,337.77 GREEN SUSAN ............ 3,862.50 GRIFFIN JOHN .......... 87,455.18 GRIFFITH CAMI ............ 1,089.50 GRILLI CINDY .......... 30,157.44 GRILLY DEVON ......... 67,583.45 GROSSO KATHLEEN .......... 8,050.50 GRZYWNA JOAN ............... 735.00 GUNDUZ EVREN .......... 69,458.54 GUTIERREZ LAUREN .............. 350.00 HAAS ALFRED ......... 62,556.02 HACKETT MARIJANE ....... 55,777.80 HAGAN JEANNINE .......... 6,900.00 HALL BRIAN ........... 18,715.00 HALL JAIME ........... 46,828.39 HALL KIMBERLY ........ 59,340.61 HALNEN JEAN ........... 28,356.41 HAMILTON CHRISTINE ........ 19,425.01 HAMILTON MICHAEL ........ 75,790.31 HAMMER AMY ........... 64,834.25 HAMWEY AMELIA .......... 53,878.08 HANDRICK DAVID ............... 550.00 HARRIS BEVERLY ........... 7,504.14 HARRIS MAUREEN ....... 85,525.80 HARROD RICHELLE ......... 20,993.90 HARVEY SARAH ............... 770.00 HASTINGS MICHELLE .......... 9,042.85 HATCH JAMES ................. 70.00 HATFIELD LILLIAN ............ 12,354.85 HAY CRAIG .......... 84,150.89 HAYES DEBORAH ....... 22,855.64 HAYES MICHAEL ........ 53,206.14 HEBDEN KATHLEEN ........ 18,958.17 HELFANT MARK ............... 700.00 HENDERSON LINDA ........... 76,257.57 HESSE KATHARINE ....... 26,396.22 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES122 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY HIBBERT KATHRYN ........ 79,644.00 HILL LORI .............. 1,762.50 HOAGLAND NADINE ......... 33,536.92 HOBILL DAWN ......... 13,294.66 HOGAN ELISABETH ........... 1,015.00 HOGAN PAUL ............. 7,178.00 HOMAN STACEY .......... 71,396.87 HOOKER MICHAEL ........ 82,638.10 HOWE CATHERINE ......... 2,850.00 HRUSKA FRANCES ....... 86,952.32 HUESTIS CAMERAN ...... 73,799.18 HULME CAROLINE ......... 7,968.75 HURLEY MARY .......... 87,802.32 IADAROLA JUNE ........... 10,683.03 IVANOSKI SARAH .......... 10,878.00 JACOB LINDA ........... 87,802.32 JANNERY LINDA ........... 13,422.09 JENKINSON JILL .............. 16,808.92 JENNINGS JUDY ............. 9,576.64 JOHNSON DIANE .......... 56,559.68 JOHNSON RACHAEL ......... 3,770.00 JONES LISA ............. 17,789.24 JORDAN JENNIFER ........ 77,187.92 JORDAN PAUL ............. 9,150.00 JORSTAD NANCY ......... 23,080.66 JOYCE CATHERINE ....... 79,527.68 JOYCE TIMOTHY ......... 70,101.89 JUFFRAS ANN MARIE ...... 20,289.19 KALETA MARY .......... 15,960.06 KAMINS DANNETTE ......... 8,110.10 KAMMER DANIEL .......... 81,118.60 KANE JENNIFER ........ 75,554.55 KAPELOS JOANN ................ 70.00 KARJEL ERIC ............ 95,480.56 KASPRAK LEE ANN ......... 78,745.60 KAUFMAN JILLIAN ........... 72,140.62 KEANE LAWRENCE ...... 49,464.74 KEANE THOMAS ........ 85,093.46 KEARNAN TIMOTHY ......... 84,150.80 KEARNEY JEFFREY ......... 71,471.10 KEEFE CAROL ......... 24,126.67 KEELER JENNIFER ........ 44,680.26 KELLENBERGER KRIS ............. 20,330.29 KELLER ALAN ......... 114,695.10 KELLER MARISSA ........ 58,280.58 KENDALL LESLIE .............. 5,908.54 KENNALLY JENNIFER ........ 76,056.22 KENNEDY CHRISTOPHER ..... 47,160.54 KESSLER JEANNE ......... 24,236.16 KILBURN REGINA ......... 73,572.17 KILIULIS JANE ............. 5,865.53 KIMBALL JILL ................ 1,069.20 KING BRYAN .......... 95,728.80 KING DEIRDRE ......... 53,318.00 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY KING ERICA ........... 72,882.87 KING RICHARD ........ 42,985.32 KINNEY SARAH .......... 27,637.41 KIRSHENBAUM SHANNON ...... 51,749.35 KISER DAVID .......... 42,997.24 KLAYMAN NEAL ............. 2,050.00 KNIAGER CONCETTA ...... 46,342.08 KNOTT JESSE ........... 12,439.49 KNOWLES RICHARD .......... 2,493.70 KOELBL LAUREN ......... 17,967.57 KRAMER TYLER .............. 1,822.00 LANDMAN JONATHAN ...... 94,500.06 LANE CYNTHIA ......... 59,907.16 LARKIN JONATHAN ........... 450.00 LATHROP NICOLE ......... 22,158.42 LAUGHTON EMILIE ............. 7,796.94 LAVAKUMAR ANITA ........... 34,701.69 LAVOIE CHRISTIAN .......... 2,508.00 LAVOIE MARYBETH ......... 4,865.91 LAW DEANNA ........ 74,504.67 LEBLANC BRUCE .......... 64,175.53 LEACH CYNTHIA ......... 24,663.21 LEACH JILL .............. 61,241.46 LECHTANSKI VALERIE .......... 92,227.32 LEE LINDA ............. 3,266.88 LEEDBERG LESLIE .............. 3,488.48 LEHANE CHRISTINE .......... 1,350.00 LENTONI PAMELA ......... 15,340.06 LERNER LAURA .......... 18,694.27 LEVERGOOD FRAN ........... 21,401.43 LEWINSKY KATHLEEN ........ 68,890.17 LINDER DENISE .......... 28,547.53 LINDNER DAVID ................. 70.00 LISCINSKY ERIN ............ 23,104.52 LITAVIS MICHELLE .......... 3,117.00 LJUNGBERG DAVID .......... 79,170.00 LOGAN C. ............. 85,705.09 LONGORIA ANDREW ....... 91,526.70 LOWELL HOLLY .......... 27,644.03 LYONS LIZA ............. 25,363.08 MACDONALD KATHLEEN .......... 1,155.00 MACDOUGALL LORNA ......... 18,382.56 MACDONALD DENNIS .......... 47,382.27 MACDONALD MORIAH ........ 79,176.47 MACK ELIZABETH ......... 73,779.67 MACK LAUREN ......... 69,825.71 MACKIE CAITLIN .......... 58,856.52 MADANY YVETTE ................ 210.00 MAFFEI AMANDA ......... 1,037.50 MAGNUSON TAMI ............ 29,003.46 MAGUIRE JANE ........... 88,302.32 MAIN BRIAN ........... 19,980.43 MAJID ALICIA ........... 46,941.59 MALLOY BETH .............. 7,837.50 T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 123 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY MANNING ELIZABETH ......... 83,855.18 MARCY ANNE ............ 1,706.68 MARQUEDANT HEIDI ............ 51,091.46 MARQUEDANT HOLLY ............ 7,075.00 MARTEL CYNTHIA ........... 4,575.00 MARTIN JEANNE ......... 85,000.80 MARTIN SHAWN ......... 53,566.35 MARTIN-FLUET MARIE .......... 80,820.60 MARTINEAU GREGORY .... 109,112.64 MARTINELLI LISA ............. 47,441.94 MARTONE CAROLYN ......... 1,150.00 MARZEC JAMES .......... 81,930.18 MARZILLI BRIDGET ......... 62,381.02 MASON CATHERINE ....... 71,172.72 MAYNARD SANDY .......... 19,487.17 MAZAIKA ROBERT ........... 4,857.00 MAZUR DANIEL .......... 97,385.62 MAZUR KELLY-ANNE ....... 78,689.88 MCBRIDE LORI ............ 31,005.41 MCCAHILL CATHERINE ....... 87,952.32 MCCARTHY-GILL JAN ............ 55,187.27 MCCAW KAREN .......... 88,802.32 MCCLURE MICHELLE .......... 7,125.00 MCCLURE SUE .............. 2,750.00 MCCORD JASON ........... 9,196.80 MCDONOUGH RYAN ................ 350.00 MCFARLAND MICHAEL ........ 85,628.59 MCGOVERN DENISE .......... 79,131.45 MCGRATH SANDRA .......... 1,874.41 MCINTYRE ANDREW ............ 455.00 MCINTYRE KELLI .............. 1,015.00 MCKENZIE LAURA ............ 1,417.00 MCMILLAN JACQUELIN ........... 234.31 MCNALLY DAWN ......... 89,452.32 MCPHAIL JESSICA .......... 46,542.08 MEEHAN WILLIAM ......... 89,677.63 MELLO SUSAN .......... 26,452.41 MERCIER KRISTIN ............. 3,983.70 MERIGOLD SARAH ............ 8,666.58 MERZEL DAN ............. 7,117.30 MEYER SHARI ........... 16,472.21 MICHAUD CRISTINA ......... 77,572.81 MILES BARBARA ............. 460.62 MILLER MICHAEL ........ 68,486.89 MILLS COREY ........... 3,070.00 MINKLE MARGARET ...... 26,143.60 MITCHELL BRUCE .......... 53,244.09 MOODY FRANCES ....... 16,461.17 MOOTHART LESLIE ............ 46,342.08 MORALES WILLIAM ......... 48,748.44 MORAN SHELLY ........... 49,463.15 MORAN WENDY ......... 46,961.77 MOREY SHEILA ........... 16,857.02 MORGAN JO-ANN ........ 15,293.66 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY MORIN, JR. KENNETH ........ 24,810.47 MORTARELLI KRISTY ............ 50,631.18 MOTYKA MOIRA ......... 18,655.56 MUIR BONNIE ......... 66,369.51 MULLEN BARBARA ........ 66,720.57 MULVEY BRETT ............ 80,742.42 MUNGER LYDIA ........... 20,562.10 MURDOCK JANE ............. 9,845.19 MURPHY MICHAEL ........ 29,144.07 MURPHY SUSAN .......... 78,745.60 MURPHY TIMOTHY ......... 64,350.53 MURPHY TIMOTHY ......... 45,772.04 MURRAY GAIL ............ 30,073.65 MURRAY KIELY ............ 56,409.56 NAJARIAN JOANNE ........ 20,458.35 NAPOLITANO SUSAN .......... 17,492.56 NASH SUSAN .......... 16,808.92 NAUGHTON JANET ........... 54,830.04 NAUGHTON MICHELLE ........ 18,757.43 NEALON ANNE ................. 75.00 NELSON TIMOTHY ........... 6,580.00 NIELSON ELISABETH ................ 35.00 NOBLE KARYN .......... 78,960.70 NOFSINGER DANIELLE ......... 63,011.60 NORBY DIANE .......... 77,756.45 NORTON DANIEL .......... 41,066.40 NORTON JANE ........... 91,752.32 NOVICK DAVID ............ 1,548.19 O'CONNELL MATTHEW ....... 72,340.17 O'CONNOR KELLY ............ 36,379.69 O'DONNELL JUDITH ................ 490.00 O'LEARY JUSTIN ............. 7,776.00 O'LOUGHLIN CONSTANCE .... 12,795.67 O'MALLEY LAURA .......... 56,154.75 O'NEIL JACQUELINE ....... 9,615.28 O'SHAUGHNESSY DENA .......... 45,475.87 O'TOOLE KATHERINE ........ 17,486.37 ODIERNA MICHELLE ........ 43,271.90 OLDACH MARY .......... 58,567.23 OLESON NORANN ....... 14,414.28 OLOFSON JENNIFER .......... 4,341.12 OTTAVIANI III LOUIS ........... 16,343.25 PAGE JULIA ............ 36,003.59 PAGE MAUREEN ....... 25,042.12 PANETTA DORIS .......... 10,631.30 PANTAZELOS JESSICA .......... 19,065.87 PAOLINI STEPHANIE ............. 420.00 PAOLUCCI SELINA ................ 315.00 PAQUETTE RICHARD ........ 76,443.47 PARKER JOHN .......... 75,788.10 PARSON JENNIFER ........ 64,321.64 PATRICK BETH ................. 455.00 PATTERSON SARAH .......... 63,351.71 PEARSON KELLI ............... 8,539.73 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES124 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY PELGRIN MARY ............ 5,475.00 PELLETIER JENNIFER ........ 17,670.88 PENDLETON PAMELA ........ 87,114.82 PERRY DAVID .......... 43,275.15 PETRUCCI DANIELLE ......... 25,387.93 PETRUSKA ELIZABETH ......... 53,823.08 PEVERILL-CONTI WENDY ......... 11,154.44 PHELAN JOHN ........ 169,840.89 PICA JACQUELINE ..... 10,561.62 PICKENS KELLY ........... 61,303.03 PINTO DEBRA .......... 86,193.33 PIQUARD KIMBERLY ........ 31,914.89 PIRES APRIL ............ 69,983.60 PLACE STACEY .......... 83,421.95 PLUNKETT DONNA ........ 11,776.74 PLUNKETT JENNIFER ........ 22,552.65 POLANSKY LAUREN ......... 78,687.83 POOVAKAD LAURA ............ 1,417.00 PORCELLA CHAPIN ........... 5,728.50 PORTER ALLON .......... 22,433.42 PORTER ELLENORE ............ 900.00 POTITO STEPHANIE ........ 10,270.72 POTTER DIANNE ......... 37,822.10 POWELL EVELYN .......... 18,495.36 POWERS PHILIP .............. 1,676.75 PREIS DEBRA ............ 1,155.00 PRESEAU DAWN ......... 32,053.72 PRIOR LESLIE ............ 87,064.82 PULNIK KIMBERLY ........ 88,069.15 PULSELLI LIDIA .............. 3,503.24 PUPILLO NICHOLAS ......... 2,589.84 PURDY DAVID .......... 78,995.60 QUARANTO KEVIN ................ 735.00 QUAZI AHADUL ............. 280.00 QUINN PAIGE ........... 15,724.30 RAINEY ANN ........... 64,399.03 RAMIREZ ELIZABETH ........... 8,537.44 RAMOS VERONICA ........... 350.00 RENAUD JUDITH ........... 19,759.95 REYNOLDS BETH-ANN ........ 10,262.50 RICHARDS ANDREA ........ 75,580.54 RICHARDSON MARIA ............... 350.00 RIEL JOHNN ........... 2,508.00 RILEY REBECCA ....... 24,257.50 ROBBINS JANET .................. 75.00 ROBERTS MAXINE ......... 88,077.32 ROBINSON CATHERINE ....... 79,181.62 ROCHE JANE .................. 35.00 ROCKWOOD CHARLES ........ 52,602.56 RODRIGUEZ JOANNE ........ 23,825.85 ROGERS JR ALFRED ......... 86,154.08 ROSENTHAL ROBERT ........... 1,470.00 ROSS CAROLYN ....... 55,635.39 ROY ALYSON ......... 57,616.45 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY RUDLOFF ZACHARY ............ 280.00 RUFO LYNNE .......... 91,302.32 RYAN LAURIE ........... 16,447.57 RYAN SHAWN ........... 4,147.00 RYDER BETH ............ 37,663.71 SALDANA VICTORIA ........... 9,971.01 SAMANSKY CONNIE .......... 3,412.50 SANBORN LOUISE .......... 19,507.59 SANBORN MARK ............... 365.00 SANFORD JOELLE ............ 8,848.44 SANFORD TIMOTHY ......... 65,062.83 SANFORD WENDY ........... 2,570.00 SANTOS KRISTEN .......... 84,628.59 SANTUCCI FRANCES ....... 26,455.65 SAUNDERS MEGHAN ....... 53,753.08 SAVAGE JORDANA ...... 75,526.36 SAVIGNANO JOHN ............ 2,648.70 SAWYER GARRETT ......... 84,403.70 SCALCO RONKIN MIKHAIL ............ 3,000.00 SCANNELL CHRISTINE ............... 37.28 SCANNEVIN TRACEY .............. 420.00 SCHARTNER KRISTEN .......... 69,182.65 SCHEULE BEVERLY ................ 35.00 SCHILOSKI PHILIP ............ 39,702.50 SCHILOSKI SEAN ............. 2,128.00 SCHNEELOCH LYNDA ............... 490.00 SCHREFFLER JANICE .......... 75,972.00 SEARLES DANIEL .......... 16,761.54 SEATER JESSICA .......... 60,770.80 SEROCKI SHARON ........ 18,804.27 SEXTON DEBORAH ....... 20,348.70 SHAUGHNESSY NANCY ......... 90,555.64 SHEA CHRISTOPHER ..... 89,311.60 SHEA JAYNE .......... 63,470.22 SHEEHAN PATRICIA ........... 5,407.08 SHEELEN JANEEN ......... 61,993.62 SHENSON GAYLE .......... 38,902.55 SHERR ELIZABETH ........... 4,000.00 SHIRE CHARLOTTE ...... 73,929.67 SIEDLECKI MICHAEL ........ 21,169.50 SIEGEL RACHEL ......... 29,887.33 SILVA-TERRAL GISELA ............ 3,900.00 SILVER ILENE .......... 116,800.06 SIMOES SHERYL .......... 24,752.24 SIMOES STEPHEN ......... 81,328.00 SLOAN NOREEN ........ 57,436.17 SMITH HEATHER ........ 78,720.60 SMITH JENNIFER ........ 24,195.35 SMITH LYNDA .......... 21,498.67 SMITH STEVEN .......... 39,099.60 SMITH MARYFRANCES ..... 3,969.89 SMYTH ELIZABETH ......... 76,188.10 SNOW CHRISTINE .......... 8,453.91 SNYDER STEPHANIE ........ 61,890.58 T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 125 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY SOLIMAN DINA ................ 770.00 SOMMERHALTER LORRAINE ........ 12,203.03 SPERONI NANCI .......... 13,164.37 ST GEORGE BETHANY ........ 77,922.47 STAPLES LOUISA .......... 59,059.68 STARING KERRI ........... 22,048.88 STARZYK SUZANNE ........ 17,454.95 STEFANCIK JANENE ......... 81,855.20 STEIN RONA .......... 76,088.10 STEPHENS JESSICA .......... 53,753.08 STEPHENSON DENISE ............ 2,065.00 STICKNEY MARK ............ 7,776.00 STONE MYAH .......... 51,147.05 STRANGFELD MARIAN ........ 92,602.32 STREFLING SUZANNE ........ 70,715.48 STRICKLAND SUSAN .......... 19,456.09 STUKULS SALLY-ANN ....... 94,710.32 STYMIEST SANDRA ........ 48,076.14 SULLIVAN CARRIE .......... 63,911.80 SULLIVAN CHRISTINE ........ 59,741.21 SULLIVAN DAN ............. 5,100.00 SULLIVAN JULIE .............. 3,393.15 SULLIVAN KIMBERLY ........ 67,644.85 SULLIVAN LAUREN ......... 46,085.26 SULLIVAN MICHAEL ........ 82,155.18 SWEENEY CHRISTOPHER ....... 1,750.00 SWIDERSKI RICHARD .......... 2,758.40 SWOPE DOROTHY ......... 7,000.00 SYKORA PATRICIA ........... 2,817.50 TANGREDI PAULA .......... 73,622.00 TARBI KATHERINE ........ 74,602.78 TAYLOR EMILY ................ 700.00 TAYLOR TREVOR ......... 60,974.85 TERRANOVA LAURA .......... 54,894.64 TERRY KAREN ............ 4,785.00 THIEL LAURA .......... 21,416.55 THOMAS JANE ........... 17,737.93 THOMAS LAUREN ........... 8,465.00 THOMPSON JO ANN ......... 88,792.32 THOMPSON MARTHA ........ 10,766.00 THOMPSON MATTHEW ......... 4,915.00 TOMLINSON PATRICIA ........... 7,315.11 TONG LISE ............... 5,756.04 TOOTHMAN ANDREA .......... 1,190.00 TORILLI PETER ........... 85,425.60 TORTORELLA CARA .......... 87,802.32 TOWNER RODERICK ....... 17,357.36 TRAVERSI KRISTYN .......... 54,058.27 TREMBLAY KATHLEEN ........ 12,635.01 TREMBLAY MARIBETH ........ 78,961.03 TREMBLAY ROBERT ......... 43,022.57 TUITE MEREDITH .......... 3,640.00 TURBIDE LISELOT ............. 3,990.81 UMINA DIANA .......... 22,874.89 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY VAN DAM ANNE .......... 79,331.45 VERRA KEITH .......... 100,581.27 VIEIRA MARIA ................. 47.93 VON ROSENVINGE VALERIE .......... 84,936.19 VORCE AUDREY ......... 36,375.71 VORRASI LINDA ........... 89,652.32 VUMBACA JEANNE ......... 23,499.50 WAGONER BETSY ............ 30,635.25 WALKER CORINNE ......... 1,570.00 WALTZMAN TAMMY ........... 3,873.96 WARREN NANCY ........... 5,062.50 WATERS HARRY ............ 6,075.69 WEBB JEAN ........... 41,704.82 WEBB LEANNE ......... 27,015.49 WEBB MICHAEL .......... 8,033.95 WEBSTER JASON ......... 41,869.10 WEINER PATRICIA ................ 75.00 WEISS MEGAN ........ 20,326.29 WELCH DIANE .......... 70,976.81 WELDON ELIZABETH ......... 73,094.30 WELLE MALONE LISA ............. 76,992.05 WELSH GAIL .............. 7,873.58 WEST MATTHEW ......... 1,672.00 WETTERLOW ERICA ........... 58,221.15 WHITE MAURA ........... 7,253.31 WHITE ROBERT ......... 81,480.18 WIGGIN MARGARET ...... 18,853.92 WILANDER MIKE ........... 75,062.11 WILKIE KELLY ............ 70,997.54 WILLIAMS JOSEPH ......... 71,344.66 WILLIAMS SARA ........... 60,227.23 WILLIAMS SHARON ........ 53,208.54 WILLIAMSON REBECCA ....... 73,404.84 WILSON SHARI ........... 18,958.17 WINTERS MEAGHAN ..... 44,308.20 WOLNIK SHERYL .......... 16,122.21 WOODRUFF HEATHER ........ 68,585.78 WOODS HEIDI ............ 68,993.16 WOODS JAMESON ........ 2,280.00 WOODWARD MARY .......... 30,355.68 WORRELL STERLING ......... 94,160.80 WORTHAM ERINNE ............ 7,575.54 WRIGHT DANIEL ............... 140.00 WRIGHT PAUL ........... 50,062.83 WURSTER KRISTEN ............ 9,504.31 YAVAROW STEVEN .......... 97,552.32 YOUNG JENNIFER ............. 210.00 ZACCARO MAIREAD ............. 630.00 ZACCARO PAMELA ......... 21,463.32 ZAKAR LINDA ........... 81,618.14 ZANIBONI AMY ........... 42,502.55 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES126 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SALARY ZAZZA ANGELA ........ 19,713.80 ZEIGLER TARA ........... 58,692.23 ZENO MONICA ....... 61,022.93 ZONGHI AMANDA ......... 6,888.31 ZWANG MELISSA ........... 8,437.00 TOTAL WAGES PAID 201127,994,004.63 This annual report is prepared by Superintendent /Director James Lynch and composed on behalf of the members of the School Committee of the South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District and submitted after review and approval by the full Committee in compliance with the provisions of the Agreement among the towns of Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton and Natick. As in recent past reports prepared by Committee member John Kahn, this report discusses from the perspective of the Committee the principal items with which the Committee was concerned during the year. It is a representative account of matters solely within the policy making authority of the Committee and also of matters which the Superintendent/Director brought before the Committee for information and consultation. For greater detail and discussion the reader should read the extended minutes of Committee meetings and the attachments thereto which are available at the school office. The Committee acknowledges with great appreciation the service of its Recording Secretary, Elaine O’Toole, whose careful recording of the minutes of the Committee Meetings makes possible the preparation of this annual report. The Committee also noted the retirement of a number of long- term employees: Margaret Cahill, Cosmetology Teacher; Patricia Murray Canali, Principal; Melanie Leonard, Reading Teacher; Deborah Walley, Special Education Teacher; Neal Mahoney, Electrical Teacher. The Committee reorganized on June 6, 2011 with the following officers being elected unanimously to the following positions: Chair: Tassos Filledes Vice-Chair: Linda Fobes Secretary: Ed Burman Treasurer: Jack Keating Assistant Treasurer: Lawrence Cooper It was noted that Mr. Nelson Goldin has been awarded the Massachusetts Association of School Committees Lifetime Achievement for his many years of service on the School Committee. Mr. Goldin is a representative from Framingham. In July, the Committee welcomed a new member, Mr. Frank D’Urso, a member from the Town of Hopkinton who was appointed by their Board of Selectmen. Mr. D’Urso replaced Michelle Gates who resigned from the Committee in 2010. The Committee received, with regret, the resignation of Esther Hopkins, a Framingham Representative.The Framingham Board of Selectmen and the members of the South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District School Committee representing Framingham jointly voted to elect John Evans as the new member representing Framingham. This vote was in compliance with the District’s Regional Agreement. Mr. Evans was welcomed onto the Committee at the August 29, 2011 meeting. The balance of this report presents a summary of the discussion and actions of the Committee on a number of the important matters brought before the Committee for advice or action. Community Engagement Staff and students of the construction cluster career and technical programs of Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Horticulture and Metal Fabrication and Welding participated in many community projects throughout the School District member towns. Examples of these activities include electrical work South Middlesex Regional Vocational School Committee (Joseph P. Keefe Regional Vocational Technical School) T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 127 performed at the Town of Natick’s Morse Library, design and carpentry work performed at the Framingham Public Library, student engagement and internships at the Access Framingham Public Cable Station, and Carpentry work constructing a new building at the Holliston Senior Center. Several construction and maintenance jobs were completed for the Town of Framingham Parks and Recreation Department as well as Natick’s Parks and Recreation Department. The Horticulture Department participated with the Framingham Department of Public Works on an Arbor Day celebration and planting activities on Keefe Technical School’s property. Keefe Technical School has partnered with the Framingham Board of Health to provide an annual flu clinic for citizens. In addition, the Keefe Community hosted the MetroWest Leadership Academy to a tour, a program presentation on Career and Technical Education and lunch. Keefe also hosted a legislative breakfast in March and partnered with 12 other towns in that event. School funding and local aid offered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was discussed with area legislators. Keefe hosted the annual Scholarship Breakfast of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce as well as the Scholarship luncheon of the Framingham Rotary Organization. It should also be noted that all five District town high school’s swimming teams practice and compete at the Keefe Technical School pool. The pool is also used by the Framingham and Natick Park and Recreation Department. Administration Effective on July 1, 2011, Jonathan Evans became the new Principal of Keefe Technical School. Jonathan replaced Patricia Canali who retired in June 2011. Jonathan was promoted from the position of Director of Student Services. Mr. Evans has been employed by the School District for 15 years, 8 as an administrator. The Superintendent re-structured the administration on July 1, 2011 and changed the management model of a student services director in charge of guidance and special education to a Director of Guidance and Placement and to a Director of Special Education. In addition, the Superintendent re-instated the position of Director of Technology that had been eliminated in 2010. All of these changes were accomplished within the parameters of the budget. In addition, the Superintendent established the position of Director of Education Programs. This position is funded with enterprise funds and the director has responsibility for developing and managing continuing education, post graduate, post secondary, GED training and testing, community program development and supervision and collaboration with institutions of higher education and oversight of all District ELL programs. The Superintendent’s Evaluation Sub-Committee considered the process by which the Committee and the Superintendent established goals for the administration against which the Superintendent’s performance is evaluated periodically by the Committee. The Sub-Committee proposed that it be reorganized to achieve broader participation among the towns representatives and to maintain some continuity in its work. The on-going Sub-Committee members are John Kahn, William Gaine, Linda Fobes, A.J. Mulvey and Dr. Stephen Kane, Chair. The School Committee adopted goals for the Superintendent’s performance evaluation period from July 2011 through June 30, 2012. The goals adopted related to: developing District budgets that will meet the approval of the District Towns and managing them effectively; continuing to stabilize and to increase the student population; represent the interest of the School Committee in collective bargaining for a new teacher evaluation instrument in compliance with the RTTT grant and the new educator evaluation regulation; lead the staff toward the improvement of student performance and close the achievement gap in all assessed academic and CTE content areas; lead the staff to develop new career and technical curriculum components in existing programs and a new post-secondary offering; the Superintendent will lead the growth and development of adult education to satisfy training requirements for work force development. The Committee completed its periodic evaluation of the Superintendent’s accomplishments against established goals and desired personal qualities. The complete record of that evaluation is a public document that is available at the Keefe office. The Committee approved a new contract with the Superintendent extending his employment through June 30, 2015. The text of the contract is a public document and may be seen at the Keefe office. During the course of the year the Superintendent brought the administrative benefits policy before the Committee for adjustment and alignment with other employment contracts in the District. TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES128 School Improvement Plans The Committee adopted The School Improvement Plan for the 2010 – 2011school year which embodies specific performance objectives as follows: (1) maintaining and providing a safe environment for all individuals who use school facilities for education, athletics and community events; (2) developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of programs in meeting their goals; (3) expanding community partnerships and communications with all constituents; and, (4) using data to assess existing programs to bring about productive initiatives to stabilize and increase enrollment. The Committee reviewed the progress toward the goals of the 2010 -2011 School Improvement Plan. The report of Principal Canali noted tangible specific improvements in school safety, academic and CTE program growth, expanded participation in community initiatives and the continued improvements in the use of data. Discipline The Committee approved revisions to the Student Handbook that had previously been approved by the School Council. Major changes relate to: providing extra help for students who exceed the maximum of 12 unexcused absences; authorizing, upon due process, the principal to suspend a student upon issuance of a felony complaint or to expel a student upon conviction; and inclusion of state compliant provisions regarding bullying. The policy is available on the Keefe web site. After detailed consideration of Keefe’s comprehensive bullying policy, it was unanimously approved by the Committee. Race to the Top Program In 2009, the Superintendent met with the leaders of the Keefe Tech Education Association and the Chairman of the South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District School Committee to form an alliance and apply for participation in the Race to the Top Grant Program that was offered in Massachusetts. The South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District qualified for this grant and will have access to approximately $112,000.00 to be used over a four year period. This grant opportunity was designed to achieve five major objectives: improve educator effectiveness, improve curriculum and instruction, help to create school turnaround in identified low performing schools, improve college and career readiness, and to provide educators with real time actionable data through improved data systems and infrastructure. The Superintendent expressed pride that at Keefe Regional Technical School labor (Teachers Association), management (Superintendent and Administration) and the employer (School Committee) will be working together to participate in this education improvement initiative. These funds and the anticipated DESE assistance will allow our school district to implement the stated improvements in a timely and effective manner. I anticipate that these changes will be required of all districts within three years. Post Graduate Program The Keefe post-graduate program serves current or recent (1 to 2 year) high school graduates from member towns. Enrollees have met their academic requirements for graduation and participate only to the extent of available positions in their chosen vocational program. The Budget Process The Budget Sub-Committee, members Stephen Kane, Yvonne Giargiari, Ruth Knowles, Larry Cooper and Linda Fobes under the Chair, Edward Burman presented a preliminary FY13 budget representing a 5.78% increase (approximately $890,000) over the prior year’s actual budget. The final FY12 budget reflected a 2.74% increase. The Superintendent continued his practice of meeting informally early in the budget process with the financial officers of the member towns to develop mutual awareness of both municipal budget constraints and the efforts of the Committee to manage the school efficiently and effectively while recognizing those limitations. The Committee continued to consider reductions in the preliminary budget and the budget as submitted to the member towns and was approved by all ($15,506,373). Auditor’s Report The annual audit by the independent accounting firm of McCarthy & Hargrave disclosed no inaccuracies in the financial statements. The GASB 45 report was noted. The audit report also noted that the energy project had met its stipulated guarantee benchmarks. T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 129 Business Office The business office staff of the South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District has designed and implemented many improvements over the past two years. Human resource management, employee benefits programs, procurement practices, contract proposals, grant fund accounting, grant management, student cafeteria management, student nutrition, budget preparation and management, continuing education registration and inventory control are all components of the business office operations that have undergone significant changes and efficiencies. The most significant improvement to our operation has been the conversion to a new business management accounting software known as Budget Sense. This major conversion from an antiquated system positions the South Middlesex School District to take advantage of available technology changes as we proceed into the 21st century. In 2011-12, our business office staff will focus on fine tuning the Budget Sense conversion by providing professional development training as needed for our staff. In addition, our business manager and human resource generalist will collaborate with the administrative staff to complete the task of updating all of our professional position job descriptions. The business office staff will also engage with the Superintendent to analyze and prepare for changes in health insurance offerings due to recent legislative actions. State Aid The Governor and Legislature again proposed reductions in state aid to transportation (-50%). These funds provide access to regional schools where transportation networks extend across community lines. Moreover, cuts made after member communities have approved balanced regional school budgets based upon reliable forecasts may require significant reductions in educational programs. The Superintendent and the Committee Chair, with the support of the Committee, addressed their concerns to the Governor and State legislators and to the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. Siemens’ Energy Conservation Project Siemens Industry provided the South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District with an energy savings guarantee report. This report details the guarantee period savings by comparing the guaranteed energy savings versus the actual energy savings. The total verified energy savings for year three of the performance contract is $557,284. The total guaranteed savings were projected to be $540,419. The difference between the total guaranteed savings versus the actual savings results in an additional savings of $16,866. Personnel Administration The Committee continued to wrestle with the issue of maintaining an appropriate health insurance program in the face of rising costs. The Employee Health Insurance Advisory Committee (IAC) met and recommended that the District employees increase their co-pay commitment and thereby realize a cost savings on premiums. This would be cost effective for subscribers and for the District. The Committee approved the recommendation. Enrollment, Recruiting and Student Retention The Keefe Regional Technical School is a school of application. Maintaining a healthy enrollment of students for our day school operation is essential for our financial support and overall operational success. Our enrollment has improved in the last two years and we are expecting further improvements this year. The superintendent has indicated that he believes that the quality and rigor of our school programs and the safety and culture of our school environment will dictate our success in attracting students and their families to Keefe Technical School. The Superintendent has emphasized that the administration, faculty and support staff must work together to ensure that Keefe is recognized by our community as a career and technical school of high quality. We have improved and will continue to improve our marketing techniques, our communication with our school district sending town middle and high schools, and with our connection to prospective students and their families. It is the Superintendent’s plan to expand our career and technical program offerings from a present level of 14 to our original level of 17 over the next 3 to 5 years. This proposed expansion will take careful planning and collaboration with our District School Committee. As a result of our re-organization of the delivery of education programs that occurred in the 2010-11 school year, our facility is positioned to absorb the planned growth. It is the Superintendent’s intent that our new CTE offerings satisfy the work force needs of the greater Metro west area. TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES130 Buildings and Grounds The Keefe Regional Technical School opened its doors in September of 1973. As we begin our 38th year of operation, the superintendent reported that he is pleased to report that our facility is doing well. Thanks to a comprehensive energy upgrade that was completed in 2008, our facility is poised to move forward without the necessity for major structural improvements. Our maintenance and custodial staffs continue to take ownership for the quality of our building and grounds. We recently completed having a contractor perform improvements to our 100 foot smoke stack that will improve the structural integrity of the smoke stack and the functioning efficiency of our boilers. We anticipate that future projects for our District facility will involve a new roof membrane, parking lot improvements, sealing our concrete building envelope, and athletic locker room renovations. The superintendent also anticipates investigating in the installation of photo voltaic solar panels on our roof after the installation of a new roof membrane is completed. To begin the process of capital improvements, the Committee authorized the Superintendent to file a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Student Achievement The District received from the DESE its annual accountability report detailing Keefe’s Adequate Yearly Progress. Based upon the AYP criteria which includes: the level of student participation in the MCAS testing; meeting state performance targets; attainment of the District’s own improvement target and achievement of attendance and graduation targets, Keefe students achieved Adequate Yearly Progress over all and in all identified subgroups in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In September all parents or guardians of Keefe students received the Keefe Report Card notifying them of this accomplishment. In summary, from 2007 to 2010 in ELA the number of students scoring at proficient or above increased by 19% while the number of students failing decreased by 8%. For math the number at proficient or higher increased by 10% while the number failing decreased by 2%. In October, the Committee was informed that according to the 5 level scaling systems created by the DESE under the Educational Reform Act of 2010; Keefe has been categorized as a level 1 school. Schools with an NCLB accountability status of “no status” or “improvement year 1 or 2” are categorized as a level 1 school. Districts are placed in Level 1 if the highest level of any school in the district is level 1. In February Keefe hosted 600 student participants in the SkillsUSA District Competition at which our students received 7 gold medals, 10 silver and 3 bronze. As part of the teamwork’s competition, a separate building construction competition was held in April at the Royal Trade Center in Marlborough. A newly formed Drama Club in March presented as its first offering, the popular comedy “Ms. Nelson is Missing”. The event was open to students during school hours and to parents and friends in the evening. The stage sets were constructed by the vocational shops and the crew and cast, under the leadership of Principal Patricia Canali, added a new dimension to the Keefe experience. General Advisory Board The General Advisory Board consists of the Chair of each Vocational Advisory Board. The General Board summarizes and brings to the attention of the administration and the School Committee observations and recommendations of the advisory boards. The points noted for the current year include: the need to continually align the curriculum with changes in technology; outreach to bring Keefe’s program to potential students; increasing opportunities for students and employers in the co-op program; successful pursuit of grant funding for state-of- the-art vocational equipment; and maintaining the license status of student professional programs that advance Keefe students vocational entry opportunities. Respectfully submitted, SOUTH MIDDLESEX REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE ASHLAND Edward Burman William N. Gaine, Jr. FRAMINGHAM Nelson Goldin Michael Rossi John Kahn Linda Fobes James Cameau A.J. Mulvey John H. Evans, III Larry Cooper HOPKINTON Ruth Knowles Frank J. D’Urso, Jr. HOLLISTON Richard Lanoue Yvonne Giargiari NATICK Tassos Filledes Dr. Stephen Kane T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 131 Mission Statement: The mission of the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee is to promote sustainable and environmentally responsible practices on the Town of Hopkinton. The Committee will assist town government, businesses and residents to implement sustainable policies and practices in the areas of energy, agriculture, conservation and commerce. The Committee will increase the public’s awareness of important environmental issues through education and outreach. By fostering environmentally friendly practices in Hopkinton, the Committee aims to enhance the quality of life for our residents, visitors and future generations. In 2011 the HSGC accomplished the following:  The Town of Hopkinton was designated a Green Community in May 2010. As a designated Green Community, Hopkinton received a grant of $137,502 to be used for energy efficiency upgrades. The fruits of these upgrades resulted in 2011 energy savings of over $100,000 in the first year.  As a winner of funding in 2010, Hopkinton was ineligible for grants in 2011. New funding rounds are available for 2012 and HSGC is actively pursuing them.  An electric vehicle charging station was installed in 2011 as part of a grant from MA DOER. Perkin-Elmer, formerly Caliper Life Sciences has graciously agreed to host the station. Soon to be open to the public at no charge, it is located at 68 Elm St and is capable of charging two cars.  The HSGC is actively working to improve recycling within the school system. The schools already have highly successful paper and cardboard recycle programs. In 2011, HGSC began working closely with the school administration as well as the High School Environmental Club to improve plastics recycling.  Sponsored two bottle and can drives with the High School Environmental Club. Over $300 was raised to cover the entry fee for the Environmental Club to attend the 2012 MA Envirothon in Amherst, MA. The 2012 Envirothon theme is storm water management.  Third Annual Green Up Day. A town-wide event with participation by local organizations and residents. The event was coordinated with the help of the HPD and Harveys and resulted in several tons of trash being collected.  In 2011, the Recycling Committee was disbanded. Recycling is now part of HSGC.  Community outreach at the Boston Marathon and Hopkinton Polyarts events. The HSGC staffed a booth at both events and distributed information on sustainable Goals for 2012:  Investigate a form of renewable energy that will offset a large portion of the town’s energy needs. Apply for grants to install solar hot water systems in town buildings.  Continue to investigate energy efficiency improvements.  Work towards establishment of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in town.  Work with other town groups to renovate the Center trail to facilitate the use of bicycles on the trail.  Further the Recycling Committee’s charge into our committee. This will include looking into the introduction of Expanded Polystyrene Foam recycling.  Continue Outreach to community through our website Hopgreen.com.  Work with the school administration, the Fire Chief and the Environmental Club and Harvey’s to locate wheeled recycling toters in strategic locations at the high school. The goal is to make plastics recycling as successful as paper and cardboard. Andy Boyce, Chair Nancy Dourney, Vice Chair Aubrey Doyle, Secretary Scott Richardson, Treasurer Sustainable Green Committee TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES132 The Hopkinton Tax Relief Committee oversees the Hopkinton Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Fund. The Fund was established in 1998 to provide financial assistance to needy residents in the payment of their real estate taxes. The Fund is supported solely by donations from generous Hopkinton residents and organizations. Since its formation, tax relief distributions approximating $97,000 have been made. In 2011, distributions totaling $4,900 were made to offset the taxes of fourteen residents. Donations are always needed and would be gratefully accepted. The typical donation has been $10 - $20. A convenient form for making a contribution to the Fund is attached to quarterly tax bills. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Hopkinton, Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Fund, and forwarded to the Town Treasurer. The members of the Committee are: Nancy Haines, Chairperson; Dr. John Duffy, Maureen Dwinnell, Pat Kuehne, John Palmer. With genuine respect it is appropriate to mention the passing of the Hopkinton Assistant Town Clerk, Maxine E. Adams. Mrs. Adams was a faithful and exceptional individual who served the town in this office for 33 years. Mrs. Adam’s manner of work ethic matched that of the dedicated group of Hopkinton residents who see the value of service in small town government. Selflessly Mrs. Adams served, learned, and trained throughout her tenure. Gratitude needs to be expressed to the family for sharing Maxine with us for all these years. Changes are always happening in this office. The new State Vitals program, the new Fish and Game on- line licensing, accepting debit payments are all up and running. The on-line exposure of this office is always being expanded for the benefit of our residents. I want to acknowledge Mrs. Kathleen Kearns for her great assistance during a very busy time. Mrs. Kearns’ experience and enthusiasm have been most appreciated. BIRTHS Completed returns of 2010 births ......................... 118 Returns of births to date for 2011 .......................... 117 DEATHS Completed returns of 2010 deaths ......................... 50 Returns of 2011 death records ................................ 55 MARRIAGES There were 45 marriage licenses issued in 2011 DOG LICENSES Male/Female Licenses .......................................1,745 Four-dog Kennels ...................................................... 5 Five-dog Kennels and over ....................................... 6 FISH AND GAME LICENSES Fishing, Hunting, Sporting ...................................... 146 Archery Stamps ....................................................... 19 Primitive Firearms Stamps ........................................ 24 Waterfowl Stamps ...................................................... 5 Wildlife Conservation Stamps ................................ 146 John Palmer. Tax Relief Committee Town Clerk T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 133 LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITIONBASE SALARY OVERTIME *OFFDUTY DETAIL **OTHER TOTAL GROSS SALARY TOWN MANAGERSDineen Joanne Administrative Assistant40,154.31$ -$ -$ -$ 40,154.31$ HollandGeraldine Operations Asst to the Town Manager 64,389.50$ -$ -$ -$ 64,389.50$ KhumaloNorman Town Manager 118,959.81$ -$ -$ 14,694.18$ 133,653.99$ SEALER OF WEIGHTS SaklinLouis Sealer of Weights3,225.04$ -$ -$ -$ 3,225.04$ FINANCE DEPARTMENTKrigerHeidi Finance Director90,765.45$ -$ -$ -$ 90,765.45$ MackayJanet Assistant Town Accountant57,330.07$ -$ -$ -$ 57,330.07$ ASSESSORS DEPARTMENTBushwayRobert Assessor85,706.36$ -$ -$ -$ 85,706.36$ SherElizabeth Administrative Assistant44,409.60$ 346.95$ -$ -$ 44,756.55$ SteinbergJonathan Deputy Assessor31,917.60$ -$ -$ -$ 31,917.60$ TOWN TREASURERDwinnellMaureen Trasurer92,688.64$ -$ -$ -$ 92,688.64$ HelmuthPatricia Administrative Assistant5,119.92$ -$ -$ -$ 5,119.92$ HendricksonDiane Assistant Treasurer 37,935.00$ -$ -$ -$ 37,935.00$ HUMAN RESOURCESBrodeurMichelle Total Compensation Coordinator37,536.79$ -$ -$ -$ 37,536.79$ DeGrootMaryrose Human Resources Director78,836.09$ -$ -$ -$ 78,836.09$ MarchandSuzanne Interim Finance Director2,395.68$ -$ -$ -$ 2,395.68$ IT COORDINATORCostaLouis IT Coordinator53,704.46$ -$ -$ -$ 53,704.46$ ELECTION WORKERSAdelmanKaren Election Worker 28.42$ -$ -$ -$ 28.42$ BarattaPasquale Election Worker 540.50$ -$ -$ -$ 540.50$ BarattaHelen Election Worker 389.76$ -$ -$ -$ 389.76$ BoassSusan Election Worker 479.83$ -$ -$ -$ 479.83$ ByrnePatricia Election Worker 377.58$ -$ -$ -$ 377.58$ CharlestonColleen Election Worker 69.02$ -$ -$ -$ 69.02$ DavisKaren Election Worker 227.36$ -$ -$ -$ 227.36$ DeneenDonna Election Worker 466.90$ -$ -$ -$ 466.90$ DonahueLouise Election Worker 146.16$ -$ -$ -$ 146.16$ DraweNancy Election Worker 487.20$ -$ -$ -$ 487.20$ EllsworthRussell Election Worker 561.34$ -$ -$ -$ 561.34$ EllesworthMary Election Worker 243.60$ -$ -$ -$ 243.60$ FaheyJacqueline Election Worker 470.96$ -$ -$ -$ 470.96$ FlanneryOllie Election Worker 60.90$ -$ -$ -$ 60.90$ Town Salaries 2011 TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES134 LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITIONBASE SALARY OVERTIME *OFFDUTY DETAIL **OTHER TOTAL GROSS SALARY GradieGrace Election Worker 127.04$ -$ -$ -$ 127.04$ GrossGeorge Election Worker 55.20$ -$ -$ -$ 55.20$ InmanMary Election Worker 18.27$ -$ -$ -$ 18.27$ KearnsKathleen Election Worker 379.24$ -$ -$ -$ 379.24$ KnorrPauline Election Worker 73.08$ -$ -$ -$ 73.08$ KumlinDoris Election Worker 466.90$ -$ -$ -$ 466.90$ KunickiAntoinette Election Worker 16.24$ -$ -$ -$ 16.24$ LavoieMaureen Election Worker 341.04$ -$ -$ -$ 341.04$ MacmillanJennifer Election Worker 575.14$ -$ -$ -$ 575.14$ MacmillanRichard Election Worker 745.11$ -$ -$ -$ 745.11$ MaherVirginia Election Worker 44.66$ -$ -$ -$ 44.66$ MarcyAnne Election Worker 616.89$ -$ -$ -$ 616.89$ McBrideCarol Election Worker 401.94$ -$ -$ -$ 401.94$ McRobertMary Election Worker 89.32$ -$ -$ -$ 89.32$ MorganJoAnn Election Worker 211.12$ -$ -$ -$ 211.12$ MorrisseyMary Election Worker 495.32$ -$ -$ -$ 495.32$ O'BrienHelen Election Worker 365.40$ -$ -$ -$ 365.40$ PalitschJohn Election Worker 823.03$ -$ -$ -$ 823.03$ PluckerJoyce Election Worker 341.04$ -$ -$ -$ 341.04$ RobertsonJean Election Worker 227.36$ -$ -$ -$ 227.36$ SchmidtCarolyn Election Worker 381.64$ -$ -$ -$ 381.64$ SchmidtHarold Election Worker 547.40$ -$ -$ -$ 547.40$ SullivanBarbara Election Worker 235.48$ -$ -$ -$ 235.48$ Walsh Carol Election Worker 433.43$ -$ -$ -$ 433.43$ WhiteLois Election Worker 454.72$ -$ -$ -$ 454.72$ WirzburgerBarbara Election Worker 48.72$ -$ -$ -$ 48.72$ Ziglear Ruth Election Worker 296.38$ -$ -$ -$ 296.38$ ZilemboMargaret Election Worker 182.70$ -$ -$ -$ 182.70$ TOWN CLERKClickAnn Town Clerk66,388.92$ -$ -$ -$ 66,388.92$ HolbrookDeborah Assistant Town Clerk45,364.89$ -$ -$ -$ 45,364.89$ PLANNING & LAND USE AghababianElizabeth Scribe7,502.65$ -$ -$ -$ 7,502.65$ BennettDaniel Part Time Bldg Inspector286.00$ -$ -$ -$ 286.00$ DabritzCharles Ass't Plumbing/Gas Inspe24,262.01$ -$ -$ -$ 24,262.01$ Hicks JrEdward Electrical Inspector22,678.01$ -$ -$ -$ 22,678.01$ KadlikCharles Dir., Inspectional Services83,460.75$ -$ -$ -$ 83,460.75$ KeefeJudith Administrative Assistant16,242.40$ -$ -$ -$ 16,242.40$ LazarusElaine Director of Land Use92,934.09$ -$ -$ -$ 92,934.09$ MacAdamDonald Conservation Administrator63,010.33$ -$ -$ -$ 63,010.33$ RogersAnna Administrative Assistant44,486.70$ 1,171.92$ -$ -$ 45,658.62$ TravagliniLouis Wiring Inspector704.00$ -$ -$ 704.00$ WallaceJacoba Administrative Assistant45,209.60$ 1,696.20$ -$ -$ 46,905.80$ T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 135 LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITIONBASE SALARY OVERTIME *OFFDUTY DETAIL **OTHER TOTAL GROSS SALARY WrightAdina Administrative Assistant29,390.52$ -$ -$ -$ 29,390.52$ ZereskiPeter Asst Plumbing & Gas Inspe1,056.00$ -$ -$ -$ 1,056.00$ POLICE DEPARTMENT BartlettRobert Special Detail Officer419.74$ 1,440.00$ 13,719.50$ 15,579.24$ BennettJoseph Police Sergeant83,508.81$ 4,004.62$ -$ -$ 87,513.43$ BoothPeter Police Officer 53,141.02$ 8,136.51$ 6,390.00$ -$ 67,667.53$ BrennanTimothy Police Officer 75,293.05$ 18,243.73$ 5,040.00$ -$ 98,576.78$ BrooksEvan Full-time Dispatcher43,128.07$ 3,944.78$ 855.00$ -$ 47,927.85$ BuckleyStephen Police Officer 74,126.93$ 6,156.69$ 14,355.00$ -$ 94,638.62$ BurchardWilliam Police Officer 74,222.94$ 8,966.04$ 15,292.00$ -$ 98,480.98$ ByronEric Dispatcher 16,011.27$ 7,742.84$ -$ -$ 23,754.11$ CampbellJacob Police Officer 74,975.05$ 4,994.16$ 12,397.50$ -$ 92,366.71$ ChampneyRobert Special Detail Officer-$ -$ 12,735.00$ -$ 12,735.00$ CollinsJames Special Detail Officer715.17$ -$ -$ -$ 715.17$ CorridonJohn Part time Dispatcher7,880.24$ 819.66$ 315.00$ -$ 9,014.90$ CreswellJohn Special Detail Officer-$ -$ 3,960.00$ -$ 3,960.00$ CullitonPaul Special Detail Officer720.00$ -$ 21,095.00$ -$ 21,815.00$ CunninghamMichael Part time dispatcher1,696.84$ 64.71$ 1,507.50$ -$ 3,269.05$ DeraadMeaghan Dispatch Supervisor56,995.95$ 3,955.99$ 225.00$ -$ 61,176.94$ DeboerGregg Police Officer 74,460.16$ 8,438.30$ 21,825.00$ -$ 104,723.46$ FayardRobert Custodian1,874.85$ -$ -$ -$ 1,874.85$ Flannery Richard Police Chief128,215.64$ -$ -$ -$ 128,215.64$ Gonzalez JrLuis Full time Dispatcher43,834.63$ 8,686.71$ 4,050.00$ -$ 56,571.34$ Goodwin Michael Full time Dispatcher25,420.74$ 2,133.76$ 990.00$ -$ 28,544.50$ Goodwin F. Philip Special Detail Officer315.00$ -$ -$ -$ 315.00$ GormanThomas Part time Dispatcher9,720.88$ 1,319.01$ 315.00$ -$ 11,354.89$ GriffinThomas Police Officer 69,055.80$ 5,476.28$ 9,090.00$ -$ 83,622.08$ HainesDarlene Special Detail Officer1,755.00$ -$ -$ -$ 1,755.00$ HamiltonMichael Special Detail Officer315.00$ -$ 4,252.50$ -$ 4,567.50$ HigginsLinda Police Officer 75,124.77$ 16,537.87$ 1,278.50$ -$ 92,941.14$ IadarolaSteven Special Dispatcher2,602.78$ 97.07$ -$ -$ 2,699.85$ LitchfieldJohn Part time Dispatcher 977.84$ 97.07$ 315.00$ -$ 1,389.91$ MainDaniel Part Time Custodian 1,320.59$ -$ -$ -$ 1,320.59$ McGillDeric Special Dispatcher1,440.00$ 720.00$ 18,825.50$ -$ 20,985.50$ McNeilMatthew Police Officer 76,841.89$ 18,401.76$ 12,082.50$ -$ 107,326.15$ MoranJohn Police Officer 63,519.37$ 8,275.70$ 9,585.00$ -$ 81,380.07$ O'BrienPatrick Police Detective 73,939.89$ 7,898.04$ 28,089.00$ -$ 109,926.93$ O'NeilAaron Police Officer 74,191.14$ 15,596.86$ 10,616.00$ 100,404.00$ PalmerMarilyn Administrative Manager56,945.06$ -$ -$ -$ 56,945.06$ PorterJohn Police Officer 85,290.22$ 1,276.04$ -$ 86,566.26$ PowersPhilip Police Officer 69,674.17$ 34,541.09$ 13,579.00$ -$ 117,794.26$ PyneHenry Custodian14,501.45$ 41.10$ 13,361.00$ -$ 27,903.55$ Rathburn-Goodman Jane Part time Dispatcher 3,681.28$ 194.13$ 495.00$ -$ 4,370.41$ ShaneDavid Police Officer 66,833.33$ 7,762.32$ 15,625.50$ -$ 90,221.15$ TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES136 LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITIONBASE SALARY OVERTIME *OFFDUTY DETAIL **OTHER TOTAL GROSS SALARY SuttonMichael Police Sergeant85,483.56$ 5,635.82$ 180.00$ -$ 91,299.38$ TaylorJeanne Special Detail Officer840.78$ -$ 315.00$ -$ 1,155.78$ Van Raalten Scott Sargent81,131.00$ 10,652.50$ 3,420.00$ -$ 95,203.50$ WallaceCharles Police Lieutenant102,295.69$ 3,558.84$ 7,582.50$ -$ 113,437.03$ WasylakMathieu Part-Time Dispatcher2,897.57$ -$ -$ -$ 2897.57FIRE DEPARTMENT Bailey Matthew Firefighter 74,315.65$ 40,621.36$ -$ -$ 114,937.01$ BartlettRobert Call Fireman -$ 1,440.00$ 14,139.24$ -$ 15,579.24$ Brohm Michael Call Fireman 33.09$ -$ -$ -$ 33.09$ Caron Robert Firefighter 64,509.52$ 19,515.49$ -$ -$ 84,025.01$ CarverMary Administrative Manager53,214.27$ -$ -$ 53,214.27$ ClarkPaul Fire Chief117,683.41$ 4,624.64$ -$ -$ 122,308.05$ ClarkFrancis Fire Lt71,292.91$ 3,235.65$ -$ -$ 74,528.56$ ClarkRobert FireFighter68,536.71$ 29,159.87$ -$ -$ 97,696.58$ Collins James Call Fireman 715.17$ -$ -$ 715.17$ Corcoran Richard FireFighter63,767.48$ 1,764.25$ -$ -$ 65,531.73$ Danahy James Call Fireman 168.08$ -$ -$ -$ 168.08$ Danahy Nicholas Call Fireman 1,158.75$ -$ -$ -$ 1,158.75$ Daugherty Gary FireFighter72,696.44$ 27,471.11$ -$ -$ 100,167.55$ Frederick James FireFighter69,755.31$ 28,199.83$ -$ -$ 97,955.14$ GosselinJames FireFighter71,924.78$ 15,262.51$ -$ -$ 87,187.29$ GrossPatrick FireFighter69,222.81$ 22,654.28$ -$ 91,877.09$ HamiltonBrent Call Fireman 213.92$ -$ -$ -$ 213.92$ Harris Carl Fire Lt74,925.10$ 11,693.80$ -$ -$ 86,618.90$ Healy Tomothy FireFighter73,460.26$ 30,882.33$ -$ -$ 104,342.59$ Jurasek Scott Lt. Firefighter70,076.09$ 29,356.25$ -$ -$ 99,432.34$ KraussWilliam FireFighter59,136.97$ 9,292.68$ -$ -$ 68,429.65$ Lewis IIIDouglas FireFighter66,545.06$ 12,080.36$ -$ -$ 78,625.42$ LukeyWilliam FireFighter70,395.84$ 14,210.38$ -$ -$ 84,606.22$ McIntyreThomas Call Fireman 30.56$ -$ -$ -$ 30.56$ MillerWilliam Lieutenant78,222.62$ 26,317.94$ -$ -$ 104,540.56$ PiorkowskiKazimierz Lieutenant73,598.95$ 22,218.72$ -$ -$ 95,817.67$ PoirierThomas FireFighter78,173.60$ 2,163.58$ -$ -$ 80,337.18$ PrescottMichael FireFighter66,903.25$ 8,650.33$ -$ -$ 75,553.58$ Riess Scott Call Fireman 526.40$ -$ -$ -$ 526.40$ SablesJoshua Call Fireman 3,295.22$ -$ -$ -$ 3,295.22$ Santucci Robert Fire Prevention Officer78,670.93$ 3,002.00$ -$ 81,672.93$ SeymourNorman FireFighter71,396.22$ 12,916.93$ -$ -$ 84,313.15$ SlamanStephen Deputy Chief 106,136.55$ -$ -$ -$ 106,136.55$ SlamanRobert Call Fireman 495.00$ -$ -$ -$ 495.00$ Torosian Michael Call Fireman 365.80$ -$ -$ -$ 365.80$ Wright Edward Firefighter 71,337.25$ 16,563.18$ -$ -$ 87,900.43$ T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 137 LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITIONBASE SALARY OVERTIME *OFFDUTY DETAIL **OTHER TOTAL GROSS SALARY DOG OFFICER ProctorWilliam Dog Officer22,204.80$ -$ -$ -$ 22,204.80$ FACILITIES DEPARTMENT Carey William Part-time Custodian 3,791.16$ -$ -$ -$ 3,791.16$ DaltorioDavid Facilities Director92,433.57$ -$ -$ -$ 92,433.57$ LynchCornelius Custodian20,309.30$ -$ -$ -$ 20,309.30$ MackinWilliam Custodian20,148.74$ -$ -$ -$ 20,148.74$ PhippsLawrence Custodian43,463.60$ 149.70$ -$ -$ 43,613.30$ DPW / HIGHWAY DEPT Alexander Brian Seasonal Summer Help 6,935.04$ -$ -$ -$ 6,935.04$ ArenaJoseph Heavy Equipment Operator49,442.72$ 8,454.51$ -$ -$ 57,897.23$ ArmstrongDavid Heavy Equipment Operator50,543.68$ 10,031.06$ -$ -$ 60,574.74$ BellacquaMichael Heavy Equipment Operator49,592.72$ 8,732.98$ -$ -$ 58,325.70$ BernierJohn Heavy Duty Equipment Op49,592.72$ 9,577.14$ -$ -$ 59,169.86$ BertheletteGerard Heavy Equipment Operato51,881.60$ 14,273.75$ -$ -$ 66,155.35$ CarverDavid Seasonal Summer Help 7,097.58$ -$ -$ -$ 7,097.58$ Clark Sean Seasonal Summer Help 2,588.60$ -$ -$ -$ 2,588.60$ Dibona Paul Recycling Attendant7,211.93$ -$ -$ -$ 7,211.93$ Gogan Jacob Seasonal - DPW1,582.05$ -$ -$ -$ 1,582.05$ KelleherMatthew Seasonal - DPW4,400.62$ -$ -$ -$ 4,400.62$ Lukey James Equipment Operator50,192.73$ 6,478.41$ -$ -$ 56,671.14$ McLaughlinPaul Equipment Operator49,442.72$ 7,308.98$ -$ -$ 56,751.70$ MooreCharles Equipment Operator50,192.72$ 6,529.97$ -$ -$ 56,722.69$ PiacentiniAndrew Seasonal - DPW3,671.55$ -$ -$ -$ 3,671.55$ PowellDaniel Laborer / Janitor10,095.54$ -$ -$ -$ 10,095.54$ PyneRandy Seasonal - DPW726.35$ -$ -$ -$ 726.35$ RianoPaul Assistant Maintenance Me49,442.73$ 13,541.04$ -$ -$ 62,983.77$ SchiloskiPhilip Working Foreman, Highwa53,651.52$ 11,207.22$ -$ -$ 64,858.74$ SchiloskiDavid Seasonal - DPW2,776.05$ -$ -$ -$ 2,776.05$ SpinksThomas Seasonal - DPW4,686.45$ -$ -$ -$ 4,686.45$ StewartJames Heavy Equipment Operator50,342.72$ 7,641.14$ -$ -$ 57,983.86$ SwensonKenneth Heavy Equipment Operator49,442.73$ 11,278.25$ -$ -$ 60,720.98$ TorentoFrank Heavy Equipment Operato49,803.92$ 10,508.54$ -$ -$ 60,312.46$ SEWER DEPARTMENT PyneJeffrey Sewer Technician55,246.04$ 19,995.77$ -$ -$ 75,241.81$ WrightPeter Sewer Technician53,833.68$ 10,023.58$ -$ -$ 63,857.26$ WATER DEPARTMENT BatesDaniel Heavy Equipment Operator53,588.68$ 17,395.58$ -$ -$ 70,984.26$ FredetteMichael Equipment Operator54,163.68$ 15,110.55$ -$ -$ 69,274.23$ Gogan Matthew Heavy Equipment Operator53,422.80$ 14,666.27$ -$ -$ 68,089.07$ MongiatLouis Foreman61,251.52$ 13,890.76$ -$ -$ 75,142.28$ WrightRobert Water Technician54,268.68$ 7,241.87$ -$ -$ 61,510.55$ TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES138 LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITIONBASE SALARY OVERTIME *OFFDUTY DETAIL **OTHER TOTAL GROSS SALARY TREE WARDEN GleasonPaul Tree Warden 15,245.23$ -$ -$ -$ 15,245.23$ BOARD OF HEALTH Wirtanen Edward Public Health Administrator74,418.47$ -$ -$ -$ 74,418.47$ COUNCIL ON AGINGAliZahra Food Services Worker5,445.01$ -$ -$ -$ 5,445.01$ AllessioJudith Administrative Assistant27,522.00$ -$ -$ -$ 27,522.00$ Almy Sally Assistant Director34,311.60$ -$ -$ -$ 34,311.60$ Brown Mary Food Services Worker7,967.67$ -$ -$ -$ 7,967.67$ ChesmoreCynthia Senior Center Director38,361.60$ -$ -$ -$ 38,361.60$ McLeodMary Outreach Supervisor34,311.60$ -$ -$ -$ 34,311.60$ NewtonShane Food Services Worker 4,808.15$ -$ -$ -$ 4,808.15$ NewtonMark Food Services Worker5,874.92$ -$ -$ -$ 5,874.92$ RobinsonGeorge Van Driver COA19,604.66$ -$ -$ -$ 19,604.66$ TroupesMarlene Outreach Worker27,756.00$ -$ -$ -$ 27,756.00$ WrightEllen COA Volunteer Coordinato20,146.08$ -$ -$ -$ 20,146.08$ YOUTH SERVICESVazzaJean Youth Services Coord.27,143.70$ -$ -$ -$ 27,143.70$ VETERANS AGENTMastroianniAnthony Veterans Agent5,278.78$ -$ -$ -$ 5,278.78$ LIBRARYAlexanderToni Library Desk Assistant40,348.80$ -$ -$ -$ 40,348.80$ Baker-FowlerNancy Library Technician11,155.82$ -$ -$ -$ 11,155.82$ ConnellyLinda Desk Attendant20,271.64$ -$ -$ -$ 20,271.64$ DonahueLouise Library Desk Assistant146.16$ 146.16$ GallagherNia Library Desk Attendant16,447.74$ -$ -$ -$ 16,447.74$ HunterSara Desk Attendant15,716.88$ -$ -$ -$ 15,716.88$ HussainRownak Library Director74,418.46$ -$ -$ -$ 74,418.46$ KofronDenise Youth Services Librarian51,148.80$ -$ -$ -$ 51,148.80$ LesuerCarol Jr. Library Technician3,873.51$ -$ -$ -$ 3,873.51$ MarshallSusan Adult Services Librarian47,092.80$ -$ -$ -$ 47,092.80$ NelsonDavid Desk Attendant1,709.84$ -$ -$ -$ 1,709.84$ O'LoughlinConstance Circulation Desk Attendant357.28$ -$ -$ -$ 357.28$ SeaholmJane Library Assistant26,007.23$ -$ -$ -$ 26,007.23$ PARKS & RECREATION DEPTBannonMalllory Seasonal Summer Help896.73$ -$ -$ -$ 896.73$ Bannon Keelin Seasonal Summer Help526.25$ -$ -$ -$ 526.25$ Bannon Joan Secretary13,053.84$ -$ -$ -$ 13,053.84$ Brown Elizabeth Seasonal Summer Help989.23$ -$ -$ -$ 989.23$ T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 139 LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITIONBASE SALARY OVERTIME *OFFDUTY DETAIL **OTHER TOTAL GROSS SALARY Brown Alexandra Seasonal Summer Help3,874.20$ -$ -$ -$ 3,874.20$ Carr Samantha Seasonal Summer Help698.86$ -$ -$ -$ 698.86$ Carrai Daniel Seasonal Summer Help2,383.30$ -$ -$ -$ 2,383.30$ CurtinMichael Seasonal Summer Help2,976.70$ -$ -$ -$ 2,976.70$ DavisGabriel Seasonal Summer Help927.18$ -$ -$ -$ 927.18$ Elder Thomas Seasonal Summer Help3,213.60$ -$ -$ -$ 3,213.60$ ElderWilliam Seasonal Summer Help168.40$ -$ -$ -$ 168.40$ EngstromColin Seasonal Summer Help805.20$ -$ -$ -$ 805.20$ EngstromConnor Seasonal Summer Help2,867.08$ -$ -$ -$ 2,867.08$ Golden John Seasonal Summer Help4,402.50$ -$ -$ -$ 4,402.50$ JacobsTessa Seasonal Summer Help317.40$ -$ -$ -$ 317.40$ KrilovichJacob Seasonal Summer Help2,595.60$ -$ -$ -$ 2,595.60$ Lary Jillian Seasonal Summer Help214.71$ -$ -$ -$ 214.71$ LohnesKyle Seasonal Summer Help1,103.02$ -$ -$ -$ 1,103.02$ MaguireMeghan Seasonal Summer Help2,844.20$ -$ -$ -$ 2,844.20$ McIntyreKelli Anne Seasonal Summer Help3,172.40$ -$ -$ -$ 3,172.40$ Mitsock Emily Seasonal Summer Help181.03$ -$ -$ -$ 181.03$ MonicaJoshua Seasonal Summer Help3,980.02$ -$ -$ -$ 3,980.02$ Morningstar Thomas Seasonal Summer Help3,100.30$ -$ -$ -$ 3,100.30$ O'Brien Patrick Seasonal Summer Help350.20$ -$ -$ -$ 350.20$ Olson William Seasonal Summer Help4,494.62$ -$ -$ -$ 4,494.62$ PaysonDeanna Seasonal Summer Help2,415.52$ -$ -$ -$ 2,415.52$ PreiteMichael Park & Rec Director20,317.44$ -$ -$ -$ 20,317.44$ PreiteAndrew Seasonal Summer Help2,585.70$ -$ -$ -$ 2,585.70$ Ryan Andrew Seasonal Summer Help3,072.42$ -$ -$ -$ 3,072.42$ Sanborn Kelly Seasonal Summer Help2,677.16$ -$ -$ -$ 2,677.16$ DPW MANAGERS Carty Eric Water/Sewer Dept Manager84,710.79$ -$ -$ -$ 84,710.79$ GaucherJohn Public Works Director18,643.15$ -$ -$ -$ 18,643.15$ MansirMichael Highway Manager83,810.77$ -$ -$ -$ 83,810.77$ O'Regan Brendan DPW Director49,077.03$ -$ -$ -$ 49,077.03$ ReganJudith Administrative Manager54,585.36$ 354.66$ -$ -$ 54,940.02$ ScarlataJean Clerk Dispatcher47,757.68$ -$ -$ -$ 47,757.68$ WesterlingJohn DPW Director 35,943.37$ -$ -$ -$ 35,943.37$ 7,517,916.29$ 846,714.27$ 297,897.74$ 14,694.18$ 8,677,222.48$ TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES140 I would like to take this opportunity to thank my Assistant Treasurer/ Collector, all Departments, Boards, Committees, and Commissions for their support and co-operation during the past year. In 2011, as part of the cost savings for the Town, the Treasurer’s office was reduced by one full time employee (40 hours). The task for this office was to find efficiencies that would reduce the need for these hours and maintain the same services for the citizens of Hopkinton and achieve the same amount of work. Faced with the challenge we have been trying to make technology work for us. We have in process an electronic payroll system, a web based software for collections, tax bills online service, e-bills for real estate, personal property, excise and water/sewer bills. These efficiencies will give the taxpayer the ability to go directly to the Town’s online payment center and save the cost of printing, bill stock, envelopes, and postage. This office is working with our software vendor and our payroll company to make this happen. Management is trying to provide us with the technology and we’re hoping this will happen by fiscal 12 year end. Once we have everything in place there will be considerable savings to the Town. It has been difficult to maintain the level of service but, dedicated and conscientious employees do everything possible to make sure the work gets done and the citizens are provided the service in a professional and courteous manner. We will continue to find cost savings for the Town and give the best possible service to our citizens. Our goals for the ensuing year are to utilize technology more as a tool for cost savings, maintain our AA rating and possibly upgrade it to AAA by using sound financial planning, continue to work with those who are having difficulty paying their bills, maintain our working relationship with Departments, Boards, Committees, and Commissions, and acquire land of low value to sell for the Town at auction. The office staff consists of Assistant Treasurer/Collector Diane Hendrickson and Treasurer/Collector Maureen L. Dwinnell. We are responsible for collecting monies in excess of $60 million and for investing such funds at the highest possible rate with institutions that are on the State’s legal list. Respectfully submitted Maureen L. Dwinnell Treasurer/Collector The mission of the Veterans Celebration Committee is to enhance patriotic celebrations in our town. As a committee, we believe that increased participation by not only the veterans, but also all the other residents of Hopkinton is our primary objective. As for Memorial Day, we are constantly striving to find roles for groups of all ages to contribute to that day's celebration. Each year we have seen an increase in the contributions of organizations like the Little League, Girls and Boy Scouts, high school band members, and local politicians. Ironically, it is our local veterans who have been reluctant to play a part in the Memorial Day activities. There is, of course, a small number of veterans who never miss any event. However, one of our goals is to communicate with all Hopkinton veterans and motivate them to attend and be involved in both Memorial and Veterans Day. Veterans Day ceremonies are conducted every year on November 11th by the American Legion, usually at the Town Hall, and at 11:00 AM. However, in the evening of that day, the Veterans Celebration Committee holds an annual dinner which is open, free of charge to all veterans with a Hopkinton connection. This is not a senior citizen event, and our intentions are to attract veterans of all ages. Our committee has one other event that we sponsor on the first Sunday of the month at 7:00 PM. We Treasurer / Collector Veterans Celebration Committee T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 141 conduct a TAPS vigil to honor all veterans, past and present. It is a short ceremony usually at the site of one of the town's cemeteries, followed of course, by the playing of Taps with a bugle. Respectfully submitted, Michael Whalen Your local Veterans’ Service Officer is committed to assist our needy veterans and dependents, with the same concern and compassion that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office and the Massachusetts House and Senate had when aid and assistance programs for our veterans were first established in the Commonwealth in 1861. Many reforms and changes have been made to improve the delivery of services. Today, with the continued support of the Commonwealth and its legislators, your Veterans’ Service Officer is meeting the needs of our former service personnel. Your Veterans’ Service Officer administers many varied entitlement programs and for this reason, your local Department of Veterans’ Services is considered a one-stop center. In addition to the duties to aid, assist and advise, as stated in Chapter 115. Massachusetts General Law, your Veterans’ Service Officer Counsels, files claims, and explores every avenue leading to the resources and revenue available for the veteran. The veteran or dependent of the veteran must be motivated to realize and be aware of his or her own assets. Where rehabilitation may be required, proper attention is given to that need, while treating the veteran or his dependent with dignity and courtesy. Our services to veterans and to their dependents are a record of which we are proud. Your Veterans’ Service Officer will continue to meet his responsibility to the taxpayer with diligence, keeping in mind that monies received from other resources will reduce the financial responsibility to the Town. Major changes in Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 115, affecting all veterans within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts include: 1. We now have two State cemeteries - located in Agawam-Winchendon. 2. Reimbursement to cities and town, 75%. 3. Reimbursement to each city and town 100% for training programs for veterans service officers. Increase in real estate tax abatement for certain disabled veterans. 4. Granting surviving spouse of certain disabled veterans the same real estate tax abatement that the veterans received while alive. 5. Increased annuity payments to $2,000.00, including all 100% disabled veterans, gold star parents and gold star spouses of eligible deceased veteran’s, c 115, sec 6a, 6b, and 6c. 6. An increase in Burial Allowance to $2,000.00. 7. Peacetime Veterans now qualify for c115 State Benefits. 8. Established and funded a Women’s Outreach Program. 9. Welcome Home Bonus - c130 Acts of 2005 - $1,000.00--$500.00. 10. Compilation of all veterans of all wars. 11. Established veterans web site My thanks to the Board of Selectmen for their understanding of the needs of veterans and for their continued support to insure that those Veterans Service Department’s justifiable monetary benefits are met. The Department of Veterans’ Services and the Town will continue to fulfill the needs of those who served. The Department of Veterans’ Services will continue to provide service to our Veterans and their dependents, being aware of the fact that our services have constantly increased. It is, therefore, necessary to emphasize the quality of services and continue with our best effort to maintain an efficient and economical Veterans Assistance Program. Respectfully submitted, Anthony J. Mastroianni Director (Retired 11/30/2011) Veterans Services Department TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES142 The Hopkinton Department of Weights and Measures enforces Massachusetts General Laws, town by-laws, state and local regulations relating to the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices that weigh, measure, and count commodities offered for sale to the public. This includes gas pumps, scales, oil trucks, scanners, item pricing and unit pricing (in food stores or food departments). To ensure that equity and fairness prevails in the marketplace the department enforces all laws relating to the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices used by local businesses. To accomplish this, the department inspects and seals or condemns the devices tested. Additionally the department may inspect prepackaged foods and merchandise to assure compliance with weight, measurement, and count requirements and for proper labeling as to weight, measure, and extended prices. The department also investigates complaints on weighing and measuring devices not complying with legal standards. The department also investigates complaints for short measure of fire wood delivered to homes (consumers) to assure compliance with proper measurement (128 cubic feet) based on what the consumer has purchased. Oil the trucks may be inspected to assure that their meters are properly sealed and the correct fuel oil delivery slip is prepared. If violations are found based on inspections or complaints, the department may issue civil citations or engage in criminal actions. During 2011 the Hopkinton Department of Weights and Measures continued inspecting weighing and measuring devices located in the town and sealed or condemned them. A condemned device cannot legally be used in trade until it is repaired or replaced. It is marked with a red condemned tag which can only be removed by the Sealer of Weights and Measures. Also inspected were gasoline pumps, scanners, pharmacy scales through scales in food stores to large truck scales to scales used for package weighing (FEDEX, postage, or UPS type scales). For the year 2011 sixty-two inspections took place, nine devices were adjusted, and two re inspections were conducted. Over two hundred seventy devices were inspected, adjusted, and sealed. Five not meeting legal standards were condemned. Three devices were not sealed as not meeting legal standards. Nine item pricing inspections were completed. Under a grant received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards four price verification (scanning) inspections occurred. $8,833.00 was saved consumers and $31,918.00 was saved businesses and merchants as a result of item pricing, scanning, and gas station inspections. As new businesses opened in Hopkinton they were visited to educate management and assure compliance with the various laws and regulations governing weights and measures. The overall mission of the Youth Services Department is to identify on an ongoing basis the human service needs in Hopkinton and to respond to those identified needs accordingly. The Youth Services Department works closely with the town appointed Youth Commission to achieve improved health outcomes of all Hopkinton Youth and Families with particular emphasis on youth. The Youth Services Department is committed to providing a safe community that promotes wellness and collaborates with local youth serving organizations such as the Police Department, including the School Resource Officer, the Board of Health and the School Department. As a new department, Youth Services implemented several new programs for adolescents, parents and community members that were determined from the results of the Metrowest Adolescent Health Survey. This survey and others help to guide and inform prevention efforts that address current adolescent risk factors. In conjunction with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, the Youth Services Coordinator began providing court diversion services for those adolescents referred from the Diversion Program. The Coordinator also provided parents with guidance, consultation, family advocacy, prevention programs, community forums, crisis intervention, substance abuse evaluations, and mental health assessments including referrals to a variety of local resources for families. Weights and Measures Department Youth Services Department T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 143 The following describes some of the requests that the Youth Services Department has received. Requests for services were initiated by parents, students, school administration and local service providers. The Coordinator maintains confidentiality for all individual and family requests as permitted by law. Services are provided to residents of Hopkinton. Anxiety, depression and suicide Alcohol, marijuana and prescription drug use Teen dating violence, emotional abuse and restraining orders Bullying and cyber bullying incidents including prevention and intervention strategies Family discord, divorce issues and single parent concerns Eating disorders and distorted body image Learning disabilities and impact on social skills Social networking dangers Youth Services implemented a monthly parent series by hosting discussion groups at The Hopkinton Public Library. These trainings focused on a myriad of adolescent issues including how to promote a positive climate at home, school and community, depression and suicide awareness, coping with stress and importance of sleep, teen dating violence, dangers of social networking, healthy body image including eating disorders and disordered eating, mental health awareness, alcohol and drug awareness, skin cancer prevention and dangers of distracted driving. The Youth Services Department looks forward to providing valued services to the youth and families of Hopkinton. We recognize that programs focused on health behaviors will be determinants of lifelong health for the residents of Hopkinton. Respectfully submitted, Jean Vallera Vazza, M.Ed. Coordinator of Youth Services Youth Commission Activities The Youth Commission members continue to sponsor the Martin Luther King Day of Giving Back, It Takes a Village, ongoing collaboration with the Skate Park Club, Middle School Early Release Programs and the beFREE Project. The substance abuse prevention coalition, beFREE, had a very successful year supporting the youth of Hopkinton. Parent coffees were held to understand the impact of drugs and alcohol on teen brain development and to share effective parenting strategies that help reduce youth substance abuse. The beFREE Project also hosted a number of well attended events that provided substance free, student organized activities; some of these included a Fall Jam at the Laborers Training Center, two Coffee Houses held at Faith Community Church, a hand ball tournament and assisted with the blood drive at MLK Day. They also held their first middle school activity with a Coffee House for eighth graders. The beFREE Project spearheaded an initiative to get the tobacco bylaw passed at Town Meeting and presented their position at the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Diseases Conference at Harvard Medical School. The 4th annual Martin Luther King Day of Giving Back was a success with over 700 people participating from all sectors of the community in a variety of community service projects. The Early Release Programs for the Middle School were held to discourage risky behaviors. These were held at the EMC Park, Faith Community Church and the YMCA. The Skate Park Club made safety improvements to the park and built an additional ramp with the help of parents and Youth Commission members, Ken Johnson and Officer Powers. The Youth Commission current members are Chair, Dorothy Maruska, Vice- Chair, Kim Harvey, Todd Cestari, Sue Hadley, Kim Hesse, Ken Johnson, Linda Katz, Taru Kinnunen, Karl Morningstar, Cheryl Perreault, Phil Powers, Rebecca Robak and Margie Wiggins. The Youth Commission continues to meet monthly on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. All community members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Maruska, Chairman TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES144 T OWN OF HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 145 The 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee continues to make great progress toward 2015. Meeting monthly throughout the year, the Committee created a list of potential events to mark the town’s tercentennial with a focus on activities appealing to all citizens, young and old, present and past. The Committee intends to sponsor one or two events each of the years leading up to 2015 in order to build momentum. Civic and town organizations will be invited to co-sponsor many of these with the Committee. A report on our progress was made to the Board of Selectman in October. A logo contest in November generated a dozen professional and amateur entries, with the winning logo submitted by town resident and artist Kris Waldman. Entries were judged by a panel of citizens including civic leaders and artists. A website containing historic town photos, newspaper coverage of previous town anniversaries and current announcements debuted in December. Respectfully submitted by, Anne Mattina, Chair, 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee 300th AnniversaryCelebration Committee TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICES146 AREA 27.9 square miles LOCATION 26 Miles West of Boston COUNTY Middlesex POPULATION 14,925 Federal Census 2010 ELEVATION 412 ft above sea level TOWN INCORPORATED 1715 TOWN MEETING Open Town Meeting Meets First Monday in May ASSESSED VALUE FISCAL YEAR 2012 Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Personal $2,758,589,837 TAX RATE For the period from 7/1/11 – 6/30/12 (Per $1,000 of value) $17.05 TAX BILLS Tax bills are issued quarterly. If unpaid by due date, interest will be added according to the law. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax bills are due thirty days from date of issuance. Water and Sewer Bills are issued semi- annually and are due thirty days from date of issuance. ABSENTEE VOTING All elections QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTATION AS VOTERS Must be 18 years of age and a United States Citizen. Registration at the Town Clerk’s Office. Special evening registration hours are held proceeding elections. DOG LICENSES All licenses expire December 31. Dogs are to be licensed at 6 months. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. Fee: Female/Male $15.00 Spayed/Neutered $10.00 SENATORS IN CONGRESS John F. Kerry: Tel: (617) 565-8519 Email:john_kerry@kerry.senate.gov Scott P. Brown: Tel: (617) 565-3170 Email: scott_brown@brown.senate.gov REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Third Congressional District James P. McGovern Tel: (508) 831-7356 Email: http://www.house.gov/mcgovern STATE SENATOR Karen Spilka Tel: (617) 722-1640 Email: Karen.Spilka@masenate.gov REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Carolyn Dykema Tel: (617) 722-2210 Email: Rep.CarolynDykema@hou.state.ma.us Our Town EMERGENCY 911 Police 911 Fire/Ambulance 911 Poison Center Hotline 1-800-682-9211 Suicide Prevention Hotline 508-875-4500 Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-792-5200 Rape/Battered Women Hotline 508-626-8686 FIRE DEPARTMENT (Open 24 Hours) Emergency: 911 73 Main Street 508-497-2325 www.hopkintonfd.org POLICE DEPARTMENT (Open 24 Hours) Emergency: 911 74 Main Street 508-497-3401 Voice Mail Access: 508-435-2123 www.hopkintonpd.org TOWN HALL 18 Main Street www.hopkinton.org Selectmen’s Office 508-497-9700 BOARD OF ASSESSORS 508-497-9720 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Meeting Schedule: Alternate Tues., 5:30 PM, Town Hall BOARD OF HEALTH 508-497-9725 Public Health Administrator Mon.– Fri. 8AM- 4:30PM Meeting Schedule: 1st & 3rd Thursday 7PM @ Town Hall BOARD OF SELECTMEN 508-497-9700 Monday – Friday 8AM - 4:30 PM Meeting Schedule: 1st & 3rd Tues., 6:30 PM, Town Hall COUNCIL ON AGING – See Senior Center IT DEPARTMENT 508-497-9756 Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5:00 PM DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE, PLANNING & PERMITTING: 508-497-9755; 508-497-9745; 508-497-9757, 508-497-0012 Monday – Friday 7AM – 5PM Meeting Schedules: Planning Board 2nd & 4th Monday 7:30 PM Conservation Commission (2) Mon. per month 7:30 PM Board of Appeals 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:00 PM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 66 Fruit Street (P.O. Box 209) 7:30AM - 3:30 PM Highway 508-497-9740 Water 508-497-9765 Sewer 508-497-9760 Trash/Recycling Contact info 508-497-9740 ENGINEERING/FACILITIES DEPARTMENT Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM 508-497-9738 HUMAN RESOURCES 508-497-3407 Payroll Department 508-497-9769 Monday-Friday 8AM – 4:30 PM Meeting Schedule: 4th Wednesday - 7 PM Town Hall MetroWest Medical Center 508-383-1000 Milford Regional Medical Center 508-473-1190 Natural Gas Leaks 911 Power Outages 1-800-592-2000 Street Light Outages 508-497-9700 Tree Limbs on Wires (Police Dept.) 508-497-3401 PARKS & RECREATION 508-497-9750 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10AM – 2PM Meeting Schedule: 1st & 3rd Wed., 7 PM, Town Hall PUBLIC LIBRARY 13 Main Street 508-497-9777 Children’s Room 508-497-9779 Monday 1PM-8PM Wednesday and Friday 10AM-8PM Tuesday and Thursday 10AM-8PM Saturday (Sept-May) 10AM - 1PM www.hopkintonlibrary.org SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT (8AM - 4:30 PM) 89 Hayden Rowe Street 508-417-9360 Center School 508-497-9875 11 Ash Street Elmwood School 508-497-9860 14 Elm Street Edward Hopkins School 508-497-9824 104 Hayden Rowe Street Hopkinton Middle School 508-497-9830 88 Hayden Rowe Street Hopkinton High School 508-497-9820 90 Hayden Rowe Street School Committee meeting schedule: 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 7:30PM Middle School Library For School closings/delays check the local Cable station (Channel 10), TV, and radio stations. SENIOR CENTER 508-497-9730 28 Mayhew Street Monday – Thursday 8:30AM-4PM Friday 8:30AM-2PM Senior Center’s website: hopkintonseniorcenter.org TOWN ACCOUNTANT 508-497-9705 Monday – Friday 8AM-4:30PM TOWN CLERK 508-497-9710 Monday, Wed., Thurs., Friday 8AM-4:30PM Tuesdays (September – May) 8AM-7PM TOWN MANAGER’S OFFICE 508-497-9700 Monday – Friday 8AM-4:30PM TREASURER/COLLECTOR 508-497-9715 Monday – Friday 8AM- 4:30PM VETERAN’S SERVICES 508-881-0100 x612 or Thurs., 12PM-2PM Town Mgr’s Office 508-497-9700 YOUTH SERVICES 508-497-9820 x1520 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K HOPKINTON TOWN REPORT COVER BACK.pdf 1 3/22/12 4:01 PM