Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 1

Lot's of Hopkinton Town Election 2012 information is getting prepared. Stop by the town hall in person or online to get a copy of the warrant.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Today is May Day; the historically European holiday is still celebrated in some parts of the United States by putting together a basket and leaving it on someone's doorstep ding-dong ditch style. If you get caught while running away a kiss is exchanged. 2. Today members of the Board of Selectmen and the Chamber of Commerce will be having State of the Town meeting at the Faith Community Church to get ready for the upcoming town election. All residents are invited to attend so they can be more informed when they attend town meeting. The meeting starts at 8 a.m. 3. …

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Letter To The Editor

LETTER: Jean Bertschmann Doesn't Sit Back, She Gets Involved

Hopkinton Resident Mary Murphy believes Jean Bertschmann is the right candidate to elect for School Committee on May 21.

Hopkinton Patch welcomes Letters to the Editor supporting candidates in the upcoming town elections. We will do everything th make sure all letters that are submitted by May 17. We will not run any letters on the day of the election. Letters can be submitted to sean.odonnell@patch.com. My name is Mary Murphy and I am supporting Jean Bertschmann for School Committee because she is a hard worker and has a wealth of history and knowledge about the Hopkinton schools. With 4 children (often spanning one in each school), she didn’t just sit back and watch things happen- she got involved! I worked with Jean when we both served on the HHS School Council. I have observed her to be a level headed, thoughtful leader. She has a quiet way of listening …

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Letter To The Editor

Letter: Jean Bertschmann for School Committee

A Hopkinton resident that has worked with Bertschmann over the past decade wants to see the current chairman re-elected.

Submitted by Maura McNamara I am witting to endorse Jean Bertschmann for re-election for School Committee. I have known Jean for over ten years. We met when our daughters were in kindergarten together. She has been a friend and someone I have worked with in several capacities over the years. I was able to see Jean in action as she led the HPTA. She was forwardthinking, innovative, approachable and very dedicated. She attended all the events, whether she needed to or not, just to show her support. I became active with the SPEAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) board and have been the liaison to the School Committee. I always found Jean willing to listen and advocate for all Hopkinton school children. Jean is very intelligent, a …

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Third Candidate Announces Run for School Committee

If Frank Sivo gets approved at tonight's caucuses, the two open School Committee spots will be contested by three people.

Submitted by Frank Sivo  I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the Hopkinton School Committee.  My wife Eve and I have made Hopkinton our home for 17 years. We have four children in the Hopkinton public schools:  three at Hopkins and one in the Middle School. I have been active in our community, coaching Little League, serving on the Special Education Advisory Council (SPEAC), and most recently serving on the Elementary Building Criteria Working Group. My education includes BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. Professionally, I lead strategic planning processes and the operational excellence program at Genzyme.  Previously, I worked as a management consultant serving a wide range of private and public sector clients …

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LETTER: Jon Graziano Announces Run for School Committee

In a press release today, the current Appropriations Committee member announced that he believe he has the passion and skills to keep the school's preforming at a top-teir level.

Submitted by Jon Graziano My name is Jon Graziano, and I am running for School Committee. My wife, Erin, and I moved to Hopkinton two years ago.   As the parents of three young children (ages 6, 4 and 1), one of the primary reasons we were attracted to the town was the school system, and our experience so far has validated that decision. Over the past year I have been the Appropriations Committee liaison to the School Committee. This role has enabled me to see and appreciate not only the reasons why our schools perform so well compared to other school districts, but also the unprecedented challenges our town faces to maintain our high standards in tight financial times. The strategic plan addresses our goals to enable Hopkinton to continue…

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LETTER: School Committee Chairman Begins Re-election Process

Jean Bertschmann is coming to the end of her first term on the School Committee; today she announced her bid for re-election.

Submitted by Jean Bertschmann, chairman of the Hopkinton School Committee. Dear Fellow Hopkinton Residents: I am happy to announce that I will be running for re-election to the School Committee in the May town election. It has been an honor and a privilege to have served on the School Committee for the last three years, and I welcome the opportunity to continue that service for the next three. My husband and I made Hopkinton our home more than 20 years ago, and it has been an ideal place to raise our four daughters, all of whom attend or have graduated from the Hopkinton Public Schools. We feel blessed to live in such a wonderful community and believe strongly in being actively engaged in our town. I joined the School Committee in 2009. …

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Ken Weismantel Announces Re-election Campaign

Ken Weismantel took out nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s office Wednesday and began the process of campaigning for his Planning Board seat.

Press release submitted by Ken Weismantel “I am running for re-election to continue the permitting process of Legacy Farms and continue the efforts to attract new businesses to Hopkinton,” A release from Wesimantel said. “The purpose is to increase the commercial tax base while maintaining our town’s Character. As the Planning Board chairman I have first-hand knowledge of the town’s zoning and permitting procedure. This experience is essential to attainment of the town’s master plan goals and financial stability.” “As a long term resident, I have seen Hopkinton’s population grow significantly since my family moved here in 1981. During that time we have met the challenge to improve our schools and town services while maintaining the town’s …

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