Making an endorsement for Select Board is difficult for me in that I know both candidates well. Both have been of service to the town for many years and have contributed to our community in significant ways. I have worked with Amy Ritterbusch in a few capacities, but...
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Letter to the Editor: Markey’s commitment well-established
I am wholeheartedly endorsing Joe Markey for one of the two open School Committee positions in the upcoming Hopkinton Town Election. I feel confident to speak of the high regard in which Joe is held in town, having been a friend of Joe’s and the Markey family for over...
Letter to the Editor: Batlle-Rafferty has experience
I would like to express my support for my friend Lya Batlle-Rafferty for the Hopkinton School Committee. Lya has a degree in cognitive science from MIT and a master’s in adult education and training. I served with Lya on the Board of Assessors. I found her to be a...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch has answers
I am writing a letter in support of Amy Ritterbusch for Select Board. I have known Amy for four years and have worked with her for a little over three years on the Hopkinton Historic District Commission. Amy is the first person I contact when I have absolutely any...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch thorough, balanced
I am excited to support Amy Ritterbusch in her pursuit of a position on our Select Board. More than 10 years ago, I met Amy through the Hopkinton PTA. She was always a visible face at school events, whether fundraising, volunteering or generating new ideas. Amy is...
Letter to the Editor: Markey a caring, knowledgeable leader
Fellow citizens of Hopkinton, I’m writing this letter to ask you to support Joe Markey in the upcoming election for a seat on the School Committee. Joe is a longstanding, active citizen who is knowledgeable, trustworthy and cares deeply for our town. I first...
Letter to the Editor: Coutinho ‘shows up for everyone’
I write in support of John Coutinho for Select Board. I have known John since 2009 when I was fortunate enough to move across the street. It should not surprise you that in addition to being active in the community, John is active in the neighborhood. He ALWAYS is...
Letter to the Editor: Coutinho has earned right to return
I served on the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen (as it was then called) from 2010-16, and overlapped for several of those years with John Coutinho. Based on my experience with John then and since, I am pleased to endorse him for another term on the Select Board. John is...
Letter to the Editor: Coutinho has experience, leadership
I have worked with John Coutinho in many different roles over the years, including his involvement with the Boston Marathon for the town. His participation consistently and regularly enhances the outcome for Hopkinton. I currently work with John on the Zoning Advisory...
Letter to the Editor: Ronan has expertise
I write in wholehearted support of Dawn Ronan for School Committee. She has demonstrated, time and time again, her expertise in quietly navigating the slings and arrows from those with differing opinions to find points of commonality, and then to expertly build...
Letter to the Editor: Ronan offers fresh perspective
Oftentimes a fresh perspective is needed in local politics. I believe that Dawn Ronan can contribute to the school committee is this fashion. The concern for the students is paramount in Dawn's reason for seeking this position. The hands-on approach and the...
Letter to the Editor: Ronan for School Committee
I am writing to show my support for Dawn Ronan for School Committee. I truly believe there is no one more suited for this than Dawn. I have watched her wholeheartedly dedicate her time to everything that has anything to do with making the absolute best learning...
Letter to the Editor: Markey for School Committee
We support Joe Markey for School Committee. His experience in town volunteer service has given him a sophisticated understanding of the workings of public processes — legal, political, legislative, financial, permitting, taxing, borrowing. This is singular hard-won...
Letter to the Editor: Recommendation for Ronan
I would like to recommend Dawn Ronan for School Committee. I have worked with her on the Youth Commission for the past few years. Dawn is dedicated to the town, the students, the police department, Youth and Family Services and many other groups who work with us. She...
Letter to the Editor: Ronan for School Committee
I would like to share my support for Dawn Ronan, who is running for School Committee. Dawn is a longtime resident of Hopkinton. She has been actively involved in the Hopkinton community as a parent and volunteer in the Hopkinton schools for many years. I have served...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch an advocate for residents
I am writing to support Amy Ritterbusch's candidacy for the Select Board. Amy serves the town in a multitude of roles, including as an elected member of the Planning Board, chair of the Growth Study Committee and chair of the Hopkinton Center Historic District...
Letter to the Editor: Lake resident for Coutinho
I am writing in support of re-electing John Coutinho for Select Board. What is impressive about John is that when asked to help with something, he sees the problem through all possible avenues to get it resolved. He asks where he can help, actively listens and...
Letter to the Editor: Coutinho’s leadership vital
I write this letter in support of John Coutinho for re-election to the Hopkinton Select Board. In the unknown financial situation that we are sure to face John brings his knowledge, experience and creativity to assist the town in weathering the storm. John has an...
Letter to the Editor: HHS parade props
On behalf of the families of the Hopkinton High School Class of 2020, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Hopkinton community for making the senior parade on May 30 an event we will never forget. Thank you Mr. Bishop, Dr. Cavanaugh, Officer Phil...
Letter to the Editor: Protect forest from solar
The Liberty Mutual solar project is not the best use of Hopkinton’s precious natural resources. Let me first say that I believe that solar power is very important for our future. I was happy to read that there will be some rules about where it is sited in the future....