Welcome
The Township of Hopkinton, NY is the fifth town of the first ten towns in St. Lawrence Co. The first settlers came in 1802. The Township is located in the Southeast corner of St. Law. Co., in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. It has an elevation of 1,273 feet. On the East side it borders Franklin County and on the south side it borders Piercefield. This last section of the township use to be referred to as the "south woods".
Hopkinton is well known for its friendly citizens and community minded activities. Booklets of a self-guided car tour of the Historical parts of Hopkinton are available upon request from the Historian’s office.
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The Town Board of the Town of Hopkinton will hold its regular Monthly Meeting & Public Hearing on April 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hopkinton Town Hall.. The public is encouraged to attend.
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FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Hopkinton Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hopkinton Municipal Bldg. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Public Notices
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ASSESSOR, TOWN OF HOPKINTON
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
EFFECTIVE 2025
The Town of Hopkinton is seeking a highly-skilled and experienced assessor. The Assessor will be responsible for evaluating the knowledge, skills and competencies of individuals and creating
assessment reports. The candidate must be able to conduct field work, research and evaluate property values for taxation purposes on residential, commercial and industrial properties.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct physical inspections of properties to note any changes that may affect property value
• Analyze market data, sales transactions, property improvements and property characteristics to arrive at a fair assessment of value
• Use computer-assisted systems to prepare property assessments
• Prepare written reports on property assessments, providing thorough explanation and justification for the assessment
• Meet with property owners to address concerns and disputes over property assessments
• Stay updated with local zoning, economic, social and environmental conditions that may affect property values
• Provide evidence in court cases related to contested property assessments
• Attend workshops, seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of current regulations
Qualifications:
• Proven experience as an Assessor or similar role in the relevant field
• Strong knowledge of assessment methodologies and industry standards
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide constructive feedback
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to Susan Wood, Supervisor, at supervisor@townofhopkinton.org or mail to 7 Church Street, Hopkinton, NY 12965 by April 4, 2025. The Town of Hopkinton is an equal opportunity employer.
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LEGAL NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Resolution of the Hopkinton Town Board, St. Lawrence County, New York; and in compliance with Section 1660 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, a section of Converse Road between County Route 49 and Sheldon Road is temporarily closed to all vehicles having gross weight in excess of five tons including load, upon erection of signs and will remain in effect until the authorized removal of the closing signs.
Dated: February 27, 2025
Greg Crump, Highway Supt.
Town of Hopkinton
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LEGAL NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Resolution of the Hopkinton Town Board, St. Lawrence County, New York; and in compliance with Section 1660 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, all Town Highways in the Town of Hopkinton will be temporarily closed to all vehicles having gross weight in excess of five tons including load, upon erection of signs and will remain in effect until the authorized removal of the closing signs.
Dated: February 24, 2025
Greg Crump, Highway Supt.
Town of Hopkinton
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL AND WARRANT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the undersigned, the collector of taxes of the Town of Hopkinton, has received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the Town of Hopkinton for the fiscal year January 01, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the undersigned will receive the taxes listed on said roll at his office located at 7 Church St., Town of Hopkinton, St. Lawrence County, New York, during usual business hours of 9:30 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays; and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning January 3, 2025.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that taxes may be paid to the undersigned without interest on or before the thirty-first day of January. Taxes received after the 30 day penalty free period shall have interest added at the rate of one per cent for each month or fraction thereof until such taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer pursuant to law. The date for the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer is June 3, 2025.
Dated: December 30, 2024
Richard L Powers
Collector of Taxes for the Town of Hopkinton