Town Manager Weekly Update - February 5, 2026
Elaine Lazarus
Public Library February Newsletter: Library Newsletter
Senior Services Newsletter: Senior Services Newsletter
From the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee - Energy Savings:
With the recent snow and cold, many homes have been dealing with icicles and ice dams. Ice dams happen when too much heat leaks into the attic and melts the snow, which refreezes at the edge of the roof. Their root cause is poor insulation, but there is a fix! MassSave offers free energy audits and big discounts on insulation upgrades - saving energy, saving money, and saving homes from ice dams. Get started at Mass Save.
Town electric ratepayers have saved over $50k in just the first quarter since the implementation of Hopkinton Power Choice, as covered by the Hopkinton Independent recently: Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Feb. 3: Town sees early savings from Hopkinton Power Choice program
HOP Youth Attend Youth Power Summit:
Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP) Youth brought four Hopkinton High School students to the Youth Power Summit at Worcester State University, hosted by The 84 Movement, a statewide youth-led advocacy organization focused on tobacco and vaping prevention. Students participated in leadership and advocacy workshops and connected with peers from across Massachusetts who are leading youth-driven change. In March, HOP Youth will continue on their advocacy journey and travel to the Massachusetts State House to meet with local legislators.
Tuesday, February 17 - Artful Connections:
Musician Ben Keyes and Poet Amy Asherah are the hosts. Each evening in this series features a host who kicks off with a presentation, performance, and discussion relevant to that evening's theme and the host's work. Then, guests can add their words, music, and art to the conversation. Refreshments are available; the event is free and open to all. At the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe, 6:30 pm.
This series is a collaboration between the Hopkinton Freedom Team and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, with support from Riverside Properties, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Hopkinton Cultural Council, and Hopkinton Youth and Family Services. For more information, see the flyer below or the Hopkinton Center for the Arts website: hopartscenter.org
Summer Job Opportunities and Spring/Summer Parks and Recreation Programs:
Looking for a great summer job? Check out Parks and Recreation open positions by going to the Town website, Human Resources Page: Job Postings - Town of Hopkinton
The Spring and Summer Parks & Recreation Activity Guide is at this link: SpringSummerAG_1.25.26.pdf
Within these pages, you’ll discover a variety of recreational opportunities designed to inspire, engage, and bring our community together. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventures, sports leagues, fitness classes, STEM, or cultural programs, we have something for everyone.
Registration for Spring programs is open.
Summer registration opens on February 9th at 10:00am
Apply for Assistance from Senior & Disabled Tax Relief Fund; Application Deadline Feb. 20, 2026
Hopkinton homeowners who are 60 and older or disabled are encouraged to apply for assistance with paying their property tax bills. Applicants must be at least 60 years old or have a state-recognized disability, and applicants must own and occupy a single-family home in Hopkinton as their primary residence. The maximum income for a household of one is $57,000, $73,000 for a household of two, $80,000 for a household of three, and $88,000 for a household of four.
The application is available online (Hopkinton Tax Relief Application Form .pdf), at Town Hall (18 Main St.), the Senior Center (28 Mayhew St.), the Hopkinton Public Library (13 Main St.), and from Youth and Family Services. The Treasurer’s Office will mail the form to those who call 508-497-9715 to request one. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, Feb. 20.
If you like to get outside in the winter, there are many places in the area to visit:
Hopkinton Trail Guide/Land and Maps: Hopkinton Trail Guide / Land and Trail Maps
Hopkinton Trails Club: Hopkinton Trails Club
Hopkinton Area Land Trust: Hopkinton Area Land Trust
Mass Audubon: 7 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Sudbury Valley Trustees: Sudbury Valley Trustees
The Hopkinton Trails Club will hold a guided trail walk in Hopkinton on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 1 pm at the Whitehall Conservation Area & Laurel Ridge. This is a beautiful area at Lake Whitehall, with woodland and shoreline trails. It will take you through the Whitehall Conservation Area and some of the new Laurel Ridge property. Meet at the Whitehall Conservation Area parking lot, between 273 & 279 Wood Street. Note: If there's snow and the parking lot isn't plowed, the start will move to the Lake Whitehall boat ramp parking area, just a short distance away on Wood Street. Notice will be posted on the Trails Club website (see above) if there's a change.
Winter Farmers Market - Sundays from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Weston Nurseries, 93 East Main Street.
Veterans Breakfast - First Friday of every month, 9:00 am at the Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street.
Save the Date - Community Recycling and Reuse Day - April 4
Saturday, April 4, 2026 10am-1pm
Marathon School
Rain or Shine
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