Town Manager Weekly Update - October 9, 2025
Elaine Lazarus
Flu Shot Clinics - Hopkinton Health Department
- Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic for ages 65+ on Wednesday, Oct. 15 - Senior Center, 9 am to 1 pm.
- Flu Shot Clinic for ages 2-18 on Thursday, Oct. 16 - Hopkinton High School Library, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Registration required - Sign up via the QR codes below.
Friday, October 17 - Ribbon Cutting - The Hank Fredette Skatepark
EMC Park, 113 Hayden Rowe, 3:00 pm
Friends of Whitehall Fall Lake and Trail Cleanup - October 18
Saturday, October 18 - Friends of Whitehall fall lake and trail cleanup, from 9:00 am to Noon. Meet at the boat landing parking lot at Whitehall State Park on Wood Street. Gloves, trash bags, tools, bug spray and water will be provided, plus coffee and donuts for volunteers. More information is here: friendsofwhitehall.org
Fire Department Open House - October 19
Sunday, October 19 - Fire Department Open House, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Fire Station, 73 Main St.
Books in Bloom: Animals in Print - October 20 through 25
The annual Books in Bloom exhibition will be on view at the Hopkinton Public Library from October 20–25, 2025. This year’s theme, “Animals in Print,” celebrates beloved animal characters who come to life both in literature and in blooms. The event is presented by the Hopkinton Garden Club, in partnership with the Hopkinton Public Library, and features creative floral displays inspired by books selected by library staff.
The Hopkinton Garden Club is excited to share its new website: www.hopkintongardenclub.org. Take a look to explore upcoming programs, learn more about projects, and find ways to get involved. Visit often to stay connected with all that’s happening in the Hopkinton Garden Club!
Artful Connections - Tuesday, October 21
Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe, 6:30 pm
The second of two evenings, which 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. RSVPs are welcome, whether or not you will be performing. Refreshments are available. October 21 features cultural storyteller Arshia Tharakabhushanam, a gold medalist in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and Asima Silva, the first Muslim woman elected official in Massachusetts.
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. Through the arts and conversations, they aim to build and promote love, inclusion, and trust within the surrounding communities and help create a more beautiful and just world.
Learn About Dementia - Monday, November 3
Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main St., 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
The final 2025 Dementia Friends Information Session will be held at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts at 7 pm on Monday, November 3. These sessions are open to residents of all cities and towns. Sponsored by the Council on Aging, Hopkinton has hosted and facilitated 26 sessions in the past 4 years which have resulted in 400 new Dementia Friends.
Sand for Seniors - Delivered To Your Door
Seniors, you may have a bucket of sand delivered to you, to spread along slippery or icy walkways to prevent slips and falls. Please call the Hopkinton Senior Center at 508-497-9730 to sign up or ask questions. This program is sponsored by the Hopkinton Senior Services Department, the Fire Department, and the Department of Public Works.
Home Heating Assistance
The Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help with your winter heating bills. Depending on household income, you could receive benefits to ease the burden, plus a discount on your electric bill. The program runs from November 1 to April 30 and is available to all Hopkinton households that meet the income eligibility guidelines. For example, a one-person household can qualify with a gross income up to $51,777; two people up to $67,709, and three people up to $83,641. If you heat with natural gas, oil, propane, electricity, wood, coal or pellets, you could receive funds to help pay your winter heating bills. Call the Senior Services Outreach Coordinators at 508-497-9730 to get started.
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