Town Manager Weekly Update - June 18, 2026
Elaine Lazarus
July 4 - Independence Day
On Saturday, July 4, Hopkinton will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a parade and awards ceremony. The theme of this year’s festivities will be “Hopkinton Celebrates America’s Birthday”. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. next to Center School then proceed along Park Street, Hayden Rowe to Hopkinton High School, Grove Street, Pleasant Street, Main Street, and finally Ash Street by Center School. After the parade, the following awards for parade floats will be given from the gazebo on the Town Common:
- "McIntyre" Best Family Award
- Most Patriotic Award
- Best Performance Award
- Most Creative Award
An award will also be given for Best Parade Route Decorations.
Any person, group, organization, business, family, or neighborhood from Hopkinton is welcome to participate in the parade. Participants are urged to stress positive, family friendly messaging. There is no charge to join the parade. Those who cannot join the parade are welcome to gather along the parade route to watch. Unlike previous Hopkinton parades, this event will be water free to promote safety and protect historic uniforms and costumes. Candy and trinkets may be handed out to parade watchers along the route, but nothing will be thrown from trucks or floats. A limited number of chairs will be provided near the corner of Routes 185 and 35 as well as on the Common for people who require them. The rain date will be Sunday, July 5 at 1 p.m. To sign up to be in the parade or to find out more, please visit https://www.HopFourth.net. The signup deadline is June 30. This event is sponsored by the Veteran’s Celebration Committee with assistance from the Hopkinton Republican Town Committee and Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee.
6th Annual Pride Parade - June 20 - Town Common
Farmers Market - Every Sunday
The Hopkinton Farmers Market is on the Town Common from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday through October 11. For a list of vendors and other information, see the website: https://www.hopkintonfarmersmarket.com/
Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Summer Activities/Events
Please check out the summer offerings at the Parks & Rec. website: https://hopkintonma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Free Outdoor Movies on the Common
Bring your family and friends for a great evening under the stars with family-friendly movies. Movies will begin at dusk, around 8:15 pm. Don’t forget your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks!
June 25 Zootopia 2
July 9 How to Train Your Dragon - live action version
July 23 E.T.
August 6 The Wizard of Oz
Free Concerts on the Common - Sundays at 5:00 PM
July 12 - Studio Two
July 19 - The Hopkinton Community Summer Band
July 26 - FM Collective
August 2 - Roy Scott Big Band
August 9 - Carolyn Rae and The Rumors
August 16 - Kymberlee O'Brien Music
August 23 - Knock on Wood
Elmwood School Study Committee - Resident Interest?
Elmwood School will be turned over from the School Department to the Town/Select Board following completion of the new Charleswood Elementary School. The decision as to what the future of the building and the 19.3 acres of land will be is an important one. At this time, we are interested in determining whether there is resident interest in serving on a study committee that will consider the options for Elmwood School.
Are you interested in serving on a town committee that will conduct a planning process that includes community and town department outreach, and ultimately recommends a plan for reuse and/or disposition to the Select Board for the building and the property? If so, please indicate your interest at this link by July 15: Elmwood School Study At this time, the intent is just to gauge the level of interest.
Hopkinton Hazard Mitigation Plan and Survey
Hazard mitigation is actions taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of hazards. The Town of Hopkinton has hired the Horsley Witten Group, Inc. to assist with the development of the 2026 Hopkinton Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Click here for more information
As part of this process, Hopkinton is conducting a hazard mitigation plan survey. The information you provide in this survey will help us understand the risks and actions you’d like the town to take. It will take under 15 minutes to complete the survey, and your answers will be fully anonymous. Click here to participate in the survey and provide your input/feedback
Annual Town Meeting Survey Closing Soon!
Whether you attended the Annual Town Meeting on May 2 or not, your feedback is important. Please complete the survey at the link below by June 30. Your feedback is essential in helping the Town to continually improve voter experience and maximize participation. If you have already completed the survey, thank you!
Survey link: https://forms.gle/6AaZMyo6TzzsdfaP9
Charitable Fundraising - 2026 Boston Marathon - Hopkinton Invitational Entries
For several years the Town has been extremely fortunate to receive invitational entries to the Boston Marathon from the Boston Athletic Association (BAA). The Select Board distributes the entries via a random selection process to local nonprofit organizations and to town entities that perform Marathon-related functions. This year, 52 invitational entries were distributed to organizations, which in turn raised a total of $542,853.56 for charity. This program has been a great benefit to local nonprofit organizations and the community. The list of organizations is below. Well done!
Hopkinton Public Library Foundation
Sophie's Hope Foundation
Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse
Hopkinton Youth Football
Hopkinton Garden Club
Hopkinton Little League
Baypath Humane Society
Hopkinton Masonic Benevolent Fund
Hopkinton Youth Soccer, Inc
Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey
Hopkinton Women's Club
Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse
Hopkinton Education Foundation
Mental Health Collaborative, Inc
Community Foundation for MetroWest
Hopkinton Historical Society
Friends of Hopkinton SEPAC
Hopkinton Food Pantry
Live4Evan
HPTO
Canty's Underdog Scholarship Fund Inc
KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation
Dignity Matters, Inc.
Friends of Hopkinton, Inc
Hopkinton Public Library Friends, Inc
Friends of Hopkinton Seniors
The Hopkinton Lions Club
Demons Youth Hockey
Hopkinton Emergency Fund
One Mission
Hopkinton Music Association
National Brain Tumor Society
The 20th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event to Cure ALS
Project Just Because
EHop
Hopkinton Area Land Trust
Hopkinton Scout Leaders Association (HSLA)
Nevus Outreach
Lake Maspenock Preservation Association (LMPA)
Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England
The Hoyt Foundation
Purpura Family Foundation
The Garrison Speed Shop Inc
South Asian Circle of Hopkinton
Veterans Celebration Committee
Hopkinton Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Committee
HHS BPA/Robotics
Hopkinton Marathon Committee
From the Trails Committee
A new shared-use path will connect Hopkinton High School (Field 11) to Chamberlain Street, creating a safer way for students and residents to walk, run, and bike through our community. “This project is an important step in strengthening connectivity across Hopkinton,” said Trails Committee Chair Peter LaGoy. Construction begins in June - stay tuned for updates and photos.
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