Town Manager Weekly Update - July 31, 2025
Elaine Lazarus
Hopkinton Public Library August Newsletter: https://groups.google.com/a/hopkintonma.gov/g/librarynewsletter/c/MZvff9FCwvk
Events: Information on upcoming events is below.
August 1 - Veterans Breakfast at the Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St. Free.
August 3 - Concert on the Town Common - Carolyn Rae and the Rumors. 5:00 pm, Free.
August 5 to August 26 - Dog Days Programs - Public Library - Information in the Library Newsletter link above
August 7 - Outdoor movie on the Town Common - Mufasa: The Lion King. At dusk, around 8:30 pm. Free event.
August 10 - Concert on the Town Common - Knock on Wood. 5:00 pm, Free.
August 17 - Hopkinton Trails Club Walk - Berry Acres, 1:00 pm - see information below
August 17 - Concert on the Town Common - Studio Two. 5:00 pm, Free.
August 24 - Concert on the Town Common - Din Check. 5:00 pm, Free.
In case of inclement weather, check the Parks & Recreation website for cancellation notices for the outdoor movies and concerts: Hopkinton Parks and Recreation
Trails Club Walk - Sunday, August 17 at 1 pm
The Hopkinton Trails Club will hold a trail tour of the Berry Acres area. This often overlooked area has a lot to offer. Trails, streams, beaver activity, and some new bridges! Meet at the Ice House Pond parking area on West Main St. by the old Trail Depot. A map of the parcel and trails is here: https://www.hopkintontrailsclub.com/images/maps/berryterry.png
Summer Concerts on the Common:
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of music, dancing, and fun. This is a free event open to everyone! Concerts will begin at 5:00 PM.
August 3rd Carolyn Rae and The Rumors
Playing Taylor Swift to Billy Idol, Elton John to Dua Lipa, Michael Jackson and more, Carolyn Rae & the Rumors brings the energy and something for everybody to have a good time!
August 10th Knock on Wood
Knock on Wood is a high-energy acoustic folk-rock duo, featuring singer-songwriter Howie Newman on guitar, lead vocals and harmonica. He is joined by one of the top fiddler players in the area.
August 17th Studio Two
Studio Two is a headlining Beatles band that pays tribute to the early Beatles years, choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era.
August 24th Din Check
Din Check is New England’s premier Bollywood band. Din Check – or noise check – is also the phonetic sound of the “tabla,” an Indian percussion instrument. It’s a fitting name for a band that consistently brings audiences to their feet with their lively and rhythmic performances. Touching upon all genres, popular singers, and eras, the band appeals to people of all ages. Din Check's repertoire also spans multiple languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Gujarati, as well as unique fusions or "mashups" of popular American rock music and Indian music.
Porchfest is Coming Back!
Porchfest is coming back to Ashland and Hopkinton for the third year! Ash Hop Porchfest is an outdoor music event that will be held on Saturday, September 13th from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday, September 14th.
Come spend the day in our beautiful towns while listening to live music. Musicians and bands of all genres will be performing on porches and patios throughout the two town centers. This walkable event is also the perfect opportunity to check out our local shops and restaurants.
If you would like to host a band or performer on your Porch or if you have a band or are a performer and would be interested in performing at AshHop PorchFest, click the tab up top “Band Signup” and register for the event. All the information you need to register is on the website: http://www.ashhopporchfest.org.
Ash Hop PorchFest is made possible with investment funds granted from the Mass Cultural Council through the Ashland and Hopkinton chapters, Kim Foemmel Fine Homes and more. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Save the date! We look forward to seeing you September 13th, 2025!
Also on September 13 is Hopkinton Family Day!
Hopkinton Farmers Market - Every Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m on the Hopkinton Town Common. Check out the weekly schedule of vendors on their website: Hopkinton Farmers Market
Town Board and Committee Meetings Next Week:
Monday, August 4 - Sustainable Green Committee (6:00 pm); Planning Board (7:00 pm)
Tuesday, August 5 - Select Board (6:00 pm); Conservation Commission (7:00 pm)
Wednesday, August 6 - Council on Aging (1:00 pm)
Thursday, August 7 - Open Space Preservation Commission (7:00 pm)
More meetings may be posted as we get closer, just check the online calendar on the Town website: https://www.hopkintonma.gov/ Scroll down to the Events Calendar.
The calendar listing for the meeting will also have the agenda (posted at least 48 hours in advance), and will indicate whether the meeting is in person, virtual, or hybrid. If there is a virtual component to a meeting, the link will be on the calendar and/or on the agenda itself. No one needs a reason to attend a meeting, curiosity is enough! Feel free to check one out.
If you can’t attend a live meeting, some are also available to stream anytime on YouTube, thanks to HCAM: HCAM.tv
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