Town Manager Weekly Update - July 30, 2026
Elaine Lazarus
Main Street Corridor Project Construction Advisory
What to Expect for the Week of August 3 to August 7
- Amorello will have its concrete subcontractor on site to pour the sidewalks.
- Amorello will also have its casting subcontractor onsite to raise castings.
- They will be working Monday through Friday.
Upcoming Work for the Week of August 17
Final paving on the east side of the project from the Fire Station to Ray Street is currently planned for the week of August 17th. Detours or alternating traffic will be used as needed for project work.
Please be advised that this schedule may change due to weather and existing conditions found while performing the tasks below. This work may impact traffic and require lane and sidewalk closures. For the most up to date information about the Main Street Corridor project please visit the Town's project website at https://hopkintonmainstreet.com
Roadwork Notice
Road paving is scheduled on the streets noted below. Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions. Work hours will be approximately 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please expect delays and do not park along the sides of the streets as this will interfere with the scheduled work.
Monday 8/3 - Valleywood Rd. & Lyn Path. Top course paving
Tuesday 8/4 - Tiffany Trail & Erika Dr. Top course paving
Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this needed roadwork project.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting August 4
The Town is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan and invites residents, business owners, and community members to attend a public meeting to help identify local hazard risks and priorities for reducing future impacts from natural disasters.
The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Location: Hopkinton Fire Department, 73 Main Street, 2nd Floor Training Room
Virtual: Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82796240964?pwd=vHX3Obp3IhZWamh9ySgY0hwIsPg3Ds.1
Community input is an important part of the planning process and helps guide future mitigation efforts. The updated plan must be approved by FEMA to maintain the Town’s eligibility for hazard mitigation grant funding. For more information, contact Joyce Emery, Administrative Manager, Hopkinton Fire Department, at 508-435-0555 or jem...@hopkintonfd.org.
Hopkinton Food Pantry at Project Just Because
Project Just Because at 77 South St. operates the Hopkinton Food Pantry, which serves Hopkinton residents. Please visit their website for information about the services provided, and needed donations.
https://www.projectjustbecause.org/programs/hopkinton-food-pantry/
Free Outdoor Movies on the Common
The final movie for this summer will be on August 6. It begins at dusk, around 8:15 pm. Don’t forget your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks!
August 6 The Wizard of Oz
Free Concerts on the Common - Sundays at 5:00 pm
August 2 - Roy Scott Big Band
August 9 - Carolyn Rae and The Rumors
August 16 - Kymberlee O'Brien Music
August 23 - Knock on Wood
Farmers Market
The Farmers Market is on the Town Common every Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Reminder - Real Estate Taxes Due
Fiscal Year 2027 Q1 and Q2 Real Estate bills are out, and the due dates are August 3 and November 2.
Hopkinton Trail Guide/Land and Trail Maps
The Hopkinton Trail Guide with land and trail maps is at this link: https://www.hopkintonma.gov/services___egov/hopkinton_trail_guide_land_and_trail_maps/index.php
Historical Hopkinton Photos
Hopkinton Fire, 1915 bicentennial celebration.
For more historical Hopkinton photos, see the link on the Hopkinton Historical Society website here: https://hopkhistsoc.org/
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