Town Manager Weekly Update - May 22, 2025
Elaine Lazarus
Memorial Day
Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day. The program for Hopkinton’s Memorial Day ceremonies is below. The event begins at Evergreen Cemetery on Wood Street at 9:45 a.m., then proceeds to the Mayhew Street cemeteries and flag pole at 10:15 a.m., and finally the Town Common at 11:15 a.m.
Learn more about the history of Memorial Day at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website here: Memorial Day history - National Cemetery Administration
New Public Transit Route Will Serve Hopkinton
On Tuesday, May 27 the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority begins offering a new bus route through Hopkinton. The 495 Connector route will run mostly on Route 85, connecting the South Acton, Southborough, and 495 Forge Park (Franklin) MBTA Commuter Rail stations, with stops in 8 communities. There will be a stop in Hopkinton at the Post Office on Cedar Street. This is an enhancement to our service. The existing east-west route (Route 5), connects Framingham, Ashland and Hopkinton, generally running from the center of Framingham to South Street in Hopkinton with stops along the way, including the Ashland MBTA station.
Click on the link for a map and schedule for the new 495 Connector route: https://www.mwrta.com/application/files/9817/4671/8660/Shuttle_Seat_Drop.pdf
Climate Action Planning
On May 29th from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. there will be an informative webinar on Climate Action Planning in Hopkinton, where the essential steps and strategies for building a sustainable future in Hopkinton will be explored. This session will educate and empower residents to understand the importance of climate action, outline the goals of Hopkinton's climate action plan, and provide practical ways to get involved in reducing our environmental impact. Whether you're passionate about energy efficiency, transportation, or waste reduction, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a difference. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, engage, and take action towards a greener, more resilient Hopkinton!
Events
Team Hoyt Memorial Road Race - Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. - starting and finishing at Marathon School.
Arts in Bloom Exhibition - Until May 29 - Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe - Gallery hours for public viewing are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - In this collaboration between the Hopkinton Garden Club and the HCA, a curated selection of artwork—chosen to reflect the 2025 theme, “Peace, Love, and Understanding”—will be interpreted through floral arrangements by members of the Garden Club. Several pieces of art will be brought to life with flowers, color, and creativity.
Spring Pop-Up Book Sale - Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hopkinton Public Library.
Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival - Sunday, June 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hopkinton High School parking lot.
Hopkinton Farmers Market - Begins on Sunday, June 1, Noon to 4 p.m., every Sunday until October 5 on the Hopkinton Town Common
Pride Celebration - June 21, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Click on these links to Host a Table at the event, Volunteer at the event, Learn more at FAQs, or Sign up to attend the festival/walk. To sponsor the event, please reach out to Ellen at efitzpa...@gmail.com for a Sponsorship Form or to find out more.
Learn About Dementia - June 23, 1 p.m. at the Hopkinton Senior Center.
Sandy Beach will open on Saturday, May 31.
September seems like a long time from now, but the Senior Center is planning ahead! They will hold their annual Repair Fair on September 27, and are looking for “fixers” who are willing to share their skills for the event. Are you handy; can you sew; are you clever? - or do you know someone who is? Please see the information below if you would like to help out, and thank you!
Massachusetts Healthy Aging Report
You may be interested in this Massachusetts Healthy Aging Report: Explore the Report - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative. It provides a lot of local and statewide data on older adults including population, housing, financial and other information. Data is provided in tabular form, but also includes interactive maps.
Town Board and Committee Vacancies
Many of the terms of town board and committee members expire at the end of June each year. There are current or upcoming vacancies on the boards and committees listed below. If you would like to serve on a board or committee, please check out some of the opportunities. The Town website has information about the duties of specific Boards and Committees here: Town of Hopkinton, MA: Boards. Interested residents must apply via the Online Volunteer form on the Town website here: Town of Hopkinton, MA: Board Application
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Appropriation Committee
Board of Appeals
Commission on Disability
Capital Improvement Committee
Community Preservation Committee
Council on Aging
Cultural Council
Design Review Board
Economic Development Advisory Board
Historical Commission
Hopkinton Historic District Commission
Marathon Committee
Marathon Fund Committee
Permanent Building Committee
Personnel Committee
Sustainable Green Committee
Tax Relief Committee
Trails Committee
Veterans Celebration Committee
Water & Sewer Advisory Board
Woodville Historic District Commission
Youth Commission
Zoning Advisory Committee
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