Town Manager Weekly Update - September 18, 2025
Elaine Lazarus
Take the Hopkinton Economic Development Plan Survey
There will be a table at the Farmer’s Market on the Common this Sunday, Sept. 21 from noon to 4 pm, to learn more about the Economic Development Plan.
New Town Grants
- Hopkinton has been fortunate to receive the following new grants for the following projects and initiatives:
- $179,305 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program Action Grant award for Hopkinton's Community-Led Resilient Land Initiative. Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $30 Million to Help Communities Prepare for Flooding, Heat Waves and Wildfires | Mass.gov
- $200,000 Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal Program award for Lake Maspenock Dam improvements Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $11 Million in Funding for Dams, Levees, and Coastal Infrastructure | Mass.gov
Upcoming Events:
- September 20 - Hopkinton Trails Club Old Town Road guided walk at 10:00 am. This ancient path on the hillside east of Lake Maspenock has stone walls, cellar holes, and acres of forest. The author of the article in the link will be showing the way. Meet/park at 66 Pine Island Rd (additional parking is at the intersection at 55 Pine Island by the mailboxes).
- September 21 - Farmers Market on the Town Common, noon to 4 pm.
- September 21 - 2nd Act Performance: “I’ll Never Do That”, 7:00 pm, Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe, Free. See information below.
- September 22 thru 26 - Spirit Week at the Senior Center!
- September 24 - CarFit, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St. A free, interactive and educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Appointment required, please call 508-497-9730 to sign up.
- September 27 - Repair Fair, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Senior Center. See flyer below for more information.
- September 27 - Sudbury River Cleanup - Join Scout Troop 4 and the Hopkinton DPW for the annual OARS 3 Rivers Cleanup. See more information below.
- October 8 - Heat Pump Pizza Party sponsored by Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee and Energize Ashland. At the Ashland Community Center, 6:30 pm. Registration link in the flyer below.
Performance - “I’ll Never Do That” - September 21
September is Recovery Month, a time to celebrate recovery and break down the stigma surrounding substance use disorders. For the past decade, Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP) has hosted Celebration of Recovery events. On Sunday, September 21st at 4:00 PM, HOP welcomes the 2nd Act Theater Company to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for a performance of I’ll Never Do That, a prevention play that tells the story of one family’s struggle with substance misuse. All of the actors are in recovery themselves and will join the audience for a talk-back discussion following the show. This performance is appropriate for ages 12+, and HOP invites community members interested in the arts, prevention, and recovery to join us for this special evening. hopartscenter.org/event-details/ill-never-do-that-a-recovery-month-event
Sudbury River Cleanup - September 27
Volunteers from across the community will roll up their sleeves to pull trash, debris, and tires from the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers. For 39 years, the Annual OARS 3 Rivers Cleanup has been a cornerstone of community stewardship in our watershed. Each cleanup is about more than hauling trash, it’s about neighbors coming together to restore wildlife habitat and give our rivers a chance to thrive. By pitching in for just one morning, you’ll be part of an effort that echoes through the watershed.
When: Saturday, September 27th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Where: 10 River Road, Southborough, MA
Host: Scout Troop 4, Hopkinton DPW, and OARS
Cleanup type: Land-based Cleanup
Register here: Hopkinton Cleanup—Sudbury River – OARS
Come be part of something that makes a real difference for our rivers! Join Scout Troop 4, along with the Hopkinton DPW and OARS, for a cleanup at Aikens Park along the Sudbury River. This is more than just picking up trash. It’s about protecting our waterways, supporting the next generation of environmental stewards, and making our community a healthier, more beautiful place. The Scouts, as tomorrow’s leaders, are stepping up to take care of our rivers! Grab a friend, roll up your sleeves, and help us keep the Sudbury River clean. Volunteers of all ages are welcome (youth under 16 must bring an adult). Cleanup runs from 9–11 AM.
Come ready to make a positive impact!
National Senior Center Month
National Senior Center Month continues with Spirit Week, CarFit, and the Repair Fair.
From the Youth & Family Services Department:
Heat Pump Pizza Party
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