Town Manager Weekly Update - July 24, 2025
Elaine Lazarus
Events: Information on upcoming events is below, including August Dog Days events at the Public Library!.
Tonight:
July 24 - Outdoor movie on the Town Common - Inside Out 2. At dusk, around 8:30 pm. Free event.
July 24 - Hopkinton Climate Resilience Open House - Drop in at the Library, any time between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Food will be provided. Free event.
Coming Soon:
July 26 - Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Dept. of Public Works, 83 Wood Street - From 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. For a list of products that will accepted and not accepted, check out the DPW website here: Household Hazardous Waste
July 27 - Concert on the Town Common - The Hopkinton Community Summer Band. 5:00 pm, Free.
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 - See below!
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 - Concert on the Town Common - Studio Two. 5:00 pm, Free.
August 24 - Concert on the Town Common - Din Check. 5:00 pm, Free.
From the Hopkinton Public Library:
Who let the dogs out?
Feel like you’re in the dog house because you lost some library books? Like, kinda a long time ago? You’re in luck! For the month of August, the Hopkinton Public Library is partnering with the Baypath Humane Society and the Brown Dog Coalition to get you back in the library by forgiving your bills, and help out some of our four-legged friends while we’re at it!
What if I like cats or birds or lizards better?
That’s ok. Librarians are well-known for our love of kitties, so we won’t judge. Baypath also helps cats and select other animals; or, feel free to donate to an animal shelter that assists the creatures that you love! As long as you show us a receipt, we’ll forgive your bills.
How to get bills forgiven
Eligible bills include:
Only items owned by the Hopkinton Public Library
Item must have gone into “Lost” status over 1 year ago
Talk to the staff at the main desk and show them a receipt for a donation to a shelter to get your eligible bill forgiven!
How to Donate
Donate to the Baypath Humane Society on their website at Support Us – Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton or shop their wishlist.
Donate to the Brown Dog Coalition on their website at Donate — Brown Dog Coalition & Rescue Ltd.
You can donate cash or purchase an item from one of their wishlists!
How else to Participate
If you don’t have bills that need forgiving, that’s fine! You can donate to our shelter partners anyway!
Return overdue or long overdue books if you can find them! We never charge late fees!
Attend our Events! We’ll be having dog and pet-themed events throughout the month of August. (See our Calendar for more info and to register)
Snuggle your pets and tell them you love them! Just remember that they can’t come to the library with you unless your service dog is trained to perform a specific task to manage a medical condition.
Volunteer at a shelter or animal rescue! Most rescues are looking for folks who can volunteer on a regular schedule.
Dog Days Programs
Snuggle a Therapy Dog: For Adults! 8/5 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Special Pet Themed Story Time 8/5 from 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Read to a Therapy Dog: For Children 8/6, 8/13 & 8/20 from 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm [ages 3-6]
DIY Braided Dog Toy 8/19 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm [ages 14+]
DIY Cat Scratch Post 8/20 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm [ages 14+]
Punch Needle Pet Noses 8/26 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm [ages 14+]
Pickleball Open Play: Hopkinton Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce Pickleball Open Play at the courts at Fruit Street. Open play will take place Wednesday evenings from 4:00-7:00 pm on courts 1, 2, and 5. Participants are required to sign up via PlayTime Scheduler. PlayTime Scheduler is a FREE online tool – accessible by computer or mobile device – to help players arrange local pickleball play that matches their skill level, location and schedule. Easily arrange pickleball games with other players in your area.
Main Street Corridor Project
Have you noticed that the number of overhead wires on Main St. between Ash St. and the Police Station is much reduced? Many of the wires were removed this week, as all electric service is now underground. Pretty soon the rest will be gone as well, and then the poles will be removed.
Save the Date! Hopkinton Family Day - September 13
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