Town Manager Weekly Update - May 29, 2025
Elaine Lazarus
Public Health Nurse Simone Carter - 2025 MAPHN Presidential Award
Congratulations to Simone Carter, BSN, RN, Hopkinton’s Public Health Nurse, who is the recipient of the Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses (MAPHN) 2025 MAPHN Presidential Award. This Award is presented every year by the President of the Association and is given to someone they believe exemplifies Public Health Nursing and has gone above and beyond for their work as a Public Health Nurse and as a member of the Association. Simone has been very active in the community, including at the Senior Center, and is a valued member of our Town Hall staff. This award is well deserved - congratulations and many thanks to Simone!
Climate Action Planning - Tonight
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
Spring Pop-Up Book Sale - Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main St.
Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival - Sunday, June 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hopkinton High School parking lot.
Monthly Trail Work Day - June 7, 9 a.m. to Noon, at the Hughes Farm/Colella Property at 192 Hayden Rowe. The Hughes Farm and Colella properties are two adjacent town-owned open space parcels that have been preserved in perpetuity, and are open to the public. More information: Monthly Workday
Hopkinton Farmers Market - Begins on Sunday, June 1, Noon to 4 p.m; every Sunday until October 5 on the Hopkinton Town Common
Summer Reading - The Hopkinton Public Library Summer Reading Program 2025 begins with pre-registration at the Library on June 16. Children, teens, and adults will receive a log to track reading and complete unique challenges to earn drawing tickets for fabulous prizes. Library summer programs include an all ages Animals of the Rainforest Live Show, performances by Science Heroes, Pumpernickel Puppets Presents Sir George and the Dragon, crafternoons, Middle Grade and Young Adult book clubs, Dungeons & Dragon, Scrabble Club and Mahjong Group and more.
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.
Volunteer for the Senior Center’s Repair Fair
The Senior Center 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!
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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