Town Manager Weekly Update - March 28, 2025
Elaine Lazarus
March Events
Hank Fredette Skatepark Ribbon Cutting - March 29, 11:30 a.m., EMC Park, 113 Hayden Rowe
Family Fling - March 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., moved to Hopkinton Middle School due to forecasted inclement weather. https://friendsofhopkinton.org/
April Events
Hopkinton Veterans Breakfast - April 4 (the first Friday of every month, 9 a.m., Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St.)
Stories and Songs - April 4, Hopkinton Center for the Arts Upcoming Events, Live Performances & Workshops in Hopkinton, MA | HCA
Winged Foot Art Exhibit and Auction - April 5 to April 27, Town Common
Appropriation Committee Public Hearing - FY26 Town Budget - April 9, Town Hall, 18 Main St.
Recycling and Reuse Day - April 12, Marathon School (see information below)
Nipmuc Territory Land Acknowledgement Ceremony - April 12, Hopkinton Center for the Arts Upcoming Events, Live Performances & Workshops in Hopkinton, MA | HCA
Project Just Because Spring Spectacular - April 12, Holliston Project Just Because Spring Spectacular 2025
stArt Line Experience - April 13 to April 27. An immersive, self-guided art and education tour of the marathon legend sculptures in Hopkinton, a marathon art exhibition at the HCA, and more. Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe The StART Line Experience | HopArtsCenter
Artful Connections - April 17, Hopkinton Center for the Arts (see information below)
Celebrate at the Start Line; Hundred Yard Dash for Kids - April 19, Town Common
129th Boston Marathon - April 21
EV Expo - April 27, Hopkinton High School
Little League Opening Day Parade - April 27, Main Street
Recent Events
At a meeting on February 5, the Select Board approved the promotion of Police Officers Matthew McNeil and Aaron O’Neil (center of photo) to the position of Lieutenant.
Members of the Water and Sewer Advisory Board and Hopkinton Department of Public Works staff toured the Fruit Street Wastewater Treatment Facility this week:
Community Recycling and Reuse Day
Below is information on the Community Recycling and Reuse Day on April 12 at Marathon School. It’s an opportunity to dispose of and donate certain items, see below for more information and applicable fees, if any.
Critical Drought Status
As of this writing, much of Massachusetts, including Hopkinton, is in Critical Drought Status. The Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection provides a list of things that residents and businesses can do, which includes:
Minimize overall water use
Follow local water use restrictions
Monitor total household water use shown on your water bill for sudden increases, which often indicate leaks. Use the MA Home Water Use Calculator tool to evaluate household water use.
Fix any toilet or faucet leaks immediately. Check for leaks in homes and businesses regularly by:
Checking water meters for constant dial movement
Using dye tabs to check for toilet leaks
Conducting regular inspections of all pipes and fixtures, including those located in utility rooms, crawlspaces, and other hidden areas
Use dishwashers rather than handwashing dishes. Run the dishwasher only on a full load.
Aggressively reduce indoor water use by:
Reducing shower length and consider using a shower timer
Running washing machines only on a full load
Not letting water run while brushing and shaving
Replacing old fixtures and appliances with water-efficient ones. Make sure toilets, faucets, and showerheads are WaterSense labeled
Stop all non-essential water use
Be extra cautious with outdoor fires, grills, and flammable materials. Drought increases fire danger.
Please see information and the Drought Status map (which is updated as conditions change) at this link: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-status
Additional Information on Upcoming Events
Additional information on registration for the April 17th Artful Connections evening of poetry, music and storytelling at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts: https://www.hopartscenter.org/event-details/artful-connections-with-host-andre-strongbearheart-gaines-jr
The Hopkinton Freedom Team will hold Bystander Intervention training on May 10. See below for information, and sign up here: https://forms.gle/w7bGwPyN7fiLouhn9
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