Town Manager Weekly Update - May 28, 2026
Elaine Lazarus
Touch-a-Truck and Food Truck Festival - Sunday, May 31 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival is back! The event will take place rain or shine at the Hopkinton High School Parking Lot, 90 Hayden Rowe. Adult tickets: $8.00; Children: $5.00; Under 1: Free! Cash, credit and Venmo accepted. Speed up your check-in and purchase tickets in advance and sign the event waiver at https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/uuuchrpzx6he3fvzcrozao/web/. Tickets will also be available at the three entry points on the day of the event. Food from participating Food Trucks and the train ride are not included in the ticket admission price.
For additional information, pay for tickets online, and to check out the event's sponsors, go to 12th Annual Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival | HPLF
Fruit Street Bridge Temporary Closure and Detour - June 6 and 7
The Fruit Street Bridge over I-495 from Saddle Hill Road to Huckleberry Road will be closed from 6:00 AM on Saturday, June 6 until 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 7. This closure is required to perform full depth reconstruction work at the approaches at both ends of the bridge. Crews will be working on-site from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on both days.
During the closure, the following detours will be in place:
When traveling west on Fruit Street:
From Fruit Street, turn left on Saddle Hill Road
Turn right on Wood Street (Route 135)
Turn right on Fruit Street and continue to your destination
When traveling east on Fruit Street:
From Fruit Street, turn left on Wood Street (Route 135)
Turn left on Walker Street and continue straight onto Saddle Hill Road
Turn right on Fruit Street and continue to your destination
You can view a map of the detour routes here.
Annual Town Meeting Survey
Whether you attended the Annual Town Meeting on May 2 or not, your feedback is important. Please complete the survey at the link below. Your feedback is essential in helping the Town to continually improve voter experience and maximize participation. If you have already completed the survey, thank you!
Survey link: https://forms.gle/6AaZMyo6TzzsdfaP9
Charter Review Public Survey
The Charter Review Committee is seeking input to inform review of the Town Charter. The questions are based on preliminary feedback from town boards and employees. Your feedback is essential in helping them evaluate current provisions, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the Charter reflects the needs, priorities, and values of the community. Public forums will be held in the future, and they look forward to hearing more from you! The survey is brief, thank you for your participation.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/itEg28mZ7tAbhWqHA
Seeking Dedicated Members-at-Large for Hopkinton Police Chief Screening Committee
The Town of Hopkinton is seeking proactive and community-minded Hopkinton residents to serve as Members-at-Large on the Police Chief Screening Committee. As a Member-at-Large, you will participate in confidential interviews of Police Chief candidates, and act as part of a first round screening panel. This role is ideal for individuals looking to contribute to public safety initiatives in Hopkinton.
To Apply:
Please complete the form linked here: Member-at-Large Police Chief Screening Committee. The deadline is May 29 at noon. There are six available seats on the committee.
2025 Annual Town Report
Have you read the 2025 Annual Town Report? Learn what your town departments, boards and committees have done over the last year! A link is here: 2025 Hopkinton Town Report for web.pdf
New Town Employees
Over the last few months, new employees have joined the Town of Hopkinton team. We have welcomed:
- David Larter, Heavy Equipment Operator, DPW
- Donna Carlson, Senior Library Assistant
- David Nordstrom, Dishwasher, Senior Center
- Michael Catania, Van Driver, Senior Center
- Prince Gyau, Assistant Water & Sewer Manager
- Victoria Fullager, Police Officer
Victoria Fullager (center) was appointed as Police Officer by the Select Board on May 26.
Echo Trail Parking Area Improvements
The Hopkinton Trails Committee and the Hopkinton Area Land Trust (HALT) will be making improvements to the Echo Trail gravel parking area. Echo Trail is off Granite Street, near the intersection with Hayden Rowe. Work will continue through May and may include regrading, new gravel, and drainage improvements. The parking area may be temporarily closed or limited during construction. Thanks for your patience as the work to improve access to this community trail progresses!
6th Annual Pride Parade - June 20
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