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Hopkinton
Town Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Town Clerk, 508-497-9710 Fax: 508-497-9702
Email:
annc@hopkinton.org
Web: www.hopkinton.org
Population: 14,550
Sq. Miles: 27.9
Type of Government: Open Town Meeting, Five-Member
Board of Selectmen
Chairman, Board of Selectmen: F. Eric Sonnett
Town Administrator: Theodore Kozak
Congressional District: 3rd, Honorable James P.
McGovern (D)
State Senator: Karen E. Spilka (D)
State Representative: Paul J. P. Loscocco (R)
School District: Hopkinton School District,
508-497-9800
Public Library: Hopkinton Public Library,
508-497-9777
Cable: Comcast, 888-633-4266
Gas: Com Gas, 800-572-9300
Electric: NSTAR, 800-592-2000
Water: Town Water and Private Wells, 508-497-9565
Waste Removal: BFI, 508-497-9740, DPW
Hopkinton is mainly a residential community. Hopkinton is
located within commuting distance to many major
destinations, including Boston. The Massachusetts Turnpike
and Interstate 495 are located within the Town’s boundaries.
Hopkinton is home to EMC2 and other growing companies.
Hopkinton is rocky and hilly and has several lakes. The
source of the Charles River is found in Hopkinton. There are
several recreational features including hiking trails, a
town forest, and a town beach, along with many ball fields
for various sports. The Massachusetts Audubon Society has
land in Hopkinton. The area is open to the public with
walking trails available. The Hopkinton State Park offers
facilities for swimming, boating, hiking, fishing and
picnicking. The Whitehall State Park has a boat ramp, as
well as a series of trails surrounding the lake.
Hopkinton gains national attention once a year in April. The
B.A.A. Marathon has started in Hopkinton since 1924. Runners
from all over the world gather on Main Street to begin their
26-mile run to Boston. On July 4th each year, Hopkinton has
a local parade. The Polyarts Festival is held in the fall
and includes performing arts, exhibiting artists and
craftspeople. During the summer, a series of concerts is
held on the Town Common.
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