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Encyclopedia > Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Hopkinton, Massachusetts

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Location in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°13′43″N, 71°31′23″W
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Middlesex County
Settled 1715
Incorporated 1715
Government
 - Type Open town meeting
 - Town
   Manager
Anthony Troiano
 - Board of
   Selectmen
Muriel E. Kramer, Chair
Mary C. Pratt, Vice Chair
Leonard A. Holden
Ronald M. Clark
Michael Shepard
Area
 - Town  28.2 sq mi (72.9 km²)
 - Land  26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²)
 - Water  1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Elevation  410 ft (125 m)
Population (2000)
 - Town 13,346
 - Density 502.5/sq mi (194.0/km²)
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) Eastern (UTC-4)
ZIP code 01748
01784
(Woodville P.O. Boxes)
Area code(s) 508 / 774
Website: http://www.hopkinton.org/

Hopkinton is a town located in southwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts, about 40 km (26.4 mi) from Boston. It is one of nine towns that are part of the region known as MetroWest. The population was 13,346 at the 2000 census. Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Hopkinton_ma_highlight. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²)  - Width 183 miles (295 km)  - Length 113 miles (182 km)  - % water 13. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. ... An Open Town Meeting is a form of municipal legislature, typical in the New England region of the United States. ... Council-manager government - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... The system of local government in use in New England is very different from that found throughout the rest of the United States. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... The system of local government in use in New England is very different from that found throughout the rest of the United States. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... Area code 508 was split from area code 617 on July 16, 1988. ... Area code 774 is an overlay of parts of area code 508. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. ... Nickname: Location in Massachusetts, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Massachusetts County Suffolk County Government  - Mayor Thomas M. Menino (D) Area  - City  89. ... The MetroWest region is an area outside the city of Boston, in the state of Massachusetts. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Hopkinton is best known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, held annually on Patriot's Day in April, and as the home of computer storage firm EMC Corporation. The 100th running of the Boston Marathon, 1996 The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots Day, the third Monday of April. ... Patriots Grave in the Old Burying Ground, Arlington, Massachusetts. ... EMC Corporation NYSE: EMC is an American manufacturer of software and systems for information management and storage. ...


For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Hopkinton, please see the article Hopkinton (CDP), Massachusetts. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Hopkinton is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Hopkinton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ...

Contents

History

The Town of Hopkinton was incorporated in 1715. // Events July 24 - Spanish treasure fleet of ten ships under admiral Ubilla leave Havana, Cuba for Spain. ...


In February 2006, the town gained international attention from the murders of Rachel and Lillian Entwistle, committed allegedly by Lillian's father Neil Entwistle. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Neil Entwistle. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Neil Entwistle. ... Neil Entwistle Neil Entwistle (born September 18, 1978) is the widower of Rachel Entwistle and father of Lillian Entwistle and is charged with their murders. ...


Hopkinton Historical Commission

The Town of Hopkinton established a historical commission which manages “the preservation, protection and development of the historical or archeological assets of such city or town”. Projects include conducting research for places of historic or archeological value, assisting cooperatively with others engaged in such research, and carrying out other initiatives for the purpose of protecting and preserving such places.


The Commission may have a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of seven (7) members, appointed for staggered three (3) year terms.[1]


National Register of Historic Places

Hopkinton has two properties in the register.[2]

  1. Cedar Swamp Archeological District, Address Restricted. Listed 1988-05-23
  2. Hopkinton Supply Company Building, 26-28 Main Street. Listed 1983-03-10

Woodville Historic District

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 72.9 km² (28.2 mi²). 68.8 km² (26.6 mi²) of it is land and 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²) of it (5.82%) is water. Density: 346 per sq. mile. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Hopkinton is 17 miles east of Worcester, 26 miles west of Boston, and 195 miles from New York City.


Adjacent towns

Hopkinton is located in Eastern Massachusetts, bordered by six towns:

Upton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. ... Several places bear the name Westborough: [edit] Geographic locations Westborough, Massachusetts, in the United States Westborough, Lincolnshire, in the United Kingdom [edit] See also Westboro (disambiguation) Westborough High School, Dewsbury Category: ... Southborough is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. ... Ashland, Massachusetts is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. ... Holliston is a town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ... Milford is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. ...

Climate

Hopkinton, MA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.


The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 79.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 15.80 degrees Fahrenheit.


Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.


The annual average precipitation at Hopkinton is 51.25 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 4.69 Inches.[1]

  • Normal temperature in January.....24.7°F
  • Normal temperature in July........72.9°F
  • Normal annual precipitation.......44.9"[3]

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 13,346 people, 4,444 households, and 3,621 families residing in the town. The 2005 population estimate for[4] is 14,112. The population density was 194.0/km² (502.5/mi²). There were 4,548 housing units at an average density of 66.1/km² (171.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.33% White, 0.69% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.66% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 4,444 households out of which 49.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.33. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 33.1% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $89,281, and the median income for a family was $102,550. Males had a median income of $71,207 versus $42,360 for females. The per capita income for the town was $41,469. About 1.3% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Government

Since its incorporation in 1715, Hopkinton had retained its original open town meeting form of government and the town's day-to-day affairs were overseen by an elected board of selectmen. However, in 2007, the Town of Hopkinton's Charter Commission created a new town manager position, and hired Anthony Troiano as the first to fill that role.[5] // Events July 24 - Spanish treasure fleet of ten ships under admiral Ubilla leave Havana, Cuba for Spain. ... An Open Town Meeting is a form of municipal legislature, typical in the New England region of the United States. ... The Board of Selectmen is commonly the executive arm of town government in New England. ...


Since Proposition 2½ limited property tax increases to 2.5% per year, the town has had to ask residents for a number of overrides to maintain funding for certain programs, with school programs heading the list.


Town Meeting

Warrant

The Town Meeting Warrant is a document comprised of the articles to be voted on. Any elected or appointed board, committee, town officer or ten voters, may request that an article be included on the warrant. Each article to be voted on is directed by the Board of Selectmen to an appropriate board or committee to hear and provide the original motion at Town Meeting. All articles which require expending of funds are directed to the Finance Committee; articles dealing with planning and zoning to the Planning Board; articles relating to by-laws to the By-Law Committee, and so forth.


County Government

Massachusetts has 14 counties which were regional administative districts before the Revolutionary War.[6] In 1997, the county governments of Middlesex, Berkshire, Essex, Hampden and Worcester were abolished. Their functions were turned over to state agencies.


Its county seats are Cambridge and Lowell.

County government: Middlesex County
Clerk of Courts: Michael A. Sullivan
County Treasurer: Position Eliminated
District Attorney: Gerard T. Leone, Jr.
Registrar of Deeds: Eugene C. Brune
Registrar of Probate: John R. Buonomo
Sheriff: James V. DiPaola
State government
Representative(s) in General Court: Paul J.P. Loscocco (R)
Senator(s) in General Court: Karen E. Spilka
Governor's Councilor(s): Kelly A. Timilty
Federal government
Member(s) of the U.S. House of Representatives: James P. McGovern (D-3rd District),
U.S. Senators: Edward Kennedy (D)
John Kerry (D)

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Education

Public schools

The Town of Hopkinton has a public school system which serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district include three elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. The town also has an integrated pre-school and a school which serves only kindergarten and first graders.


Kindergarten students and first-graders attend the Center School. Grades 2 and 3 attend Elmwood School. Grades 4 and 5 attend Hopkins School. Grades 6 through 8 attend Hopkinton Middle School. High School Students attend Hopkinton High School.


Hopkinton High's school mascot is the Hiller "H", as the sports teams are known as the Hopkinton Hillers. Previously the teams were known as the Hopkinton Stonethrowers. The school primary colors are green and white, with orange as a secondary color.


See also: Hopkinton Public Schools website


Transportation

Hopkinton is situated 26 miles west of Boston in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts, which has excellent rail, air, and highway facilities. Interstate Route 495 divides the town into east and west zones, which are connected by numerous "spokes" providing direct access to the airport and other communities in the Greater Boston Metropolitan Area.[7] The MetroWest region is an area outside the city of Boston, in the state of Massachusetts. ... Interstate 495 (abbreviated I-495) is the designation of an Interstate highway beltway in Massachusetts. ... Greater Boston is the area of Massachusetts closely surrounding Boston. ...


Major highways

Hopkinton is served by two interstate highways and two state highways. Interstates 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) and 495, form an interchange on the northern border of Hopkinton and neighboring Westborough. Proximity to Route 9 (The Boston/Worcester Turnpike) and Route 30 in Westborough, gives additional access to east/west destinations. The Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, commonly called the Interstate Highway System, is a network of highways (also called expressways) in the United States. ... This article is about the idea of state highways State Highway, and is more formally known as Route 139 State highway, and state route are terms that usually apply to numbered highways that are primarily administered and financed by a state government in countries that are divided into states. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 90 Interstate 90 (abbreviated I-90) is the longest interstate highway in the United States at nearly 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometers). ... View of the Turnpike from an overpass by Boston University, facing east (towards central Boston). ... Interstate 495 (abbreviated I-495) is the designation of an Interstate highway beltway in Massachusetts. ... Massachusetts State Highway 9, always referred to simply as Route 9, is a major east-west state highway in Massachusetts. ... Massachusetts Route 30 is an east-west arterial, connecting Grafton with Kenmore Square in Boston. ...


Principal highways are:

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Nearby major intersections

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Mass-transit

Rail

There is no passenger or freight rail service in the Town of Hopkinton, but the public transportation network serving Massachusetts is easily accessible.


The Town of Hopkinton is served by the Southborough MBTA Station, located on the border of Hopkinton and Southborough on Route 85 at Flanders Road. MBTA commuter rail service is available to South Station and Back Bay Station, Boston via the MBTA Framingham-Worcester Commuter Rail Line which connects South Station in Boston and Union Station in Worcester. Travel time to BBS is about 50 minutes. Southborough is the name of several places: Southborough in London Southborough in Massachusetts Southborough in Kent This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Southborough is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. ... The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is a quasi-governmental organization formed in 1964 that controls the subway, bus, commuter rail, and ferry systems in the Boston, Massachusetts area. ... The Boston and Albany Railroad (AAR reporting mark BA) was a railroad connecting Boston, Massachusetts to Albany, New York, later becoming part of the New York Central Railroad system. ... South Station front entrance. ... Union Station is located at Washington Square in downtown in Worcester, Massachusetts. ...


Originally called the Framingham Commuter Rail Line, it was the end of the line until rail traffic was expanded to Worcester in 1996[8]. The line also serves the communities of Newton, Wellesley, Natick, Ashland, Southborough, Westborough and Grafton[9]. Newton, Massachusetts is a suburb west of Boston. ... Wellesley is a town located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ... For other uses of Westborough, see Westborough (disambiguation). ... Grafton is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. ...


Direct rail service to Boston, New York, and all other points on the Amtrak network (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) is available through nearby Framingham. Acela Express in West Windsor, NJ Amtrak Cascades service with tilting Talgo trainsets in Seattle, Washington Amtrak train in downtown Orlando, Florida For other uses, see Amtrak (disambiguation). ...


CSX Transportation provides freight rail service and operates an auto transloading facility in nearby Framingham. CSX Transportation (AAR reporting marks CSXT) is a Class I railroad in the United States, owned by the CSX Corporation. ...


Bus

Hopkinton is not affiliated with a regional transit authority.

  • Big W Transportation provides service to Framingham.
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines provides service to Worcester and Boston from Framingham.
  • A local bus service called the LiFT (Local inter-Framingham Transit) provides hourly bus service between Hopkinton and other local routes connecting the various fixed route public bus lines servicing multiple communities in the MetroWest region, including the towns of Ashland, Holliston, Milford, Hopkinton, Natick and Marlborough[10].

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Air

Boston's Logan International Airport is easily accessible from nearby Framingham. MassPort provides public transportation to all airport terminals from Framingham via Logan Express bus service seven days per week. The bus terminal and paid parking facility are located on the Shoppers' World Mall property, off the Massachusetts Turnpike Exit 13, between Route 9 and Route 30, at the intersections of East Road and the Burr Street connector.[11] Logan International Airport with aircraft taking off over harbor Bostons Logan International Airport from the airside lounge of Terminal E, illustrating how the airport is largely surrounded by water. ... Massachusetts Port Authority, or Massport, is an independent agency of the state of Massachusetts. ... Shoppers World is the name of a power center, located on Route 9, near the intersection of Route 30 and the Mass Pike (I-90) in Framingham, Massachusetts. ...


The Worcester Municipal Airport, a Primary Commercial (PR) facility with scheduled passenger service, is easily accessible. It has 2 asphalt runways 5,500' and 6,900' long. Instrument approaches available include precision and non-precision.


Commuter services

Park and ride services:[12] a park-and-ride bus in Oxford Park and ride terminals are public transport stations that allow commuters to drive short distances in their personal automobiles to catch a ride on a bus or railroad system (usually classified as light rail or the heavier commuter rail). ...

  • MassHighway operates a free park and ride facility at the parking lot at Shoppers' World Mall in Framingham.[13]
  • The MassPike operates a free park and ride facility at a parking lot adjacent to exit 12, across from California Avenue on the west side of Framingham.[14]

The Massachusetts Highway Department (MassHighway) is the highway department in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, responsible for maintenance of all state highways and signage of numbered routes. ... Shoppers World is the name of a power center, located on Route 9, near the intersection of Route 30 and the Mass Pike (I-90) in Framingham, Massachusetts. ... Massachusetts Turnpike logo. ...

Private services

Hopkinton has one limousine company, Able Limosine, Inc. that services the area, offering private airport service and other transport. Look up limousine in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


Economy and business

Hopkinton is the corporate headquarters of EMC Corporation, an American manufacturer of software and systems for information management and storage. It is the state's largest technology company, which employs 6,800 in Massachusetts. EMC, in addition to providing $1 million in annual real estate tax revenues, is a major contributor to the town's schools and recreational services.[15] EMC Corporation NYSE: EMC is an American manufacturer of software and systems for information management and storage. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...


Utilities

Many homes in town have private wells. In areas where the town offers services, water is supplied by town wells.


NSTAR is the exclusive distributor of electric power and natural gas to the town. NSTAR is a private utility company that provides retail electricity and natural gas to customers in eastern and central Massachusetts. ...


Verizon, successor to New England Telephone, NYNEX, Bell Atlantic and earlier, the Bell System, is the primary wired telephone service provider for the area, and provides FiOS-based telephone, television, and broadband services. Phone service is also available from various national wireless companies. This article or section should include material from Bell Atlantic This article or section should include material from GTE Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is a local exchange telephone company formed by the merger of Bell Atlantic, a former Bell Operating Company, and GTE, which was the largest independant local exchange... New England Telephone & Telegraph was the name of the Bell Operating Company serving Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont prior to 1994. ... NYNEX Corporation (pronounced Nine-x) was a telephone company which served five New England states (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont) as well as New York. ... Categories: Corporation stubs | Communications companies of the United States | Defunct companies | Telephone companies | Public Utilities ... The Bell System was a trademark and service mark used by the US telecommunications company American Telephone & Telegraph Company (AT&T) and its affiliated companies to co-brand their extensive circuit-switched telephone network and their affiliations with each other. ... FiOS is a fiber to the premises (FTTP) telecommunications service offered in the United States by Verizon. ...


Cable television and broadband service is available from Comcast. Comcast Corporation, (NASDAQ: CMCSA) based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the largest cable company and the largest broadband (second overall) Internet service provider in the United States. ...


Media

Newspapers

The Town of Hopkinton has two local newspapers: The Hopkinton Independent and The Hopkinton Crier. There is also a local news website devoted to Hopkinton: The Hopkinton News (HopNews).


The town is also served by The Boston Globe (owned by the New York Times Company). The Boston Globe is the most widely circulated daily newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts and in the greater New England region. ... The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is an American media company best known as the publisher of its namesake, The New York Times. ...


Television

Hopkinton has a public access cable television station called HCAM-TV, run mostly by local volunteers. Hopkinton residents can create and produce their own television programs that reflect the personality of their community, and have them cablecast on community access channels.


Healthcare

The Town of Hopkinton has no hospitals, long-term care facilities or hospices,[16] but is home to the following healthcare facilities: Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical need of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods of time. ... Palliative care (from Latin palliare, to cloak) is any form of medical care or treatment that concentrates on reducing the severity of disease symptoms or slowing the diseases progress, rather than providing a cure. ...

  • Golden Pond, an assisted living residence for seniors, with programs designed for individuals who wish to live independently but may require some assistance with daily care
    • Hearthstone Alzheimer Care Facility at Golden Pond offers programs for those with early Alzheimer's and Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • The Geropsych Health Center is a 23-bed facility, designed as an alternative living arrangement for seniors with psychiatric disorders
    • Adult Day Health facilities offers adult day programs, assisted by a professional nursing staff to coordinate medical needs
  • The Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center is a place that provides emotional and physical support for families with children with disabilities

Points of interest

  • Hopkinton State Park, part of the Massachusetts State Park system is located on Route 85 (Cordaville Road). The 1,450-acre Hopkinton State Park, offers two swimming areas, a sailboat launch, picnic tables and barbecue areas, ball fields, foot trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. Parking is available for approximately 1,000 vehicles in about 10 small parking lots. Power boats are not permitted on the park lake.
  • Whitehall State Park is located on Route 135/Wood Street in Hopkinton. Lake Whitehall is a fairly shallow lake which makes it an excellent fishing area. Small power boats are allowed, and there are several boat launches around the lake.
  • Lake Maspenock is home to a town beach area called Sandy Island Beach.

Culture

Annual events

  • Start of the Boston Marathon - Each Patriot's Day, about 15,000 world-class marathoners commence the rush from Hopkinton to Copley Square in Boston. Starting in 1924, when the Boston Athletic Association moved the starting line from Ashland, Hopkinton has garnered worldwide attention.[17]
  • Independence Day Horribles Parade
  • Concerts on the Common (Summer)
  • Polyarts Festival (September) - The annual daylong Polyarts Festival, a gathering of local artists and performers, is a regional favorite. Each event hosts many artisans selling handmade wares including pottery, stained glass, sterling silver jewelry, sweaters, leather crafts, and more.

Sports

Each year in April on Patriot's Day, the Town of Hopkinton is filled with thousands of people when Hopkinton hosts the start of the Boston Marathon. Athletes gather at Hopkinton High School, while spectators wait at the Town Common. Patriots Grave in the Old Burying Ground, Arlington, Massachusetts. ... The 100th running of the Boston Marathon, 1996 The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots Day, the third Monday of April. ...


Local organizations

Hopkinton has active social, philanthropic and political organizations including:

  • Hopkinton Newcomers Social Club
  • Hopkinton Women's Club
  • Hopkinton Garden Club
  • Hopkinton Lions Club
  • MOMS Club of Hopkinton

Youth

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Places of Worship

  • First Congregational Church of Hopkinton

Notable residents

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See also

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References

  1. ^ Hopkinton Historical Commission
  2. ^ National Register of Historic Places
  3. ^ U.S.G.S., National Climatic Data Center (Framingham Station)
  4. ^ Hopkinton Town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
  5. ^ Special Town Meeting needed to fund Town Manager job
  6. ^ League of Women Voters
  7. ^ Department of Housing and Community Development
  8. ^ Changes to Transit Service in the MBTA district
  9. ^ MBTA Map of Commuter Rail service in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island
  10. ^ Lift Bus routes and schedules
  11. ^ Map showing Logan Express in Framingham
  12. ^ Park & Ride locations in Massachusetts
  13. ^ Map showing park and ride lot at Shoppers World
  14. ^ Map showing Park & Ride in West Framingham
  15. ^ Boston Globe article
  16. ^ Department of Public Health 1992
  17. ^ Boston Globe article

Further reading

External links

Media

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Hopkinton Massachusetts, 1890 (892 words)
Hopkinton is situated on elevated land in the extreme southwesterly corner of Middlesex County, about 30 miles southwest of Boston by the Boston and Albany Railroad, which has a station at Southville on the northern line of the town.
On April 4, 1882, Hopkinton was visited by a great disaster, when a fire destroyed the town-house, the Congregational church, the hotel, a large boot and shoe factory, the public library, and many other buildings.
Hopkinton was the native place of Dr. Appleton Howe (1792-1870), an eminent physician (H. 1815); of John Barrett (1759-1821), teacher, and author of an English grammar; and of Hon.
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Hopkinton Massachusetts, was established in 1715 and gains widespread media attention each year in April when the internationally known Boston Marathon is run.
Hopkinton's resourcefulness and spirit is shared by Town residents, the local business and industrial communities, who volunteer and participate in town government, and contribute generously to community projects and programs.
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