Town Profile
The Town of Hopkinton was established in 1715 and gains widespread media attention each year in April when the internationally known Boston Marathon is run. Runners from all over the world gather on Main Street to begin their 26-mile run in what is always a colorful and exciting event.
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. All play a part in carrying on the town's nearly 300 years of history and tradition as a caring place to live.
Public and private recreational facilities in town include Hopkinton State Park, Whitehall State Park, the Town beach on Lake Maspenock, fishing, tennis courts, playgrounds, the Saddle Hill Country Club and the YMCA.
Cultural events include the Hopkinton Polyarts Festival, Fourth of July parade and bonfire, and the summer concert series on the Town Common. The Town is proud of its community-supported educational system, its new, expanded, recycling facility and its leaf composting program.
In an unusual welcoming gesture, the Board of Selectmen writes a letter to each new resident describing Hopkinton's facilities and programs and urging them to involve themselves in Town affairs as part of "warm and friendly Hopkinton".
Geography
Eastern Massachusetts, bordered by Upton on the southwest, Westborough on the northwest, Southborough on the north, Ashland on the northeast, Holliston on the southeast, and Milford on the south. Hopkinton is 17 miles east of Worcester, 26 miles west of Boston, and 195 miles from New York City.
- Total Area: 28.17 sq. miles
- Land Area: 26.56 sq. miles
- Population: 9,191
- Density: 346 per sq. mile
Government
Municipal Offices Main Number: (508) 497-9700
Form of Government; Board of Selectmen, Executive Secretary, Open Town Meeting. Incorporated as a town in 1715.
Transportation and Access
Hopkinton is situated in the Greater Boston Area, which has excellent rail, air, and highway facilities. State Route 128 and Interstate Route 495 divide the region into inner and outer zones, which are connected by numerous "spokes" providing direct access to the airport, port, and intermodal facilities of Boston.
Major Highways
Principal highways are State Route 135 and Interstates 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) and 495, which form an interchange on the border of Hopkinton and Westborough.
Rail
There is no passenger or freight rail service in Hopkinton, but the network of intermodal facilities serving Massachusetts is easily accessible.
Bus
Hopkinton is not affiliated with a regional transit authority. LIFT offers hourly bus service between Hopkinton, Ashland and Framingham.
Other
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: Precision and non-precision.
