Hopkinton DPW

🎗️September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month🎗️ In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness month, the DPW is wearing yellow ribbons. We encourage everyone to join us and wear yellow throughout September to support the families who fight against childhood cancer.

Help keep Hopkinton moving! DPW is hiring a full-time Maintenance Mechanic, position offers competitive pay, a Monday thru Friday schedule, and full benefits including pension. Additional details and application instructions are available here: ow.ly/bz1Z50WQEJS

Please see this link to help with discoloration in the home: hopkintonma.gov/news_detail_T1…

UPDATE - WATER MAIN BREAK at Chestnut Street Crews repaired a large water main break late last night on Chestnut Street. Due to the size and nature of the break, there may be discoloration for several days. Hydrants are being flushed to help clear the pipes.

***URGENT*** WATER MAIN BREAK Wild Road at Chestnut Street Crews are currently responding to a water main break near Wild Road & Chestnut Street. Nearby areas should expect water disruption. Some areas may notice some discoloration.

Join us at Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s Touch-a-Truck today at the high school until 2:00.

Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival is back! The event will take place rain or shine on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Hopkinton High School Parking Lot. This event has something for all ages!

Please be advised that Well #4 has been activated for the season. This well contains higher levels of iron than some of our other wells and can cause periodic discoloration.

We are still in a State declared drought. Reminder - There is no lawn watering or non-essential outdoor use allowed. Learn more about water restrictions at: hopkintonma.gov/water_use_rest…

Join us!

Even with the recent rain and snow, we're STILL in drought - here's how you can help!

The Water Department is responding to a water main break at Thayer Heights Rd. Customers in the area should be prepared for disruptions in service. Discoloration may be experienced in the surrounding area.

Please be advised that due to a water main break on Downey St. there may be discoloration off and on for several days in the surrounding area.  With the below freezing temperatures crews are unable to flush hydrants at this time. Please check your water before using it.

Please be advised that due to an overnight fire and fire hydrant use in the center of town, there may be some discoloration in the water today. Please check your water before using.

The resident sand/salt pile is empty. The sand/salt pile will not be refilled until we receive new storage equipment compliant with the water resources protection zoning bylaw. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Elm Street is open to traffic. Tree work is complete.

Temporary road closure of Elm St (between Lumber St Ext & Indian Brook and) today for tree removal. Please plan accordingly. Expect delays and seek alternate routes.

Tree work on West Main St. Westbound lane closed near 169 West Main. One lane alternating traffic.

Slippery evening commute ❄️ DPW crews are out treating roads. Please leave room for equipment. Be patient & drive carefully. #DontCrowdThePlow

Discard Ashes Safely Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash container at least 10 feet away from the home and any other buildings. Never empty the ashes directly into a trash can. Pour water on the ashes.