112th Boston Marathon
On April 21st. Hopkinton will host the start of the worlds oldest annual marathon.  Roads will be closed at 7:30am.  Information on parking areas and shuttle buses is available.  If you have additional questions please refer to the Boston Athletic Association website.  The B.A.A. has provided an informational letter to Hopkinton residents.

Winter Parking Ban-
The winter parking ban will begin November 15th and will continue until April 1st.  On street parking will be prohibited between the hours of 1:00am and 6:00am.  This ban is put into effect to accommodate the Department of Public Works roadway work.  This and other winter related bylaws are posted on the DPW Website.

Crosswalk Enforcement
The Hopkinton Police Department has identified a high level of concern for pedestrian safety in and around crosswalks within the downtown area.  We share this concern and in response will be conducting Crosswalk Compliance checks.  The goal of these compliance checks is to improve pedestrian safety by increasing motorist’s adherence to the pedestrian crosswalk laws.  To learn more about these laws please reference Mass. General Law Chapter 89 section 11.

Traffic Enforcement
Traffic Safety continues to be a high priority.  The Hopkinton Police Department takes several approaches in this effort.  The two most visible methods are enforcement and education.  In support of the enforcement component the department participates in the Click-it or Ticket and You drink You Drive You Lose Campaigns.  The Governors Highway Safety Bureau Funds these mobilizations through funding passed down from Federal Grants.  These funds are used to put additional officers on the street to target aggressive and impaired drivers.

Is Your House Numbered?
The emergency services profession has a saying, "seconds save lives." A properly numbered house allows responding police and fire personnel to quickly locate your address. To view some examples of properly numbered houses visit our website.

Identity Theft-Victimization Continues
Hopkinton is a very safe town however our residents are not shielded from identity thieves.  Crimes involving the theft and use of personal information can be devastating to both your credit and finances.  To learn more on how you can protect yourself refer to our Identity theft website.

Unregistered Vehicles and Trailers
The Hopkinton PD will continue their active enforcement of Chapter 130, Town Bylaws. If you notice a property with more than one unregistered vehicle or trailer, please contact Officer Phil Powers at 508.435-2123 x324.

RMV Driver's Manual
The Registry of Motor Vehicles now offers it's Driver's Manual Online.  You can pick up a printed copy at your local RMV Office. Or download it here.