Hopkinton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, less than 30 miles (48 km) west of Boston. The town is best known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, held annually on Patriots' Day in April, and as the headquarters for the enterprise-oriented Dell EMC. At the 2020 census, the town had a population of 18,758. The U.S. Census recognizes a village within the town known as Woodville, reporting a population of 2,651 as of the 2020 census.

History

The town of Hopkinton was incorporated on December 13, 1715. Hopkinton was named for an early colonist of Connecticut, Edward Hopkins, who left a large sum of money to be invested in land in New England, the proceeds of which were to be used for the benefit of Harvard University. The trustees of Harvard purchased land from the Native American residents with money from the fund and incorporated the area, naming it in honor of its benefactor. During King George's War, natives raided the town, taking captives to Quebec.

Grain was the first production crop grown in the area, while fruit and dairy industries were developed later. Agriculture predominated until 1840 when the boot and shoe industries were introduced into the town. By 1850 eleven boot and shoe factories were established in Hopkinton. Fires in 1882 and the migration of those industries to other parts of the country eliminated these industries from Hopkinton.

There are 215 Hopkinton properties listed in the State Register of Historic Places. The majority, 187, are located within the Cedar Swamp Archaeological District in Hopkinton and Westborough. The properties are also listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Twenty-three properties are included within the Hopkinton Center Historic District, a local historic district which comprises properties around the Town Common, on East Main St. and the south side of Main St. The district was expanded in 2000 to include the Town Hall and in 2001 to include Center School. The Hopkinton Supply Company Building on Main St., located slightly west of the district, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Former factory worker housing in the center of town, contrasted against the more rural areas surrounding it, are visual reminders of Hopkinton’s past.

In 2005 the town established a second historic district in the village of Woodville. Ninety-seven properties are included within this district. The village of Woodville has retained its distinctive village atmosphere and strong architectural connection to Hopkinton’s industrial development and growth from the mid-to-late 19th century. The area was an early cotton clothmaking center and the site of a major shoe factory. When Boston seized Lake Whitehall for its water supply in 1894, the factories along its shores were closed or moved to other sites, as they were considered sources of pollution. Remaining factories and other buildings were destroyed in a fire in 1909. In the 18th century, it was an agricultural area with a few farms scattered north of the much smaller Lake Whitehall and its accompanying cedar swamp, and was the site of a grist mill on Whitehall Brook as early as 1714.

Within or near the Miscoe-Warren-Whitehall Watersheds ACEC (Area of Critical Environmental Concern), remains of large pits have been found. The pits were lined with bark by the Native Americans and used to store corn over the winter months.

At one time, it was believed that the waters flowing from the large swamp south of Pond St., under Pond St. and into Lake Whitehall contained magical healing powers. As a result, the area quickly was built up as a resort area. Visitors came by stagecoach to the Hopkinton Hotel, which was located between Pond St. and the lake. The mineral baths and their powers lured the visitors to the area. The baths can still be viewed by the edge of the stream that drains from the swamp. Within the ACEC area are also two beehive shaped stone structures, about 6 feet (1.8 m) tall. Their origin and use are unknown.

Hopkinton gains national attention once a year in April as it hosts the start of the Boston Marathon, a role the town has enjoyed since 1924. The town takes pride in its hospitality as runners from all over the world gather in Hopkinton to begin the 26.2-mile (42.2 km) run to Boston.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.2 square miles (73.0 km²), of which 26.6 square miles (68.9 km²) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²), or 5.82%, is water.

Hopkinton is 17 miles (27 km) east of Worcester, 26 miles (42 km) west of Boston, and 195 miles (314 km) from New York City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the census-designated place for the village has a total area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²), of which 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²) is land and 0.22% is water.

Adjacent towns

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

Westborough	Southborough	Ashland

	Hopkinton

Upton	Milford	Holliston

Climate

The climate in Hopkinton tends to be quite warm during the summer, with daily high temperatures averaging in the 80s. Temperatures in the 90s are also known to occur between June and August as high-pressure air masses push in from the south. Winters are typical of areas inland and west of Boston. Snowfall averages near 60" but can vary tremendously from season to season.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average minimum and maximum temperature of 65 °F (18 °C) and 84 °F (29 °C) respectively. The coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum and maximum temperature of 16 and 35 °F (−9 and 2 °C) respectively.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 °F (10 °C), and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 °F (8.9 °C).

The annual average precipitation at Hopkinton is 51.25 inches (1,302 mm). Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 4.69 inches (119 mm).

Normal temperature in January (max/min average)	25.5 °F (−3.6 °C)
Normal temperature in July (max/min average)	74.5 °F (23.6 °C)
Normal annual precipitation	44.9 inches (1,140 mm)

Demographics

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
1850	2,801	—
1860	4,340	+54.9%
1870	4,419	+1.8%
1880	4,601	+4.1%
1890	4,088	−11.1%
1900	2,623	−35.8%
1910	2,452	−6.5%
1920	2,289	−6.6%
1930	2,563	+12.0%
1940	2,697	+5.2%
1950	3,486	+29.3%
1960	4,932	+41.5%
1970	5,981	+21.3%
1980	7,114	+18.9%
1990	9,191	+29.2%
2000	13,346	+45.2%
2010	14,925	+11.8%
2020	18,758	+25.7%
* = population estimate. Source: United States Census records and Population Estimates Program data.

Between the 2010 census and 2020 census, Hopkinton was the fastest-growing community in Greater Boston.

As of the census of 2010, there were 14,925 people, 4,957 households, and 3,978 families residing in the town. The population density was 568.4 inhabitants per square mile (219.5/km²). There were 5,128 housing units at an average density of 195.3 per square mile (75.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.1% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 4.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 4,957 households, out of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.38.

Population was well-distributed by age, with 33.6% under the age of 20, 3.4% from 20 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

As of 2000, 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.

Hopkinton village

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,628 people, 1,003 households, and 672 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 611.3/km² (1,584.3/mi²). There were 1,024 housing units at an average density of 238.2/km² (617.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.14% White, 0.38% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of the population.

There were 1,003 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,250, and the median income for a family was $68,050. Males had a median income of $48,050 versus $37,862 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,878. About 2.9% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Library

The Hopkinton Public Library was founded in 1867. It has been located in the heart of downtown, just steps away from the Town Common, since 1895. Until 1955, bequests were the only source of funding for the library. Since that time, the town government has been appropriating public funds for employee salaries, cost of cleaning the Library, utilities and assistance with the purchase of books. The library is now funded through various sources that include the Town Government, The McGovern Trust Fund, Annual State Aid and Friends of the Library.

The town library was established by the Young Men's Christian Association in 1867. Seven members served as the Trustees, incorporated the Library and adopted by-laws for the government of the Library in 1890. The current building was built in 1895 with contributions from local and former residents of Hopkinton. The second floor was used as a lecture hall and was remodeled later as a children’s room. A gallery was built to connect the Library building with the adjacent Episcopal Church after extensive renovation in 1967. This new section was named after the head librarian at the time, Mrs. Betty Strong. A special feature of the reading room is a stain glass window with a motif of water fountain bubbling water flowing over an open book and the inscription on the page reads "The fountain of wisdom flows through books.” The large hall clock that still stands near the circulation desk was presented to the Library by Mrs. F.V. Thompson and Mr. Abram Crooks.

The library was transferred to the town government in May 2010. Five members were appointed as the Library Trustees. Starting from May 2011, election will be held for the members of the Library Board of Trustees during the Annual Town Meeting.

In January 2016, the library moved to a temporary location at 65 South Street while the historic building on Main Street undergoes a major renovation and expansion.

Transportation

Hopkinton is situated 26 miles (42 km) west of Boston in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. 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.

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.

Principal highways are:

Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) (east/west) (the longest interstate highway in the United States)
Interstate 495 (north/south)
State Route 135 (east/west)
State Route 85 (north/south)

Nearby major intersections

Interstate 495 in Westborough, Massachusetts
Interstate 95 in Weston, Massachusetts

Mass transit

Rail

There is no passenger or freight rail service in Hopkinton.

Hopkinton is served by the Southborough MBTA Station, located on the border of Hopkinton and Southborough on Route 85 at Southville 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 Back Bay is about 50 minutes.

Originally called the Framingham Commuter Rail Line, Framingham was the end of the line until rail traffic was expanded to Worcester in 1996. The line also serves the communities of Newton, Wellesley, Natick, Ashland, Southborough, Westborough and Grafton.

Direct rail service to Boston, to New York, and to many other points on the Amtrak network (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) is available through nearby Framingham.

CSX Transportation provides freight rail service and operates an auto transloading facility in nearby Framingham.

Bus

Hopkinton is a Member Community of the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority, which provides local bus service to several towns in the MetroWest area, with service to the MBTA commuter rail station at Framingham.
Peter Pan Bus Lines provides service to Worcester and Boston from Framingham.

Air

Boston's Logan International Airport is easily accessible from nearby Framingham. MassPort provides public transportation to all airport terminals from Framingham via the 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.

Worcester Regional Airport, a Primary Commercial (PR) facility with scheduled passenger service, is easily accessible. It has two asphalt runways 5,500 and 6,900 ft (1,700 and 2,100 m) long. Instrument approaches available include precision and non-precision. JetBlue, American Eagle, and Delta all fly into Worcester.

Commuter services

Park and ride services:

MassDOT operates a free park and ride facility at the parking lot at the intersection of Flutie Pass and East Road on the south side of Shoppers' World Mall.
MassDOT also operates a free park and ride facility at a parking lot adjacent to exit 12 of the Massachusetts Turnpike, across from California Avenue on the west side of Framingham.

Points of interest

Hopkinton State Park, part of the Massachusetts State Park system is located on Route 85 (Cordaville Road).
Whitehall State Park is located on Route 135/Wood Street in Hopkinton.

Accolades

June 2014 - Hopkinton made the 'SafeWise 50 Safest Cities in Massachusetts'
2013 National Citizen Survey results conducted by the National Research Center
2012 - Hopkinton ranked 4th in the Central MA's Best Communities 2012 round-up
2009 - Money magazine ranks Hopkinton 19th best place to live

Culture

Start of the Boston Marathon - Starting in 1924, when the Boston Athletic Association moved the starting line from Ashland, Hopkinton has garnered worldwide attention.

Twin cities

Marathon, Greece

Places of worship

Community Covenant Church
Faith Community Church of Hopkinton
Islamic Masumeen Center
Korean Presbyterian Church
St John the Evangelist
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Vineyard Church of Hopkinton
Woodville Baptist Church

Public buildings

Public buildings in Hopkinton:

Built	Address	Building
1775	13 Main St	Library
1850	98 Hayden Rowe St	Cultural Arts Alliance
1890	11 Ash St	Center School
1894	85 Main St	Old High School
1900	234 Wood St	Woodville Post Office
1902	18 Main St	Town Hall
1950	88 Hayden Rowe St	Middle School
1964	14 Elm St	Elmwood School
1973	83 Wood St	Dept of Public Works
1996	73 Main St	Fire Department
1997	104 Hayden Rowe St	Hopkins School
1999	5 Cedar St	Hopkinton Post Office
2001	90 Hayden Rowe St	High School
2003	74 Main St	Police Department
2005	28 Mayhew St	Senior Center

Historic homes

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.

National Register of Historic Places

Hopkinton has two properties in the register.

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

Homes built in the 1700's

The 26 homes below were built in Hopkinton in 18th century.

Built	#	Street
1702	54	Frankland Road
1715	21	East Main Street
1720	156	Pond Street
1729	184	Pond Street
1730	5	East Main Street
1730	227	Wood Street
1732	223	Wood Street
1740	20	Fruit Street
1743	50	Hayden Rowe Street
1743	110	Pond Street
1745	92	Main Street
1750	50	Frankland Road
1750	26	Fruit Street
1750	149	Hayden Rowe Street
1750	192	Hayden Rowe Street
1750	155	Winter Street
1750	41	East Main Street
1750	123	East Main Street
1750	248	Wood Street
1764	19	Fruit Street
1770	282	Wood Street
1775	13	East Main Street
1785	152	Hayden Rowe Street
1790	348	Wood Street
1790	47	East Main Street
1790	9	Frankland Road
1794	76	Main Street

Homes built in the 1800's

The 188 homes below were built in Hopkinton in 19th century.

Built	#	Street
1800	63	Main St.
1800	43	East Main St.
1800	216	Wood St.
1800	235	Wood St.
1800	259	Wood St.
1800	11	West Main St.
1800	17	Hayden Rowe St.
1800	128	Hayden Rowe St.
1800	180	Hayden Rowe St.
1803	279	Wood St.
1810	246	Wood St.
1810	87	Main St.
1810	121	Main St.
1818	181	Hayden Rowe St.
1820	86	Wood St.
1820	20	Wood St.
1820	211	Wood St.
1820	347	Wood St.
1820	20	East Main St.
1820	109	Hayden Rowe St.
1828	140	Hayden Rowe St.
1829	222	Wood St.
1830	2	Hayden Rowe St.
1830	157	Hayden Rowe St.
1830	199	Pond St.
1830	41	Wood St.
1830	218	Wood St.
1830	7	Clinton St.
1830	1	West Main St.
1830	2	West Main St.
1830	35	Main St.
1830	82	Main St.
1832	210	Wood St.
1835	272	Wood St.
1839	255	Wood St.
1840	42	Grove Street
1840	4	Fruit St.
1840	22	Winter St.
1840	14	Wood St.
1840	200	Wood St.
1840	273	Wood St.
1840	326	Wood St.
1840	84	Main St.
1840	82	East Main St.
1840	52	Hayden Rowe St.
1840	158	Hayden Rowe St.
1840	159	Hayden Rowe St.
1843	102	Main St.
1843	11	Grove Street
1843	10	Claflin Avenue
1843	12	Claflin Avenue
1846	301	Wood St.
1850	17	Grove Street
1850	19	Grove Street
1850	27	Grove Street
1850	31	Grove Street
1850	10	Church Street
1850	30	Church Street
1850	33	Church Street
1850	18	Winter St.
1850	56	Wood St.
1850	80	Main St.
1850	109	Main St.
1850	207	Wood St.
1850	242	Wood St.
1850	250	Wood St.
1850	253	Wood St.
1850	274	Wood St.
1850	15	Hayden Rowe St.
1850	16	Hayden Rowe St.
1850	108	Hayden Rowe St.
1850	188	Hayden Rowe St.
1850	79	Frankland Road
1852	39	Grove Street
1853	19	Wood St.
1855	88	Main St.
1856	24	East Main St.
1856	24	Winter St.
1860	6	Claflin Avenue
1860	204	Wood St.
1860	205	Wood St.
1860	82	Frankland Road
1860	103	Hayden Rowe St.
1860	106	Hayden Rowe St.
1860	146	Hayden Rowe St.
1860	177	Hayden Rowe St.
1860	195	Hayden Rowe St.
1863	112	Hayden Rowe St.
1865	57	Grove Street
1865	59	Grove Street
1865	8	Claflin Place
1865	32	Proctor St.
1865	4	West Main St.
1865	143	Hayden Rowe St.
1865	174	Hayden Rowe St.
1865	175	Hayden Rowe St.
1865	175	Hayden Rowe St.
1865	184	Hayden Rowe St.
1865	185	Hayden Rowe St.
1865	190	Hayden Rowe St.
1865	6	West Main St.
1869	34	Church Street
1870	49	Grove Street
1870	55	Grove Street
1870	15	Claflin Avenue
1870	40	Church Street
1870	46	Church Street
1870	221	Wood St.
1870	7	West Main St.
1870	147	Hayden Rowe St.
1870	156	Hayden Rowe St.
1870	167	Hayden Rowe St.
1871	12	Winter St.
1875	52	Grove Street
1875	61	Grove Street
1875	4	Claflin Place
1875	10	Claflin Place
1875	12	Claflin Place
1875	42	Church Street
1874	44	Church Street
1875	7	East Main St.
1875	83	East Main St.
1875	107	East Main St.
1875	110	Main St.
1875	28	Hayden Rowe St.
1880	34	Grove Street
1880	38	Grove Street
1880	48	Grove Street
1880	54	Grove Street
1880	14	Claflin Avenue
1880	11	Church Street
1880	29	Church Street
1880	3	Nebraska Street
1880	5	Nebraska Street
1880	9	Nebraska Street
1880	210	Pond St.
1880	28	Proctor St.
1880	15	Holt St.
1880	19	Hayden Rowe St.
1880	48	Hayden Rowe St.
1880	121	Hayden Rowe St.
1880	145	Hayden Rowe St.
1880	151	Hayden Rowe St.
1880	12	Wood St.
1880	22	Wood St.
1880	34	Wood St.
1880	206	Wood St.
1880	224	Wood St.
1880	226	Wood St.
1880	244	Wood St.
1880	262	Wood St.
1880	16	West Main St.
1880	31	West Main St.
1880	78	Main St.
1880	81	Main St.
1880	86	Main St.
1880	104	Main St.
1882	24	Proctor St.
1885	21	Grove Street
1883	17	Clinton St.
1888	280	Wood St.
1890	20	Grove Street
1890	22	Grove Street
1890	24	Grove Street
1890	25	Grove Street
1890	26	Grove Street
1890	29	Grove Street
1890	30	Grove Street
1890	32	Grove Street
1890	33	Grove Street
1890	36	Grove Street
1890	37	Grove Street
1890	203	Wood St.
1890	219	Wood St.
1890	276	Wood St.
1890	13	Church Street
1890	27	Church Street
1890	9	West Main St.
1890	64	West Main St.
1890	86	West Main St.
1890	70	Main St.
1890	14	Hayden Rowe St.
1890	193	Hayden Rowe St.
1890	32	East Main St.
1890	111	East Main St.
1890	36	Ash St.
1890	15	East Main St.
1895	56	Grove Street

Economy and business

Hopkinton is the corporate headquarters of Dell EMC, a global manufacturer of software and systems for information management and storage. Dell 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. On September 7, 2016, Dell and EMC merged, creating Dell EMC.

Education

Public schools

The Town of Hopkinton has a public school system which serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Hopkinton Public Schools maintains a district website with a subpage for each Hopkinton school. Kindergarten students and first-graders attend Marathon Elementary School. Grades 2 and 3 attend Elmwood School. Grades 4 and 5 attend Hopkins School. Grades 6 through 8 attend Hopkinton Middle School. Grades 9 through 12 attend Hopkinton High School. The town also has an integrated preschool currently located in the Marathon Elementary School building.

Hopkinton offered a fee-based full-day kindergarten option for the first time during the 2010–2011 school year via a lottery system. Free full-day Kindergarten was made available to all Kindergarten students starting in the 2014–2015 school year. Hopkinton Public Schools does not offer any foreign language education before Grade 7.

Since residents approved the Center School Feasibility Study in May 2008, Hopkinton had been involved in an Elementary School Building Project with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The solution approved unanimously by the Hopkinton Elementary School Building Committee and the MSBA was to build a new K–5 Elementary School on the town-owned Fruit Street property and then decommission the aging Center School. Residents voted down the new school at the March 21, 2011 Special Town Meeting and again at a Special Town Election on March 28, 2011.

In May 2013 voters approved funding a new Center School Feasibility Study. The solution proposed by the new Elementary School Building Committee was to build a new Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 1 School at 135 Hayden Rowe Street (Route 85), on property newly purchased by the town for this purpose. This proposal was approved by voters at a November 2015 Special Town Meeting. The new school, Marathon Elementary School, opened in fall 2018. It is located near the Hopkins School, Middle School and High School, on the same two-lane road, Route 85, which is the main north-south road in Hopkinton.

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.

Notable people

Keegan Bradley (born 1986), PGA Tour Golfer
Walter A. Brown (1905–1964), founding owner of the Boston Celtics and inductee into the basketball and hockey halls of fame
George V. Brown (1880–1937), sports organizer in United States, 30-year starter of Boston marathon, and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee
William Chamberlain (1755–1828), United States Representative from Vermont
William Claflin (1818–1905), industrialist, philanthropist, 27th Governor of Massachusetts, United States Representative from 1877–1881
Jon Curran (born 1987), PGA Tour Golfer
Paul Danahy (1928–2022), American politician and judge
Dennis Eckersley (born 1954), MLB pitcher (1975–1998), Baseball Hall of Fame (2004)
Richard Egan (1936–2009), founder of EMC Corporation and former US Ambassador to Ireland
John Eliot (1604–1690), Puritan missionary to the American Indians whom some called "the apostle to the Indians"
John Fitzgerald (born 1994), soccer player that plays for the Canadian former international soccer team
Agnes Surriage Frankland (1726–1783), wife of Sir Charles Henry ("Harry") Frankland, a British baronet
David Franklin (scientist) (born 1961), American microbiologist, entrepreneur and qui tam relator in landmark case Franklin v. Parke-Davis
Christian Lorentzen (born 1976), literary critic
Frank Merrill (1903–1955), World War II General
Charles Morris (1731–1802), surveyor
Steve Nicol (born 1961), Scottish-born coach of soccer team New England Revolution
William H. Ryan (1860–1939), US Congressman
Daniel Shays (1747–1825), leader of Shays' Rebellion, Daniel Shays Rd, a street in Hopkinton off of Saddle Hill Rd, is named after him
Sasha Sloan (born 1995), Singer
Joseph H. Walker (1829–1907), United States Representative and Shoemaker
Joseph Young (1797–1881), brother of Mormon leader Brigham Young

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