The Hopkinton Community

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MBTA Framingham/Worcester Schedule

Emerald Drive is ideally located in one of the most convenient commuter locations in the town of Hopkinton. Approximately 26 miles west of Boston, minutes to Route 495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike for easy access to Boston, Worcester, Providence, Cape Cod, and all points North.​​

The MBTA Commuter Rail has a station in both Southborough and Ashland, with parking available. These are both under 15 minutes away from the homes at Emerald Drive!

 

The Town of Hopkinton, MA

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With an approximate population of 18,000 residents, Hopkinton earns national recognition each April as it serves as the starting point for the Boston Marathon, a tradition dating back to 1924. The town takes great pride in its hospitality, welcoming runners from around the globe who gather in Hopkinton to embark on the iconic 26.2-mile (42.2 km) journey to Boston. Beyond the marathon, Hopkinton offers natural beauty and recreational opportunities, highlighted by Hopkinton State Park, a beloved destination for hiking, swimming, picnicking, and enjoying the outdoors year-round.

Signboard welcoming visitors to Hopkinton for the Boston Marathon, with a message that 'It all starts here,' and a silhouette of a runner along with an outline map of Massachusetts.
Town Demographics
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Hopkinton Public Schools

The educational program provided by the Hopkinton Public School District caters to students from pre-school through grade 12. The district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, and three elementary schools for grades K-5. Pre-school education is offered at the Marathon Elementary School. Students benefit from instruction by a knowledgeable and highly qualified faculty. Sixty-eight percent of the staff members have six or more years of teaching experience, while 83% hold an advanced degree. Hopkinton has gained recognition as one of the premier school districts in the state. Recently, Hopkinton High School achieved the 10th position in statewide high school rankings by U.S. News and World Report. 

Hopkinton Public Schools
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Recreation, Trails & College Rock

Hopkinton has several trail systems offering various recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts such as biking, cross-country skiing, hiking/walking, and horseback riding. College Rock is walking distance from Emerald Drive!

Hopkinton Trail Guide and Land Maps

Below is a sampling of some of our wonderful local businesses!

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Restaurants, Shops, & More

Logo for Donut Stand Café with colorful text and tagline 'Craft Donuts and Sandwiches'.
Logo of Muffin House Cafe featuring a mug of coffee and a muffin on a yellow background.
Exterior of Bluesquare Pizza restaurant with blue painted doors and large window, sign reads 'Bluesquare Pizza, Simple, Elevated', located at 30.
A sign with the words 'Gracefully Restored Home' written in black text on a white background, framed with a black border.
Logo of HCA Your Arts Center with a stylized building outlined in black and orange letters.
Green logo with a hop cone graphic and the words 'START LINE Brewing' in white text.
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Logo of Weston Nurseries with a green tree and the text ‘Weston Nurseries’ and ‘EST. 1923’ on a black background.
Storefront with a blue sign reading 'HOP YO' with a scoop of ice cream icon, purple door, two Adirondack chairs in green and purple outside, a neon 'OPEN' sign inside, and a neon sign for frozen yogurt.
Resilience logo with a stylized phoenix in black and gray flames and red accents, and the words 'RESILIENCE' in bold red, with smaller gray text 'FAMILY, FITNESS, FUN' underneath.
Sign for Red Barn Angel's Café Coffee Roasters featuring a silhouette of an angel pouring coffee into a cup, with the slogan 'Experience the World In A Cup'.
Text displaying 'The Spoon' with a spoon icon inside the 'O', and 'The Spoonery' with a spoon icon inside the 'O'.
A floral design with white and pink roses and greenery behind a semi-transparent green rectangle displaying the text 'Sunnyside Gardens' in black, cursive and serif fonts, and 'Est. 1954' in black cursive at the bottom right.
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Logo of Carbone's Restaurant with red and black text on a white background

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