Hopkinton Covid-19 Resource Page
All town buildings are closed to the public; although we are “open” for business. Many transactions can be completed online, and we are available via phone and email to assist during regular business hours. A full Town Directory can be found here. Parks, Playgrounds and Playing Fields are closed.
Following Governor Baker’s updated emergency order from March 31, ONLY designated businesses and organizations providing “COVID-19 Essential Services,” such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants offering take-out or pick up only remain open. All non-essential businesses, retailers, and organizations are closed to workers, customers and the public until Monday, May 4, 2020. See the COVID-19 Essential Business FAQs from the State.
Hopkinton Board of Health, Public Safety, School Department, and Emergency Management departments continue to closely monitor and prepare for Covid-19. We are working in collaboration with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
Hopkinton has created a Covid-19 Community Impact Dashboard to illustrate closings and general tracking numbers which include the ability to see trendlines over time. Link to dashboard: https://arcg.is/PyP0S
Resources
- Employer/Employee Attendance Decision Tree (Guide)
- Social Distancing Guidelines
- How to help
- Full listing of resrouces from Hopkinton Youth & Family Services
- Call Youth & Family Services if we can be of assistance at 508-497-9781 or email at dalcott@hopkintonma.gov and csouza@hopkintonma.gov. Our facebook page is routinely updated with general behavioral health and hopeful resources for coping with the crisis.
- Contact the Senior Center at 508-497-9730 if you have questions, concerns, need assistance obtaining food or have any other need while we are closed. Senior Center “Without Walls” has begun! We are offering several classes and programs online. Check out our website to see how you can take advantage of our great programs, and Facebook page
- The Hopkinton Public Library is closed to the public, but offering many services online. Check their homepage at https://www.hopkintonlibrary.org/ for more info and links to other great resources.
- Annual Town Meeting and Election Postponed: Click here for read more
- The Hopkinton Health Department has published a Real Estate and Property Development Guidance document to assist local vendors and residents.
- Complete list of Emergency Orders and Guidance from Mass.gov https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-state-of-emergency
- Mass 211 is a great starting point for resources or questions. https://mass211.org/ or dial 211 from your phone.
- Massachusetts DPH Covid-19 webpage: https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
- CDC Covid-19 website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html
- CDC - what you need to know about Covid-19 fact sheet: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
- CDC - what to do if you are sick fact sheet: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf
- World Health Organization (WHO) Covid-19 map and dashboard
- Massachusetts State of Emergency: https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-baker-declares-state-of-emergency-to-support-commonwealths-response-to-coronavirus
- Travel guidance: Beginning March 27, all travelers arriving to Massachusetts are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days. More info here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/travel-information-related-to-covid-19
- Unemployment information: https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-unemployment-and-coronavirus-covid-19
- The deadlines to FILE and PAY federal and Massachusetts state income taxes are extended to July 15, 2020. More information available here: https://www.mass.gov/news/massachusetts-announces-state-income-tax-filing-deadline-being-extended-to-july-15
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Economic Impact (stimulus checks): The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some seniors and others who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the stimulus payment. More info here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
Updates
- Wednesday, April 10, 2020 PM update
- Monday April 6, 2020 PM update
- Friday, April 3, 2020 PM update
- Wednesday, April 1, 2020 PM update
- Tuesday, March 31, 2020 AM update
- Friday, March 27, 2020 PM update
- Thursday, March 26, 2020 AM update - extended school/daycare closures - Hopkinton's first covid-19 recovery
- Tuesday, March 24, 2020 PM update
- Monday, March 23, 2020 PM update
- Friday March 20, 2020 PM update
- Thursday March 19, 2020 PM update
- Wednesday March 18, 2020 PM update
- Tuesday March 17, 2020 PM update
- Tuesday March 17, 2020 AM update - all town buildings closed to public
- Friday March 13, 2020 update - closures
- BAA - Boston Marathon postponed to 9/14/2020
- Hopkinton Press Release 3/10/2020
- Hopkinton Press Release 3/4/2020
- Hopkinton Press Release 2/4/2020