Our Impact

Measurable Progress

Through collaboration with residents, business owners, our schools, and our municipality, the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee has steadily driven our progress toward Hopkinton's goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2045. To find out more, consult the Greenhouse Gas Inventory technical report.

Previous Accomplishments

The Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee was resumed in 2020 after a hiatus of several years. Prior to that, the committee was active in the following areas: 

• Organized a town-wide clean up day

• Promoted the Green Communities Act to make Hopkinton eligible for grants

• Staffed booths at Poly Arts and Marathon Day

• Presented at the Women’s Club Go Green event

• Collaborated with the Planning Board and Parks & Recreation for the award of grants for bike racks in town

• Started negotiations with property owners for CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture)

• Provided a presentation to the Planning Board on Leeds rated construction

• Organized a presentation by Massachusetts Municipal Association for a Home Energy Savings Seminar

• Collaborated with the Planning Board Director on Wind Energy By Laws

• Organized a Green Forum which included presentations by utility companies, government agencies and private energy providers

• Produced a three part written series on recycling and composting which was published in local media

• Worked with high school students to help them with their government class requirements

• Organized meetings with local developers and building professionals to guide new sustainable building guidelines for Hopkinton

• Co-sponsored a public hearing on the Massachusetts building stretch code