PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2008 BOSTON MARATHON

Dear Resident:

The Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Hopkinton Police Department, wishes to inform all residents that parking motor vehicles on all public ways on Marathon Day, Monday, April 21, 2008 is prohibited in the Town from 5:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, unless vehicles have a permit issued by the Police Department.  This prohibition will only be enforced on public ways critical to supporting the start of the race.

Also, the Police Department will post parking restrictions, as needed, to facilitate setting up for the race from 7:00 a.m., on the Wednesday before the race, through 5:00 a.m., on the morning of the race.

On Marathon Day, Monday, April 21, 2008, all roads in Hopkinton are closed to traffic at 7:30 a.m. The roads will re-open as soon as possible; but no later than 12:00 noon.

Sincerely yours,

Geri Holland
Executive Assistant
Town Manager’s Office
508-497-9700