Microbac Water Testing — August, 2024
Marguerite Concrete is going before ZAC again
Access to Sandy Beach
We are working hard with Parks and Rec to ensure residents only are accessing the beach and boat ramp. We are working on signage and possibly revising how season and trailer passes are sold. Some changes may seem inconvenient for residents but things like requiring a license to purchase passes and walkers checking in at the tent will be very helpful so please come to the beach prepared.
We realize there continues to be significant safety issues after 5 PM, especially with jet skis.
If you observe unsafe behavior or violations (I.e. no exhaust on a jet ski, pulling a tuber or skier on a jet ski, etc), avoid confrontation and please call the HPD Dispatch and/or Environmental Police. If you can safely document the unsafe behavior/violation, registration and/or trailer numbers that is helpful.
HPD dispatch line 1–508-497‑3401
Environmental Police — to report a violation in progress: 1–800-632‑8075
We greatly appreciate our lake community’s efforts to model safe, lawful boating! Keep it up!
TODAY, WEED TREATMENT REMINDER
**WEED TREATMENT UPDATE** Application: TODAY, Monday, June 17th NO SWIMMING, BOATING, or FISHING: Monday, June 17th & Tuesday, June 18th Resume all activities: Wednesday, June 19th |
Weed Treatment Update
Application: MONDAY, JUNE 17th
NO SWIMMING, BOATING, or FISHING: MONDAY, JUNE 17th & TUESDAY, JUNE 18th
Resume all activities: Wednesday, June 19th
There will be signage posted by the town regarding the closure and reopening of the lake for the public starting Friday, June 14th.
Sandy Beach Opening Date Update!
Due to staffing, there will be NO lifeguards on duty Memorial Day weekend. Bathrooms will be closed.
Staffing at Sandy Beach on weekends only will begin on June 8th. Weekly staffing will begin on June 22nd. Please see below for full information.
Use of the Sandy Beach Park, including access to the boat launch, will be limited to Hopkinton residents only from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. During this time, access to the park will require a seasonal pass or a daily pass. The season pass covers everyone in your immediate family.
Starting April 1st, you will be able to buy beach and trailer season passes to Sandy Beach online at HopkintonRec.org . Starting May1st, you can pick up the passes at our office, 6 Walcott Street, during regular business hours or directly from the staff at Sandy Beach when the beach is open.
You can also purchase season passes directly from the staff at Sandy Beach when the beach is open .
2024 Sandy Beach Season Pass
$50 Family vehicle or walk in season sticker
$10 Each additional family sticker. Limit of 2
$100 Boat trailer, this includes one vehicle sticker
Seniors 65+ free
Day passes are only available for purchase from the staff at Sandy Beach.
2024 Sandy Beach Day Pass
$10 Family day pass up to 5 people
$10 Boat trailer day pass. “Launch and leave” is NOT permitted.
Seniors 65+ free.
New this year, the Parks and Recreation Commission has approved a policy regarding pass purchases at Sandy Beach. Passes can only be purchased with a credit card or check. Cash will not be accepted.
General Information
Beach Staff Onsite from 10:00am — 5:00pm
Weekends Only: June 8 — June 16; August 18 — September 2
Weekly: June 22 — August 18
All cars parked at Sandy Beach during this time, including hours when beach staff is not present, MUST have a pass displayed on the windshield. Any vehicle without a pass is subject to a $100 fine.
Bathrooms and outdoor shower are only open while staff is present
Parking is located at 4 Lakeshore Drive, Hopkinton
Microbac Water Testing, May, 2024
General Meeting of the Membership
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 — 7:00 PM
QUATTRO Restaurant (new location), 22 South Street, Hopkinton
This is our annual meeting to discuss current events, provide updates with the community regarding the lake health, hold elections for open board seats (more info to come) and discuss questions, concerns and suggestions from members. We hope you can join us.
Please note the location change to Quattro!
There will be a cash bar and the LMPA will order ahead some light apps
IMPORTANT CHANGE!!! LAKE CLEANUP WILL NOW BE SUNDAY, APRIL 7th AT 9:00 AM
Due to inclement weather expected on Saturday, we are moving the Lake Cleanup to SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH.
SAME TIME, SAME PLACE (9:00 am — 12:00 pm AT SANDY BEACH).