Hopkinton, Massachusetts
The Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts is located in southwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts, about 40 km (25 mi) from Boston. Hopkinton was incorporated in 1715, and still retains its original Town Meeting form of government. The town's day-to-day affairs are overseen by a Board of Selectmen. In the 2003 town census, Hopkinton had 14,300 residents spread out over 20 km² (7.9 mi²).Hopkinton is best known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, held annually in April, and as the home of computer storage firm EMC Corporation.
