Through the Town of Hopkinton, you can get a New Englander rain barrel, normally priced at $99, for only $66.50. If you buy more than one, you may also want to buy a connector kit to connect your rain barrels together.

The New Englander "The Blue Barrel for the Green Owner." Comes complete with 5' starter hose. $89.00 $66.50 Quantity:

Connector Kit Designed to fill two barrels from one downspout. Contains a specially produced 5' hose with female fittings on both ends and a "Y" connector. $14.99 Quantity:

To take advantage of this program, orders must be placed by Wednesday, June 4, 2008. The pickup for all orders is Wednesday, June 11, between 4 and 7 p.m. You may pick up your order at the DPW complex, 85 Wood Street.