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HCA, MetroWest YMCA to host circus-themed Haunt event

The MetroWest YMCA and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts are teaming up again this year to bring back The Haunt, an outdoor, interactive theatrical experience.

The theme of this year’s event is “The Carnival Comes to Deadwoodville.” Starting the weekend of Oct. 17, guests are invited to step into an undead circus. “For two uncanny weeks, Deadwoodville comes alive with the sights, sounds and spirits of a dark carnival like no other,” the HCA’s promotional website for The Haunt states.

Proceeds from this year’s event support both the HCA and the MetroWest YMCA.

“When you purchase a ticket, you’re not just enjoying a one-of-a-kind Halloween event — you’re helping ensure that more people in our community have access to the programs and opportunities they need to thrive,” Bartt Pinchuck, executive director of the MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center, stated in a press release.

New to The Haunt this year is an add-on experience that allows guests to become part of the show. The experience is available for an additional $100 donation and includes exclusive gear and a photo opportunity with the cast.

The Haunt will run Fridays and Saturdays the weekends of Oct. 17 and Oct. 25. Kid-friendly shows are available on Sundays.

— NICK SCHOFIELD

Latest News

The Planning Board on Monday agreed to involve town counsel in an ongoing dispute over road damage on Wilson Street that the developer of The Trails denies was caused by work on the subdivision.

At its meeting Monday night, the Board of Health reviewed steps taken by the Health Department following an incident with First Amendment auditors in Town Hall last month.

This week’s Move in Style Athlete Spotlight shines on football player Evan Groneymeyer, who leads the Hillers with 27 tackles through four games and is described by coach Mark Sanborn as a “tough, physical and dependable player.”

The Hopkinton Trails Club will host a guided walk of Peppercorn Hill on Oct. 18.

Photo of the Day

Siblings Nysha (left) and Arjun Paluri stand among their Hopkinton-themed merchandise that they sold at last month’s PolyArts festival on the Town Common as part of their third annual fundraiser for Project Just Because. They raised $800 for the Hopkinton-based charity.