Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day.

Leading off Independent Thoughts, the Islamic Society of Greater Milford has settled into its new home on Elm Street in Hopkinton and recently hosted an interfaith meet and greet event that featured local dignitaries.

A Hopkinton man will appear in court on July 9 to answer to charges of allegedly failing to pay more than $467,000 in excise taxes between 2020 and 2022 related to a vaping business, the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Ashraf Youssef, 61, was the owner of AAA Smoke & Vape Shop in Marlborough from 2020-2022, along with similar establishments in Sudbury and Whitinsville.

Our latest Schools Notebook highlights local students who have had academic success in college.

The Hopkinton High School unified track team wrapped up a strong 2024 campaign recently, with five team members earning spots in the state meet and helping the team to a 10th-place finish.

This week’s Baypath Adoptable Animal is Gerald, “a sweet, senior poodle who is looking for a warm, comfy place to land after his turbulent life.”

Photo of the Day: The HPTO Carnival is up and running in the parking lot of Hopkinton High School. It runs through Sunday.

PHOTO/JERRY SPAR