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.

Trails Committee chair Peter LaGoy announced at Wednesday night’s meeting that the committee was denied the use of town funds for its planned website, which would have been linked to the town’s webpage. Meanwhile, the tension between the Trails Committee and the Upper Charles Trail Committee resurfaced when LaGoy pointed out an error on the UCTC’s agenda for its March 20 meeting.

Hopkinton Senior Services, in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Boston, is conducting a needs assessment to examine the lived experiences and anticipated needs of adults in the community. The organization is seeking residents 50 years or older who would talk about experiences aging in Hopkinton. A focus group is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, at the Hopkinton Senior Center.

This week’s Baypath Adoptable Animal is 4-year-old Aspen, who is “eager to embark on fun hikes and adventures.”

The Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee is seeking individuals and groups for Yellow Bag Day, a program to beautify the town and remove litter from roadsides. The event takes place Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m.-noon.

The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton is hosting Rang-Holi: Festival of Colors on Sunday, April 28, from 2-5 p.m. at Weston Nurseries. There will be food, music and dance, and and children will enjoy playing with colors.

Photo of the Day: Lisa Deneen puts out silverware at a packed Senior Center for Thursday’s St. Patrick’s Day lunch.

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO