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Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 17

by | May 17, 2024 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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.

In Monday’s Annual Town Election, voters will have the opportunity to choose from four candidates running for Select Board to succeed outgoing members Muriel Kramer and Irfan Nasrullah. We have details about all four, along with information about candidates for other positions on the ballot.

The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night completed its final draft revisions to its charge. But discussions unearthed tensions as to why the UCTC was compelled to complete this process in the first place.

The Trails Committee at its meeting Wednesday night talked about its “Dogs on Trails?” forum on May 1. But it noted the event’s success did not translate to Town Meeting approval of all parts of the article the committee proposed regarding the leashing of dogs.

This week’s Baypath Adoptable Animal is 2-year-old Knight, who “is as sweet as can be, charming humans and other dogs alike.”

Photo of the Day: Individuals from the Donut Stand Cafe, along with family members, join representatives from the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce to formally recognize the store’s recent opening.

Donut Stand grand opening

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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