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Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 19

by | May 19, 2023 | 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.

The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night took another look at its organizational structure and charge after receiving a resounding nonbinding vote at the May 2 Annual Town Meeting calling for its disbandment and restructuring as a Trail Coordination and Management Committee subcommittee.

At its meeting Wednesday evening, the Parks & Recreation Commission was presented with a request to resurface a public cricket pitch, with commission members apparently unaware that enthusiasts had already purchased resurfacing materials and were going to seek compensation for its purchase and installation at a cost of about $9,000.

This week’s Baypath Adoptable Animal is 1-year-old Pepsi, who “loves to get her energy out by playing with her canine pals or by going on walks and adventures.”

The newest Business Profile highlights Grant’s Septic Techs, who see the beauty in providing homeowners with peace of mind regarding their properties’ most inner workings.

The latest Professional Insights explains how veterans loans can make home ownership achievable.

Photo of the Day: Students from Marathon School join Russ (back) and Rick Hoyt for a photo during a visit Thursday morning.

Hoyts at Marathon School

PHOTOJOHN CARDILLO

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