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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 8

by | Aug 8, 2022 | 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 and video of the day.

Remembrances of past military events are what keeps the attention of veterans at the monthly Veterans Breakfast at the Hopkinton Senior Center. Early August throughout recent history seems to be especially memorable.

As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, there will be work on Verizon and Comcast duct banks on Grove Street and Cedar Street, and detours will be utilized as needed.

John Knauss was promoted to training lieutenant for the Hopkinton Fire Department, Chief William Miller announced. Knauss, who started in his new role Aug. 2, will be in charge of all training, including program development of both fire and EMS-based training, group delivery and orientation for all new hire employees.

Town meetings tonight include the Board of Health (5:30), Hopkinton Cultural Council (6), School Committee (7) and Planning Board (7).

Photo of the Day: A youngster adds his handprint to Owen Fitzpatrick’s mural Saturday on the access road to EMC Park.

Handprint mural

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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