Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 7

by Jerry Spar | Dec 7, 2020 | Hopkinton Today, Z-Lead Image Front Page

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 video or two to brighten your morning.

Keeping the Fiscal Year 2022 school budget to a 2.5 percent increase over current spending will be “mathematically impossible” without eliminating positions, superintendent Carol Cavanaugh told School Committee members.

Hopkinton Boy Scouts Troop 4 will hold its annual Christmas tree recycling fundraiser on Jan. 2 and Jan. 9. The fee is a $15 donation per tree, which includes curbside pickup. Reservations are required, and registration is open.

The new edition of Library Corner features the December StoryWalk, a teen Fortnite tournament, and a smart holiday treats workshop.

Town meetings tonight include Parks & Recreation and the Planning Board.

Photos of the Day: The Hopkinton Cultural Council held an unveiling ceremony Sunday afternoon for its mural project on the fence leading to EMC Park. In photo below, artists (from left) Tej Dalvi, Charusmitha Ram, Sushma Tammareddi, Sophie Buer, Dora Lu, Kaylean Tang and Cindy Yang stand in front of their handiwork. In photo at bottom, Hopkinton Cultural Council chair Ilana Casady speaks to the crowd.