Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 7

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 7, 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.

As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street and back to Main Street will be in place Monday through Thursday. Additionally, the eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street and back to Main Street will be in effect Monday through Thursday. There will be no work on Friday for Veterans Day.

Every year, the month of November is filled with military activities, and the Veterans Breakfast on Friday was no exception. More than four dozen attendees (unofficial count of 55) were nourished with good food and good reminiscences of military history.

The Department of Public Works issued a reminder about the winter parking ban that goes into effect Nov. 15 and runs until April 1. Vehicles cannot be parked on any street between 1-6 a.m., except for emergencies.

Hopkinton Boy Scouts Troop 11 is running a Thanksgiving pie fundraiser with Out Post Farm in Holliston. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Town meetings tonight include the Sustainable Green Committee (6), Hopkinton Cultural Council (6:30), Planning Board (7) and Woodville Historic District Commission (7).

Photo of the Day: Town Clerk Connor Degan runs a test of a voting machine, in preparation for Tuesday’s election.