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.

According to a presentation given to the School Committee on Thursday, Hopkinton students maintained or improved their MCAS performance over the prior year and continue to outperform statewide scores in achievement and growth.

Despite reports that high schoolers felt “safe and cared for” during the swatting incident earlier this month, superintendent Carol Cavanaugh says intruder drills and other school safety measures can still cause “angst” for students.

The Hopkinton Fire Department battled “multiple brush fires” along Interstate 90 eastbound in Hopkinton Sunday night.

The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that walkway work will resume on Main Street during the upcoming week.

Work on the Interstate 495 southbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 in Hopkinton continues this week, starting Tuesday.

Carol Ann DeWaele, 92, passed away Oct. 21. Among her survivors is her son, Dr. Matt DeWaele of Hopkinton.

Hopkinton Community Partnership hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat fundraiser at Marathon Elementary School on Saturday, and we have photos.

Town meetings tonight include the Planning Board (7).

Photo of the Day: A performer shows off a floral bridal costume as part of The Haunt: A Wedding in Deadwoodville, which held its final performances at Metrowest YMCA Family Outdoor Center this past weekend. Click here for more photos.

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO