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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 17

by | Aug 17, 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 Elementary School Building Committee will vote on a budget for the proposed new Elmwood School on Aug. 22, the same date the School Committee is expected to endorse it. Currently, the ESBC is looking at a total cost of $158,894,578 and discussed an estimated maximum reimbursement amount from the Massachusetts School Building Authority of $46,598,079.

The water quality at the upper beach at Hopkinton State Park returned to a safe level, while the water quality at the main beach remains unsuitable for swimming due to enterococci bacteria, according to water sample test results released Wednesday.

This week’s Police Log includes reports of wild turkeys attacking people, water bubbling up on a baseball field, and a trash truck stuck on cable wires.

Photo of the Day: Hopkinton’s Grade 6 girls won the championship of the Mass. Premier Summer Basketball League last week.

Grade 6 girls summer basketball champs

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