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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 29

by | Aug 29, 2024 | 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.

At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, chair Brian Herr painted a stark picture of the town’s current financial burden.

The Select Board sent a draft of a redaction policy back to town counsel for further tweaking after members offered suggestions for improvements.

The Select Board at Tuesday’s meeting voiced its unanimous support for the International Marathon Center project.

This week’s Police Log features reports of a man harassing workers on Hayden Rowe Street, a neighbor dispute on Pleasant Street, and a raccoon in a trash bin.

There will be an American Red Cross blood drive today from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Faith Community Church.

The 49th annual Hopkinton PolyArts festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Town Common.

Photo of the Day: Project Just Because staffers Shana Adams (second from left) and Amy Hartland (right) accept a donation of backpacks and school supplies for local students from Nan Proulx (left) and Phyllis Coughlin (second from right), representatives of the Hopkinton Women’s Club.

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