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.

American Legion Post 202 adjutant Michael Whalen, a Hopkinton veteran, shares details about the U.S Marine Corps Reserves’ annual Toys For Tots program. A collection box at the Hopkinton Police Department will open through Friday for donated toys.

Every year there is more and more discussion about mental health and how to spread awareness and eliminate stigma associated with it. Hopkinton’s Emily Taylor is hoping she can play a role in helping this movement continue to go forward. Taylor, a college junior at Holy Cross, is a communications intern with an organization called National Museum of Mental Health Project (NMMHP).

The latest edition of the Police Log includes reports of fraud, a stolen car, road rage and winter parking ban warnings.

The School Committee has a special meeting tonight (7) to discuss the FY22 budget. The Select Board, town manager and town chief financial officer will join the meeting.

Photo of the Day: This week’s winner of the Hopkinton Independent/Bill’s Pizza photo contest is Anne Burtenshaw for a photo of her dog, Izzy, sitting among a carpet of leaves on the Center Trail last month.

PHOTO/ANNE BURTENSHAW

Video of the Day:

https://twitter.com/fred035schultz/status/1336679344782053378?s=20