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.

The Conservation Commission at its two-hour meeting Tuesday night voted 4-1 to release two units on the open space mixed-use development (OSMUD) site plan for The Trails after some prolonged debate.

The town officially announced a new grant opportunity for local small businesses that were adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as a total of $100,000 in funding is available through the Town of Hopkinton Economic Recovery Support Grant. Individual grants of $5,000 will be awarded to qualifying businesses.

The latest Police Log includes three arrests along with reports of a jogger being bitten by a dog and multiple landlord-tenant disputes.

A Massachusetts State Trooper and a police dog are recovering after an accident on Interstate 495 in Hopkinton on Monday, when the cruiser in which they were sitting was struck by a passing vehicle.

Photo of the Day: The Hopkinton Lions Club held its annual meet-and-greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday afternoon the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. The event provides an opportunity for children with special needs such as autism, ADHD and physical disabilities to talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus and sit for pictures in a low-stress environment.

CHRISTINE SNOW/SUNSHINE PHOTOGRAPHY

Video of the Day:

This coffee won’t spill.. pic.twitter.com/1PZgcCZ9rU

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