Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 20

by Jerry Spar | Jan 20, 2022 | 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 and video of the day.

Nomination papers for town positions available in the May 16 Annual Town Election are available at the town clerk’s office. The deadline to return the forms is March 28.

This week’s edition of the Police Log has one arrest and includes reports of theft from an incarcerated individual, a man on West Main Street asking people for $50, and a deer running into a car.

Enter Stage Left Theater presents “Matilda Jr. the Musical,” directed by Mary Scarlata Rowe and featuring 70 local youth actors. Performances are scheduled for next weekend (Jan. 28-30) at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium.

The Hopkinton Police Association is hosting a party to celebrate the retirement of School Resource Officer Phil Powers on Friday, Feb. 4.

Town meetings tonight include the Lake Maspenock Weed Management and Control Advisory Group (5), Commissioners of Trust Funds (5:30), Tax Relief Committee (6) and School Committee (7).

Photo of the Day: Emergency personnel aid an injured hiker who fell in the woods off Summit Way on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Hopkinton Fire Department.