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 Hopkinton High School boys soccer team came up just short in its bid to return to the Division 2 state championship game, dropping a thrilling semifinal game to Wakefield that was decided via penalty kicks Wednesday night in Woburn.

The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night closed out an ongoing case on an application for two single-family homes at 188-190 Fruit Street that was later reduced to one home and eventually withdrawn completely because of challenging topography.

Two vehicles crashed on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Hopkinton on Wednesday afternoon, sending two people with injuries to the hospital and prompting a traffic alert at Interstate 495 and I-90.

This week’s Police Log includes one arrest along with multiple reports of deer being struck by vehicles, a dog hit by a car, and a suspicious solicitor.

In our latest Professional Insights, real estate agent Kim Foemmel explains why home inspections are important.

Town meetings tonight include the Tax Relief Committee (6:30), Open Space Preservation Commission (7) and School Committee (7).

Photo of the Day: Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos of fall scenery off Fruit Street.

PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE