Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 5

by Jerry Spar | Nov 5, 2020 | Hopkinton Today, Z-Lead Image Front Page

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.

Anyone with an interest in the race for the presidency had to be feeling some anxiety during the week — before the election, on Election Day and then during the nationwide counting that was headed into the later part of the week as the race was too close to call. Hopkinton residents had an outlet to discuss their feelings, as Hopkinton Youth & Family Services offered one-on-one Zoom (or phone) chats for anyone dealing with election-related stress — during what is already a stressful time due to the pandemic.

The latest Police Log features a dog on a roof, a landscape company blocking a sidewalk with a pile of leaves, fallen trees, multiple car accidents and the usual rash of unemployment fraud.

The Hopkinton Women’s Club, celebrating 100 years, is selling hand-painted wooden holiday signs to raise money for its scholarship fund. Orders must be placed by Dec. 10.

Photo of the Day: Hopkinton High School field hockey player Rachael Nordling maneuvers past an Ashland defender during Tuesday night’s game, a 3-1 win for the Hillers.