Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 8

by Jerry Spar | Sep 8, 2022 | Featured: Features, 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.

Hopkinton Public Schools are participating in the National School Lunch Program and/or the School Breakfast Program this year, and the Massachusetts legislature has provided funding to make meals available at no cost to all students during school year 2022-23 regardless of household income.

The Hopkinton Women’s Club returns from its summer hiatus with a monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 19, at Hopkinton Public Library. Author Peter Zheutin will talk about his book, “Spin,” based on the true story of a Massachusetts woman who aimed to cycle around the world in 1894. The Women’s Club also will have a booth at this Saturday’s PolyArts festival, where it will sell birdhouses.

The eighth annual Angel Fund Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Sept. 19, at Hopkinton Country Club. Proceeds from the event will go to The Angel Fund, an independent nonprofit benefiting ALS research at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester.

Town meetings tonight include the Lake Maspenock Weed Management and Control Advisory Group (5) and Open Space Preservation Commission (7).

Photo of the Day: Residents of the Legacy Farms community held a celebration late last week in recognition of the Indian festival Lord Ganesha. Click here for more photos.