Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 30

by Jerry Spar | Aug 30, 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.

When Hopkinton High School rising senior Vihaan Agarwal and some friends noticed a lack of offerings related to finance and entrepreneurship at the middle school level, they decided to do something about it. They founded the Hopkinton Youth Business Academy, which offered sessions the past two summers, with enrollment ranging from 25-30 students.

Hopkinton resident Katie Keavany takes steps to fight against cancer every day as the vice president for the department of ambulatory clinical operation at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. On Oct. 2, she will go the extra mile and participate in the 2022 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk in memory of her father, Paul Kenney, who passed away from leukemia in 2003.

Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department Manager Eric Carty cautioned residents that there could be some discoloration in town water over the next several days due to a water main break.

Hopkinton wrapped up its youth cricket summer season on Saturday, with Kings XI capturing the championship.

Town meetings tonight include the Upper Charles Trail Committee Western Route Subcommittee (4).

Photo of the Day: A dog lounges in a pool during Greyhound Friends’ celebration of International Dog Day on Saturday.