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.
Former Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee chair Darlene Hayes on Monday released an apology for the controversy she caused with her online posting.
Leading off the Schools Notebook, Hopkinton High School senior Owen Fitzpatrick was named a winner of the annual Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest. Fitzpatrick was one of 20 writers chosen from 1,112 entrants to receive a $1,000 prize.
Hopkinton High School boys track and field coach Brian Prescott got a sense of just how good his team was this spring when he talked to the coach at North Andover following the state relay meet. The seniors at North Andover had never lost a meet in four years, capturing state titles and state relay titles — until they ran into the Hillers this spring.
This week’s Library Corner includes information on programs including author talks, Friends of the Library Book Sale and the annual Summer Reading Program.
Town meetings tonight include the Commissioners of Trust Funds (5:30) and Elementary School Building Committee (6).
Photo of the Day: State Rep. James Arena-DeRosa sits with Town Manager Norman Khumalo at Town Hall on Monday, during Arena-DeRosa’s office hours.
PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
I took advantage of Rep Arena-DeRosa’s ‘office hours’ with three things on my mind. Preeminent was understanding the process of bringing Hopkinton in-line with approximately 330 of the 351 Massachusetts Cities and Towns that do NOT have partisan local elections. There were two other Hopkinton residents in the room who both enthusiastically supported the idea.
We can do this!