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.

Leading off this week’s Independent Thoughts, with the passing last month of Hank Allessio and Russ Phipps, the town lost two of its most distinguished military veterans.

More than 60 students presented their original research to a team of judges at the 2024 Hopkinton High School Science and Engineering Fair, held in late February.

The Hopkinton Water/Sewer Department announced Monday that the town’s water flushing program will begin on Monday, March 11, creating temporary water discoloration in town with the overall goal of improving water quality.

The Zoning Advisory Committee will hold its annual public forum next Monday, March 11, at 7 p.m. remotely via Zoom. This forum is is an opportunity for residents to contribute ideas and proposals for amendments to the zoning bylaws, whether they are changes to regulations currently in place or entirely new ones.

This week’s Real Estate Transactions list shows three sales in town, including one for $1.25 million on Stone Crossing Way.

Town meetings tonight include the Historical Commission (7). Also, voting for the primary election will take place at Hopkinton Middle School’s Brown Gym from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Photo of the Day: Hopkinton fourth grader Jonah Guay dribbles the ball during a recent travel basketball game against Somerville at Hopkinton Middle School’s Brown Gym. Hopkinton Basketball Association teams have been participating in the Metrowest League playoffs over the past week.

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO