Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 27

by Jerry Spar | Apr 27, 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.

At its meeting Tuesday night, the Conservation Commission voted to approve the Department of Public Works’ notice of intent to be able use a variety of tools — including herbicides — to address the weed problem in Lake Maspenock.

At Monday’s eHop Know Your Vote forum, representatives from the town discussed articles and issues that will come before Town Meeting voters next Monday. Town Meeting Moderator Ellen Rutter predicted it will take two nights to get through the entire warrant.

In the 2022 U.S. News and World Report rankings, Hopkinton High School is the 11th-ranked high school in the state and 371st nationally.

Leading off the HHS Sports Roundup, the Hillers softball team improved to 3-3 with an exciting 9-8 victory over visiting Holliston in eight innings on Monday afternoon, as Kelsea McCoy delivered the winning run via an RBI single.

The Hopkinton High School Class of 2022 has a few fundraisers coming up as it looks to raise money for post-prom, the Gillette Stadium dinner celebration and the senior car parade.

Town meetings tonight include the Appropriation Committee (6), Tax Relief Committee (6:30), Board of Appeals (7).

Photo of the Day: Cody, an 8-year-old cavapoo, stops to check out some tulips during a recent walk.