Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 4

by Jerry Spar | Aug 4, 2021 | 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 video or two to brighten your morning.

At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, Bill Miller was unanimously approved to be the town’s next fire chief, pending successful contract negotiations.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts caps off the summer with three August productions: a comedy musical set in prehistoric times, a children’s production of “Willy Wonka Jr.,” and a one-act play festival offering pies, pints and social activism.

This week’s edition of Senior Snippets includes information on exercises classes — now all in person — as well as programs including presentations on Vladimir Putin and backyard wildlife.

Town meetings tonight include the Community Preservation Committee (7).

Photo of the Day: Hopkinton’s boys basketball varsity team captured the championship of the Milford Summer League on Tuesday night, knocking off Northbridge in the semifinals and Milford in the final. Team members include (from left) Matt Coffman, Caleb Rahaim, Kourosh Fattahy, Nate Kasper, Evan Mirazimi, Nate Carson, Tommy Chatten, Rowan Smith and Sam Pantera.