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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 17

by | Jul 17, 2024 | 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 of the day.

A car crashed along Interstate 495 northbound at Exit 58 Tuesday afternoon, striking a tree and setting the car ablaze. The sole occupant of the car, a 39-year-old female from Plainville, was transported to an area hospital.

At its meeting Monday night, the Planning Board discussed whether it should present or adjust its current proposal to meet the zoning requirements necessary under the MBTA Communities Act at a Special Town Meeting.

This week’s Senior Snippets includes information about programs such as TED Talks, Our Time Memory Cafe and more.

The Hopkinton Trails Club will host a group walk at in East Hopkinton this Saturday morning, July 20. The route will cover three HALT properties: Wiley Woods, Brook Hollow and Deer Run — all smaller paths.

Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP) will host a free family-friendly drive-up movie — “Kung Fu Panda 4” — on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Metrowest YMCA Outdoor Center

Town meetings tonight include the Housing Authority (6) and Trails Committee (7:30).

Photo of the Day: Light sneaks through the solar panels over the parking lot at Hopkinton Middle School to form a pattern of lines.

HMS solar pattern

PHOTO/JERRY SPAR

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