Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 1

by Hopkinton Independent | Mar 1, 2023 | 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.

A 19-year-old Hopkinton resident who had gone missing Monday in Milford has died, authorities said. Daniel Cambourelis-Haskins’s body was discovered late Tuesday afternoon, according to Milford police.

Leading off the Select Board roundup, during a public information session about the five proposed general bylaw amendments, questions were raised about an amendment seeking to ban gun clubs from shooting outside. Also, board members raised concerns about the town budget, with huge capital spending items on tap over the next few years.

The Board of Health at its meeting Monday evening discussed complications with insurance billing for Shingrix that may affect the Health Department’s ability to distribute the shingles vaccine.

The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host its next monthly meeting/program Monday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at the Hopkinton Public Library. The Hopkinton-based Mental Health Collaborative will present a program on four components: decreasing stigma; understanding mental illnesses; knowing when, where and how to get treatment; and maintaining good mental health.

Town meetings tonight include the Board of Assessors (5:30), Elementary School Building Committee (6), Upper Charles Trail Committee (6:30) and Hopkinton Youth Commission (7).

Photo of the Day: Snow sits on idle school buses behind Hopkinton High School on Tuesday, as school was canceled due to the storm.