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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 1

by | May 1, 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.

Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed the school community Tuesday to share that there two two “racially motivated incidents” Monday.

The Board of Health at its meeting Monday learned about what now former Town Manager Norman Khumalo referred to as “health services budget variances” that led to the department experiencing a recent shortfall and how the situation was resolved.

This week’s Move In Style Athlete Spotlight shines on boys track and field standout Russell Perryman, who is the fourth-ranked javelin thrower in the state and holds the school record in the 25-pound weight throw.

The latest Senior Snippets includes information on a painting program as well as a bike ride and hike in the area.

Town meetings today include the Council on Aging (1 p.m.), Appropriation Committee (4 p.m.) and Trails Committee (6:30 p.m.).

Photo of the Day: The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted Rang-Holi: Festival of Colors on Sunday afternoon at Weston Nurseries. The event included food, music and dance, and children of all ages enjoyed playing with colors. Click here for more photos.

Rang-Holi Festival of Colors 5-28-24

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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