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.

One day, 2-year-old Natalie and 1-year-old Jailson Lucien will learn that a group of Hopkinton High School students helped to build their Mickey and Minnie Mouse-themed playhouse to honor their father Vincllor, an Army veteran. The high school’s Habitat for Humanity Club held an Operation Playhouse Build with the support of the organization’s MetroWest/Greater Worcester chapter.

The Board of Health at its meeting Monday evening unanimously voted to support the efforts of Be SMART, a public safety initiative to promote safe firearm storage and prevent accidental injuries and deaths.

The Zoning Advisory Committee at its virtual Monday night meeting took public comment on items people would like to see addressed in zoning policy, including three drafted articles discussed at last week’s Planning Board meeting.

The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team and its new coach came into the 2022 season with the burden of following up a championship campaign and a legendary longtime steward of the program. Despite the unenviable circumstances, this year’s team has been able to overcome relative inexperience and put itself on track for the postseason and a true title defense.

Town meetings tonight include the Board of Appeals (7) and Trails Coordination and Management Committee (7:30).

Photo of the Day: Milo, a 12-week-old mini-goldendoodle, takes in the sights and smells of fall at his Hopkinton home.

PHOTO/BARBARA CARROLL

Video of the Day:

A baby gorillas first chest pound.. 😅 pic.twitter.com/vwpgnmZ02D

— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) October 24, 2022