Hopkinton Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Planning Board revisits Claflin Street housing zoning

From Hopkinton News

• Planning Board revisits Claflin Street housing zoning Hopkinton's Planning Board took up a 13-unit Claflin Street housing project where members questioned whether the plan meets residential setback rules and whether a parking waiver fits the applicant's multifamily claim, pushing the hearing to November 16.Hopkinton News
• October home sales roundup tops $1.8 million Hopkinton's October real estate roundup shows home sales topping out at $1.8 million for the month, with several transfers involving family trusts.Hopkinton News

Happening Tue, Nov 3

• 10:00 a.m.: Library hosts baby and toddler storytime Hopkinton Public Library holds Baby & Toddler Storytime at 10 a.m. in the Children's Programming Room.Hopkinton Public Library
• 1:30 p.m.: Library screens Sonic the Hedgehog with craft The library offers a Sonic the Hedgehog movie and craft program from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Betty Strong Room, timed to the no-school day.Hopkinton Public Library
• 2:00 p.m.: Virtual talk on Indigenous teachings set The library hosts a virtual program, "Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings," with Asha Frost from 2 to 3 p.m.Hopkinton Public Library
• 6:00 p.m.: Library hosts Scrabble and Mahjong groups Hopkinton Public Library hosts its Scrabble Group and Mahjong Group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Betty Strong Room.Hopkinton Public Library
• No school for professional development day Hopkinton Public Schools are closed Tuesday, November 3, for a districtwide professional development day.Hopkinton Public Schools

Yesterday in Hopkinton (Mon, Nov 2)

• Charleswood work may cause water discoloration The Water-Sewer Department warns that continued work on the Charleswood School project may cause temporary water discoloration for nearby residents, according to Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff, Hopkinton Independent reported.Hopkinton Independent
• Amazon scraps Westborough drone hub proposal Amazon has dropped its proposed drone delivery hub in neighboring Westborough, drawing what Hopkinton Independent described as 'measured relief' from area residents concerned about the plan's impact.Hopkinton Independent

Coming up

• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: Open Circle meets at Center for the Arts Open Circle, a community gathering, meets at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts from 1 to 2 p.m.Town of Hopkinton
• Wed, Nov 4, 2:35 p.m.: High School School Council meets Wednesday The Hopkinton High School School Council meets from 2:35 to 3:35 p.m. at the high school, 90 Hayden Rowe St.Hopkinton Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Historical Society hosts Tales from a Townie The Hopkinton Historical Society presents "Tales from a Townie: Live!" at 6:30 p.m.Town of Hopkinton
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 a.m.: Library visits Fairview Estates residents Hopkinton Public Library staff make an offsite visit to Fairview Estates from 10 a.m. to noon.Hopkinton Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 a.m.: Library runs intermediate English language circle An Intermediate English Language Circles session meets at the library from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Ellsworth Conference Room.Hopkinton Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 9:00 a.m.: Senior Center holds Veterans Breakfast The Hopkinton Senior Center hosts a Veterans Breakfast at 9 a.m. ahead of the town's Veterans Day observances.Town of Hopkinton
• Tue, Nov 10: Schools set picture retake day Hopkinton Public Schools hold Picture Retake Day districtwide on November 10.Hopkinton Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 11: Schools close for Veterans Day Hopkinton Public Schools are closed November 11 for Veterans Day.Hopkinton Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 11, 11:00 a.m.: Town holds Veterans Day ceremony The town's Veterans Day Ceremony takes place at the Senior Center at 11 a.m.Town of Hopkinton
• Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 p.m.: Rod and Gun Club hosts veterans dinner The Woodville Rod & Gun Club hosts a Veterans Appreciation Dinner at 6 p.m.Town of Hopkinton
• Sat, Nov 14: Arts center marks 15 years with concert fundraiser A Nov. 14 fundraiser at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts will mark the organization's 15th anniversary and support scholarships and community arts programs, MetroWest Daily News reports.MetroWest Daily News
• Fri, Nov 20: Seniors group holds annual holiday sale Friends of Hopkinton Seniors hold their Annual Holiday Sale at the Senior Center on November 20 and 21.Town of Hopkinton
• Fri, Nov 20: Historical Society hosts Primarily Potters sale The Hopkinton Historical Society hosts its Primarily Potters Show and Sale on November 20 and 21.Town of Hopkinton
• Wed, Dec 9: Dementia Friends session planned at parish hall A Dementia Friends Information Session is scheduled for December 9 at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall.Town of Hopkinton

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