Hopkinton Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Select board skips vote on STM petitions

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Library hosts virtual YA author event Thursday The Hopkinton Public Library hosts a free virtual event, "Ghosts, Grief, and Growing Up," with young-adult author Cherie Dimaline Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m.Hopkinton Public Library

Hopkinton on Wed, Oct 21

• 30 Golden Pond residents hospitalized since resident's death CBS News Boston reports 30 Golden Pond residents have been hospitalized since a resident's death, with Hopkinton's health director demanding answers about ongoing problems at the assisted living facility.CBS News Boston
• Town launches new online permitting system Hopkinton launched a new online permitting system for residents and contractors, the town announced on its website.Town of Hopkinton
• Flu vaccine clinic today at Hopkinton High Hopkinton High School hosts a flu vaccine clinic today from 3 to 5 p.m., open to residents, according to the town's website.Town of Hopkinton
• Select board skips vote on STM petitions The Select Board reviewed Monday's Special Town Meeting warrant and decided not to take a position on the citizens' petitions that make up most of its 26 articles, Hopkinton Independent reported.Hopkinton Independent
• ESBC approves $200,769 budget change for roadwork The Elementary School Building Committee approved a $200,769 budget change for temporary paving and a berm on Hayden Rowe Street tied to the Charleswood School project, Hopkinton Independent reported.Hopkinton Independent
• Conservation board clears Charleswood stormwater fix The Conservation Commission approved stormwater remediation work a contractor performed at the Charleswood School site after a violation was issued there, Hopkinton Independent reported.Hopkinton Independent
• Parks and rec addresses Fruit Street vendor dispute The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed conflicts between its vending machine contractor and a new concession stand business at the Fruit Street athletic complex, Hopkinton Independent reported.Hopkinton Independent

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.: Chamber of commerce holds breakfast Friday at library The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly breakfast at the library's Betty Strong Room Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.Hopkinton Public Library
• Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Arts center hosts free adaptive karaoke night The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosts a free Adaptive Karaoke Night Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Patch reported.Patch
• Sat, Oct 24: Books in Bloom exhibit continues through Saturday The Hopkinton Garden Club's Books in Bloom floral display continues at the library through Oct. 24, with arrangements on view throughout the building.Hopkinton Public Library
• Mon, Oct 26: Special Town Meeting convenes Monday with 26 articles Hopkinton holds a Special Town Meeting Monday, Oct. 26, to act on a 26-article warrant that includes several citizens' petitions.Town of Hopkinton

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