Hopkinton Morning Brief, Oct. 23: State orders Golden Pond to pause admissions

Happening Sat, Oct 24

• Garden Club's Books in Bloom display ends today The Hopkinton Garden Club's Books in Bloom: Seasons floral display at the library runs through Oct. 24, with arrangements on view throughout the building.Hopkinton Public Library
• Last weekend for early voting before Nov. 3 Hopkinton and Holliston residents have one final weekend to vote early in person before the Nov. 3 election, Patch reports.Holliston-Hopkinton Patch
• Hydrant flow tests set for South Street Saturday Hopkinton's water and sewer department will run hydrant flow tests at multiple South Street locations Saturday, according to Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff.Hopkinton Independent

Hopkinton on Fri, Oct 23

• Town launches new online permitting system Hopkinton rolled out a new online permitting system this week, aiming to streamline applications for residents and contractors, the town announced.Town of Hopkinton
• Library postpones 250th calligraphy program The Hopkinton Public Library postponed its 250th: Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation program, originally set for Oct. 25, with no new date yet announced.Hopkinton Public Library
• State orders Golden Pond to halt new admissions State officials ordered Golden Pond on Friday to stop admitting new residents after an inspection found deficiencies, according to a letter obtained by Hopkinton Independent.Hopkinton Independent
• Alcohol permit questioned for trunk-or-treat fundraiser Town officials raised questions about an alcohol permit tied to a trunk-or-treat fundraiser, according to Hopkinton Independent's Friday recap.Hopkinton Independent

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 28, 4:45 p.m.: Hopkinton JV soccer hosts Norwood Oct. 28 Hopkinton's junior varsity soccer team will host Norwood in a conference match Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 4:45 p.m., MaxPreps reports.MaxPreps
• Sat, Nov 14: Arts center marks 15 years with Nov. 14 fundraiser The Hopkinton Center for the Arts will hold a Nov. 14 fundraiser and concert celebrating its 15th anniversary, raising money for scholarships and community arts programs, MetroWest Daily News reports.MetroWest Daily News
• Wed, Dec 9, 7:00 p.m.: Dementia education event set for Dec. 9 A free community program on understanding dementia will be held Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall in Hopkinton, a Patch calendar listing shows.Hopkinton Patch

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