Hopkinton Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Baypath Humane Society named shelter of the year

From Hopkinton News

• Trails panel advances Hughes Trail signage plan Hopkinton's Trails Committee took up a plan to build a new signage system around the Hughes Trail after a member questioned whether a non-member developer had improperly served as a go-between with a Legacy Farm landowner. Trail access near the Center School demolition site closes November 15.Hopkinton News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 9:00 a.m.: Library hosts Halloween trick-or-treat event Children can trick-or-treat at the Hopkinton Public Library on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.Hopkinton Public Library
• 10:30 a.m.: Library holds costumed Character Meet and Greet The library hosts a costumed Character Meet & Greet for kids on Oct. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Children's Programming Room.Hopkinton Public Library

Yesterday in Hopkinton (Fri, Oct 30)

• Baypath Humane Society named shelter of the year Baypath Humane Society was named 2026 Organization of the Year by the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts, recognizing its partnership with Hopkinton's Animal Control Officers as the shelter prepares a new Fruit Street adoption center.Town of Hopkinton
• Board of Health to hold hearing on Golden Pond The Hopkinton Board of Health voted to hold a public hearing with Golden Pond Assisted Living after finding the facility's response inadequate, Hopkinton Independent reported. MetroWest Daily News reported the state has also barred new admissions there.Hopkinton Independent
• Early voting deadline nears for Hopkinton voters Hopkinton and Holliston residents have one final day to cast early ballots before the upcoming election, Patch reported.Patch
• CPC reviews pickleball lighting, library restoration plans The Community Preservation Committee discussed fiscal 2028 grant proposals including pickleball court lighting from Parks and Recreation and library restoration projects from the Board of Library Trustees, Hopkinton Independent reported.Hopkinton Independent
• Schools launch concession stand design contest Hopkinton Public Schools has launched a contest inviting entries to design a new concession stand, Hopkinton Independent reported in its daily roundup.Hopkinton Independent
• Senior Center holds annual Halloween party The Hopkinton Senior Center held its annual Halloween party Thursday afternoon, Hopkinton Independent reported in a photo gallery.Hopkinton Independent

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: Town holds annual Pumpkin Smash event The town holds its annual Pumpkin Smash event Nov. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hopkinton High School.Town of Hopkinton
• Tue, Nov 3: Conservation panel continues two wetlands hearings Hopkinton's Conservation Commission continues two public hearings Nov. 3, including the Montana Road wetlands restoration case and the rewrite of vernal pool buffer rules.Town of Hopkinton
• Tue, Nov 3, 1:30 p.m.: Library screens Sonic movie with craft activity The library screens a Sonic the Hedgehog movie with a craft activity Nov. 3 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Betty Strong Room, timed to a school no-school day.Hopkinton Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 p.m.: Library hosts virtual Indigenous teachings talk The library hosts a virtual talk, 'Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings,' with Asha Frost on Nov. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m.Hopkinton Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: Arts center hosts Open Circle program Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosts an Open Circle program Nov. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m., according to the Town Manager's weekly update.Town of Hopkinton
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Historical Society presents Tales from a Townie The Hopkinton Historical Society presents 'Tales from a Townie: Live!' on Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m.Town of Hopkinton
• Fri, Nov 6, 9:00 a.m.: Senior Center hosts Veterans Breakfast The Hopkinton Senior Center hosts a Veterans Breakfast on Nov. 6 at 9 a.m.Town of Hopkinton
• Fri, Nov 6, 1:00 p.m.: Schools dismiss early for conferences Nov. 6 Hopkinton Public Schools will dismiss students early at 1 p.m. on Nov. 6 for parent-teacher conferences.Hopkinton Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 11, 11:00 a.m.: Town holds Veterans Day Ceremony at Senior Center The town holds its Veterans Day Ceremony at the Senior Center on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.Town of Hopkinton
• Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 p.m.: Woodville club hosts Veterans Appreciation Dinner The Woodville Rod & Gun Club hosts a Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m.Town of Hopkinton
• Fri, Nov 20: Friends of Seniors hold annual Holiday Sale The Friends of Hopkinton Seniors hold their annual Holiday Sale at the Senior Center on Nov. 20 and 21.Town of Hopkinton
• Fri, Nov 20: Historical Society hosts Primarily Potters sale The Hopkinton Historical Society hosts the Primarily Potters Show and Sale on Nov. 20 and 21.Town of Hopkinton
• Wed, Dec 9: Dementia Friends session set for Dec. 9 A Dementia Friends information session will be held Dec. 9 at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall.Town of Hopkinton

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