š± How much say will residents have in choosing Hopkintonās next chief?
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In today's newsletter:
- How much say will residents have in choosing Hopkintonās next chief?
- How new transit funding could finally bring better service into Hopkinton
Also on today's calendar: The Big Free Admission Sports Card & Pokemon Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Some sun returning; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 61, low: 42.
- Saturday: Cloudy and cool; p.m. rain, with a high of 56 and low of 47 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Select Board stresses resident input in police chief selection process (hopkintonindependent.com) ā Hopkintonās Select Board has kicked off the search for a new police chief, emphasizing a resident-heavy screening committee and multiple rounds of public-influenced review. The town will work with a consulting firm under $10,000 to design the process, with leaders debating how much to involve town officials, police representatives, and community voices at each stage. 
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ā¢ 'Ready to grow.' MetroWest MA leaders push transportation initiatives (milforddailynews.com) ā MetroWest leaders are pushing for stronger public transit and infrastructure funding, with new MWRTA money expected to support downtown service that includes Hopkinton. Local clean-energy firm Solect Energy is also spotlighted as a national solar leader, underscoring Hopkintonās role in the regionās growing climate-tech economy amid concerns over future state budget pressures. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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The Big Free Admission Sports Card & Pokemon Show ā
Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlboro
10:00 am -
Many Faiths, One Earth: A Day of Service and Conversation ā
Congregation B'nai Shalom Westboro, 117 E Main St, Westborough
2:00 pm -
Bancroft School Open House ā
Bancroft School, 110 Shore Dr, Worcester
6:00 pm
Saturday May 9
Tuesday May 12
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Other local events
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Early Release - 1:00 P.M.
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Early Release at 1:00pm
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Root DEAR Day
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Early Release (12:00pm) - District
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GM Early Release - 11:45 Dismissal
Green Meadow Maynard, MA 01754
11:45 am -
Early Release - 12:00pm Dismissal
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12:00 pm -
Meet John Adams - A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America's Second President ā
The Willows Retirement Community, 1 Lyman St, Westborough
7:00 pm -
Metrowest Symphony Presents Piano Prodigy Kingsley CHen ā
Dwight Performing Arts Center, Framingham State University
2:00 pm
Friday May 8
Thursday May 14
Sunday May 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lowell, MA, experiences a 4th alarm fire at 865 Bridge Street, with heavy fire conditions in multiple buildings and extensive mutual aid.
2:58PM on May 5: Heavy fire reported at a three-decker building with people trapped at 865 Bridge Street. (Nextdoor )
- Axelon Services Corporation posted a job opening for Lab Shipping & Receiving Technician in Hopkinton. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Full Time in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkinton here.
š Nearby News
Milford
- 6 Restaurants In & Near Milford Taking Mother's Day Reservations (patch.com)
- Milford Man Facing Firearms Trafficking Charges After Multi-Agency Investigation (patch.com)
Framingham
- Cochituate Rail Trail in Framingham MA closes May 7. Here's why (metrowestdailynews.com)
Shrewsbury
- Shrewsbury Cross-Country Trail Closed After Recent Fire (patch.com)
- Shrewsbury Elects 70 Town Meeting Members: See List (patch.com)
- Anand Sharma, Carlos Garcia For Shrewsbury Select Board: 2026 Unofficial Results (patch.com)
Ok Hopkinton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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