Hopkinton Update: No Local Voting on Tuesday, Nov. 4

In Hopkinton, there will be no local voting on Tuesday, November 4. Despite elections occurring in neighboring areas, Hopkinton’s Town Clerk, Connor Degan, clarified that the town will not hold either municipal or state elections today.

No Local Voting Scheduled

Degan explained that municipal elections are mandated to occur in the spring, while state elections take place only in even-numbered years. City elections occur in the fall during odd-numbered years. He noted, “We just don’t have anything for the odd-numbered years unless there’s a special election.”

• No local or state elections in Hopkinton on November 4.
• Municipal elections are held in the spring.
• State elections occur in even-numbered years.
• City elections are scheduled in the fall during odd-numbered years.

The Town Clerk received calls from election workers anticipating the day’s activities. He attributed the confusion to extensive media coverage of regional and national races, stating, “[Elections are] picking up the regular news cycle but … won’t impact Hopkinton at all.”

Other Local Highlights

Although no elections are taking place, Hopkinton schools are closed for a professional development day. This closure coincides with the latest events and updates in the community.

Sports and Events

In sports news, Hopkinton High School’s boys soccer team triumphed over Methuen in the opening round of the Division 1 state tournament on Monday.

The recent Real Estate Transactions report indicated that eight homes were sold, including a notable sale for $2.7 million.

Upcoming Meetings and Community Engagement

• Hopkinton Women’s Club will meet on November 10 at the Hopkinton Public Library.
• Town meetings scheduled for tonight include:
  • Select Board at 6 PM
  • Conservation Commission at 7 PM

In a heartwarming local initiative, 7-year-olds Annabel Bero and Isla Murray ran an apple cider stand on Tammer Lane last month. They sold cider, cookies, and fresh-picked apples, with plans to donate most of their earnings to Baypath Humane Society.