5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 19

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. The has released the official list of ballot questions for the upcoming May election. Many include proposition 2 ½ overrides or other forms of tax increases.

2. Coming up this month, teacher Deb Pinto will be awarded a Goldin Award. Deb will be honored for outstanding achievements and contributions in the classroom and school.

3. Are you interested in hearing from a community leader of any type? At Hopkinton Patch we are going to begin doing a series of “fireside chats” where we will invite community members to ask questions of a certain town individual in a live online conversation. If you have any requests leave them as comments on the article or email sean.odonnell@patch.com.

4. Have you ? Probably not considering there are only 12 votes in our best place to get a coffee poll. Don’t miss your chance for your opinion to be heard.

5. While won't be able to give you a succulent bit of gossip, they will offer you the chance to pot up your own succulent dish garden, enjoy a nibble or two and some good conversation with friends, or make some new friends tonight at 6 on East Main Street. will cost $10 and advance registration is required by calling 508 435 3414.