5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 21

1. Today is the day of the , you can vote at the starting at 7 a.m. and the polls close at 8 p.m. We’ve posted a list of the as well as a . As recently as Saturday Hopkinton residents were out standing on the corners and we’re sure there will be more outside of the school today.

2. With 16 days until the (June 10) registration as almost full! Sign up today to help support ALS research. If you want to see the impact the funds can have check the post about the Thank You Reception for the Timlin race that occurred last Wednesday.

3. Yes, you have heard correctly: The town of Hopkinton has been awarded a Solar Grant by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (CEC)! Hopkinton’s Sustainable Green Committee has scheduled an informational “Solar 101” event for May 30^th at the meeting room from 7:00 to 9:00pm. The CEC will be there to explain in detail how the Solarize program will work for town residents and business owners. The event will consist of a brief presentation followed by a Question & Answer session. Whether you are itching to install solar, or have never given it a thought, come and see what it is all about. The Solarize program allows residents and business owners to choose how the systems are ultimately purchased, so leave those ‘cost’ perceptions at home and venture over to the Senior Center for an enlightening event. You just might be able to reduce your energy bills for the next 20-30 years! For more information, please visit our website at www.hopgreen.com. Please contact Caroline McManus at caroline.mcmanus1@gmail.com with any questions regarding this event. 

4. Hillers sporting events today include: 3:30PM B 8 Baseball vs. Medfield High School, 3:45PM B V Baseball vs. Westwood High School, 3:45PM B JV Baseball @ Westwood High School, 3:45PM B FR Baseball @ Westwood High School, 3:45PM G V Softball vs. Westwood High School, 3:45PM G JV Softball @ Westwood High School, 3:45PM G 8 Softball vs. Medfield High School, 3:45PM B V Tennis vs. Westwood High School, 3:45PM G V Tennis @ Westwood High School, 3:45PM BG MS Spring Track @ L-S Invitational

Keep an eye out for home games, especially baseball, parking will be limited because of the election.

5. If you’re planning on having a Memorial Day party this weekend the weather is looking good (knock on wood). It’s supposed to rain through Wednesday but right now a forecast putting the weekend sunny with temperatures in the 70s.