On this episode, Brian Herr and Joe Clark swing by the pod to discuss their post-election victory.

In the 2024 Town Election, Joe Clark and Brian Herr won seats on the Hopkinton Select Board, securing 34% and 33% of the votes respectively. Precincts showed varying support, with Clark winning in three of the five precincts. Both victors emphasized their dedication to budget management and the successful completion of school projects. The Select Board will choose their Chair and Vice Chair in an upcoming meeting. Votes not yet counted are unlikely to impact the overall election result.

Lenore Auslander, aged 89, of Framingham, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away recently. Raised in Brockton, she became an air hostess for TWA, encountering celebrities and adventure. Married twice, with five children, her life blended family devotion and careers in aviation and healthcare. Known for her generosity and spirit, Lenore's life of service and love for culture and family will be commemorated in a Fall service at Massachusetts National Cemetery.

Today is Election Day in Hopkinton with polls open at Hopkinton Middle School until 8:00 PM. Over 800 mail-in ballots have been collected, about 40% of those distributed. Voter assistance is available for those with vision or hearing impairments. Live election results will be broadcast tonight at 8:00 PM on HCAM-TV.