Hello and welcome to the first edition of the Hive Roundup, a members-only weekly roundup of highlights from the week. I’m test-driving this new member perk for the rest of the year, and if it works out, I’ll keep it going in the new year. Love it? Hate it? Let me know in the comments or by replying to this email!

The week started with a festive feel, with an event at the Sculpture Park followed by Halloween trick-or-treating at West School and all over town.

Following the holiday, big themes this week were housing and voting.