Since Cal Karam became the owner of Hopkinton Shell over two years ago, the town has felt like a big family to him. “When customers come inside or bring their cars for service, they ask how we are, and we all talk together,” said Karam. “Recently, I had a minor...
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Business Profile: Peer Arboricultural advises homeowners to assess trees in fall for safety
While autumn is a perfect time to admire the beauty of the changing colors in trees around the home, it’s also the best time to assess the trees. Kevin Narbonne, owner of Peer Arboricultural in Hopkinton, explains: “We identify limbs or trees that pose potential...
Business Profile: Spanish for ‘wow,’ Orale restaurant lives up to its name
Hopkinton residents Elizabeth and Mauricio Bremermann were thrilled to be able to open a Mexican restaurant, Orale, in their hometown. They had been looking for a good opportunity for years and were able to leverage Elizabeth’s prior experience in the field. Mauricio...
Business Profile: Zeta Fencing teaches unique sport with lifelong benefits
Some go after seeing the dashing imagery in movies or Olympic Games broadcasts. Others want to explore the sport because a friend taking classes has become passionate about it. A few are just curious about the stylish Zeta Fencing sign at the historic Clock Tower...
Business Profile: Peer Arboricultural keeps trees healthy green
No one wants to be rushed to the emergency room. That’s why people regularly seek routine care and maintain healthy practices. In the same way, a homeowner would be better off calling Kevin Narbonne, owner of Peer Arboricultural in Hopkinton, before a tree is leaning...
Business Profile: Quilling Card & Gallery a handcrafted gifts destination
The first-ever retail venue for a high-end card and craft business recently opened in Holliston. Quilling Card & Gallery features an extensive display of the stunning, unique handmade greeting cards the company has been selling online and through retailers...
Gonzalez runs Boston Marathon to inspire generosity, determination
For Hopkinton resident Erik Gonzalez, the Boston Marathon is his first-ever running event. His motive is to encourage people to be generous and inspire them to realize achievements that others may call impossible. On both accounts, he serves as an extraordinary...
Business Profile: Boston Honey Company — so much more than honey
In November of 2020, the Boston Honey Company opened a retail store at its farm in Holliston. The flagship location houses every aspect of the business — from harvesting, extracting and bottling honey to candle making and more. Customers love this unique...
Business Profile: No need to worry about electrical work with LIT Electric
When someone asks Matt Przymierski how he got started in the electrical field, he’ll candidly explain it was nearly random, a trade he chose in high school for no particular reason. It turned out to be a fortunate choice, because he grew to love what he does. As it...
Business Profile: Experienced employees welcome Colonial ChemDry’s new owner
When Michael Halliday decided to run a business as his next career step, there were two requirements: It had to be in a Massachusetts town, and it had to serve the community. Originally from Western Massachusetts, Halliday spent most of his adult life in the south,...