Real estate agents have a fiduciary responsibility to act in their clients' best interests and help sellers achieve the highest possible value for their homes. Given that responsibility, why might an agent recommend listing a property below its perceived market value?...
There’s a growing trend of divorce among those ages 50 and older, often called “gray divorce.” While finding yourself in this situation can feel overwhelming, it also can be an opportunity to reclaim your independence and create a life that reflects your dreams and...
Providing quality-built roofs for local residential customers is the aim of Hurricane Roofing and Construction. “We’re a Hopkinton company that does 95% of our work in town,” said manager Jonathan Creonte. “We don’t hire any subcontractors. We do all the work...
If you’re getting ready to sell your home, don’t overlook one of the most powerful tools for attracting buyers: curb appeal. A welcoming exterior can help draw more interest, create stronger first impressions and even increase your home’s selling price. Curb appeal is...
Bringing both design vision and real estate knowledge to her clients, Crystal Shui focuses on understanding people’s lifestyles as she helps them buy and sell homes. A real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway Commonwealth of Hopkinton since 2024, Shui said, “I’ve...
Code Ninjas has opened a new branch at 77 Main Street in Hopkinton. Owner Victor Lee shared that many Hopkinton families were familiar with Code Ninjas in Northborough, and there are additional locations in Sudbury and Wellesley. The program serves students ages 5-17...
If you’re a local business owner, a workplace retirement plan can be a powerful tool — helping you manage taxes, strengthen employee retention and build personal financial security. Many in your situation, however, assume retirement plans are complicated or only...
Property owners quickly realize their landscaping can be affected by countless variables — too much or too little rain, a bitterly cold winter or a scorching hot summer. Working with Peer Abroricultural Services in Hopkinton, a company that assesses the health of...
The Permanent Building Committee on Wednesday voted to allow Town Manager Elaine Lazarus and Dave Daltorio, the town engineer/facilities director, to sign a memorandum of understanding for the Center School reuse project. This document would allow the Community...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are rolling out changes that will reshape how condominium associations and co‑ops manage their budgets — and how easily buyers and owners can secure conventional financing. Starting Jan. 4, 2027, condo associations will be required to...
When disaster strikes — a burst pipe at midnight or a kitchen fire that displaces a family — property owners across the Hopkinton area can turn to RestoPros of Norfolk County Attleboro Brockton, a locally owned business with national expertise. “Our mission goes...
Fun and creativity will go hand in hand this summer for youths from kindergartners to teens at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. The HCA Summer Fun in the Arts 2026 program includes visual arts, theater, ceramics, film, music and dance classes. “Our eight weeks of...
Hopkinton’s Lou Carrier, president of Distinctive Hospitality Group based in Natick, received the 2026 Distinguished Industry Leader Award from the Isenberg School of Management’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Department at the University of Massachusetts...
While older generations worry about having enough money for retirement, many Gen Z workers aren’t even starting to save. Research in 2025 by Edward Jones and Morning Consult shows that nearly half haven’t begun setting money aside for their golden years, and only 22%...
From sports to field trips, the Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department is offering something for all residents during the 2026 Summer Program. “We try to offer as many programs as possible based on the needs of the community,” said Jon Lewitus, Parks &...
Service and hospitality always are the main focus at the Hopkinton Rapscallion Kitchen & Bar, shared Peter Daniel, who, along with his twin, Cedric, is the co-owner of the microbrewery and restaurant. Hopkinton is the sixth location of the family-owned business....
Staging matters when appealing to buyers. A thoughtfully staged interior has proven to increase sale price as well as expand the buyer pool. And one of the quickest ways to set the stage is with color. A change of color can update and refresh living spaces, kitchens...
Young people leave summer camp with happy memories and newly honed skills. But at a time when kids are increasingly plugged into screens and facing rising levels of anxiety and isolation, MetroWest YMCA leaders say camp can offer something even more essential. This...
Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired, you’re probably still feeling them. Even when overall inflation cools, the costliest expenses — like health care, utilities, insurance and property taxes — tend to rise...
Learning about wildlife, connecting with nature and having a lot of fun are in store for kids attending the Summer Wild Adventure Programs conducted by EARTH Ltd. in partnership with Southwick’s Zoo, Mendon. “The program is really cool, kids love it,” said Betsey...
