Dawn Baird always has been enthralled with medicine, and today, as a board-certified physician assistant at Northeast Dermatology Associates (NEDA), she has found her true calling. She loves educating others about the importance of skin care health and helping people...
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Planning Board discusses Connelly Farm project, Growth Study report
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQv73bCGJW0&list=PL8WekT6kxX1CwNNgtVPivQYbM7NakFJ_T&index=1 The Planning Board held two hearings at its meeting Monday, the most widely discussed being the Connelly Farm special permit for an Open Space and Landscape...
Businesses band together for Restaurant Week May 14-23
With COVID restrictions starting to loosen, the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Restaurant Week, which runs May 14-23, comes at the right time for local dining establishments. “It’s special that the chamber is doing some marketing for the restaurants that...
Conservation Commission continues work with Chamberlain developer, gets trails update
The Conservation Commission heard a number of issues at its three-hour meeting on Tuesday, ranging from updates to the Chamberlain/Whalen project to trails creation. Several major items were continued to the meeting on May 25. Requests had been received before the...
Milford Regional Medical Center earns another ‘A’ for safety
Milford Regional Medical Center was nationally recognized for the sixth straight year when it received an ‘A’ for the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The distinction recognizes Milford Regional’s achievements in protecting patients from errors, injuries,...
Lifeworks expands autism services to Hopkinton
The nonprofit human services provider Lifeworks, which supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, announced last month that is expanding its community-based autism services to include adult autism support in 40 communities in the Department of...
Business Profile: The Whole Child provides supportive environment at Summer Academy
A special five-week, full-day summer program is in store for rising fourth- through eighth-graders at The Whole Child, Inc., in neighboring Upton, starting July 12. The program supports youngsters through academic tutoring, social empowerment groups, enrichment...
Business Profile: Kidsborough summer program offers safe place for social emotional growth
The Kidsborough Summer Program offers new and exciting adventures for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Among the themed adventures, children will discover the magic of reading, learn about weather, explore the animal kingdom, play a life-size game of...
Business Profile: Crystal Pool & Spa all about fun
Turn the backyard into a fun summer getaway! Picture children (and the young at heart) excitedly splashing around in a pool, taking in a lap before dinner, getting great exercise and having a good time. Anyone who has a pool and needs accessories, service or repairs,...
Growth Study Committee presents ideas about managing town’s future to Planning Board
The Planning Board on Monday heard a final report presentation prepared by the Growth Study Committee that recommended a number of initiatives to encourage development in Hopkinton, including the hiring of an economic development director. Growth Study Committee...
Business Profile: Sports & Swim Summer Camp at Westboro Tennis & Swim Club
A safe and successful summer camp experience begins the week of June 21 at Westboro Tennis & Swim Club. Full- and half-day programs are available. Online registration is open, and parents are encouraged to sign up early. Kinder camp is available for ages 3-5 and...
Business Profile: Education Station now exclusively virtual
Education Station cofounders Christine Chapman and Sims Yun are excited to see how successfully participants have engaged and progressed in their learning through today’s more sophisticated technology. “As a result of the pandemic, we pivoted our business model to...
Business Profile: Summer arts fun at HCA
Staff at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) have an exciting summer planned for the young and young at heart, with innovative programming in art, dance and theater. Registration is open, and need-based scholarships are available. “This year marks the HCA’s 10th...
Planning Board roundup: Article seeking town trash pickup at garden apartments not supported
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3BQmTQ1190 The Planning Board on Monday voted against recommending Town Meeting passage of a citizen-submitted article that calls for the rescinding of a prohibition on town trash pickup at garden apartments. The vote was 8-1, with...
Business Profile: Fitzgerald Real Estate brings fresh approach to Hopkinton
Last November, John Fitzgerald launched his own real estate company, serving as broker and owner. His is the newest company in town. Personable and knowledgeable in the industry, Fitzgerald helps individuals and families throughout MetroWest sell their current homes...
Business Profile: EARTH Ltd. hosts Wild Adventure Programming at Southwick’s Zoo
Youngsters ages 5-16 will be fascinated with the EARTH Ltd. Wild Adventure Summer Programming at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, and registration is open now. “It’s so important for kids to be outside, connect with nature and learn to understand and respect all living...
Business Profile: Learning is values-based in summer program at Touchstone Community School
Touchstone Community School, serving children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, offers an exciting summer camp that reflects the Grafton school’s progressive, playful and joyful approach to learning. “Summer at Touchstone is led by our own teachers,” stated...
Wilson Street solar array gets Planning Board OK after addressing stormwater concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j3WaYMBCsw The Planning Board at Monday's meeting voted 6-1 in favor of three respective amendments to the solar special permit and stormwater management permit for the proposed 2.4-megawatt solar array off Wilson Street. David Paul...
Independent Thoughts: Town rallies around local restaurants
Perhaps no businesses have faced a bigger challenge during the pandemic than restaurants. Now, with restrictions loosening, restaurants are hoping to bounce back. And the community is doing its part to help. The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce is organizing a Restaurant...
Business Profile: RE/MAX Realtor Lucchesi stays on top of market trends
Sandy Lucchesi offers 17 years’ real estate experience in Hopkinton and surrounding towns. She loves educating others about current market trends. “This is one of the most fascinating markets I’ve seen in my long career,” Lucchesi said. “Sellers have an opportunity,...