The Connecticut company that plans to install a ground-mounted solar array in the woods off Frankland Road recently unveiled a possible new strategy to get the project moving forward despite lawsuits from abutters, applying for a forest-cutting permit from the...
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Planning Board OK’s proposal for commercial building on South Street
The Planning Board unanimously approved a major site plan review for 0 South Street, where REC Hopkinton proposes to construct a commercial building and parking lot. The site, located...
Khumalo, Shingleton join 495/MetroWest Partnership board
Norman Khumalo, Hopkinton’s town manager, and Estela Shingleton, bank manager for Webster First Federal Credit Union’s Hopkinton branch, were elected to the 495/MetroWest Partnership Board of Directors for terms to begin in 2021. “We are thrilled to welcome Norman and...
Planning Board roundup: Proposed Lincoln Street-area development moves forward; Faith Church plans solar panels over rear parking lot
During its meeting Monday night, the Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit for the proposed Lincoln Street-area open space and landscape preservation development (OSLPD)...
Planning Board approves special permit for proposed Hayden Rowe development
At its meeting last Wednesday, the Planning Board unanimously approved an open space and landscape preservation development (OSLPD) special permit...
Select Board roundup: International Marathon Center lease OK’d; conservation administrator resigns
The International Marathon Center took another big step forward Tuesday, as the Select Board agreed to authorize the town manager to sign a lease with the 26.2 Foundation for the town...
Business Profile: Shahood & Sons, family-owned for 3 generations
The Shahood family knows the plumbing industry. Shahood & Sons, Inc. was founded in 1949 by Thomas Shahood and successfully run for 30 years by his son, Mark. In 2011 Mark S. Shahood Jr., took over the two-person family business and has grown the company to a...
Milford Regional earns another ‘A’ safety grade
Milford Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Milford Regional’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. This is the fourth consecutive time...
Business Profile: Country Farm Liquors offers quality beverages, friendly service
Many people in town know Mukesh Patel as “Mike.” He and his wife, Hina, own and operate Country Farm Liquors at 3 Cedar St., adjacent to the Post Office downtown. Their son, Neel, serves as store manager. Nearly three decades ago, the couple came to America from the...
Planning Board puts hold on Lincoln Street-area plan
During its Monday night meeting the Planning Board raised objections to the plan for a two cul-de-sac development in the Cedar Street area, sending it back to the drawing board after...
Business Briefs: Mahr joins Hopkinton Primary Care
Milford Regional Physician Group announced that Dr. Melissa Mahr has joined Hopkinton Primary Care and will see patients at 77 Main Street (Suite 204). Mahr previously worked for Reliant Medical Group in Southborough, where she spent the last 15 years taking care of...
Select Board roundup: Updated rules include requirement for speakers to be identified; downtown project has contractor
At its meeting Tuesday night the Select Board voted to approve an updated Select Board Rules of Procedure, which includes a directive that members of the public must state their name...
Business Briefs: Spilka nominates Lykan for state manufacturer award
Massachusetts State Senate President Karen E. Spilka nominated Hopkinton-based Lykan Bioscience for a Manufacturer of the Year award, part of a series of awards given by the state legislature’s Manufacturing Caucus to promote “Made in Massachusetts.” The awards...
Business Profile: Integrity makes difference for OnTo Mortgage
Rick Scherer, CEO and senior mortgage planner at OnTo Mortgage, and partner Rich Clayton have built a successful and growing mortgage brokerage based on five core values, the first and most salient being integrity. “Rich and I believe in investing in people — our...
Planning Board roundup: Proposed Lincoln Street-area development has new options
The residents who proposed two four-lot developments off Cedar Street Extension and Lincoln Street introduced two new plans at Monday’s Planning Board meeting in hopes of getting...
Business Profile: Phipps Insurance Agency carries on legacy of family business
In September 2017, Brian Thomas was proud to purchase the Phipps Insurance Agency — founded in 1950 by his uncle, Paul M. Phipps — and keep the independent agency at 80 Main St. in the family. The purchase also included its sister company, Ashland Insurance Center,...
Planning Board addresses concerns regarding proposed Lincoln Street/Cedar Street Extension development
The proposed Lincoln Street/Cedar Street Extension development was the primary focus of Monday’s Planning Board meeting, with the discussion centered on whether the area would be better served with two cul-de-sacs or a through road. The Planning Board received...
Business Profile: Studio Ampersand offers holistic approach to academic tutoring
Cierra Henderson, founder of Studio Ampersand in Holliston, is passionate about helping young people reach their greatest potential, both in academics and personal growth. Studio Ampersand offers expert tutors qualified to teach all ages from elementary through high...
Business Profile: FIX IT! means trusted home repairs
People value the FIX IT! home service repair company because of owner Nestor Lopez, a professional who believes in providing exceptional service, high-quality work and outstanding customer service with every job. “This is not a regular handyman service,” Lopez...
Owner of fire-damaged building at 17 Main St. promises to rebuild
Tom Carey, who owns the building at 17 Main St. that was damaged by fire Sunday morning, promised Tuesday, “One way or another we’re going to rebuild it.” Carey, who was on a golf course in Maine when he found out about the three-alarm blaze, met with insurance...