Peter Carbone, owner of Carbone’s Italian American Restaurant, said Tuesday he has been “inundated” with calls from potential buyers since he announced that the iconic Hopkinton restaurant would be closing this fall after 87 years in business. In a statement the Cedar...
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Business Profile: Under Pressure Power Washing celebrates 21 years helping revive homes
With homeowners spending more time at home and using their outside space a lot these days, patio and deck restorations have been the most requested service by Under Pressure Power Washing, Inc. “With all the craziness of COVID-19, homeowners are yearning to make some...
Planning Board reconsiders, votes to take no action on zoning articles; Legacy Farms Road North gets support
The Planning Board, in a special Thursday night meeting, reversed course from last week’s decision regarding its seven zoning articles,...
Lykan Bioscience sets about ‘transforming future’ from Hopkinton
Lykan Bioscience is breaking new ground, and that ground is in Hopkinton. This month the start-up — whose slogan is “Transforming the future together” — will debut what it calls a “first of its kind, multi-product CGMP [current good manufacturing practice]...
Business Profile: Realtor Jeannine Coburn takes advantage of upward-trending market
Jeannine Coburn of RE/MAX Executive Realty advises homeowners the market is particularly strong, and now is a good time to buy “more” home for the money. “With today’s historically low interest rates, a buyer can afford a more expensive home which, in turn, nets the...
Kramer defends work with Mass. Bail Fund following calls for her resignation from Planning Board
During the public comment portion of Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, four individuals called for Planning Board member Muriel Kramer to step down due to her volunteer work with the Massachusetts Bail Fund. According to its website, the Massachusetts Bail Fund — its...
Planning Board keeps all articles, including solar map, on warrant for Town Meeting
The Planning Board voted Tuesday against withdrawing any of its seven zoning articles, including the oft-discussed Commercial Solar...
Business Briefs: Gregg named VP for communications/marketing at Holy Cross
Hopkinton resident Marisa Gregg was named vice president for communications and marketing at the College of the Holy Cross, the school announced earlier this month. Gregg, who joined Holy Cross as director of marketing and communications in 2014, has served as interim...
Leonard Street development plan to be resubmitted after snag with Planning Board
Wall Street Development Corporation will have to wait until the fall to get approval for a construction project on Leonard Street that was...
Business Profile: Main Street Home Improvement specializes in fine carpentry, remodeling
With nearly two decades of related experience having worked for various companies, Rodrigo Vassoler, owner of Main Street Home Improvement, is a trusted resource and ready to help homeowners achieve their remodeling dreams. “I was excited to open my business in...
Milford Regional recognized as high performing in 2 procedures
Milford Regional Medical Center was recognized as a high performing hospital in two adult procedures for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report. Milford Regional earned high performing ratings for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure, in...
Planning Board approves Frankland Road solar special permit
The Planning Board voted Monday night to approve a special permit for a 28-acre solar array in the woods off 71 Frankland Road to be built by Seaboard Solar. The...
Town counsel raises concerns with Planning Board’s solar overlay map
At its meeting Monday night, the Planning Board discussed how to handle issues with the Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District map that it approved on June 1 and sent to September's Town Meeting warrant. There had been some confusion recently regarding the...
Planning Board roundup: More tweaks to proposed solar project off Frankland Road
"] At its meeting Monday night, the Planning Board continued a public hearing regarding a proposed commercial solar photovoltaic installation off Frankland Road, the former Liberty Mutual...
Business Briefs: Picard named CEO/president at Savers Bank
Hopkinton resident Rosemary Picard was named chief executive officer and president of Savers Bank, the company announced. Picard, who had served as the bank’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer since 2014, succeeds former CEO and President Joe...
Planning Board votes to send solar overlay map to Town Meeting
At its Monday night meeting the Planning Board voted on a Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District map that it plans to send to Town Meeting voters, acting to limit commercial solar in residential areas and where deforestation is necessary. The map is limited to...
Business Briefs: Heather Smith joins Flimp Communications
Flimp Communications, a Hopkinton-based company that develops virtual communications and engagement solutions for employers and benefits providers, announced the addition of Hopkinton resident Heather Smith to its leadership team. Smith will serve as chief people...
Business Briefs: Milford Regional gets ‘A’ for safety
Milford Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This is the fourth consecutive time Milford Regional has received an ‘A’ for this national distinction, recognizing Milford Regional’s achievements providing safer...
ATOZ details marijuana testing plans in community meeting
ATOZ Laboratories, which plans to open a cannabis testing laboratory inside the single-story brick building at 100 South St., held a state-mandated community outreach meeting online on May 7. Company owner Dr. Bud Zaouk explained that his new testing lab would have...
Business Briefs: LakePharma works to combat COVID-19
LakePharma, a biologics company that has a facility on South Street, recently announced it was making versions of purified COVID-19 proteins available to the biotech community for “rapid antibody and diagnostic development under relaxed business terms” in an effort to...