Live music, great pub food, congenial atmosphere Situated in South Framingham, the oldest sports bar in town has a solid reputation for great pub food, live music Thursday through Saturday, and a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. “We’re at the 6-mile mark on the...
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Business Profile: Fix It! home service repair
Fix It! The new generation of home service repairs Nestor Lopez founded Fix It!, his home service repair business, based on the same principles he has lived and worked by as a contractor with more than 20 years’ experience in the building trade industry in MetroWest....
Independent Thoughts: Businesses come up big to save Easter Egg Hunt
One of the traditional signs of spring in Hopkinton is the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Town Common, organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. With longtime sponsor Hopkinton Drug no longer involved, the event’s future was in jeopardy. The call went out to...
Marathon Spectacular back at Weston Nurseries
There are a number of good spots to watch the Boston Marathon as it begins in Hopkinton. Of course, there’s the start line, although that gets very crowded and it can be challenging to navigate the area. Enter Weston Nurseries. Located a mile down Route 135 from the...
Business Profile: Mass Fat Loss of Ashland
Local residents lose 20-40 pounds in only 40 days No other diet program is able to “unlock” stored fat and make the body burn it. That’s why Mass Fat Loss of Ashland is one of the only programs that truly works. Director Pam Avis has helped thousands of people, young...
Business Profile: Central Public House
Wilson keeps it fresh at new eatery: Central Public House A lot goes into opening a restaurant, and chef/proprietor Dennis Wilson, owner of Central Public House at 42 Main St., has created a unique dining atmosphere featuring living green walls, attractive furniture...
Business Profile: Miss Tanya’s Nursery School summer camps
Children between the ages of 2 years, 9 months and 6 years are in for an amazing learning experience at Miss Tanya’s family of nursery schools, and many can’t wait for summer camp programming to begin. What child could possibly resist a themed two-week (either three-...
Business Profile: Wild Adventure programming at Southwick’s Zoo
Young people, ages 5-16, are fascinated with the Wild Adventure programming at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, and registration is open now for these popular summer activities that begin June 24. “These educational programs, organized by Earth Limited, offer children the...
Planning Board will not sponsor plans to restrict growth
After a public hearing, the Planning board voted to deny its support at Town Meeting for two citizen-generated petitions aimed at restricting town growth. Both of these proposed amendments were discussed at the Planning Board public hearing on March 25. While there...
Summer Fun Business Profile: Plan now for ultimate summer experience with Hopkinton Parks & Rec
Fun. Stimulation. Skill building. You can count on this and so much more with any of the innovative programming available this summer sponsored by Hopkinton Parks and Recreation. New this summer: extended hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) for Playground Groups,...
Summer Fun Business Profile: Great things happening at Hopkinton Center for the Arts
Learn, grow, become inspired Experience the Hopkinton Center for the Arts this summer and it will touch your heart and soul, delight your senses, inspire your creative side and encourage you to broaden your horizons. Art. Theater. Music. Dance. Ceramics for all ages....
Despite court order, solar permit still in limbo
A contentious March 11 Planning Board hearing on a proposal to install a solar array off Wilson Street ended with no agreement among the participants on what the law requires with regard to permitting solar facilities. The hearing, which was continued to March 25, is...
Zoning up for debate
Voters to decide on restricting town growth For more than a decade, keeping up with the increasing growth in Hopkinton population has been a major concern for town government. While the recent increase in school population has been dramatic, it is only one example....
Business Profile: Razor’s Edge Hair Studio and Barbers
For more than 30 years Lauren Fitzgerald has been the owner of Razor’s Edge Hair Studio and Barbers, a downtown Hopkinton business that provides men, women and children full-service barber and hairdressing services. Fitzgerald has been a staple in the community for...
Business Profile: Nicholson Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
Company adds electrical component to array of home services As Nicholson Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning nears a decade of quality service to residential customers in MetroWest and beyond, owner Mike Nicholson proudly announces his company’s expansion to...
More activity, less anxiety: Hopkinton physical therapist touts value of exercise in fighting depression
According to the National Institute of Mental Illness, nearly one in five Americans suffers from some type of mental illness, including anxiety and depression. As the rate of the two seems to be increasing among both adults and adolescents, individuals are seeking...
Business Profile: Trina Macchi & Co offers distinct advantage in real estate market
With 15 years experience as a successful interior designer and 17 years as a top producer in real estate, Trina Macchi offers a tremendous advantage to buyers and sellers. She stays on top of trends and understands the art of staging to command a memorable first...
Business Profile: Centerpoint Driving Academy prepares students, adults for real-life driving
When it comes to the safety of new drivers, the founders of Centerpoint Driving Academy — Jim Beyer and John Anderson — believe teaching the bare minimum is simply not enough. “We felt there were gaps in traditional driver’s ed training,” Beyer said. “That’s where our...
Court sends denied solar permit back to Planning Board
The town Planning Board will hold a public hearing on March 11 to reconsider the previously denied application by TJA Clean Energy to build a solar facility on 34 acres off Wilson Street. The hearing was prescribed by an order of remand from the state Land Court at...
Business Profile: Emsculpt body contouring in Milford
It won’t be long before warm weather is finally here. If every summer you wish you’d spent more time in the gym before diving into swimsuit season, you’re certainly not alone. Now you can have a leaner, more toned abdomen or firmer, sculpted buttocks in time for...