On NRG Lab’s Facebook page, when members are asked to describe the fitness center in a single word or two, many might be surprised by what they hear: “Family,” “Community,” “Happy place,” and “Always clean.” And while that verbiage may seem somewhat unusual when...
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MacDowell seeks board’s input to finish sidewalk project
Legacy Farms Developer Roy MacDowell met with the town Planning Board Oct. 15 to seek guidance on completing a section of sidewalk on East Main Street. The section to be completed starts at 83 East Main St. and continues to the town’s athletic field parcel located...
Grant enables Baypath Humane Society to help more animals
The Baypath Humane Society was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Family Foundation to support its Pilot Surgical Program with VCA Animal Hospitals. With the grant funds and the ability to use the VCA Westborough Animal Hospital’s...
Hopkinton Chamber volunteers at MetroWest YMCA
Cool rainy weather changed work plans but didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce members who volunteered at the MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center Oct. 12. “The team of local business leaders installed a new team-building initiative on the Y’s...
Business Profile: Bill Gassett of RE/MAX Executive Realty
He has been a Realtor for more than 31 years and lived in Hopkinton his entire life. When it comes to describing both his career and the place he calls home to this day, RE/MAX Executive Realty agent Bill Gassett might say he is happily deep rooted in both....
Retailers prepare for new plastic bag regulation
Come the New Year, single-use, plastic checkout bags will be a thing of the past for the majority of customers shopping at retail and grocery stores in town. After a public hearing in April, the Board of Health passed the new regulation which is slated to go into...
Jillson joins Milford Regional Physician Group
Milford Regional Physician Group announced that Kevin Jillson, M.D., has joined its staff. Dr. Jillson will be seeing patients in two of MRPG’s Hopkinton practices — Hopkinton Internal Medicine & Pediatrics and Hopkinton Sports Medicine. Dr. Jillson is double...
Business Profile: Southwick’s Zoo taking visitors for a new ride
Visitors at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon can typically expect to hearing the roar of the lions, the screeching of birds, and the hissing of snakes. However, now patrons are hearing the whistles of a new train echoing throughout part of the grounds. The zoo’s owners...
MRPG welcomes new physicians
Milford Regional Physician Group is pleased to announce that three new physicians have joined the group: Kelly Bowen, D.O.; Matthew Ingham, M.D.; and Margaret Preissler, M.D. Dr. Kelly Bowen is an OB/GYN who sees patients at Caring for Women, located at 100 Medway...
Business Profile: Jeannine Coburn of RE/MAX Executive Realty
Once Realtor Jeannine Coburn closes on a sale, she makes certain her clients understand that she’s not going anywhere. “I’m there to serve my clients before, during, and after their transaction closes,” she said. “I always want to be a resource for them.” It’s that...
Business Profile: Kumon Math and Reading Center of Hopkinton
It’s easy to tell from the enthusiasm in her voice that Pamela Banson has a love of learning and wants to impart that same enjoyment to her students. That’s where the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Hopkinton comes in and Banson, the owner and instructor, helps her...
Jaiswal appointed as Tufts Health Plan’s director of accounting and financial reporting
Tufts Health Plan announced the appointment of Hopkinton resident Ruchi Jaiswal as the firm’s new director of accounting and financial reporting. According to a press release, Jaiswal brings extensive financial, accounting, and management experience to the company’s...
Board decision paves way for parking lot
The site plan for a proposed school bus parking lot to be built behind Hopkinton High School was approved Sept. 17 by the town Planning Board. The proposed parking lot will eliminate athletic Field 9, making it possible for buses to drop off students at the rear...