As spring and summer approach, you may think about getting rid of old items that have made walking through your basement difficult or finding things in your attic impossible. Or maybe you may want to give your home an uncluttered look in advance of a real estate open...
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Business Profile: Growth-minded Burton builds up Marathon Real Estate
James Burton, owner of Century 21 Marathon Real Estate in Hopkinton, is familiar with transition. Growth is a lifestyle for Burton, who has seen many evolutions in his career. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s in history and taught...
Professional Insights: Time for financial spring cleaning?
Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning. This year, in addition to tidying your home and surroundings, you might want to consider sprucing up your financial environment as well. Here are some suggestions for doing just that: • Improve...
Business Profile: MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center helps children make great memories
Children attending summer camp at the MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center are always excited by the wide selection of programs and the facility. Over nine weeks, those enrolled in traditional camp can try archery, improve swimming skills, tackle the rope course and play...
Business Profile: Homeowners can protect their property with Effective Waterproofing
With more than 20 years of experience, Marcus Rose knows his business: keeping structures dry. The owner of Effective Waterproofing Inc. began learning his trade by working for a company out of Framingham for seven years and doing side jobs until deciding to open his...
Business Profile: Scott Septic far more than its name
“We’re way more than just a septic company,” says Rob Scott of Scott Septic. “We’re known for septic, but we do a lot of other things as well.” Hopkinton residents have been turning to Scott Septic since Don Scott founded the company in 1968. Besides handling...
Professional Insights: What to know about selling your home when divorcing
According to Forbes Magazine, in 2021 there were almost 700,000 divorces reported by 45 states. Divorce is thought of as an ending, but it’s also the beginning of a new life for all involved, so it’s crucial to wrap up loose ends and let everyone move on without being...
Business Profile: Oakwoods Landscape Construction & Design creates for the client
Brian Dmytryck opened Oakwoods Landscape Construction, Inc., in 2002 with one goal in mind: Create unique, personalized outdoor living spaces for his clients’ homes and businesses that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. With a driving passion for his craft, Brian started...
Business Profile: Family-run Affordable Junk Removal takes stress out of clean-outs
Whether it’s one old fridge in the garage or an entire home of unwanted goods, the team at Affordable Junk Removal offers a cost-efficient, stress-free approach to waste management. “You don’t lift a finger,” says owner Jason Schadler, who started the company along...
Business Profile: Pro Comfort Control delivers greener heating solutions without guesswork
The home heating industry has seen substantial changes in recent years, and customers need seasoned professionals to guide them through their options. Pro Comfort Control is the best-equipped local company to do just that, says Ryan McKernan, owner of the...
Professional Insights: Home selling 101
We all hear about homes selling so quickly because there is no inventory, but we may not realize all the prep work that goes into getting those homes ready. Real estate agents often are called in months in advance of selling a home, as people want to plan ahead and...
Business Profile: Varsity Movers proves to be business champion
“It’s a cool story, how it all started,” muses Varsity Movers owner Kierin Herr. “A lot has changed, and a lot has stayed the same.” It began in 2017, Herr’s junior year at Hopkinton High School, with a Facebook group post seeking a young man to lift a couch. That...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Construction meeting held; transformers still not available
The town issued a press release Friday with updates about the Main Street Corridor Project following a construction meeting that was held Tuesday. At the meeting were representatives from the town, engineering consultant VHB, the Massachusetts Department of...
Professional Insights: How would you handle forced early retirement?
When you plan to retire at a certain age, you can follow a strategy that incorporates your investment moves, your health insurance and other factors. But what happens if you’re forced to retire earlier than you anticipated? Unfortunately, this situation is not that...
Professional Insights: How to determine the right size home for you
When it comes to finding your ideal home, there are many factors to consider. It’s easy to get overwhelmed in the details, but don’t overlook the importance of finding a home that’s the perfect size for you. Consider how many people will live in your new home. Are...
Business Profile: Hopkinton Shell appreciative of welcoming community
Since Cal Karam became the owner of Hopkinton Shell over two years ago, the town has felt like a big family to him. “When customers come inside or bring their cars for service, they ask how we are, and we all talk together,” said Karam. “Recently, I had a minor...
Business Briefs: Isto Biologics announces merger; Lykan Bioscience now RoslinCT
A bioscience firm with headquarters on South Street recently announced a merger. Isto Biologics, which bills itself as “a global leader in regenerative and autologous therapies,” has partnered with Advanced Biologics, a California company known commercially as...
Professional Insights: Start moving toward retirement security
It’s not as well-known as Halloween, but National Retirement Security week happens every October — the third week, to be precise — and while it doesn’t involve ghosts and goblins, it does deal with something even more frightening: the risk of not being able to enjoy a...
Business Profile: Golden Pond renews commitment to individualized, compassionate care
Over 30 years ago, the Kunst brothers bought 10 acres of land on West Main Street, in the area known to locals as Ice House Pond. In 1993, the property was transformed into a trailblazing assisted living residence, The Communities at Golden Pond. “Their mission was,...
Professional Insights: Is an assumable mortgage right for you?
Have you ever seen a classified ad for a used car that reads, “Take over payments?” When it comes to houses, the same thing might be possible. An assumable mortgage is what is sounds like — a mortgage that’s assumed by someone else other than the original mortgage...