You’ve fluffed the pillows, stocked the fridge with local goodies and picked out the perfect welcome mat — but is your vacation rental truly ready to wow? Enter usability experience: the not-so-secret ingredient that transforms a good stay into a five-star memory....
Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects of Hopkinton recently completed a renovation at One Ash Street, home to the Boston Athletic Association, which organizes the Boston Marathon. Built in 1900, this 9,000-square-foot historic building is located on Route 135 next to the...
Using their expertise to install and maintain landscapes by assessing and preserving the health of trees and shrubs for the long term is the aim of the professionals at Hopkinton’s Peer Arboricultural Services. “We treat our clients’ landscapes as if they were our...
Helping kids connect with animals and nature all while having a lot of fun is the aim of the summer programs offered at EARTH Ltd. in partnership with Mendon’s Southwick’s Zoo. “Our summer programs are different,” said Betsey Brewer, EARTH Ltd. founder and executive...
Some well-known public figures in Hopkinton will be going to court beginning in the next two months after several months of relative tranquility in town. The most prominent case involves John “Jay” Porter, the former Hopkinton deputy police chief who was charged with...
Metrowest Boston tends to have high levels of radon in many homes, because we have a lot of rock or ledge in the area. As rock and ground erode, it releases a naturally occurring gas called radon into our atmosphere. You can't see it, and you can't smell it. High...
Learning through play, individualized instruction and plenty of time outdoors are available for children enrolled in Miss Tanya’s Woodland School kindergarten in Westborough. “The program is perfect for kids who just miss or make the cutoff for public kindergarten,”...
You can find several ways to make charitable gifts — but if you’re looking for a method that can provide multiple tax benefits, along with an efficient platform for giving year after year, you might want to consider a donor-advised fund. Once you open a donor-advised...
Anyone in Metrowest, from kindergartners through senior citizens, can tap into their creative side this summer at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. “The summer is a great time for youngsters or adults to try something new or immerse themselves in something they...
Anna Gammal, a longtime resident and owner of Body n’ Beyond Massage Therapy on South Street, recently was selected for induction into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place at the World Massage Festival in Las Vegas on July 29. “I am honored...
Cape Cod’s vacation rental market has grown more competitive, with rising guest expectations. Listing a home for summer no longer guarantees high bookings. To maximize revenue and occupancy, property owners must adapt. Implementing the strategies below will keep your...
Retirement offers the perfect opportunity to explore new places, whether traveling solo, with a partner or with the family. With fewer time constraints, retirees can enjoy dream destinations offering relaxation, adventure and cultural enrichment. Here are some top...
Thinking about selling and wondering what improvements will yield the biggest return on your investment? Let’s start with the entryway! Curb appeal is the first impression. With the snow gone, now is a great time to walk around the home and see how it faired over the...
Taking the needs of her clients personally, Trina Macchi of The Macchi Group pledges home sellers the highest quality marketing and representation. “Most of my business comes from personal referrals,” said Macchi, a Hopkinton-based Realtor for 25 years. “I want happy...
Regatta Point Community Sailing is offering a summer full of fun and learning for all youngsters aged 7-17 at Hopkinton State Park. “Our culture, our philosophy, is ‘Boating for all,’ and we stand by it,” said Casey Duva, Regatta Point executive director. “It means we...
Blackstone Valley Wealth Management advisors James Valis and Gregg Manis were recognized with the 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award. This award comes to the advisors for the 11th year in a row, since their opening of Blackstone Valley Wealth Management in 2013. This...
On March 8, we observed International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met? To begin with, let’s look at some concerning...
In 1968, Don Scott founded a family-owned, now Hopkinton-based company, Scott Septic, dedicated to solving customers’ septic and excavation problems. “We’ve been doing this a long time and we’re good at it,” said Rob Scott, who with his sister Stacey represent the...
Recently perceived changes to the structure of real estate commissions haven’t really changed things much at all. This was noted in the Professional Insights article published in the Dec. 18, 2024, issue of the Hopkinton Independent. Many home buyers have long had the...
Although the obvious aim of Cabinet Gallery is to create and install cabinetry in homes and businesses, the real goal of the local company is to build relationships with clients. “I am a relationship guy,” said David Landry, chief operating officer for the company...
