It seems that at some point, nearly every child in town attends the summer playground group provided by Hopkinton Parks & Recreation, and many of them return every year for at least part of the season. Little Hillers, held at Hopkins School, is for children ages...
The town on Friday provided an update on the Main Street Corridor Project, following an April 30 meeting with representatives from engineering firm VHB, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, project contractor Amorello and Eversource. Eversource continues to...
Spring has arrived, and the real estate market is blossoming alongside the flowers. If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, spring and early summer offer a strategic advantage for sellers. Trends in home sales show that sellers could potentially get...
Everyone in Hopkinton knows Bill’s, whether it’s from sharing pizza with a team, having drinks and dinner with friends while catching a game, or ordering sandwiches to go for lunch or a cooking-free night at home. The popular restaurant in the heart of Hopkinton has...
There will be a new look for water activities at Hopkinton State Park this year, provided by an old friend. Regatta Point Community Sailing, a nonprofit with six decades of experience running programs on Worcester’s Lake Quinsigamond, is expanding its offerings to...
Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and how much you can count on, but you should also be aware of how this money is taxed — because this knowledge...
Miss Tanya’s early childhood education and summer camp programs are tried and true – it was 33 years ago that Tanya Trainor opened the nursery school. Some children who attended then now send their own youngsters to the place that left such positive impressions. In...
Ready to clean out the underbrush, spread some mulch and spruce up the lawn? With spring in full bloom, it’s the ideal time to contact Birchwood Landscape and Tree. Owners Brent Tewksbury and Chris Jorstad worked at the same company for over three decades – Tewksbury...
Steve Labriola is a natural born handyman. Even as a child, building and repairing things was a passion for Labriola. “I was forever taking something apart and putting it back together to see how it worked,” he said. “If something was broken, troubleshooting was like...
Learning about wildlife, connecting with nature, and having a lot of fun are in store for kids attending the Summer Wild Adventure Programs conducted by EARTH Ltd. in partnership with Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon. “The program is really cool, kids love it,” said Betsey...
Whether you’re buying or refinancing your home, getting a home appraisal is crucial for securing a mortgage or determining the fair market value when buying or selling a property. Real estate agents are not licensed appraisers. They can provide a comparative market...
“Never stop improving and innovating” is the motto of All Times Construction, a local business with a lofty goal of providing top-quality construction services to homes and businesses. The company specializes in projects including additions, kitchen and bathroom...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
