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Phipps Insurance to be honored at Chamber of Commerce holiday bash

Brian Thomas (blue tie), owner and president of Phipps Insurance, poses in front of the agency’s sign on Main Street with members of his team.

Phipps Insurance Agency will be honored at the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce’s holiday celebration this year.

The celebration — which is being sponsored by Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects — will take place Thursday, Dec. 19, from 5:30-7 p.m. There will be appetizers and a cash bar featuring a signature cocktail and other beverages.

During the event, Phipps will be presented with the Chamber’s Business of the Year Award.

“We are delighted to celebrate them as Hopkinton Chamber Business of the year,” the Chamber stated in a recent newsletter.

“The Phipps family have made a significant contribution not only in their field of work but in the Hopkinton Community,” it added.

Tickets for the event are $35 for members and $50 for non-members. Sponsorship opportunities still are available. Tickets can be reserved on the Chamber’s website.

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Photo of the Day

Hopkinton Police Officers (from left) William Burchard, Nick Walker, Matt LaTour, Noah Buentello and Shannon Beloin pose with items donated as part of the annual Toys for Tots fundraising drive.

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO