Buying and selling real estate can be complex and overwhelming. Alan Connell and his team have mastered the process so each client can enjoy their journey home. He believes in educating home buyers and sellers to empower informed decisions, and he thrives on...
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Business Profile: Cabinet Gallery family-owned, family-operated for 39 years
Known affectionately around town as the “cabinet guy,” David Landry of Cabinet Gallery loves telling people he has been in the home industry business since he could walk and talk, and the truth is … he has been. In 1984, Roger Landry opened the Cabinet Gallery...
Business Profile: Realtor Jenn French always willing to go ‘above and beyond’
In a unique role as agent and neighbor, Jenn French is the perfect person to guide a client through the nuances of the local market. Ranked one of the top agents with RE/MAX Executive Realty in town, French couples her experience with access to top listings, a...
Business Profile: Financial advisor Christopher Stevenson designs client-centric strategies
Prior to becoming a financial advisor with Edward Jones, Christopher Stevenson worked in small business retirement plan sales for a large company. He hoped to work for himself one day but didn’t expect what the catalyst would be for such a career change. “My father,...
Business Profile: College Axis Project gives high school students an edge
For high school juniors and seniors, the pandemic has been a significant source of uncertainty and anxiety as students plan for their educational and professional futures. Concerned about the gaps in college advising and application assistance during this period,...
Business Profile: Lab of All Trades tackles all-sized projects for homeowners
“Since I was a kid, anytime I picked something up I wanted to take it apart, fix it and put it back together,” says Steve Labriola, the owner of Lab of All Trades. “My relatives began to hand me their broken toasters, microwaves and blenders and ask, ‘Can you look at...
Business Profile: Hopkinton Wine and Spirits gets complete refresh under new ownership
Cousins Kishan Patel and Mohil Patel were looking to try something new when the opportunity to purchase Hopkinton Wine and Spirits emerged in July 2021. “We looked at it as a new beginning for both of us and as a way to enter the industry,” Kishan explains, “and so...
Business Profile: HCAM launches ‘Hopkinton Weekly’ show, training workshops
Hopkinton’s local cable access station, Hopkinton Community Access & Media (HCAM), has debuted a new live program called “Hopkinton Weekly,” airing most Wednesday evenings from 7-7:30 p.m. “It is designed to foster connection and communication among our...
Business Profile: My House Partners’ trio of agents operates as ‘well-oiled machine’
My House Partners, a RE/MAX Executive Realty team, boasts 57 years of real estate experience across its three agents: Chuck Joseph, Mike Auen and Ann Clark. The trio has worked together as an unofficial team for several years, and now they are adopting a more formal...
Business Profile: Craftsmanship at Komal’s Suits delivers one-of-a-kind apparel
Lachoo Khawani’s love for textiles has taken him across the globe — from his hometown of Mumbai to Hong Kong, from West Africa to Milan, and, finally, from California to Massachusetts. He studied the intricacies of the trade and honed his craft as an apprentice in...
Business Profile: Newly opened Alltown Fresh reinvents convenience store
Alltown Fresh, Hopkinton’s newest kitchen, market and convenience store, is “a new approach to food service and hospitality,” says Joshua Smith, vice president of Alltown Fresh and a lifelong chef. After years of working in fine dining, Smith says he wanted to apply...
Business Profile: Parks & Recreation fall programs run gamut from sports to science
“At Parks & Rec, the focus is on fun, healthy activities and participation,” says Jay Guelfi, the department’s director. “The idea of our programs is to introduce kids to new things, to get them interested and to make sure they all have the opportunity to...
Business Profile: Dympna Atwell Real Estate ‘ultimate advocate’ for clients
Dympna Atwell, a real estate agent with William Raveis, relishes how her business allows her to guide people through one of the most important decisions of their lives. “Generally, buying a home is the biggest investment they’ll make,” Atwell says, “and as we go...
Business Profile: Kumon Math and Reading Center celebrates 20 years in Hopkinton
“At Kumon, we believe that practice makes possibilities,” says Pamela Banson, the owner and instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Hopkinton. “My goal is to help each child develop strong academic skills and a love of learning, and gain the confidence to excel...
Business Profile: HCA features ‘all the arts under one roof’
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts has had its “biggest summer ever,” says executive director Kelly Grill, an encouraging development as the organization emerges from the challenges of the pandemic. “We are excited that people are back and supporting us,” Grill says....
Business Profile: Southwick’s Zoo debuts fairy tale-inspired Festival of Illumination
After a successful inaugural event last year, the Festival of Illumination returns to Southwick’s Zoo on Sept. 1 with original artistic creations and a new theme, “Once Upon a Time.” New England’s largest lantern showcase will radiate across the zoo grounds through...
Business Profile: Family-run Affordable Junk Removal takes stress out of cleanups
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: Lucchesi’s expert insights an advantage for home buyers/sellers
Sandy Lucchesi, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Executive Realty, has been helping clients buy and sell homes for 18 years. Prior to entering the real estate industry, Lucchesi spent nearly two decades working in the technology field. A resident of Hopkinton since...
Business Profile: Westboro Tennis & Swim Club offers all-ages sports, wellness programs
As the name suggests, Westboro Tennis & Swim Club is a prime spot for tennis and aquatics activities, but the club also offers an expanding fitness program as well as a variety of children’s activities. Registration is open for fall programs, which begin after...
Business Profile: Trina Macchi & Co. guides clients amid extraordinary real estate market
In a real estate market that is constantly changing, Trina Macchi urges people to choose an agent who is deeply “immersed in the field and doing a lot of business. If you’re just dabbling, you’re not really going to be in touch with what is going on,” says Macchi, the...