Business

Hopkinton Drug hosted their annual open house. the event featured activities for the kids, a visit from Santa Claus and a performance by the "New Sound Assembly Barbershop Chorus". Hopkinton Drug also hosted a raffle with some wonderful gift baskets, all proceeds from the raffle went to benefit "Project Just Because" a Hopkinton based charitable organization which helps families in need. View some of the highlights of the fun filled weekend below!

Unibank donated to several Hopkinton Organizations as part of their community giving program. See more in the video and press release below.

"WHITINSVILLE, MA – November 15 marked the final date to vote in UniBank’s Community Giving program at the bank’s Hopkinton branch. The program, which ran for two months beginning in September, was the bank’s way of celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Hopkinton branch while offering support to Hopkinton organizations. The Bank hosted a wrap-up event with the organizations on Wednesday, November 16 to announce the results.

Open in Downtown Hopkinton for about 3 decades, The Country Plus Store closed in early May. Owner Judy Coffey did not close up shop permanently however, she is back with her new shop "Seasons", located at Angel's Garden Center at 65 School st. The store features antiques, collectibles and items similar to the former Country Plus store. Owner of Angel's Garden Center, Jeff Doherty is excited to welcome the business; "she's got great antiques, great reproductions, garden decor, all of our stuff fits together well so we're really excited about the new venture." View more in the video below.

During their customer appreciation weekend, Weston Nurseries celebrated the 25th year of their outdoor train display. Train enthusiast Stitch who maintains the train display at Weston Nurseries also put together an additional train display in a green room at Weston Nurseries as seen in the story image to the right.

During their customer appreciation weekend, Weston Nurseries celebrated the 25th year of their outdoor train display. Train enthusiast Stitch who maintains the train display at Weston Nurseries also put together an additional train display in a green room at Weston Nurseries as seen in the story image to the right.

Thirty-Nine year old James Valis is a founding partner of Blackstone Valley Welath Management LLC. located at 22 South St. in Hopkinton and he is celebrating a prestigious honor. James was awarded by the Worcester Business Journal as one of the top 40 local business leaders under 40 years old.

James grew up in the Worcester area and stayed around the area until he went for his Masters of Business Degree from Bryant University. James and his founding partner Gregg Manis set up their private wealth management service in Hopkinton about 3 and a half years ago.

Marty's liquor store hosted their grand opening. Some wine and booze samples were available as well as food and entertainment. The store located in the same building as CVS or the former Colella's features a variety of liquors foods and much more. The business has been family owned and operated at their Newton location since 1948.