7 December, 2012
Webster First Federal Credit Union officially opned it s doors at Hopkinton Square on Friday, November 30.
"The grand opening today was fantastic," said Webster First President/CEO Michael Lussier. "It has been really crowded all day long and I'm hoping that it stays that way."
The day long celebration included raffles, refreshments, givewaways and entertainment and an official ribbon cutting towards the end of the day. Webster has partnered with Project Just Because and was accepting donations of new hats, scarves, gloves and blankets as part of the Project Just Because "Keep a Child warn" clothing drive which will run through December 21, 2012. Each person that makes a donation to Webster's Warmth Bin, located in the credit union at Hopkinton Square, will be given a raffle ticket for the chance to win a new iPad mini.
Bins of what was collected that day, as well as a check for $3,000 were presented to Project Just Because Founder Cherylann Lambert Walsh by Lussier and Hopkinton Branch Manager Kimberly Williamson.
When asked what brought Webster First to Hopkinton, Lussier said that he learned about the Hopkinton Square development through a golf connection and decided it was a good fit.
"I actually had a friend who I golf with who knew who introduced me to the owner of his complex," said Lussier. "We thought it was a great opportunity for all of us to get together."
Webster First is a credit union and, while similar to a bank, there are some differences.
"Credit unions like Webster First have multiple products that most banks have," said Lussier. "What I think you will find is that interest rates might be a little bit higher on savings accounts, less fees and competitive interest rates., and unlike some credit unions that cater strickly to consumbers, Webster First has a full array of financial products for all of your financial needs."
Webster First Federal Credit Union joins Price Chopper which was the first business to open at Hopkinton Square. Two additional stores also opened during the last week of November, Supercuts and Christine's Nails, both of which were busy with clients when we stopped by for a quick visit.
Allso now open since our visit is Hopkinton Square Dentral, and coming soon, Zio Quattro and Bison Burger. So it look's like we'll be back for another visit soon. Watch for more news on Hopkinton Square in the near future!
