The Honest Eater visits Grafton Grill & Crust, a neighborhood eatery owned by Steve and Lori Belfiore. Grafton Grill offers a diverse menu, including gluten-free options, wood-fired pizza, and signature cocktails.

Hopkinton residents face higher disposal costs and reduced hours at E.L. Harvey's transfer station post-pandemic, now requiring a $250 minimum fee for loads under 2,000 lbs. An economical alternative is Tom Berkowitz Trucking, charging $40 minimum and $120 per ton beyond that, with Saturday hours available, offering significant savings despite a longer drive.

Carrie Hurley White of Sunnyside Gardens and her mother, Carol Hurley, share their Mother's Day traditions.

Lisa Volpe Hachey and Teresa Boyce celebrate 15 years of business in Hopkinton, and extend their gratitude to the community for supporting them through all the ups and downs.

Hopkinton chose to opt out of a branding opportunity with the B.A.A., Bank of America, and Adidas for the 100th Boston Marathon. The town, known for its "It All Starts Here" slogan, missed out on economic benefits and global exposure.

The Donut Stand Cafe, known for its craft donuts and farm-to-table ingredients, opened on March 1 in Hopkinton to great success. Owner Mike Lombardi, with a passion for culinary arts and scratch cooking, offers a locally-sourced menu featuring a standout brioche donut. The cafe has a rotating menu and is rapidly gaining popularity, with a clear commitment to quality and freshness evident in their homemade dishes and specialty items like the deconstructed baklava donut.

Developers propose replacing Hopkinton Drug and a dilapidated 19th-century house with a mixed-use building, featuring retail and up to 40 apartments with underground parking. During a public hearing, the Historical Commission deemed the Main Street buildings insignificant while delaying the Cedar Street house demolition for 18 months, pending Planning Board design approval. Public opinion was favorable.

The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce announced that Hopkinton received a Platinum Rating from MassBio, indicating it's a prime location for biotech facilities. MassBio's BioReady system grades communities on their capacity to host such companies. Celebrations with free breakfast will be held at RoslinCT, asking attendees to RSVP on the Chamber's website.

Jeffrey Taback and Ted Twinney transformed their brother-in-law bond into the co-founding of Start Line Brewing Company in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Having launched in 2016, the brewery grows its own hops and produces honey for its craft beers. Both have diverse past careers—Twinney in pharmaceuticals and Taback in education—and now, they prioritize community involvement and philanthropy while running their expanding and welcoming brewery space that hosts events and supports local charities in Hopkinton.

Yev Galper is opening Open Play Pickleball and Padel Club in Hopkinton in Fall 2024. The club, featuring indoor and outdoor courts, caters to all levels.

UniBank, the largest mutual community bank in Central Massachusetts, was awarded a Silver level designation by Cigna Healthcare for its exceptional work culture in 2023. CEO Michael Welch expressed pride in their focus on employees' holistic well-being, which resonates with both staff and customers. With $2.5 billion in assets and a commitment to community and financial integrity, UniBank continues to set a high standard in organizational health and vitality.

We visited the Boston Flower Exchange with Sunnyside Gardens owner Carrie Hurley White to observe the intricate global supply chain delivering fresh flowers to retailers. Exclusively wholesale and bustling pre-Valentine's Day, Hurley White meticulously handpicks her shop's flowers, highlighting the flower industry's tight-knit community and her long-standing supplier relationships.