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.
Kenzo Phan has opened Kenzo’s Sushi & Steakhouse in Westborough. His journey from a UN refugee camp to culinary success is inspiring. The restaurant offers gluten-free options, though service may be slow. The food, including the Filet Mignon and Tuna Wasabi, is excellent, and the prices are reasonable.
The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce is re-introducing its “Business of the Year” award in 2023, with Weston Nurseries named as the honoree. The family-run business is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the award ceremony will take place during the Chamber’s Holiday Celebration. The event will feature foods with a 1920s theme, a cash bar, and a bonfire for marshmallow roasting.
The Lions Club of Hopkinton partnered with Unibank to sponsor Imagine Corps, an innovative learning program for teens. The donation funded a three-month mentorship for two local high school students. By 2024, the Hopkinton Board of Health Director plans to sponsor an environmental health challenge for teens as part of their Imagine Corps experience.
In Hopkinton, a new trend has emerged, of expressing gratitude towards Thanksgiving hosts who put immense effort into arranging the festivity. A meaningful gesture, such as a centerpiece, a harvest basket, or a scented candle, or even helping with cleanup or sharing a dish, serves as a significant acknowledgment of their hard work, especially after many families returned to formal sit-down dinners post-COVID-19. Thanksgiving is not just about feasting, but also appreciating those who facilitate the event.
As part of their Hope for Heroes campaign, Imperial Cars, which is headquartered in Mendon, is collecting items for homeless veterans and veterans in need. The drive runs from November 1 – November 11. Thanks To Yanks is a non-political 501(c)(3) organization...
State Representative James Arena-DeRosa is hosting a roundtable discussion for Hopkinton small business owners at the Town Hall on October 23.
Vice President and Regional Manager Bo Daley of UniBank donated $5,000 to Kelly Grill, Executive Director of Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA), on Friday, October 20. The funds support the HCA’s Wicked 5k fun run, an event that anticipates over 3,000 participants and is part of a larger Wicked Weekend.
Charlesbank Realty Group hosted a thank-you to their tenants and neighbors who have shown incredible flexibility during the construction of a new office space.
A sophisticated scammer impersonated a Hopkinton Police Officer and convinced a worker to wire them the cash on-hand.
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