It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Hopkinton Historical Society gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Hopkinton, MA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“"I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GREAT THINGS ABOUT ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES! BEFORE REACHING OUT TO ALWAYS BEST CARE, I HAD NOT SLEPT IN MONTHS. TAKING CARE OF MY DADS EVERY NEED NIGHT AND DAY WAS EXHAUSTING TO SAY THE LEAST. RON WAS QUICK IN GETTING BACK TO ME. WHEN I COULD NOT GET ANYWHERE WITH THE VA, RON SOMEHOW MANAGED TO GET THINGS DONE. SO KIND ATTENTIVE AND PATIENT. DEFINATELY WENT THE EXTRA MILE TO SUPPLY MY DAD WITH THE GREATEST CAREGIVER WHEN HE NEEDED IT MOST. A SPECIAL THANKS TO (KK) KWAME FOR MY DADS OVERNIGHT CARE. YOU WERE A LIFESAVER TO ME. MY DAD WAS A MAN'S MAN AND DID NOT ACCEPT HELP EASILY, BUT MY DAD TRUSTED YOU TO BE HIS GO TO WHEN NIGHTS WERE SO DIFFICULT. THANK YOU KINGSLEY AND PION FOR YOUR PROFFESIONALISM, GUIDANCE AND COMPASSION. YOU PROVIDED FOR ME AND MY DAD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. A SIMPLE THANK YOU WILL NEVER COVER IT!”
“I am a past client of this provider We worked with Always Best Care to provide 24-hour care for our parents who needed additional help to stay in their home. The care workers were helpful, caring, and provided the support and peace of mind needed. In addition to the care workers, office staff were regularly reachable and patient with multiple questions! Although it was a short term placement, about 3 months, I'd recommend and would use them again if the need arises.”
“I can’t say enough great things about Always Best Care Senior Services! We used them to help move my aunt from Boston to Phoenix, and I literally couldn’t have done it without them. From my first interaction with Ron to set things up to Kingsley helping (that word doesn’t begin to describe his patience and calmness) to the most amazing caregiver I’ve ever encountered, Sarah, they handled her every need while also ensuring me it would all be okay. Another passenger on the plane even commented how amazing Sarah was with my aunt! They were truly Heaven sent, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone for any health care they provide!”
“I am a current client of this provider I can’t say enough great things about Always Best Care Senior Services! We used them to help move my aunt from Boston to Phoenix, and I literally couldn’t have done it without them. From my first interaction with Ron to set things up to Kingsley helping (that word doesn’t begin to describe his patience and calmness) to the most amazing caregiver I’ve ever encountered, Sarah, they handled her every need while also ensuring me it would all be okay. Another passenger on the plane even commented how amazing Sarah was with my aunt! They were truly amazing, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone for any health care they provide!”
“Always Best Care was very knowledgeable and compassionate to my families needs. With their assistance and guidance we were able to provide my family with much needed home and respite care. They were also able to work with my family to find ways to defray the costs. The home health aids are wonderful. They provide a high level of professional service as well as companionship for my family.”
“Fantastic care Holly is a great hire for the company. always best care is a top of the line company that really cares about its clients. I highly recommend them.”
“My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“I am a past client of this provider My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“I would like to thank you for your professional care and handling of my Mom’s extended home care. When I called you for assistance with Thelma’s home care needs you were such a good listener and I could feel your warmth and good spirit over the phone”
“Kingsley, first may I say what a wonderful person Aggie has been during this week helping my wife on her return from Knollwood. She is most attentive, helpful and pleasant. It is hard to find a nicer person to have sharing ones home. We are very pleased you chose her to be with us.”
“I would like to take sometime to commend our caregiver Holly for the wonderful job she is doing with my dad by providing in home care. She is caring, engaging , and provides professional services and the best companionship for my Dad !! Great job to Always Best Care !!!!”
“I am a past client of this provider Our 85 year old mother needed overnight care following repeated hospitalizations over a 9 month period and ensuing hospice care. We called Kingsley, the Director, who was kind, gracious, professional, and knowledgeable. Flexible scheduling was also a priority and we always received immediate attention. The Director even brought over the PCAs personally to introduce them and would visit to ensure our mother’s needs were being met.The office staff and PCAs were kind and professional. Overall would highly recommend this agency.”
“Their professionalism and response to questions and concerns. They were the only agency that said they could help us for the care of my husband. The care takers are responsible, and really care for the person and caretaker. Their secretary is very professional and helpful and always gets back to me. Kingsley is fantastic, professional, caring, and goes over an beyond his call of his profession. We are very thankful for Always Best Care and I have recommended them to friends and rehab centers.”
“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care of Greater Worcester is wonderful. The person who answers the telephone (her name is Donna), and she's older like we are. She has a clue about what we're talking about when we're asking for help and why, so it becomes a very personal conversation. I was introduced to the director. He is an RN, plus a few other things. When he comes in to do the assessment for what you need, he works really hard at putting together the right caregiver with the person asking. He was just absolutely lovely. We needed somebody who could drive to do errands, and then I needed help with the laundry and occasional meals. The caregiver picks up and tidies around. She does bathing for my husband, who is almost bedbound. She does other simple health-related things for him. For me, she helps with my bathing because I have a bad back and bad knees. She's nice, and she's sweet. She can be a little tough when she needs to be, which is what we wanted. Not to be abusive, but just someone with a firm hand. When you don't feel well, you tend to act like a 7-year-old; it doesn't matter how old you are. She is just lovely. We couldn't ask for anything better.”
“It's a great company to work there. I have learned a lot from this company. I was not left on my own when I started working, everyone is friendly and pleasant.”
“Staff was very professional during consultation.”
“The Schedulers are very professional and respectful. they work with the caregivers very well and find them the right cases. The pay is also very great”
“Always Best Care is a great place to work where they really care about their clients and employees! Absolutely would recommend to anyone looking for care for themselves or a loved one, or a new job!”
“Your loved ones will be in great care with Always Best Care of Worcester.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Hopkinton State Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Carbone's Restaurant or visit Survey marker, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Hopkinton, MA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Hopkinton, MA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Hopkinton, MA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Select Board on Tuesday approved short-term and long-term financing to support $90.4 million for the town’s capital projects in a 3-0 vote.Town Manager Elaine Lazarus explained that the town has had to borrow money to finance capital projects, including the new Charleswood School.Treasurer/Collector CJ Paquette said that the bidding process for the short-term, bond anticipation note (BAN) financing is complete, as well as the long-term, bond financing.Regarding the BAN, he said five bids were received. The lowe...
The Select Board on Tuesday approved short-term and long-term financing to support $90.4 million for the town’s capital projects in a 3-0 vote.
Town Manager Elaine Lazarus explained that the town has had to borrow money to finance capital projects, including the new Charleswood School.
Treasurer/Collector CJ Paquette said that the bidding process for the short-term, bond anticipation note (BAN) financing is complete, as well as the long-term, bond financing.
Regarding the BAN, he said five bids were received. The lowest bidder was Fidelity Capital Markets. The net interest rate received was 3.499%, which includes a premium of $744,550.25.
Six bids were received for the bond financing, with Bank of America being the lowest bidder. The net interest rate received was 3%, which includes a premium of $777,840.
Paquette told the board that it would be voting on the interest rates without including the premium, which will lower them to the amounts indicated.
Member Matt Kizner noted that because of the town’s AAA bond rating, Hopkinton gets a premium benefit.
“I should also note that I think we’re extremely thrilled with what we got back for rates, considering the markets,” Paquette said.
The board voted to approve the common victualer license and all-alcohol license for Rapscallion, a new restaurant and brewery located at 22 South Street, the former location of Quattro.
“We’re looking forward to coming to Hopkinton,” said owner/operator Peter Daniel. “We’ve heard a lot of good things.”
He noted that the family-owned business has been in operation for more than 20 years and has a few other establishments in Massachusetts.
The board approved 3-0 a proposal by Eversource to implement underground conduit connection service to provide electricity to three homes on Blueberry Lane.
An Eversource representative appearing over Zoom explained that there was a conduit at 31 Blueberry Lane that was installed years ago before the new subdivision (now under construction) was considered. It needs to be relocated because it must go into a hand hole on the property. The same situation exists for 29 Blueberry Lane.
The third application would provide service from a transformer to Fitch Lane, she added.
After receiving input from an abutter about possible tree impact, the board voted 3-0 to continue a hearing about the relocation of two utility poles on Hayden Rowe Street near Chamberlain Street.
Don Bonner, a Verizon representative, explained that the poles need to be relocated in order to widen the road at Marathon School in anticipation of the new Charleswood School on an adjacent property.
Steve Munier, who lives at 137 Hayden Rowe Street, expressed concern about the mature trees there. One pole abuts his property. He wanted to make sure that the trees remained to keep the natural buffer between his property and traffic.
Another concern was that the wires would impact the trees. Bonner said tree trimming may be done, but no trees would be removed.
Brian Herr, who chaired the meeting in the absence of chair Joe Clark and vice chair Shahidul Mannan, suggested continuing the hearing until more information about the tree clearance could be obtained.
Bonner offered to go to the residence after the meeting to discuss the matter with Munier.
Lazarus explained that the board voted last September that it would review the proposed posting of all vacant town positions.
Kizner questioned the necessity of a maintenance mechanic if the position has been vacant for five months and the town has “made do.”
“In corporate America, I would never be able to hold down to an open head count for five months,” he said.
Added Kizner: “I’m going to ask this question on every single [request] I see going forward that goes more than six months.”
Herr explained that after a position has been posted with the board’s approval and it is not filled within six months, the process is that the board would have to vote to reconsider the posting.
Kizner asked if a reconsideration vote has ever been done, and Herr said it has not. Kizner suggested that this is a policy change that should be brought forward at a future meeting.
“Some of these hires are hard to find,” Herr explained. “But if you want to put that on a future agenda item … you can do that.”
Member Amy Ritterbusch added that sometimes the town is not attracting candidates because the pay rate is not high enough. Other times, there may be a lack of qualified candidates.
Herr noted that Kizner’s request was “a process question” that needed to be addressed by town staff.
As the meeting began, Herr thanked Bob Hamilton, HCAM-TV’s government meeting producer, for his years of dedicated service to the town as he leaves the position.
“Without him and his colleagues at HCAM, getting this information out to the public would be that much harder,” Herr said.
“I really appreciate all you do concerning transparency in Hopkinton,” added Ritterbusch.
Herr also congratulated Eric Carty, the water/sewer director, for 40 years of service to the town on his anniversary. Carty, who is retiring, said he was happy to contribute to his hometown.
HOPKINTON — The School Committee opted to go in-house to hire its next superintendent, unanimously selecting Hopkinton High School Principal Evan Bishop on Thursday to replace ...
HOPKINTON — The School Committee opted to go in-house to hire its next superintendent, unanimously selecting Hopkinton High School Principal Evan Bishop on Thursday to replace the retiring Carol Cavanaugh.
Bishop was chosen by the School Committee over South Hadley Superintendent of Schools Mark McLaughlin. A third finalist for the job — Ross Mulkerin, director of finance and operations for the Nashoba Regional School District — had previously withdrawn from consideration.
Bishop told the Daily News on Friday that he was grateful for the opportunity to lead Hopkinton Public Schools.
"I'm looking forward to working alongside our dedicated students, staff and community," he said. Bishop takes over on July 1, the start of the 2025-26 school year.
Bishop said top items on his to-do list include meeting with stakeholders to figure out the schools' strengths and needs, as well as building relationships at all levels.
"I'm proud to take on the role," he said.
Bishop has been with Hopkinton Public Schools since 2005. He was a school counselor and assistant principal until becoming Hopkinton High School principal in 2013.
Bishop holds a master's degree in school counseling from Suffolk University, and a bachelor's degree from Fairfield University. He received his principal's license from Boston University and earned his superintendent's license in 2017.
Bishop will succeed Cavanaugh, who has been with Hokinton Public Schools for nearly nine years, starting as an assistant superintendent in June 2016; she was named superintendent in March 2018.
Bishop will inherit a number of projects underway for Hopkinton schools, including construction of the Charleswood School, set to replace the Elmwood School. The Charleswood school is set to open in either 2027 or 2028.
He also inherits a school district that consistently ranks among the best in the state. Under Bishop's tenure, Hopkinton High School ranked seventh in last year's U.S. News and World Report's list of top 10 public high schools in Massachusetts.
The school district has experienced rapid growth in recent years. In 2024, Hopkinton Public Schools enrolled 4,187 students in grades pre-K through high school, up more than 20% from the 3,463 students enrolled when Cavanaugh started in 2016.
Bishop, whose transition to superintendent is pending successful contract negotiations, said a posting for the Hopkinton High principal job will go live as soon as possible.
Through five innings Wednesday, it appeared that the Hopkinton High School softball team might find a way to knock off Bedford and its dominant pitcher, Alyx Rossi, the Gatorade Player of the Year for Massachusetts.Things went south in the sixth, however, and the third-seeded Buccaneers used that three-run frame to take a 3-1 victory in the Division 2 state semifinals at Worcester State University.Hopkinton pitcher Addy Walls was the story through the first five innings. Not only did the sophomore keep a talented Bedford offens...
Through five innings Wednesday, it appeared that the Hopkinton High School softball team might find a way to knock off Bedford and its dominant pitcher, Alyx Rossi, the Gatorade Player of the Year for Massachusetts.
Things went south in the sixth, however, and the third-seeded Buccaneers used that three-run frame to take a 3-1 victory in the Division 2 state semifinals at Worcester State University.
Hopkinton pitcher Addy Walls was the story through the first five innings. Not only did the sophomore keep a talented Bedford offense off the board — allowing just one hit and one walk to that point — she provided the only run, sending Rossi’s second pitch of the game over the fence in center field. It was the first run Rossi and the Buccaneers had allowed this postseason.
The Hillers defense helped out, with center fielder Callie Arthur and shortstop Holly Paharik making diving catches.
In the fateful sixth, Bedford had a runner on first with one out via an infield single when Rossi smoked a liner up the middle, and it drilled Walls. The ball deflected into foul territory on the first base side for a hit.
Walls stayed in the game but suddenly showed some vulnerability. The next batter, Lexie Masters, hit a two-run double to put Bedford ahead. One out later, Addi Poulter delivered a hit to left that drove in another run. Walls regrouped to end the rally with a strikeout.
Meanwhile, Rossi, a 5-foot-9 left-hander, continued to power through the Hopkinton lineup. She finished with 15 strikeouts and allowed just two hits — Walls’ homer and a bunt single by Ava Davenport — and one walk — to Paharik, her future Boston College teammate.
Bedford (20-1) will play the winner of Thursday’s game between fifth-seeded Westfield and top-seeded Silver Lake for the state title.
Second-seeded Hopkinton finishes its memorable season with a record of 20-4.
“We had a really special group of athletes this season,” HHS coach Shannon Allberry-Yerardi stated. “On any given day, any one of them could be the hero. I strongly believe the way they trust and support each other on and off the field was a primary reason for our success this season. They all put in the work and challenged each other to be better every day.”
Allberry-Yerardi credited the five seniors who have been on board since they were freshmen for helping to rebuild the program. And she highlighted two players in particular.
“We are incredibly lucky and grateful to have had both Holly Paharik and Addy Walls on the same roster for the last two years,” the coach gushed. “Words cannot describe what Holly Paharik means to our program at Hopkinton High School. She is a game changer; you can actually feel the energy of a game shift when she steps into the batter’s box. She approaches every pitch in every game, scrimmage and practice like she’s being watched by top college coaches. She’s the first one at the field and the last to leave every day. She pushes everybody to be their best selves both on and off the field. She’s a once-in-a-career student-athlete. It has truly been an honor to have Holly on our team for the last four years.
“Addy Walls has been our rock on the mound. She’s confident and composed and competes extremely well in high-pressure situations, and has already hit some really impressive milestones: 300-plus career K’s; 200-plus K’s this season alone. She gives our defense so much confidence to make big plays behind her. On offense, Addy is a very reliable bat; she sees the ball very well and has excellent pitch selection. I’m so excited to see what comes next for Addy.”
Jordan Kenney, who graduated from Hopkinton High School this month, has been studying for a completely different type of test: competing in the Miss Massachusetts Teen USA pageant.“Honestly, it’s a very fun experience,” said Kenney. “It requires a lot of hard work, but it’s still very enjoyable, which is important when you’re pursuing something.”Kenney holds the title of Miss Hopkinton Teen USA. She earned the title after applying and going through a brief interview process.&ldqu...
Jordan Kenney, who graduated from Hopkinton High School this month, has been studying for a completely different type of test: competing in the Miss Massachusetts Teen USA pageant.
“Honestly, it’s a very fun experience,” said Kenney. “It requires a lot of hard work, but it’s still very enjoyable, which is important when you’re pursuing something.”
Kenney holds the title of Miss Hopkinton Teen USA. She earned the title after applying and going through a brief interview process.
“If there’s no other girls trying to compete for your title, you don’t have to do earlier competition,” Kenney explained. “It depends on demand.”
Now she is preparing for the Miss Massachusetts Teen pageant, which takes place this Friday through Sunday in Plymouth.
The three-day event will crown a winner who will go on to compete in the Miss Teen USA pageant in Florida later this year. The winner of the pageant also will receive a cash prize, along with two photo shoots and perks from various pageant sponsors.
This will be Kenney’s first time competing in a pageant, though she noted it has been a long-time dream to enter. It wasn’t until receiving encouragement from a close family friend who runs Miss Connecticut that Kenney decided to give the pageant a try.
While she is a bit later to teen pageant competitions (Miss Massachusetts Teen is open to contestants as young as 14), Kenney said this was a “good time for me to explore something like this.” She noted that much of her preparation work has helped her learn skills and aspects of the real world she can use as she enters college at the University of New Hampshire and beyond.
The 18-year-old has been working since February on those skills, focusing heavily on interviewing and public speaking.
“The interview is 50% of your score,” Kenney noted. “It’s pretty significant to your total.”
The pageant judges are set to question competitors based on extensive questionnaires they filled out when applying for the competition. Kenney said she has spent a lot of time practicing her answers, getting more comfortable talking in front of people and feeling confident in answering questions she may not know are coming.
On top of doing interview practice several days a week — which involves Kenney recording herself and watching the video to take notes and make improvements — she also works on her walk and meets with her coaches weekly.
“I have to practice walking because my heels are tall,” Kenney said. She noted that each contestant has a walking pattern they need to demonstrate throughout the competition.
The walking practice will prove important for the other two parts of the pageant: evening gown and activewear. Throughout all three portions of the event, contestants will be judged on criteria including character, poise, confidence and personality, according to the Miss Massachusetts website.
Kenney, who is one of 25 competitors in the Miss Massachusetts Teen pageant this year, said earning a top spot in the competition would be nice, but she has found the work to get to this point as its own reward.
“Even necessarily if I don’t place in the top five or top 12, the process itself is very rewarding,” said Kenney. She described it as a learning experience that has taught her about setting goals and skills like public speaking.
She also noted that people’s choice voting is available now through Sunday at missmassachusettsusa.com/teen-contestants. For $1, an individual can cast a vote for their chosen contestant. The contestant with the most public votes automatically earns a spot in the top 12. As of June 9, Kenney had 498 votes.
Although Kenney is 18, she still will be eligible for the teen pageant again by next year’s application deadline, and she said she would be open to it.
“I see myself being more successful having the experience under my belt,” Kenney said.
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