News/Business
Fogbuster Coffee Works, formerly Pierce Brothers, celebrating 30 years in business
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — Three decades ago, Sean and Darren Pierce, two brothers in their mid-20s, decided to start selling coffee — a business venture that was funded by a roughly $30,000 mountain of credit card debt.Today, the Greenfield-based Fogbuster Coffee...
Business Briefs: May 3, 2024
BusinessWest announces 40 Under Forty Class of 2024 SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, the business journal of western Massachusetts, recently unveiled its 40 Under Forty Class of 2024, the 18th compilation of rising stars in the local business community.The...
Real Estate Transactions: May 3, 2024
ASHFIELD 535 Cummington Road. $105,000. B: James Bacon. S: George Paradee. 449 Main St. $510,000. B: Craig Gibson and Rachel Gibson. S: Susan A. Gambino.ATHOL 41 Auburn Place. $380,000. B: Danielle B. Littles and Gary Littles. S: Athol Realty...
Goddard finds ‘best location’ in Shelburne Falls with new Watermark Gallery space
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
SHELBURNE FALLS — The 20 Bridge St. space that formerly housed Molly Cantor’s pottery now displays Watermark Gallery’s eclectic collection of modern art pieces.Local artist Laurie Goddard opened Watermark Gallery last month as her seventh location in...
New buyer of Bernardston’s Windmill Motel looks to resell it, attorney says
By DOMENIC POLI
BERNARDSTON — The Windmill Motel was sold at auction earlier this month to a private out-of-state lender.The motel at 497 Northfield Road, which was opened by Kolman Nemes in 1981, was bought for $750,000 on April 10, according to Marianne Sullivan,...
Advancing water treatment: UMass startup Elateq Inc. wins state grant to deploy new technology
By XINYI YANG
AMHERST — In the four years since its founding on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus, startup Elateq Inc., a water treatment and hardware company, has landed contracts big (think PepsiCo) and small (think town of Amherst).Now the company,...
Real Estate Transactions: April 26, 2024
ATHOL 163 Benwoods Drive. $495,000. B: Ellen Tannehill and Ulysse Millet. S: David M. Cullinane and Sharon M. Cullinane. Jones Street. $35,000, B: FWP Realty Partners LLC. S: Virginia Realty Inc. 19 Kendall St. $121,500. B: My Jireh Properties LLC....
Business Briefs: April 26, 2024
Berkshire East, Zoar Outdoor jobs highlighted in recruitment event GREENFIELD — The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center, located at 101 Munson St., Suite 210, will hold a recruitment event for Berkshire East Mountain Resort and Zoar Outdoor on...
New Realtor Association CEO looks to work collaboratively to maximize housing options
By ABNER ROJAS
SPRINGFIELD — As the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley’s new CEO arrives to a Massachusetts housing market plagued by high prices and a lack of stock, he aims to work alongside elected officials to maximize the availability of different kinds of...
New owners look to build on Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club’s strengths
By GRACE LEE
TURNERS FALLS — Members of the Snow family have added another golf course to their portfolio and have already begun work on cosmetic improvements.Kyle and Kelly Snow, along with Kyle’s parents Edward Snow Jr. and Kerrilynn Snow, bought the Thomas...
Prices up, sales down in early spring housing market
By COLIN A. YOUNG
The signs of spring are all around: the days are getting warmer, baseball is back and Massachusetts home prices are setting records as demand continues to outpace the inventory of houses for sale.The real estate analysts at The Warren Group reported...
Real Estate Transactions: April 19, 2024
ATHOL 124 Cottage St. $422,000. B: Raul A. Luzardo. S: Richard Holdings LLC. 804 Cottage St. $380,000. B: Choctaw American Insurance Inc. S: Cal-Mek Enterprises Inc. 88 Drury Ave. $250,000. B: Kurtis D. Plourde and Olivia Plourde. S: John J....
Business Briefs: April 19, 2024
Tractor Supply Co. hosting two events GREENFIELD — Tractor Supply Co. at 72 Newton St. will host a backyard poultry event and a Plant-a-Seed event, both on Saturday, April 20.The backyard poultry event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., providing...
Cleary Jewelers plans to retain shop at former Wilson’s building until 2029
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — More than a year after she was told her business would need to vacate its storefront in the former Wilson’s Department Store, Cleary Jewelers owner Kerry Semaski said she plans to keep her shop at its current location until July 2029...
Tea Guys of Whately owes $2M for breach of contract, judge rules
By DOMENIC POLI
WHATELY — Tea Guys LLC must pay more than $2 million to a Baltimore tea company due to a breach of contract, a Franklin County Superior Court judge has ruled.The small business in Whately was sued last summer by Zest Tea LLC and had two bank accounts...
Primo Restaurant & Pizzeria in South Deerfield under new ownership
By CHRIS LARABEE
SOUTH DEERFIELD — After more than a decade in the previous owner’s hands, the Rodas family is taking the reins at Primo Restaurant & Pizzeria with plans to continue the eatery’s legacy.The new owners officially took over the pizza, sub and pasta shop...
Patrons can ‘walk down memory lane’ at Sweet Phoenix’s new Greenfield location
By GRACE LEE
GREENFIELD — What began as a pop-up shop selling antiques and home goods in Turners Falls last October has transitioned to a permanent home at 281 Main St.Sweet Phoenix, owned by Danielle Marie, has moved into the space formerly occupied by Plum, a...
Business Briefs: April 12, 2024
MassHire hosting PCA info session GREENFIELD — The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center will host an information session on becoming a personal care attendant (PCA) on Tuesday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to noon both virtually and in person at 101...
Real Estate Transactions: April 12, 2024
ASHFIELD 1823 Hawley Road. $777,000. B: Ian Adams and Javonate Gamble. S: Vincent M. Biggs and Brigid E. Demers.ATHOL 667 Brickyard Road. $331,000. B: Aleksandr A. Galbin and Krista Galbin. S: Johnathan Sibley and Jennifer Sibley. 836 Cottage St....
Consumer Corner: A two-day reprieve in tax filing deadline offers time for tips
By ANITA WILSON
The deadline to file state and federal income taxes is right around the corner. But in Massachusetts, filers have a two-day reprieve thanks to a state holiday.With Patriots’ Day on April 15 this year, state residents have until 11:59 p.m. on April 17...
