News/Business
Vermont-based Working Fields acquires Harmon Personnel Services in Greenfield
By CHRIS LARABEE
With its acquisition of Harmon Personnel Services, a Vermont-based, mission-driven staffing agency serving those who face hurdles to employment has now set up shop in the Pioneer Valley.Working Fields, based in Burlington, Vermont, acquired Harmon...
Brewery partnerships to boost Greenfield Public Library programming
By MARY BYRNE
GREENFIELD — The Friends of the Greenfield Public Library will partner with area breweries over the next few months in an effort to raise money for library programming.As part of the fundraising series, breweries will donate a portion of their funds...
‘It’s caught on’: Bates Down Under thriving next door to crafters gallery in Orange
By DOMENIC POLI
ORANGE — Fran and Mike Bates had barely opened their new store over the summer when Facebook suspended the business’ page for two days. It turns out the social media network’s algorithm thought the name was sexually explicit.But the Orange couple...
Viewers to ‘gain a connection’ to Indigenous history through painting at Greenfield Savings Bank
By JULIAN MENDOZA
GREENFIELD — Just in time for this year’s season of giving, Greenfield Savings Bank recognized one of the region’s lesser-known acts of generosity by welcoming a new painting in its memory.“We’ve had various art in the branch,” said Kevin De Rosa,...
Business Briefs: Jan. 6, 2023
Business sponsors fuel food distribution programGREENFIELD — The van transporting food to people across the county continues to be possible thanks to the partnerships, new and old, established between the Franklin County Community Meals Program and...
Garden Cinemas Showtimes: Jan. 6 to Jan. 12, 2023
Greenfield Garden Cinemas is located at 361 Main St. in Greenfield. The lineup of movies changes on Thursdays. Call 413-773-9260 or visit gardencinemas.net for more information. CinemaSafe protocols followed.Private shows are available by emailing...
Shelburne Falls bookstore owner pays tribute to late artist with window display
By LIESEL NYGARD
SHELBURNE FALLS — Nancy Dole, owner of Nancy L. Dole Books and Ephemera on State Street, is paying tribute to late artist Judith Russell with a window display through Dec. 31.The idea for the display has its roots back in June, when Dole won an...
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 30, 2022
ASHFIELD 1910 Cape St. $330,000. B: Madeline Leue. S: Edward T. Landers Irrevocable Trust and Susan Landers-Simon.ATHOL 1 Exchange St., 503 South St. and 20 Tunnel St. $1,700,000. B: San Miguel LLC. S: 1 Exchange St. LLC. 96 Glendale Ave....
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 23, 2022
ATHOL 43 Hampstead Place. $125,000. B: Susan Thompson. S: John O. Stepanian and Deborah Vondal. 223 Lenox St. $363,000. B: Armando Ortiz Jr. S: Jonathan Cullen and Sarah Cullen. 40 Maple St. $309,000. B: James C. Tyler. S: Christopher J. Hagie....
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 16, 2022
ASHFIELD 227 Beldingville Road. $544,000. B: Christopher T. Bousquet and Gloria J. Pacosa. S: Aurelie J. Sheehan and Marc A. Sheehan. 332 Buckland Road. $112,500. B: Angela Haggerty. S: Corinne Hayde.ATHOL Cottage Street. $250,000. B: Cal-Mek...
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 9, 2022
ATHOL 1350 Pleasant St. $315,000. B: Nicholas J. Carpeno IV and Stephanie Borkowski. S: David A. Mansfield and Cara L. Mansfield. 22 Willis Road. $170,000. B: Christine M. Farrow and Steven J. Arsenault. S: Todd E. Harbour.BUCKLAND 11 and 15 Birch...
Amid labor shortage, West End Pub closes doors in Shelburne Falls
By BELLA LEVAVI
BUCKLAND — After surviving pandemic-induced business shutdowns and 14 winter seasons, owner Paul St. Martin has closed the West End Pub at the end of the Bridge of Flowers — at least for now.St. Martin explained the restaurant closed in large part due...
Longtime vehicle inspection center owner passes torch to 26-year-old Greenfield native
By MARY BYRNE
GREENFIELD — Passersby may have noticed a new sign on the lawn of the vehicle inspection center on Federal Street, following the business’ change of ownership. The inspection center, now called Z’s Inspection Center, was recently taken over by...
Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 11, 2022
ASHFIELD Conway Road/Route 116. $450,000. B: Mount Owen LLC. S: Mount Owen Realty Trust and Jeffery B. Brown. 259B Hawley Road. $415,000. B: Leonard Roberts and Joan Roberts. S: Barbara A. Ladd and Peggy S. Preiser. 199 Ranney Corner Road....
New studio in Greenfield looks to give everyone a chance to dance
By CHRIS LARABEE
GREENFIELD — Sitting on the floor in her new dance studio on Main Street, Cassie Rounds reminisced on her own experiences and how they’ve led her to starting her own business.Now open at 278 Main St., Suite 406, Chance Dance Studio provides an...
Greenfield-based company looks to grow with new TRUNOLA brand
By CHRIS LARABEE
GREENFIELD — Since the 1970s, “New England Naturals” has been splashed across New England Natural Bakers’ granola packages.In December, however, that will change when the Greenfield-based company launches TRUNOLA to retailers across New England.“We’re...
Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 30, 2022
ATHOL 39 Beach St. $320,000. B: Justin Lopes. S: Angela Leblanc and David Leblanc. 127 Coolidge St. $180,000. B: Central City Properties LLC. S: Michelle Sanderson and Christopher G. Sanderson. 68 Leonard St. $270,000. B: Jacob D. Hartung. S:...
Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 16, 2022
ATHOL 232 Bryant St. $360,000. B: Marc Banzuela and Mendrick Banzuela. S: Michael Nunez. 671 Hapgood St. $225,000. B: Joseph S. Hart and Christine E. Hart. S: Felicita H. McGuire and Terrence E. Bennett Jr. 180 Mount Pleasant St. $264,900. B: Watson...
Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 1, 2022
ASHFIELD Warger Road. $30,000. B: Willis J. Thayer. S: Martha J. Trenholm. ATHOL 70 Benwoods Drive. $395,000. B: Martin L. Strout and Donna M. Strout. S: Benwoods LLC.474 Chestnut St. $257,900. B: Storm Cindir and Katie Bergstrand-Span. S: Steven...
Gelato shop opens alongside Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls
By BELLA LEVAVI
SHELBURNE FALLS — Seventeen years after Chris King opened the village staple Mocha Maya’s, he is trying his hand at a new business, this time serving tasty treats next to the Bridge of Flowers.King recently opened his business, The Red Dahlia Cafe at...
