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Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 26, 2022

ASHFIELD Conway Road. $75,000. B: Ethan K. Vandermark and Ashley Niles-Vandermark. S: Noel F. Snyder and Helen A. Snyder.259A Hawley Road. $334,000. B: Ellen Leue. S: Paul R. Sabin.ATHOL 1273 Conant Road. $800,000. B: Jakub Sobon and Andreea M. Sobon....

Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 12, 2022

ATHOL 110 Cottage St. $234,000. B: Tawnya Vanderhoof and Zane A. Malcolm. S: George E. Burnett. 375 Exchange St. $260,000. B: Maverick Couture and Pauline Couture. S: Todd M. Bushee and Judith E. Bushee. 177 Silver Lake St. $200,000. B: Bryon D....

El Nopalito brings three continents of food together in Montague

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE — Although Roberto’s Pizzeria no longer exists as a beloved Montague staple, 196 Turners Falls Road is keeping the pies coming, along with much more.Fresh off years of working in Hampshire County restaurants, Jesus Ayala and son-in-law Leni...

Real Estate Transactions: July 15, 2022

ASHFIELD 393 Baptist Corner Road. $125,000. B: Double Edge Theatre. S: Elisha D. Sweet. Bug Hill Road, Lot 1B1. $115,000. B: Alice G. McKusick and Eliza L. Daniels. S: David J. Nelson and Carol J. Nelson. 401B Smith Road. $320,000. B: David W....

Primary care office moves, expands service capability in Greenfield

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — After a year of quick growth in the rental space on Federal Street, Bridge Primary — previously known as Greenfield Primary Care — has moved to One Arch Place, expanding its footprint and ability to offer primary care services. “The...

Real Estate Transactions: July 8, 2022

ATHOL 91 Brown St. $242,000. B: Darren P. McInerney and Terry J. McInerney. S: Harlen Esmerlin-Garcia. 337 Crescent St. $270,000. B: Noah C. Maki and Lisa A. Martioski. S: Danielle Baron and James Gosson. 837 Partridgeville Road, Lot 2D. $125,700....

Orange native leaves corporate business world, opens Greenfield dog grooming salon

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Just a few months after the January closure of longtime dog grooming business Mighty Clean Mutt, Jordan LeBlanc has filled the void with Auntie Jordan’s Grooming.The continuation of the grooming salon at 52 French King Highway was no...

Real Estate Transactions: June 17, 2022

ATHOL 104 and 129 Arthur Ave. $260,000. B: Dominic Rodriguez and Cassandra Goodale. S: Jay Werman. 248 Beacon St. $265,000. B: Heang Sok. S: Brooke Berg-Doiron and Ryan E. England. 13 Central St. $20,825. B: CK Manor LLC. S: Colonial Impact Fund II....

Falltown Grill opens in Bernardston, replacing Four Leaf Clover

By DOMENIC POLI

BERNARDSTON — A half-joke at a comedy night has resulted in the resurrection of a beloved local landmark, albeit with a different name and personality.Husband and wife Alex and Amy Fiorey were at a Scarecrow in the Park event a couple of years ago...

Pasiecnik sisters come together to keep 5J Creamee and farm stand open in Whately

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — After the death of James Pasiecnik in January, his three daughters banded together to ensure the family business, 5J Creamee and Pasiecnik Farmstand, is operating in full force this summer.Justine Pasiecnik, the oldest of the three sisters,...

Hairdresser branches out with own Greenfield salon

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Hairdresser Marge Fisher has gone from renting a booth to renting an entire hair salon.The Greenfield resident opened Ufora Salon at 30 Chapman St. on March 15 and brought with her all the customers she had accumulated while working out...

Real Estate Transactions: May 13, 2022

ATHOL 1545 Main St. $35,000. B: 1545 Main St. LLC. S: MG Residential LLC. 242 Park St. $247,000. B: Wilfredo Cepeda-Monge and Ana E. Colon-Figueroa. S: Harold O. Robinson. 837 Partridgeville Road, Lot 2B. $140,000, B: Douglas J. Ross III and Jonalys...

Sugarloaf Gardens in Sunderland holds soft opening

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — With April showers expected to bring May flowers, residents have a new opportunity to buy those flowers, trees and more at the recently opened Sugarloaf Gardens.The garden center, which takes the place of the former Sugarloaf Nurseries at...

Watershed restaurant begins new chapter at The Montague Bookmill complex

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE CENTER — After changing hands, the fine dining restaurant adjacent to The Montague Bookmill begins a new chapter Thursday with its official public opening under the name Watershed.Watershed’s opening is the first time a new restaurant has...

After 60 years in the Dillon family, Chevrolet dealership changes hands

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — After 60 years in the family, the Chevrolet dealership on Main Street is changing hands. Dillon Chevrolet will make the transition this week to McGovern Chevrolet of Greenfield, according to Jay Dillon, co-owner of the dealership at 54...

Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 26, 2021

ASHFIELD Bailey Road. $46,500. B: Three Peaks Land Stewardship LLC. S: Marsha A. Gray and Brian A. Willis. West Road. $30,000. B: Robert J. Wigmore and Mary K. Wigmore. S: Habersaat Family Trust, Barbara W. Habersaat, trustee.ATHOL 668 Lenox St....

Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 19, 2021

ATHOL 127 Benwoods Drive. $340,000. B: Christine M. Fucile and Bradley J. Fucile. S: Benwoods LLC. 932 Brickyard Road. $305,000. B: Alexander M. Bickford and Erin M. Bickford. S: 73 Willard Road LLC. 406 Fairview Ave. $270,000. B: Michael A. Wilber...

Pelican Products to be acquired by global investment firm

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Pelican Products Inc., which operates a manufacturing facility in South Deerfield, has been acquired for an undisclosed amount by a California-based investment company.Platinum Equity, a private equity investment firm based in Los...

Restaurateurs buy The Alvah Stone in Montague Center, look to carve out their own niche

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE CENTER — After eight years operating alongside The Montague Bookmill, The Alvah Stone’s owner is handing the keys to the iconic location to a new set of restaurateurs.Partners Melissa Stetson and James Fitzgerald are opening a restaurant...

Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 29, 2021

ASHFIELD 90 Buckland Road. $110,000. B: Kersey K. Norris. S: Yetter Revocable Trust, Jane Yetter-Lunt, trustee. 371 Creamery Road. $110,000. B: Manfred J. Gabriel and Christina E. Gabriel. S: Curtis E. Pichette and Judy M. Pichette.ATHOL 555...