News/Business
Young entrepreneur takes leap with dog grooming salon in Greenfield
By CHRIS LARABEE
GREENFIELD — A long-standing tradition of dog grooming continues on the French King Highway, but this time with a youthful twist, as Puppy Parlor’s owner plants her business roots.Alyse Tower opened up the city’s newest grooming salon in October and...
Real Estate Transactions: Feb. 16, 2024
ASHFIELD 184 South St. $665,000. B: Jaime M. Rogers and Lisa Manchester. S: James P. Kerr and Lisa D. Kerr.ATHOL 25 Chester St. $335,000. B: Joshua B. Tucker and Connie E. Allen. S: Bernard P. Brouillet and Donald A. Brouillet. 2416 Old Keene Road....
Dirt Church Brewing Co. of Vermont plans second location in Charlemont
By LIESEL NYGARD
CHARLEMONT — After blazing a trail at Thunder Mountain Bike Park, Anna Cronin and her partner, Bruce Lindsay, realized Charlemont “is a viable town worth investing in.”That’s exactly what Cronin and Lindsay are doing by opening a second location of...
‘It’s a tremendous honor’: Greenfield aikido dojo owner gets promoted
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — Dave Stier started the new year with notice from Japan that he had been promoted to a seventh-degree black belt in aikido, a traditional Japanese martial art stressing balance, positioning and leverage instead of strength and...
Business Briefs: Feb. 9, 2024
Eversource recognized on Most JUST Companies list BOSTON — Eversource has again been named among America’s Most JUST Companies, as announced by JUST Capital and CNBC on their “JUST 100” list.In its fifth consecutive appearance, Eversource is ranked as...
Real Estate Transactions: Feb. 9, 2024
ATHOL 115 Craigin St. $267,000. B: Frances De Luca-Hadsel. S: Dolores A. Piragis Estate and Deborah Blanchard. 634 Lenox St. $200,000. B: Caryn Barone. S: Joanne M. Lheureux. 73 Traverse St. $140,000. B: Liberty Bellz LLC. S: T St. LLC. 87 Union...
Heavy-duty fixes: Couple has big plans for Hatfield independent truck repair shop
By JAMES PENTLAND
HATFIELD — Working from a foundation laid down by the business it bought at 4 Linseed Road last year, Harrison Diesel Solutions is building a name for itself in the field of heavy equipment maintenance.Husband and wife Drew and Ashley Harrison began...
Real Estate Transactions: Feb. 2, 2024
ATHOL 531 Chestnut St. $299,900. B: Jasmine A. Lambert and Gene B. Phonthipsavath. S: David Bergeron. 59 Highland Ave. $205,000. B: Robert P. McGuirk. S: Waterfall Victoria Grantor. 165 Victoria Ave. $300,000. B: Kelly A. Beaton. S: W.R. Cole...
Business Briefs: Feb. 2, 2024
Freedom Credit Union accepting donations for animal shelters SPRINGFIELD — Through Feb. 29, Freedom Credit Union is inviting its members, employees and community to “Paws for a Cause” and make cash donations to benefit the Foundation for TJO Animals...
Colrain’s Redneck Wine owners seek to connect customers with history through taste buds
By BELLA LEVAVI
COLRAIN — A third-generation Colrain resident is looking to share a bit of history with visitors — through wine.Betty Ringwood and her husband, Chris Pelletier, have opened Redneck Wine LLC at 364 Jacksonville Road after spending six years homebrewing...
PHOTOS: Common Ground Fitness Center celebrates new location in Greenfield
Consumer Corner: Gift card or money wasted? Tips for keeping value intact
By ANITA WILSON
You may have received gift cards as presents this holiday season, or you may have some tucked away in a drawer or in your wallet for safe keeping. They are so prevalent that almost half of all adults have at least one gift card, and the combined total...
Charlemont business landscape changing quickly amid struggles
By BELLA LEVAVI
CHARLEMONT — Despite Berkshire East Mountain Resort attracting thousands of out-of-towners every winter, and Zoar Outdoor and Crab Apple Whitewater bringing people in during the summer, entrepreneurs in the commercial district say owning a business...
Real Estate Transactions: Jan. 26, 2024
ATHOL 78 Brickyard Road. $435,000. B: Athol Real Estate Workwell LLC. S: Verne Goldsher. 232 Green St. $185,900. B: Joshua Gabrenas. S: Carl V. Parker and Tracy B. Parker. 838 Riceville Road. $420,000. B: Matthew Berard and Brittney Berard. S:...
Business Briefs: Jan. 26, 2024
Bank sponsoring Habitat for Humanity build NORTHAMPTON — Greenfield Cooperative Bank has announced a $10,000 sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity’s Victoria Bismark Farm project. This initiative will see the construction of three single-family homes on...
Business Briefs: Jan. 19, 2024
Garden Cinemas celebrating National Popcorn Day GREENFIELD — As part of National Popcorn Day on Friday, Jan. 19, the Garden Cinemas will offer: ■$2 child-size orders of popcorn.■Free size upgrades on sizes small and above.■Free refills on popcorn...
Shelburne Falls businesses band together in call for Gaza cease-fire
By BELLA LEVAVI
SHELBURNE FALLS — Village business owners have banded together to call for a cease-fire in Gaza and an end to the Israel-Hamas war. “We as humans have to stand up and say we all deserve to live,” said Bridge Street Bazaar co-owner Mohammad Yaseen....
Turners Falls micro-roastery aims to ‘bring people together’ over coffee
By LIESEL NYGARD
TURNERS FALLS — During the pandemic, Ericka Almeida felt claustrophobic. She and her husband were working from home in 2020 and it was difficult to see their friends. But when Almeida had the opportunity to socialize, it was always over coffee. “Some...
Real Estate Transactions: Jan. 19, 2024
ATHOL Harrison Street. $60,000. B: Jesse Hixon. S: Guy R. Jones. 359R and 447 Main St. $450,000. B: Maajaa Realty Trust and Mark A. Armentrout. S: C & Z Realty Trust and Marc R. Duguay.BUCKLAND 10 Deerfield Ave., Lot 1. $522,500. B: Christine Hayer...
Same Scottys, different owners: Turners Falls convenience store has new couple at helm
By DOMENIC POLI
TURNERS FALLS — Stroll into Scottys at 66 Unity St. sometime soon and you may see Bobbi Marguet, just as you have for the past 15 years. She might be behind the counter, helping a customer or greeting a delivery truck driver. The only difference is...
