News/Business
Business Briefs: Oct. 27, 2023
Credit union raises $2.7K for food bank SPRINGFIELD — Throughout July and August, Freedom Credit Union raised more than $2,700 through its annual food drive for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. In addition to cash donations, Freedom Credit...
‘There’s no store like this here’: Moldova native opens International Supermarket in Greenfield
By MARY BYRNE
GREENFIELD — With the opening of International Supermarket on Main Street, one western Massachusetts man is bringing a taste of his home country to the people of Franklin County.“I was planning a long time ago to open a supermarket, but I couldn’t...
Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 27, 2023
ATHOL 26 Lee St. $320,000. B: Leonela A. Grullon. S: Dream Home Investments LLC. 31 Orange St. $234,900. B: Heidianne Abdul-Aziz. S: Douglas A. Bowker Estate and Patricia P. Desanto. 1361 South Main St. $150,000. B: Cin2023 LLC. S: Jane H....
Business Briefs: Oct. 20, 2023
Garden Cinemas hosting Hitchcock Film Fest GREENFIELD — An Alfred Hitchcock film festival, sponsored by Hitchcock Brewing Co., will be held at the Garden Cinemas from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26. Hitchcock Brewing will be at the Main Street theater offering...
Common Ground Fitness Center in Greenfield settling into new digs
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — Common Ground Fitness Center is settling into its new space at 369 Federal St. seven months after leaving its High Street location when the property sold.Co-owners Nadya Beaudoin and Jamie Roberts have reopened their 24/7 members-only gym...
Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 20, 2023
ATHOL 329 Beacon St. $385,000. B: Jose Aguilar and Edelin Batres. S: Matthew T. Wargo and Catherine J. Wargo. 20 Benwoods Drive. $453,000. B: Suzanne M. Amari and Tracy A. Thompson. S: Benwoods LLC. 606 Cottage St. $200,000. B: Dallas L. Lefebvre....
Patron becomes owner of Ames Street bar in Greenfield
By MARY BYRNE
GREENFIELD — Once a patron of the bar and cocktail lounge on Ames Street, John Missale has found himself on a new business venture as the establishment’s new owner.After buying the building that housed The Balkan Lounge in July, the Hadley resident...
Business Briefs: Oct. 13, 2023
BHN announces new vice president of human resources SPRINGFIELD — Toni Hendrix has joined Behavioral Health Network (BHN) as vice president of human resources, effective Sept. 11.Hendrix joins BHN from The Loomis Communities, where she had served as...
Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 13, 2023
ASHFIELD Old Stage Road. $62,000. B: Kurt R. Benson and Lynn M. Benson. S: David Soucie and Karen Soucie.ATHOL 510 Intervale Ave. $305,000. B: Mary Kissane. S: David M. Sellers and Charlotte L. House. 53 Mystery Lane. $380,000. B: Anthony P....
Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 6, 2023
ASHFIELD 359 March Road. $395,000. B: Jena R. Duncan and Noemi R. Lasalandra. S: Wendy L. Mimitz and Dennis W. Mimitz. 198 Steady Lane. $476,500. B: Brian E. Westrick and Kyle C. Engelman. S: Jay K. Conklin.ATHOL 250 Rice St. $335,000. B: Kyle...
Mocha Maya’s looks to increase village entertainment offerings with expansion
By BELLA LEVAVI
SHELBURNE FALLS — With the expansion project he has in the works, Mocha Maya’s owner Chris King hopes to fill a void he sees in the village: entertainment.“This place has become a second home” for many, King said of his 18-year-old Bridge Street...
Business Briefs: Sept. 29, 2023
Ribbon-cutting event celebrates new Beer & Wine gardens NORTHFIELD — As part of an event coordinated by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Tourism Council, more than 70 Franklin County business and nonprofit leaders gathered at...
Owner brings Swanson’s Fabrics, The Stash House together in Turners Falls
By JULIAN MENDOZA
TURNERS FALLS — After originally planning to operate out of two locations, Swanson’s Fabrics has been stitched together under the sole roof of The Stash House, located at 320 Avenue A.Shop owner Kathryn Greenwood Swanson signed the lease for her...
New life for Iron Horse: The Parlor Room buys entertainment venue from Suher
By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL
NORTHAMPTON — At long last, the Iron Horse Music Hall has a new owner, and music could be emanating from the venerable Center Street location as soon as February.The Parlor Room, a nearby music venue run by a nonprofit, announced Wednesday that it has...
Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 29, 2023
ASHFIELDCreamery Road. $50,000. B: Priscilla D. Allen. S: Ramon R. Sears and Andrea O. Sears.62 West Branch Road. $545,000. B: Travis Niles and Christie S. Niles. S: Karl J. Koenigsbauer and Pamela S. Koenigsbauer.ATHOL199 Glendale Ave. $289,900. B:...
Mayhew Tools in Turners Falls honored for leadership in manufacturing industry
By JULIAN MENDOZA
TURNERS FALLS — With its receipt of the Legislature’s annual Manufacturing Award, Mayhew Tools has been recognized for demonstrating “outstanding leadership skills in the manufacturing industry.”Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton, and Rep. Natalie...
Wendell Country Store celebrating 30 years of current ownership
By DOMENIC POLI
WENDELL — The Wendell Country Store will celebrate 30 years of its current ownership with a free event.Patti Scutari purchased the business with her late husband, Vic, in 1993, and she has decided to host a party on Saturday with music and food to...
Mass home sales down sharply in 2023
By MICHAEL P. NORTON
BOSTON — With buyers facing rising prices and interest rates, home sales in Massachusetts have plummeted nearly 25% over the first eight months of 2023.The Warren Group reported this week that the median single-family home sale price increased 6.2% on...
Consumer Corner: Alarm bells and safety tips for social media accounts
By ANITA WILSON
This summer, our Consumer Protection Unit answered several calls from residents reporting problems with social media platforms. Two callers said someone had hijacked their accounts, leaving them unable to log in or regain control of the account. In...
Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 22, 2023
ATHOL 837 Partridgeville Road, Lot 3D. $130,000. B: Michael C. Purcell Revocable Trust and Michael C. Purcell. S: Frank J. Moryl Jr. and Joan F. Moryl. 1275 Pleasant St. $425,000. B: Scott A. Thibeau and Shelly Thibeau. S: Leonard E. King Estate and...
