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Green River Cannabis Co. takes a swing at business at former Meadows Golf Course
By JULIAN MENDOZA
GREENFIELD — After completely remodeling the former Meadows Golf Course building at 398 Deerfield St., Green River Cannabis Co. plans to open a retail marijuana store this fall.With all structural work finalized and even a new sign in place, Green...
Lifelong thrifters open Cat & Crow in Shelburne Falls
By ELLA ADAMS
SHELBURNE FALLS — “Look at what the cat dragged in!” Amelia Doneilo Maloney and Kate Winans laugh as they remember their favorite phrase once upon a time, around the time they first met in May 2019 at their respective antique booths at Innovintage...
Impact Nano gets license for flammable, combustible materials in Orange
By DOMENIC POLI
ORANGE — The company that closed on the former PHA Industries property on Quabbin Boulevard back in April has been granted by the Selectboard a license for flammable and combustible liquids as well as flammable gases and solids.Impact Nano LLC, which...
Refurbished horse trailer, now food truck, bringing Mexican food to Turners
By JULIAN MENDOZA
TURNERS FALLS — As the world celebrates the return of community events, Santo Taco looks to contribute with a new Mexican food truck.Since originally meeting in Montréal, Canada, Santo Taco co-owners Ivette Mateos and Eric Dew have been looking to...
Turners Falls man arraigned on kidnapping, assault charges
By DOM POLI
GREENFIELD — A Turners Falls man who was arrested after allegedly beating a man for five hours while interrogating him over alleged stolen marijuana pleaded not guilty Thursday and is being held without the right to bail pending an Aug. 6...
Real Estate Transactions: July 30, 2021
ATHOL 742 Daniel Shays Highway, Unit 3F. $128,000. B: Diane Holden. S: Walter W. Davis. 440 Exchange St. $375,000. B: Khumbah F. Awungjia and Denis T. Nwetbefua. S: Kenneway Realty Trust, Steven Kenneway, trustee. 275 High Knob Road. $320,000. B:...
Authentic Latino flavors roll into Greenfield with new food truck
By MARY BYRNE
GREENFIELD — Two Greenfield residents are hoping to bring a taste of their home country to the city. The Cocina Lupita food truck, co-owned by husband and wife Aleyda Romero and Efraen Fuentes — originally of El Salvador — and Joshua Breitner, opened...
South Deerfield Veterinary Clinic expanding services under new owner
By CHRIS LARABEE
SOUTH DEERFIELD — The South Deerfield Veterinary Clinic is continuing to expand its services as its new owner settles in after owning the practice for half a year.Dr. Samantha Clay, who was born and raised in Belchertown, bought the South Deerfield...
Community members petition state for audit of Mohawk Trail Regional School hiring process
By ELLA ADAMS
BUCKLAND — A group of parents and community members of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont regional school districts have requested an audit from Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley concerning the hiring of a vice...
Despite local concerns, MassWildlife has no plans to close Green River in Colrain to swimmers
By ELLA ADAMS
COLRAIN — When resident Marty Driggs handed out flyers at Annual Town Meeting on June 16, calling to “save our swimming holes,” he was publicly proclaiming his concern for closures he’s seen occurring along the Green River. Driggs’ fliers stated that...
Fundraiser started for Northfield family who escaped house fire
By ZACK DeLUCA
NORTHFIELD — A fundraiser has been started to support a Northfield family of four who escaped a house fire after being woken by their smoke detectors in the early hours of Monday, June 28.The house, located on Millers Falls Road, was heavily damaged...
Cousins take leap as business partners with new South Deerfield salon
By CHRIS LARABEE
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Those who are looking for a change in hair stylist have a new option in town.Hair Apothecary, a new salon, opened in mid-April at 4A Sugarloaf St. and is now accepting clients for July.Danielle Sullivan-Beck, Hair Apothecary’s...
Documentary explores origins of Field Memorial Library in Conway
By CHRIS LARABEE
CONWAY — Have you ever wondered how the town of Conway built such a beautiful library? A new documentary has the answers. Entitled “A Gift of Prosperity,” the production follows the life story of Marshall Field, a Conway native who built a...
Social media trend blamed for numerous deaths
By LUIS FIELDMAN
Family members of Nate Squires said the 13-year-old Amherst resident died this week as a result of attempting what is known on social media platforms as the “blackout challenge.”According to a GoFundMe page created by Samantha Thomas, the...
Finalists named for Greenfield schools superintendent
By MARY BYRNE
GREENFIELD — Five finalists have been named in the search for a new superintendent of the Greenfield School Department.“Of eight people who applied, we chose five,” School Committee member Jean Wall told fellow members on Wednesday evening at the...
Prospective owners look to reopen Four Leaf Clover Restaurant in Bernardston under new name
By ZACK DeLUCA
BERNARDSTON — Pending final approval, the former Four Leaf Clover Restaurant may reopen under new ownership and a new name.Husband and wife Alex and Amy Fiorey recently took to Facebook to announce they put in an offer to buy the property at 19 South...
Following complaints, Orange Selectboard to craft rules for Lake Mattawa visitors
By DOMENIC POLI
ORANGE — The Selectboard plans to work with the town administrator and police chief to draft clear signs and enforceable rules for Lake Mattawa in response to a thread of social media comments complaining of public drinking, drug use and other issues...
Fiddler David Kaynor remembered for his music and welcoming spirit
By RICHIE DAVIS
MONTAGUE — There are so many circles that connect us, so many communities that touch upon other communities, so many inspirational figures in our midst that help us find a sense of purpose and that bring people together.David Kaynor’s death Tuesday...
Former Recorder reporter reflects on Lavigne case
By DIANE BRONCACCIO
SHELBURNE FALLS — A year before shocking charges of child molestation were levied against Richard Lavigne in 1991, I had two chances to meet with the then-admired priest of St. Joseph’s Parish.First, a parish member recommended I see him for...
Isle of dreams: Orange couple buys island in Tully Pond
By DOMENIC POLI
ORANGE — The waterfront properties on Tully Pond offer a setting that could be described as quintessentially North Quabbin. The charming homes and picturesque landscape are enough to melt away worry, and this isn’t lost on city dwellers, who have been...
