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Business Briefs: April 14, 2023
Dean’s Beans releases Nice Nitro ORANGE — Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Co. recently introduced Nice Nitro — a creamy, chocolatey brew with nitro infusion sold in recyclable aluminum cans.“Here at Dean’s Beans, we are hyper-focused on delicious coffee...
Studio Nine offering Pilates, yoga in Orange
By DOMENIC POLI
ORANGE — Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise developed in the 1920s by a German physical trainer. Modern posture-based yoga is rooted in practices originating in Ancient India. And now you can find both under one roof at 7 East Main St.Marley...
Walker Funeral Home in Greenfield closes after nearly 5 decades in family
By AUDREY KAISER
GREENFIELD — Following the recent death of its owner, a High Street funeral home that’s been family-owned and operated since 1976 has closed its doors, effective April 1. Walker Funeral Home was most recently owned by Faye Walker, who died in...
Business Briefs: April 7, 2023
Florence Bank promotes Bernardston resident FLORENCE — Florence Bank has promoted Bernardston resident Emily Tower to the position of vice president and branch manager of the bank’s main office in Florence. Prior to her promotion, she was assistant...
Real Estate Transactions: April 7, 2023
ATHOL 670 Brooks Road. $325,000. B: Dulce A. Gonzalez and Juan G. Camacho. S: Ida M. Waslaske. 124 Cottage St. $95,000. B: Richard Holdings LLC. S: Leo Holland. 557 Lenox St. $287,000. B: Tania Barber and Paul Barber. S: Robert J. Brighenti Estate...
Young entrepreneur brings streetwear culture to Greenfield with high-end sneaker shop
By JULIAN MENDOZA
GREENFIELD — While rural Franklin County might not be the first place one might envision a high-end sneaker shop, that didn’t stop Eli Vaillancourt, whose business started off on the right foot last month.Filthy Kicks, based out of The Goods Pop-Up...
Business Briefs: March 31, 2023
Garden Cinemas plans April eventsGREENFIELD — The Gardens Cinemas on Main Street is planning several events in April:■On Saturday, April 1, at 11 a.m., the theater will offer a free showing of four Three Stooges shorts featuring Larry Fine, Moe...
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: Eyes wide open for cryptocurrency scams
By ANITA WILSON
Whenever I make presentations on consumer issues, I advise people to be wary of requests for payment with cryptocurrency. Inevitably, the question comes back: “What’s cryptocurrency?” Cryptocurrency is a form of money. But you can’t hold it in your...
Father, son run complementary carpet cleaning companies in Greenfield
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — When Cameron Ward left his job as a Greenfield Recorder sports reporter for a work schedule more conducive to family life, he had no way of knowing his young son Tyler would one day buy the rug-cleaning business that hired him, and they’d...
Real Estate Transactions: March 24, 2023
ATHOL 71 Central St. $170,000. B: Virginia Realty Inc. S: Craig Investments LLC. 25 Exchange St. $21,500. B: 25 Exchange St LLC. S: Barenboym Group LLC. 145 Main St. $318,000. B: John V. Vadeboncoeur. S: Jeremiah J. Surabian Estate and Julian F....
Business Briefs: March 24, 2023
Credit union sees increase in local financial scams Freedom Credit Union’s employees are seeing an increase in financial scams, a problem that is on the rise across the country. In January of this year alone, staff helped prevent more than $100,000 in...
With fundraising underway, committee looks to buy Elmer’s Store in Ashfield on April 24
By BELLA LEVAVI
ASHFIELD — The Elmer’s Revitalization Steering Committee has made a deal with Greenfield Savings Bank to purchase the Elmer’s Store building for $275,000, with the closing date of April 24. The committee is now looking to raise about $100,000 before...
PHOTOS: Food truck settles in at municipal lot in Greenfield
Garden Cinemas screening film produced by Greenfield High School alum
By MARY BYRNE
GREENFIELD — An Oscar-shortlist documentary, co-produced by a Greenfield High School alumna, will be screened exclusively at the Garden Cinemas on Saturday.“Descendant,” co-produced by Essie Chambers, will be shown at 3 p.m. at the theater on Main...
Dollar General on Federal Street in Greenfield temporarily closed for maintenance
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — The Dollar General location at 369 Federal St. is temporarily closed while the corporation that oversees it addresses store maintenance issues.There is no precise timeline for the store’s reopening, Dollar General Corporation’s public...
Business Briefs: March 17, 2023
Freedom Credit Union accepting donations for local animal shelters SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is again collecting cash donations at all its branches to benefit the Foundation for TJO Animals and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional...
Looking to future, Valley Steel Stamp in Greenfield rebrands
By MARY BYRNE
GREENFIELD — After being known for more than 50 years as Valley Steel Stamp, the manufacturing company on Greenfield Street has rebranded itself with a new name, NE-XT Technologies. “We felt that NE-XT Technologies really spoke to … our employees, the...
Business Briefs: March 10, 2023
Common Good welcomes new staff membersCommon Good, a nonprofit headquartered in Ashfield that gives people an alternative to other payment systems and reinvests back into local communities, has expanded its staff in hopes of better supporting its...
Garden Cinemas celebrates 94th birthday with two free screenings
GREENFIELD — To celebrate its 94th birthday on Saturday, the Garden Cinemas is offering free screenings of “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952) and “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” (1985) at 10 a.m.“These two movies from different generations are both comedy...
Split ends: Transitions Hair Salon owners branching off to separate businesses
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — The online rumor mill started up as soon as Seana Pitts made an announcement on social media.“The minute I posted on Facebook people were like, ‘Are you and Shannon OK?’” she said. “Like it has to be something terrible that happened,...
