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Classic Signs & Truck Lettering settles into new Orange storefront

03-21-2024 11:45 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Charles “Ray” Cartello was having his 1989 GMC truck restored by Norman Sargent when the owner of Graverobbers Restoration mentioned he had some space for rent next door to his business at 8 West Main St.Cartello, who has operated Classic...


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Real Estate Transactions: March 29, 2024

03-28-2024 10:54 AM

ATHOL 667 Brickyard Road. $288,000. B: Johnathan Sibley. S: Tammy A. Bush. 34 Exchange St. $380,000. B: Vargas & Son Properties LLC. S: Lloyd K. Brooks. 146 Fredette St. $175,000. B: Norberto L. Mateo. S: Louise R. Sherman Estate and Daniel J....


Real Estate Transactions: March 22, 2024

03-21-2024 11:25 AM

ATHOL 86 Everett Ave. $355,000. B: Guillermo Santiago Jr. S: Christopher Cordio. 19 Kendall St. $50,000. B: TCS Home Group LLC. S: Michael W. Soracchi Estate and Joseph W. Auger. 1220 Petersham Road. $205,338. B: Dodge Contracting LLC. S:...


Business Briefs: March 22, 2024

03-21-2024 10:53 AM

Greenfield Cooperative Bank offers assistance to homebuyersGREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank has been approved to participate in Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s homeownership assistance programs, Equity Builder Program and Housing Our...


Home sales flat, price up ahead of spring market

03-19-2024 4:03 PM

By COLIN A. YOUNG

BOSTON — What difference can a year make? When it comes to home sales in Massachusetts, the answer is about $50,000.There were 2,042 single-family homes sold in Massachusetts in February, the exact same number of sales as in February 2023. But...


Point32Health acquiring Health New England

03-14-2024 11:06 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

The parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan has announced it signed a definitive agreement with Baystate Health to acquire its subsidiary, Health New England.Point32Health, a health and well-being organization based in...


Real Estate Transactions: March 15, 2024

03-14-2024 10:24 AM

ASHFIELD 228 Plainfield Road. $318,000. B: Serena Bouvier. S: Fidelis Bridge Loan Venture V REO LLC.ATHOL 99 Gee St. $88,702. B: Rabideau Family Trust and Stephen A. Rabideau Jr. S: Stephen A. Rabideau Sr. and Maryann E. Rabideau. Ridge Road...


Northampton Area Pediatrics to absorb Sugarloaf Pediatrics in South Deerfield

03-14-2024 10:20 AM

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — Sugarloaf Pediatrics in South Deerfield will be changing hands on July 1, with the pediatric center shifting under Northampton Area Pediatrics, according to an announcement made by its current owner Cooley Dickinson Hospital and its...


With 50 staffers, FootCare by Nurses moves to new space in downtown Greenfield

03-14-2024 10:00 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — FootCare by Nurses has settled into its new space on School Street, a 1.9-mile stroll from the French King Highway spot it has called home since it started eight years ago.The foot care practice moved last week and opened its doors on...


Longtime employees buy Kitchen Garden Farm in Sunderland

03-07-2024 10:47 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — The change of the seasons, as farmers know, often brings a slew of other changes along with it, and at Kitchen Garden Farm, this spring brings the largest change of all.Soon, the farm will change hands for the first time since its...


Real Estate Transactions: March 8, 2024

03-07-2024 10:11 AM

ATHOL 270 Cottage St. $304,000. B: Hermogenes L. Almonte Sr. S: Yan Wu. 1399 South Athol Road. $515,000. B: Christopher D. Malloy and Kathleen Malloy. S: Dodge Contracting LLC.BUCKLAND 1B Cross St. $20,000. B: Zachary Livingston. S: Patricia A....


Business Briefs: March 8, 2024

03-07-2024 9:47 AM

Freedom Credit Union collecting donations for Griffin’s Friends SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations through March 30 to benefit Griffin’s Friends, a volunteer-led group dedicated to providing relief and support to children...


Zo Z Massage Therapy of Northfield closes its doors after 20 years

03-05-2024 1:19 PM

By MAX BOWEN

NORTHFIELD — It was 20 years ago that Zo Zeininger saw the “for rent” sign while walking down Main Street, and soon after opened the doors to her own massage business.Now, a change to Zeininger’s lease has brought that time to a close.According to...


Business Briefs: March 1, 2024

02-29-2024 12:10 PM

Bank appoints senior VP of strategy, implementation GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank has appointed Jacqueline “Jackie” Charron as its new senior vice president of strategy and implementation.With nearly 40 years of experience in the banking...


The love behind a perfect match: Pet rescue organization using AI to help rehome pets

02-29-2024 11:27 AM

By EMILEE KLEIN

WENDELL — Dog trainers, behaviorists and even an psychic animal communicator could not prevent Melissa Bekisz’s two dogs from fighting.The New York resident inherited her ex-partner’s 4-year-old Australian shepherd, Marjoram, after he moved out....


Real Estate Transactions: March 1, 2024

02-29-2024 11:05 AM

BUCKLAND 12 Main St. $450,000. B: Grace A. Kennerly and Michael A. Clapham. S: Martha J. McCutchen Estate and Deborah K. McCutchen.COLRAIN 6 Greenfield Road. $26,500. B: Bluebird Real Estate Investing LLC. S: Jennifer J. Lewis. 100 Main Road/Route...


Business Briefs: Feb. 16, 2024

02-15-2024 11:00 AM

Big Brothers Big Sisters welcomes new chief growth officer Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts has tapped Chris Thompson as its chief growth officer. In this role, Thompson will be responsible for strengthening the newly merged agency’s...


Green Fields Market looks to add alcohol, pending state approval of license transfer

02-15-2024 10:42 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Alongside the valley’s produce and other products, folks will soon be able to pick up beer and wine produced in the region at Green Fields Market with the local approval of a liquor license transfer.While state approval is still required...


Young entrepreneur takes leap with dog grooming salon in Greenfield

02-15-2024 10:31 AM

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

02-15-2024 10:12 AM

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....



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