Pop-ups proving popular for Charlemont’s Wells Provisions

By JULIAN MENDOZA

CHARLEMONT — Although Charlemont’s Wells Provisions might no longer have regular hours, the taste of New Orleans may never have been stronger in western Massachusetts.The popular café, ice cream shop and liquor store has continued to flourish despite...

New pack members welcome at Bernardston’s Hiking Paws

By CHRIS LARABEE

BERNARDSTON — While you’re at work on sunny days, you’re probably thinking how nice it would be to spend some time outside. Meanwhile, at home, your dog is probably thinking the same thing.Enter Hiking Paws, the 13-year-old dog hiking company based in...

Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 6, 2024

ASHFIELD 1625 Cape St. $100,000. B: Claire Miraglia. S: Doc Barbeaux Estate and Melissa Jackson-Nieves. 537 West Road. $643,000. B: Alan Ross and Janice Domple. S: Dennis A. Nolan Investment Trust and Lauren A. Mills.ATHOL 13 Charles Place....

Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 29, 2024

ASHFIELDSpruce Corner Rd, $62,500. B: Spruce Corner Preserve Rt and Arnold W. Hunnewell Jr. S: Penny Howard J Est and Nancy Borzino.ATHOL106 Ridge Ave, $195,000. B: First Landing Invs LLC. S: Candyce Gomez.106 Ridge Ave, $215,000, B: Jairo Rodriguez...

Hitchcock Brewing founders retire after nearly a decade of pours

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BERNARDSTON– After about a decade of serving beers, Rich and Geneva Pedersen of Hitchcock Brewing are ready to pour their last pint.The husband and wife team are retiring, and the South Street brewery’s last day will be Thursday, Aug. 29, from 4-8...

Old Montague Masonic Lodge becomes dance studio

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — After 10 years of teaching and living in New York City, Hayley Descavich of Montague decided it was time to begin the next chapter of her dance career by opening a studio of her own. “I always knew that I was going to open up a dance...

Business Briefs: Aug. 23, 2024

Sept. 14: Community Shred Day GREENFIELD — In cooperation with PROSHRED Springfield, Freedom Credit Union is offering free Community Shred Days at four of its branches this fall, providing an opportunity for residents to securely purge unwanted...

Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 23, 2024

ASHFIELD Bird Hill Road, Lot 3. $60,000. B: Travis S. Riemer. S: Thomas P. Goralski and Frances A. Goralski. John Ford Road, Lot 1. $9,000. B: Anthony Basile. S: Zackary Lafitta.ATHOL 465 Doe Valley Road. $335,000. B: Zackary P. Adams. S: Patricia...

Charlemont’s Berkshire Pizzeria owners look to retire

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Berkshire Pizzeria is up for grabs, as owners Greg and Gaby Rowehl are ready to hang up their aprons and pass the business on to someone new. Real estate agent Kaitlyn Giard said Berkshire Pizzeria has been a Charlemont staple since the...

Crafty ideas brewing: Montague resident turns Kei mini truck into ‘KEIgerator’ mobile brewery

By SAM FERLAND

MONTAGUE — Chad Champoux is blending his passions for craft beer and unique vehicles, after he felt inspired to make a brewery on wheels while watching a TV show.Champoux has been involved in the brewing industry since 2012 and currently works at...

Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 16, 2024

ATHOL 360 Adams Drive. $260,000. B: Amy E. Waxman. S: Anthony J. Truchinskas Jr. and Leanne Truchinskas. 311 Brattle St. $345,000. B: Cotey Cerasale. S: Michael J. Marcinkiewicz. 138 Cottage St. $308,000. B: Eglys M. Castillo and Leo A. Castillo....

With grant match secure, Colrain’s Stoneman Brewery to expand

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

COLRAIN — More beer is in store now that Stoneman Brewery has secured more than $40,000 to buy new kegs and create an expanded storage space at its 20 Stetson Brothers Road facility. The brewery was awarded a $20,000 Massachusetts Growth Capital...

Ginger Love Cafe brings Filipino street food to Franklin County Fairgrounds

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The next time you attend an event at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, chicken adobo and other Filipino street food will be just a stone’s throw away.Sherryla Diola is opening Ginger Love Cafe directly across from Halberg Hall, with plans...

Weekend tax holiday will bring buying boost

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

Thousands of people in the Pioneer Valley are expected to take advantage of the state’s tax-free weekend this Saturday and Sunday on the 19th anniversary of the shopping holiday in the state.During the holiday, most retail items with a price up to...

Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 9, 2024

ATHOL 1184 Chestnut St. $290,000. B: Christopher Donahue. S: Happy Homes REI LLC. 685 Hapgood St. $190,000. B: JMT Holdings LLC. S: Brian Martin. 260 High St. $380,000. B: Lee Krasin. S: Kevin Melanson and Amanda Melanson. 1793 Main St. $135,000....

PV Squared honored with Most Forward-Thinking Contractor Award

GREENFIELD — PV Squared (Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics), a solar installer and worker-owned cooperative, has been named the 2024 winner of the Most Forward-Thinking Contractor Award.Presented by Solar Power World, a nationwide media outlet for the U.S....

Scrafty DIY Workshop moves into Trail Head in Orange

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — You can now find three businesses under one roof at 1 South Main St.Stephanie Cook moved Scrafty DIY Workshop into Trail Head Outfitters & General Store, which she has owned since Jan. 1, 2022, while her mother, Terry Bouchard, has been...

Business Briefs: Aug. 9, 2024

Garden Cinemas trying out film, crafts pairing GREENFIELD — In hopes of meeting a community demand, the Garden Cinemas on Main Street will hold a special screening of “Twisters” (PG-13) on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 6:45 p.m. during which the lights will be...

JC’s Market reopens on Conway Street in Greenfield

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — JC’s Market at 259 Conway St. has reopened under new ownership and management.Taimoor Khan owns the business and his father, Yasin, manages it, while a family friend owns the building, which was purchased about a year ago. The Khans are...