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By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Sitting on the floor in her new dance studio on Main Street, Cassie Rounds reminisced on her own experiences and how they’ve led her to starting her own business.Now open at 278 Main St., Suite 406, Chance Dance Studio provides an...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Since the 1970s, “New England Naturals” has been splashed across New England Natural Bakers’ granola packages.In December, however, that will change when the Greenfield-based company launches TRUNOLA to retailers across New England.“We’re...

By BELLA LEVAVI

ORANGE — With the goal of expanding opportunities to learn about cannabis cultivation, Morning Dew Cultivars recently wrapped up its first four-week training course.The modest facility with few windows and industrial metal walls on Daniel Shays...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — After years of searching, NUPRO LLC, a polyurethane manufacturer based in Deerfield and Whately, has found its new home only a few miles up the road with plans to expand its production and add more than 50 jobs.The company in August...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE FALLS — Seventeen years after Chris King opened the village staple Mocha Maya’s, he is trying his hand at a new business, this time serving tasty treats next to the Bridge of Flowers.King recently opened his business, The Red Dahlia Cafe at...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — After losing its approval from the Greenfield Board of License Commissioners, American Knight Transportation has moved out of 357 Main St.The city’s Board of License Commissioners declined to renew Richard Haste’s business license at the...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE — Although Roberto’s Pizzeria no longer exists as a beloved Montague staple, 196 Turners Falls Road is keeping the pies coming, along with much more.Fresh off years of working in Hampshire County restaurants, Jesus Ayala and son-in-law Leni...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Four family members have started a cannabis cultivation enterprise and plan to introduce a first-of-its-kind incubator program providing free online learning and in-person technical training to aspiring cultivators in the Pioneer...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BERNARDSTON — After just three weeks in business, the Falltown Grill caught fire early Wednesday morning.“We know it started high in the ceiling area,” Fire Chief Peter Shedd said of the fire’s origins.Shedd explained employees had left the South...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Just a few months after the January closure of longtime dog grooming business Mighty Clean Mutt, Jordan LeBlanc has filled the void with Auntie Jordan’s Grooming.The continuation of the grooming salon at 52 French King Highway was no...

By DOMENIC POLI

BERNARDSTON — A half-joke at a comedy night has resulted in the resurrection of a beloved local landmark, albeit with a different name and personality.Husband and wife Alex and Amy Fiorey were at a Scarecrow in the Park event a couple of years ago...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — After the death of James Pasiecnik in January, his three daughters banded together to ensure the family business, 5J Creamee and Pasiecnik Farmstand, is operating in full force this summer.Justine Pasiecnik, the oldest of the three sisters,...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Hairdresser Marge Fisher has gone from renting a booth to renting an entire hair salon.The Greenfield resident opened Ufora Salon at 30 Chapman St. on March 15 and brought with her all the customers she had accumulated while working out...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — With April showers expected to bring May flowers, residents have a new opportunity to buy those flowers, trees and more at the recently opened Sugarloaf Gardens.The garden center, which takes the place of the former Sugarloaf Nurseries at...

By CHRIS LARABEE

COLRAIN — The Selectboard approved two host community agreements Tuesday night with a new marijuana cultivator and retail delivery service that will be based at 270 Greenfield Road.More than two dozen residents showed up to Colrain Central School to...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — As the Selectboard mulls the transfer of Club Castaway’s liquor and adult entertainment licenses, the focus of its latest discussion revolved around the new owners’ inexperience in managing a strip club.At its Wednesday meeting, the board...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE CENTER — After changing hands, the fine dining restaurant adjacent to The Montague Bookmill begins a new chapter Thursday with its official public opening under the name Watershed.Watershed’s opening is the first time a new restaurant has...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — After 60 years in the family, the Chevrolet dealership on Main Street is changing hands. Dillon Chevrolet will make the transition this week to McGovern Chevrolet of Greenfield, according to Jay Dillon, co-owner of the dealership at 54...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Pelican Products Inc., which operates a manufacturing facility in South Deerfield, has been acquired for an undisclosed amount by a California-based investment company.Platinum Equity, a private equity investment firm based in Los...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE CENTER — After eight years operating alongside The Montague Bookmill, The Alvah Stone’s owner is handing the keys to the iconic location to a new set of restaurateurs.Partners Melissa Stetson and James Fitzgerald are opening a restaurant...