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Walker Funeral Home in Greenfield closes after nearly 5 decades in family
04-10-2023 4:00 PM

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...


Peaches pummeled: Area farmers report massive peach losses reminiscent of 2016
04-10-2023 11:11 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

The 2023 season isn’t looking too peachy for New England farmers waiting to see if any of their buds survived mid-February’s subzero temperatures.It appears that month’s cold snap crippled the growth of the beloved stone fruit typically harvested from...


South Deerfield’s Tree House Brewing Co. seeks increased occupancy limit for outdoor concerts
04-10-2023 11:10 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — While showing initial support on Wednesday, the Selectboard continued a hearing on increasing Tree House Brewing Co.’s occupancy limit to next week as members review the details of the proposed plans.After operating for more than a year in...


A slice of Slovakia: Local Polish-Americans find popular cultural getaway with Slovakia Heritage Tours
04-07-2023 7:42 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

At least 8.8 million Americans reported Polish heritage to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2021. And members of this community who visit their ancestral homeland will find themselves in a nearly 125,000-square-foot nation separated from neighboring Slovakia...


Young entrepreneur brings streetwear culture to Greenfield with high-end sneaker shop
04-05-2023 9:10 PM

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...


A lifetime with flowers: Third-generation florist John LaSalle offers blooms and kindness
04-03-2023 7:24 PM

By EVELINE MACDOUGALL

John LaSalle’s astonishing productivity might lead one to wonder if a lifelong collaboration with flowers imbued him with superpowers. Yet at age 70, LaSalle shows no signs of slowing down.“I’m getting ready to retire, though,” he said during a tour...


Female executives share advice with, look to inspire Starlight Girls Club members
04-03-2023 1:27 PM

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — Saving as little as $1 per week can lead to eventual financial independence. This was among the lessons learned by young members of the Starlight Girls Club when they visited Greenfield Savings Bank last week. The Starlight Girls Club, a...


Coffin weaver: Montague woman turns passion for ancient craft into modern-day calling 
04-01-2023 5:00 PM

By MARY BYRNE

When Mary Fraser walked into Karen Collins’ weaving workshop in Forres, Scotland, nearly a decade ago, she knew it was where she was meant to be. “It was a visceral reaction of, ‘I have to do that,’” she recalled. Fraser, now 29, and a professional...


Valley Bounty: Big Y still thriving on local farm food
03-31-2023 3:32 PM

By LISA GOODRICH

For Big Y, the commitment to serving neighbors food from local farms started at the beginning. In 1936, Paul D’Amour and his brother, Gerry D’Amour, used their family savings to purchase the Y Cash Market. The business grew, and in the 1950s the...


Public views plans for old Wilson’s Department Store
03-31-2023 3:29 PM

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD – Local residents filled the John Zon Community Center Thursday night to meet with city officials, architects and designers to learn more about the redevelopment of the former Wilson’s Department Store.“It was a sad moment when Wilson’s...


Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: Eyes wide open for cryptocurrency scams
03-30-2023 11:26 AM

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
03-30-2023 11:05 AM

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...


Forum to consider Wilson’s Department Store redevelopment in Greenfield
03-28-2023 2:25 PM

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — The Community Builders, in partnership with the Franklin Community Co-op, MassDevelopment and the city of Greenfield, will host a forum Thursday evening on the redevelopment of the former Wilson’s Department Store. “This is an opportunity...


With fundraising underway, committee looks to buy Elmer’s Store in Ashfield on April 24
03-23-2023 10:38 AM

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
03-23-2023 10:14 AM


Greenfield Police seek three people in $1.5K theft from Taco Bell
03-22-2023 5:36 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Authorities are searching for three people accused of stealing a deposit bag with $1,464 from the Taco Bell/Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant on the Mohawk Trail on Tuesday.Greenfield Police Lt. Todd Dodge said two men and a woman were...


UMass Building Authority recognizes D.A. Sullivan for creating opportunities for women in construction
03-21-2023 5:18 PM

By MADDIE FABIAN

AMHERST — Growing up, Holyoke resident Carolyn Diaz Rodriguez preferred helping her grandfather with building projects in lieu of doing chores. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she has always loved using a hammer and working with her hands.Now...


Dollar General on Federal Street in Greenfield temporarily closed for maintenance
03-21-2023 10:38 AM

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...


Puzzle relay at Trail Head in Orange raises $11.5K for library renovations
03-17-2023 11:04 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — A puzzle relay at Trail Head Outfitters & General Store generated nearly $11,500 for Wheeler Memorial Library, which has not had a major renovation since its 1914 construction.Trail Head owner Stephanie Cook organized the event at her...


Looking to future, Valley Steel Stamp in Greenfield rebrands
03-16-2023 11:51 AM

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...

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