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By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

GREENFIELD — The success of small businesses took the spotlight last week as part of a block party in honor of the Franklin County Community Development Corporation’s 45th anniversary.“We’ve worked with thousands of people over 45 years, so we’re just...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

ROWE — Community members gathered Wednesday in Rowe Elementary School’s gymnasium to talk with students about their careers, running the gamut from nature conservation to cartooning, as part of the annual “That’s a Cool Job” Day.Molly Cantor, a local...

By ANITA WILSON

In recent months, millions of current and former AT&T customers received notices that their personal data had been stolen and then published on the dark web.Generally speaking, personal data refers to personal information such as names, email and...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — Several years ago, Heidi Weeks made the decision to go into business with her business partner Tim Fisk, who runs Salon Herdis in Northampton. The two had the idea of opening a boutique shop in Greenfield, where Weeks was living.“Between...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Were you looking forward to watching “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” but wish you could see it in another language? If so, you’re in luck.The Garden Cinemas has partnered with TheaterEars, a smartphone app, to make some films available in...

ATHOL 61 Byrd Ave. $319,500. B: Maria Seifer. S: GCS Enterprises LLC. 27 Carlin St. $23,000. B: Brian Heath. S: Andre P. Berberena. 51 Chestnut St. $420,000. B: Lyne Rodriguez and Raymond Rodriguez. S: Mia Chabot and David M. Chabot II. 515 Lenox...

hBy ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

Greenfield Records, formerly known as John Doe Jr., will throw a nine-hour live music festival at Hawks & Reed from 1 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 to celebrate its 15 years of business in the city.Greenfield Records co-owner Maria Danielson said the...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Almost six years after Swostik Rana Magar first welcomed customers to his Indian and Nepalese restaurant Namaste on Main Street, the restaurateur has opened his second eatery, L’Amour, on Chestnut Street in Springfield.Though the new 111...

ASHFIELD83F Bear Mountain Drive. $416,000. B: Laura J. Fenn. S: Pasha Realty LLC.1480 Cape St. $206,000. B: Michael P. Boutwell. S: Melissa Fantasia-Lagares.ATHOL400 Cottage St. $160,000. B: Trevor Ryan. S: Susan Huffman.424 Lenox St. $380,000. B:...

FootCare by Nurses staff attend conference in Canada Five foot care nurses from Greenfield-based FootCare by Nurses traveled to New Brunswick, Canada last week to attend the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses’ annual conference.Kate...

NORTHFIELD — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s May luncheon, “Art of the Craft,” gave craft beverage makers a platform to share their experiences within the industry and highlight how Franklin County’s craft beverage industry drives economic...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Following the Deerfield Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval of a special permit this week, Hamshaw Lumber just needs to secure a building permit before it can proceed with a 12,245-square-foot expansion project.The ZBA approved the...

By GRACE LEE

ASHFIELD — Sita Bird and her husband have always loved vintage trailers. So after 15 years of self-taught baking and running an at-home special order baking business, Bird decided to renovate a 1963 camper and fill it with her homemade goods.The...

Nearly $3K raised through first three ‘Month of Giving’ campaigns SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union raised $2,925 during its “Month of Giving” campaigns during the first three months of 2024.Funds were split between four organizations: the...

ASHFIELD 171 Tatro Road. $550,000. B: Nathaniel Law and Eujean Law. S: Robert W. Bassett.ATHOL 102 Central St. and 159 Park St. $935,000. B: Athol Real Estate Holdings Group LLC. S: Jeff Brewer Construction LLC. 2 Froman St. $300,000. B: Elizabeth...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — With unanimous approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals, Ja’Duke Inc. is one step closer to opening its second performance art, driver’s education and preschool center at the former Greenfield Community College building at 270 Main...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — After more than four hours of discussion, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to continue public hearings involving an Arch Street cannabis cultivation site’s request for a special permit to manufacture marijuana concentrate, as well as the...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With the company’s emergency action plan nearly finalized and approval from the Deerfield Selectboard, Tree House Brewing Co.’s September half-marathon will serve as the popular brewery’s first 5,000-capacity event.The town had...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

SHELBURNE FALLS — The former site of the organic restaurant Hearty Eats at 24 Bridge St. is being transformed into Hotfire Bar and Grill, serving burgers, an eclectic array of sandwiches and comfort foods like macaroni and cheese and chicken...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — An extensive addition to Hamshaw Lumber’s South Deerfield location can move forward following the Planning Board’s site plan review and stormwater permit approval this week.The New England hardware store is seeking to construct a new...