Wednesday, May 1, 2013
DEERFIELD — After 15 years of operating from West Industrial Drive, Disston Co. will move to Chicopee in June and close its Deerfield facility. The saw blade and tool maker is downsizing its facility to meet its needs as it moves many manufacturing functions to China. “We’re transitioning …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Wednesday Market at Kendrick Park returns for a third season this afternoon. The market, which will run from 2 to 6 p.m., will feature 11 vendors during the initial week, with more expected to join as the spring and summer progress. Among those who will be on …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
As Berkshire Hardwoods winds down its operation after 25 years in the timber-supply business, officials with the Silvio Conte National Wildlife Refuge are busy planning the future of near 100-acre property located at 73 East St. “We don’t …
Monday, April 29, 2013
NORTHAMPTON — Opal Real Estate Group officially closed late Friday on a $4.8 million deal to buy a portion of the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech campus, paving the way for a roughly $9 million renovation over …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
AMHERST e_SEmD A downtown store featuring nostalgia candy will be moving to Thornes Marketplace in Northampton in June. Captain Candy, which opened at the 103 North Pleasant St. Shops three-and-a-half years ago, will close its Amherst location May 5. Nolan Anaya, who owns both Captain Candy and the …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
NORTHAMPTON — After a 20-year run, Pride & Joy is closing its brick-and-mortar retail store in Thornes Marketplace downtown, but will continue to maintain an online shopping presence. Jennifer Harlan, who co-owns the store with Joy Rain, cited …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
DEERFIELD — A Chinese tool company loaded and boxed several pieces of equipment from Disston Tools in South Deerfield for shipment to China on Thursday afternoon — a month after the manufacturer laid off 15 employees. Headquartered on West Industrial Drive, Disston manufactures hole saws, saw blades, drill …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
HADLEY — Local tattoo artists Al Valenta and Joe Cox remember a time when tattooing was something simpler, something reserved for those on the fringes of society and a far cry from the celebrity and glamour of the …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
EASTHAMPTON — When two city couples decided to take the leap and make their decade-long dream of opening a bagel bakery a reality, they were pretty confident that there was an untapped market for fresh baked bagels in …
Friday, April 12, 2013
DETROIT — Six automakers, including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide because of defective air bags that can send shrapnel flying into the passenger compartment. The recall mainly affects cars sold by Japanese automakers in North America, Europe and Japan. A small …
