Zulu Pods moves R&D facility from Amherst to Northampton

By SCOTT MERZBACH

NORTHAMPTON — A research-and-development laboratory previously in Amherst, where studies and tests were ongoing to improve lubrication systems in military jets and helicopters so they will last longer and use less oil, recently relocated to a larger...

Area property deed transfers, Sept. 12

BELCHERTOWN Ralph P. Guisti Jr. to Alison C. Averette and Duane H. Averette, 565 George Hannum Road, $625,000 Claire A Gingras RET and Claire A. Gingras to Belchertown Town Of, State Street, $125,000 CHESTERFIELD Tessier Ft and Melissa A. Betsold...

Jersey Mike’s eyes Route 9 in Hadley

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — A Jersey Mike’s Subs shop could be coming to a Route 9 shopping plaza.The Planning Board Tuesday agreed to waive additional site plan review for a change in use proposed at the 355 Russell St. strip mall to accommodate the restaurant, which...

The only bookstore in town: Heritage Books, located in Southampton’s former library, keeps history alive while embracing modern technology

By ALEXA LEWIS

SOUTHAMPTON — Walking through the historic doors of Southampton’s former Edwards Library, one will still find the walls lined with books, the smells of ink and paper thick in the air. But it’s been decades since the building, built in 1904, was used...

Area property deed transfers, Sept. 5

AMHERSTStephen R. Katigbak and Sallie W. Steele to Tomasz Sroka and Sabina Sroka, Cold Hill Road, $179,900 Kristina Stinson to Joanna F. Morse and Gideon S. Morse, 158 Flat Hills Road, $741,000 Davdi R Buchanan RET and...

Making news in business, Sept. 5

Greenfield Co-op Bank promotes, adds to staff GREENFIELD – Greenfield Cooperative Bank has promoted Jim Alexander to senior vice president, government banking and treasury management, and hired Debbie Esposito as senior vice president, business...

Bombyx to offer pre-made meal kits made by former Sierra Grille chef

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — Since opening for live performances nearly three years ago, Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity has become known for their live performances and art exhibitions. Now, with the help of a longtime Pioneer Valley culinary creative, the center...

Area property deed transfers, Aug. 29

AMHERST Debra U. Gold and Steven K. Gold to Sara K. Towsley, 272 Amity St., $875,000 Marc Houlihan to Tatsuki Motoyoshi, 15 Carriage Lane, $478,000 Jody J. Goodell and Barry Goodell to Margaret L. Devecchi and Peter Smith, 55...

Making news in business, Aug. 29

TommyCar Auto Group employee honoredNORTHAMPTON — Kayla Sheridan, an employee at TommyCar Auto Group, was honored as a finalist and presented at the Reynolds and Reynolds Automotive Amplifier Contest on Aug. 20 in Leesburg, Virginia. This event,...

$165K to provide workforce training for 18 former inmates in Franklin, Hampshire counties

By CHRIS LARABEE and DOMENIC POLI

With a $165,000 grant, 18 formerly incarcerated individuals in Franklin and Hampshire counties can participate in a training program with their respective sheriffs’ offices and Community Action Pioneer Valley to prepare them to re-enter the...

Walter’s Propane given nod for office building in Deerfield

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — More than a decade after first receiving approval, Walter’s Propane will finally construct a small office building at 225 Greenfield Road (Routes 5 and 10).With site plan approval from the Planning Board on Monday, Walter’s Propane, run by...

Friends tap into a dream: Arcpoint brewery opens in Belchertown

By EMILEE KLEIN

BELCHERTOWN — Brewed with tenacity, poured with purpose.The two slogans of Arcpoint Brewing Company, Belchertown’s first brewery located at 30 Front St., stand out in bright red letters against the blue grey walls painted the same color as the skins...

Area property deed transfers, Aug. 22

AMHERSTMichael E. Willamson to Elizabeth Lewis, 670 E. Pleasant St., $475,000 Anantjit Singh to Dmitry Kireev and Hanna Hlukhova, 351 Henry St., $540,000 Hilda Grnbaum RET and Hilda Greenbaum to Bluhen LLC, 351 Main St.,...

Making News in Business, Aug. 22

AXiA Charitable Fund donates to nonprofitsAXiA Insurance Services, through its Charitable Fund, recently supported two nonprofit organizations in the Pioneer Valley, with a combined donation total of $32,500.The recipients included Look Memorial...

Raise a toast to new breakfast cafe: Toasted opens in Sylvester’s space in downtown Northampton

By SAM FERLAND

NORTHAMPTON — Patrons can rest assured they will feel toasty in the morning for breakfast or lunch following the opening of a new restaurant in the location where a popular former restaurant used to operate.Toasted, the name of the new restaurant...

Area property deed transfers, Aug. 15

AMHERST Fern & Co LLC to Mehrene E. Larudee, 170 E. Hadley Road, Lot 58, $290,000 Browns College Prop LLC to Purple Gables T and Michael Taylor, 232 E. Pleasant St., $649,000 Charles & Yu-Mei Wang Lt and Charles C. Wang to 481 West Street LLC,...

Making news in business, Aug. 15

CDH technician lands $10K UMass scholarship NORTHAMPTON – Emergency Department Technician Kelsey Conti has been chosen as the 2024 recipient of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital/UMass Amherst Nursing School educational scholarship.Conti will receive...

Framingham brewpub taking over Burgy Brews space

By SCOTT MERZBACH

WILLIAMSBURG — A brewery and taproom serving up suds in Framingham for the past eight years is relocating to Williamsburg, moving into the 4 Main St. space most recently occupied by Burgy Brews, which closed in March.Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Co. announced...

From their table to yours: Taking inspiration from their mothers, friends open 3 Amigos in Amherst offering Caribbean-infused Mexican cuisine

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Inspired by meals their mothers prepared for them while growing up, the owners of a new restaurant in the Mill District in North Amherst are bringing Caribbean-infused Mexican cuisine to a wider community. “We have the best dishes from...