News/Business
Giving new life to old windows: Easthampton restoration specialist’s most recent project involves venerable Manhattan church
By MADDIE FABIAN
EASTHAMPTON — A portion of New York City’s historic Riverside Church currently resides in Easthampton, where window panels fill crates and tables at Shalan Stained Glass as they undergo restoration.Over the past year, craftsman Glenn Shalan has been...
Making News in Business, Nov. 16
ServiceNet names Normand as VP of community programs NORTHAMPTON — Polly Normand is the new vice president of community programs at ServiceNet, where she is overseeing shelter and housing services, substance use recovery services and the REACH Early...
Area property deed transfers, Nov. 15
AMHERST Lcr 422 Amity LLC to Udrive Amity LLC, 422 Amity St., $2,000,000 Roger M. Hewett and Susan M. Hewett to Kendrick Pl Partners LLC, 32 Kendrick Place, $715,000 Corrado R. Poli and Antoinette D. Poli to C E. Thomson and David Artzerounian,...
Cheech and Chong launching three local cannabis shops, will visit Whately on Saturday
By CHRIS LARABEE
WHATELY — A few months after opening and with business booming, the existing Happy Feelings dispensary brand is going up in smoke on Saturday, with two familiar faces becoming the face of the company’s three stores.Next weekend, Happy Feelings stores...
Making news in business, Nov. 9
Purdy named CEO at HCHCWORTHINGTON — Hilltown Community Health Center announces the appointment of Dr. Michael Purdy as chief executive officer. Purdy’s appointment comes after a five-month national search, conducted by executive search firm Zurick...
Bringing razzle-dazzle to downtown Easthampton: Aurora Jewelers opens on Union Street
By Emily Thurlow
EASTHAMPTON — There’s a helping of glitz and glam dawning on the horizon in the city.This week, luxury jewelry store Aurora Jewelers will open its 106 Union St. doors on Saturday with a grand-opening celebration.The store’s owner, James J. Murning III...
Area property deed transfers, Nov. 9
AMHERST Robert L. Buckner and Alice P. Buckner to David M. Gooler and Andrea F. Gooler, 85 Crossbrook Ave, Lot 85, $441,821 RET Indenture Of T and Deborah G. Eaton to 13-15 High St LLC, 13-15 High St., $2,150,000 Josephine B. Keeley to Univ Of Ma...
New low-carbon cement plant could bring 70 jobs to region
By JAMES PENTLAND
HOLYOKE — A Somerville company pioneering a method of producing low-carbon cement is eyeing construction of a Holyoke production plant that could bring 70 new manufacturing jobs to the city. Holyoke has approved five-year tax increment financing (TIF)...
Making News in Business, Nov. 2
Retired Judge Fidnick recognized by bar associationNORTHAMPTON — The Hampshire County Bar Association on Oct. 25 honored Linda S. Fidnick, retired First Justice of the Hampshire Probate & Family Court, for her 15 years on the bench. A portrait,...
Where the ‘shadow economy’ can thrive: Easthampton Chamber planning to open co-working space on Union Street downtown
By MADDIE FABIAN
EASTHAMPTON — In a post-COVID world, working from home has become commonplace, with around 27% of the United States workforce remote at least part time in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Alongside the rise of remote work is the rise...
Area property deed transfers, Nov. 2
AMHERST Jonathan J. Kane and Karen M. Cardozo to Dominick C. Lacapra and Jane V. Pedersen, 18 Bayberry Lane, $827,500 Kruppres LLC to Enhan Wang, 80 Fearing St., $642,500 Dawn Rysdon to Lily B. Soh, 24 Green Leaves Dr.,...
Making News in Business, Oct. 19
Domino’s opens in BelchertownBELCHERTOWN — A new Domino’s, located at 33 Main St., is now open. The store features the pizza theater store design, which is open concept and allows customers to watch their pizza being made.“We are so excited to have...
An eclectic collector sets down roots: Botanica Home in Amherst features smorgasbord of home goods
By Emily Thurlow
AMHERST — Deborah Noyes likens herself to that of a magpie of a crow, collecting a variety of pretty, and occasionally shiny, items ranging from furniture and pottery to decor and lighting.The California-born entrepreneur’s love of collecting...
Area property deed transfers, Oct. 26
AMHERST Nicholas J. Dufresne and Maya J. Marx to Thomas E. Brennan, 85 Hillcrest Place, $695,000 BELCHERTOWN Theresa A. Przybylowcz to Sean P. Garcia and Shayna A. Garcia, 256 Cold Spring Road, $435,000 Michael A. Siniscalchi to Monica Fowler...
Little Wall, big flavor: Florence mainstay downsizes, opens new smaller location
By Emily Thurlow
FLORENCE — A challenge in staffing has provided a new opportunity for two longtime Valley business owners.For nearly 30 years, Clara Li and Ken Cheung have relied on family members as well as a handful of locals to staff their Pine Street Chinese...
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: Tips for increasing online security; advice on student loan repayments
I have two important pieces of consumer-related information to share with you this month. The first involves cybersecurity and the second focuses on federal student loan repayment.October is National Cybersecurity Month, which means the federal...
Area property deed transfers, Oct. 19
AMHERST Fred L. Perry to Amherst Bcre LLC, 650 Main St., $1,092,000 Knight Realty Group LLC to Celia Huang and Xiao W. Chen, 33 Phillips St., $995,000 Margaret E. Collins and Arlen D. Collins to Christopher Prather and Carla Carpenter, 551 South...
Blessed Bee Apothecary summons goodwill in South Hadley
By EMILY THURLOW
SOUTH HADLEY — Winnie Sanderson. Ursula the Sea Witch. The Wicked Witch of the West.Though they’re fictional characters presented by actresses and animations, their depiction of witchcraft features meddlesome and downright evil behavior — trying to...
Multiple reports point to brightening economic prospects
By Colin A. Young
BOSTON — The Massachusetts economy keeps driving ahead and that recession out on the horizon doesn’t seem to be getting any closer.Many businesses, economists and households have been girding for a downturn amid the Federal Reserve’s strategy of...
Area property deed transfers, Sept. 14
AMHERST Alexandra Barlow and Gregory Barlow to Np Amherst LLC, 90 Belchertown Road, $400,000 Ching-Tze Peterip and Qiong Chen to Nayeon Lee and Brian Lee, 7 Eaton Court, Lot 7, $340,000 Amir Mikhchi Int and Amir Mikhchi to Lincoln Ward and...
