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By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — While they have an expected reopening date within the next 60 days, Club Castaway’s owners presented a novel plan for the business’ future that would remove dancing and alcohol but maintain nudity. Franklin County’s only strip club is...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — Two projects, including a new business proposal to fill a vacant building on Deerfield Street, were forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday evening with unanimous positive recommendations from the Planning Board.Mechanic James...

By DOMENIC POLI

NORTHFIELD — Engineers responsible for designing the septic system for the D.L. Moody Center’s proposed campground are scheduled to reappear before the Board of Health to further detail the plans they have been asked to email the town.Jon and Bill...

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — Much like someone stumbling upon a vintage item they must have for their home, the owners of Greenfield Antiques and Collectibles just so happened to walk into their new, larger location on Routes 5 and 10.After starting out as partners at...

By ANITA WILSON

Presidents Day weekend is often the first big sales event of the year for car dealerships, and many consumers show up in search of deals. Here are some tips to consider before you start looking for a new or used vehicle.First, decide how much you can...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BERNARDSTON — Citing an insurmountable financial hurdle, Falltown Grill owners Alex and Amy Fiorey have decided not to rebuild their eatery, which was previously home to the Four Leaf Clover Restaurant for 71 years.“It’s devastating,” Amy Fiorey said....

By CHRIS LISINSKI

The $15 minimum wage that kicked into effect Jan. 1 was years in the making and took more than five more years to be implemented. Now, with the new rate just setting in, key power players have set their sights on making Massachusetts the first state...

By DOMENIC POLI

Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest of the year in the hospitality business, and area restaurateurs say industry staff shortages reported across much of the country will not impact their holiday offerings.Owners and managers from across Franklin...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The California transplant who bought the North Quabbin region’s only Gilded Age mansion in July 2020 is at odds with her town over requirements to open the structure she is trying to bring back to its former glory.Cynthia Butler has expressed...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

ERVING — For hundreds of residents, Jodi Wozniak’s Turners Falls home has been the place to go to get tasty bagels. From this success, though, has risen a need for something more.Bagels N’ More, a bakery founded by Wozniak and her mother, Robyn...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

GREENFIELD — Green River Cannabis Co. will become Greenfield’s second operational marijuana dispensary when it opens its doors on Tuesday.The shop, located at the former Meadows Golf Course building at 398 Deerfield St., was physically ready to open...

By MADDIE FABIAN

NORTHAMPTON — Having taken over ownership of longtime construction company Wright Builders Inc. from founder Jonathan Wright, 40-year-old Seth Lawrence-Slavas says he is committed to continuing the company’s progressive and sustainable vision.During...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — Three companies have submitted license applications to the state Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) for Tier 11 outdoor cultivation operations at 446 Country Club Road, proposals that would exceed the local limit of three Tier 1 operations...

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — The Planning Board kicked off the special permitting process for a proposed “cannabis campus” on Monday, as SunnyDayz Inc. presented the initial plan for its three-building site.The company, which signed a host community agreement with the...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — The weekend’s freezing temperatures led to burst pipes across Franklin County, including at businesses and schools. Four Rivers Charter Public School is expected to reopen Tuesday following a burst sprinkler in one of the school’s...

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — A music venue whose direction is largely guided by the community has changed ownership, opening a new chapter in the business’ life with hope for a sustainable future. Ang Buxton and Alex Noonan bought 10 Forward from owner Sarah...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Pizza Factory is changing ownership after 25 years in business.Paul Whitney purchased the eatery from Athanasios “Arthur” Vlahakis and his wife, Voulie, on Wednesday and opened for customers on Thursday afternoon.“I’m stoked,” Whitney said at...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — It might be “game over” for the arcade proposed for 5 East Main St., as the town’s administrative assistant considers the project to be abandoned after going months without hearing from the proprietor.Dave Gray told the Greenfield Recorder in...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — Passersby in the downtown area may have noticed the signs advocating for peace that are popping up in storefront windows as part of a collaborative effort among Greenfield business owners.“‘Greenfield Shops for Peace’ was jump-started by...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — After more than a year of twists, turns and bumps in the road, Sadie’s Bikes will shift back into gear on Feb. 4.Owner Nik Perry said “it’s been a really interesting last year” following a tenancy that turned sour at the shop’s...