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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...

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — Looking for a diner-style breakfast at a cheap price? Chris Dodge and Jim Dion have you covered.The two brothers, who are both military veterans, have opened The 5&10 Breakfast Club in the Tibetan Plaza at 265 Greenfield Road, with the...

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Business Association is once again inviting businesses with storefronts to participate in the window display contest being held as part of the 101st annual Winter Carnival. Windows should be decorated with a focus on the...

By DOMENIC POLI

ASHFIELD — Elmer’s Store is going up for auction, and a steering committee dedicated to its revitalization held a virtual meeting Wednesday night to share what survey respondents want to see done with the beloved town fixture.Steering committee...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — The newest business owner on the Mohawk Trail is eager to share the food of his home country with the people of Franklin County.“I’m here to share our love and our experience,” said Ismail Asaad, whose food truck Mohawk Shawarma Grill...

By ANITA WILSON

At the start of a new year, many people resolve to eat healthier or to get more exercise. As a consumer advocate, I suggest resolving to be better consumers. By doing so, you may be able to save money and avoid fraud. Here are my suggestions for...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE — When Brolin Winning worked outside smoking meat at Smokey Bro’s BBQ on the Mohawk Trail, he would often stare up the hill at the abandoned Anchorage Nursing Home and think, “I can do something really cool with that place.”Now, five years...

By CHRIS LARABEE

With its acquisition of Harmon Personnel Services, a Vermont-based, mission-driven staffing agency serving those who face hurdles to employment has now set up shop in the Pioneer Valley.Working Fields, based in Burlington, Vermont, acquired Harmon...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — The Take the Floor pitch competition returns this month for its third installment of offering local entrepreneurs an opportunity to receive free coaching and support, and a chance at winning $3,000 to grow their business. “We’re excited,”...

By BELLA LEVAVI

ASHFIELD — In September, a group of residents thought they were going to buy the beloved town fixture, Elmer’s Store, from its owners and turn it into a community-oriented cooperative space. That was until the building faced foreclosure. The building...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Fran and Mike Bates had barely opened their new store over the summer when Facebook suspended the business’ page for two days. It turns out the social media network’s algorithm thought the name was sexually explicit.But the Orange couple...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The Hope & Olive restaurant’s sprinkler system suppressed a small kitchen fire on Thursday evening that was started by a malfunction of a propane torch used to make creme brulee.Co-owner and manager Jim Zaccara said the Greenfield Fire...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — A small explosion stemming from a gas leak resulted in minor injuries to an employee at Goten of Japan on Wednesday.First responders were dispatched to Goten of Japan on Old Amherst Road at around 4 p.m. in response to a small explosion...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — After four years operating on Routes 5 and 10, Wool-ology is closing its brick-and-mortar shop and will be expanding its online footprint.The fabric and fiber shop specializing in wool at 242A Greenfield Road is closing its doors on...

By DOMENIC POLI

COLRAIN — Barnhardt Manufacturing Co. has announced its Main Road plant will cease operations at the end of January, laying off all 31 employees in the process.Company President Lewis Barnhardt said in a statement Tuesday that “business loss and other...

By BELLA LEVAVI

MILLERS FALLS — When residents are in need of a last-minute gift or a forgotten ingredient in a recipe, they can now visit Pub General, a new endeavor pursued by Millers Pub owner Tammy Tolzdorf. Having decided the village was in need of a store where...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BUCKLAND — After surviving pandemic-induced business shutdowns and 14 winter seasons, owner Paul St. Martin has closed the West End Pub at the end of the Bridge of Flowers — at least for now.St. Martin explained the restaurant closed in large part due...