Altamira Ciderworks in Gill hosting music festival, cider tasting

My Turn: The late Michael Glazier a champion of local art

It was a normal day at Ja’Duke. Classes had begun, and our first musical of the season was in rehearsal when I received a phone call from Michael Glazier. He told me that he had to cancel his first rehearsal because he was not feeling well and needed to go to the emergency room. Tragically, […]

Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 25, 2026

ATHOL Michael Ascolese and Mary E. Holtorf sold to Michael Ascolese and Mary E. Holtorf, 867 Carpenter Road. $1. Paul J. Mahan and Lory A. Mahan sold to Anthony Negron and Meghan Negron, 171 Cobb Road. $535,000. Kevin C. Plante and Angela Plante sold to Ashley Alexander Newell, 48 Columbian Ave. $257,500. Irvin Martin sold […]

Drawn to stationery: Conway resident opens Works on Paper in Greenfield

Conway resident Alexis Arcaro opened Works on Paper, a new stationery store located at 16 Miles St. in Greenfield.

Business Briefs: Sept. 25, 2026

Western Mass EDC names new chief marketing officer SPRINGFIELD — The Western Mass Economic Development Council has named Justin Roberts as its new chief marketing officer. Roberts will work with President and CEO Aaron Vega to expand regional storytelling, increase collaboration among members and partners, and build a long-term marketing and communications strategy. Roberts brings […]

H.S. Roundup: Turners Falls girls volleyball conquers Greenfield in four sets

The Turners Falls girls volleyball team held off a comeback attempt from Greenfield in a 3-1 win in Western play at Nichols Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Set scores were 25-18, 25-18, 19-25 and 25-22. The win put the Thunder at .500 for the season under new coach Abby Loynd, who took over for longtime coach […]