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The Farm Table at Kringle Candle complex in Bernardston up for sale

BERNARDSTON — The Farm Table restaurant, established by Michael Kittredge III in 2019 at his Kringle Candle complex, is for sale. The asking price is $1.95 million, according to a listing publicized this week by managing partner Jeremy Casey at Managing Partner at SR Commercial Realty. The Farm Table...

Bernardston, MA · 2d
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Florence Man, 67, Convicted of Shooting Estranged Wife in Northampton Home

A 67-year-old Florence man was convicted Friday of armed assault with intent to murder after a judge found he shot his separated wife in the upper abdomen in their Northampton home two years ago, then barricaded himself inside as she escaped and called for help. Michael Janik now faces up to 20 years in prison on the most serious charge when he returns to court later this month.

Northampton, MA · 1d
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Aisling Mountain Farm Owners Say Town Scrutiny Has Damaged Business

ADAMS, Mass. — What began as a dispute between neighboring property owners has escalated into a prolonged conflict spanning multiple town boards and departments, leading Aisling Mountain Farm's operators to question whether some officials have overstepped their authority. Farm owner Kathryn Foley purchased the 22-acre property at 185 West...

Adams, MA · 19h
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Motorcycle involved crash in Warwick

WARWICK, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Sunday afternoon, crews with he Warwick Fire Department responded to a report of a motorcycle involved crash. The accident scene took place on Winchester Road that day, with the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Warwick Fire Department responding to the accident. The rider of...

Warwick, MA · 8h
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Hidden in the Viral Last Ditch Debacle: How to Keep Lesbian Bars Alive

By September of this year, Jackie Matellian had spent months living in her truck while working several jobs to keep Last Ditch, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, open. She was the last remaining original founder, and the bar was in deep financial trouble. According to reporting by The Boston Globe, workers had gone unpaid, Matellian was carrying a $50,000 start-up loan, and the landlord wanted $3,900 in overdue rent.

Greenfield, MA · 2d

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Main Street is ‘a place where people come together.’ In Northampton, it’s tearing the town apart.

NORTHAMPTON — Anna Bowen, who owns Strada Shoes on Main Street, recently spent half an hour helping a customer find the perfect fit, but as she was about to pay, the woman pulled the shoebox back. First, she wanted to know Bowen’s position on Picture Main Street, a controversial $43 million project to redesign downtown.

Northampton, MA · 2d

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Setting the goal: more households with workers

Next Gen Brattleboro launches with a four-organization alliance, a case for growth, and a $1 million match for a new leadership fund. Read the story on VTDigger here: Setting the goal: more households with workers .

Brattleboro, VT · 17h

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"We Are Not Making This Decision Lightly" Downtown North Adams MA Restaurant Closing This Month

That big outdoor patio hosted pig roasts and live music. Now Door Prize at 40 Main St. is closing. Last night of service is Saturday November 14 2026.

North Adams, MA · 2d

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts tenants hit with $400 rent hikes face another increase — and refuse new leases

"People are invested in this. [Some] people have been here almost 20 years."

Easthampton, MA · 1d

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The Charming Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts Perfect For A Relaxing Fall Evening

I’m convinced a plate of pumpkin ravioli counts as overtime pay. You’ve already clocked the hours, so why not collect?. Here’s my take: fall in Massachusetts hands you crisp air and early sunsets for a reason. They practically beg for candlelit pasta, a crackling fireplace, and nowhere else to be.

Massachusetts · 1d

The Money Overview

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Williamstown, Mass. homeowners 60 and older with income up to $44,000, or $66,000 if married, can get a $1,000 property-tax exemption by filing by Dec. 31

Williamstown, Mass., homeowners who were at least 60 on July 1, 2026, and whose income is $44,000 or less, or $66,000 or less if married, can get a $1,000 property-tax exemption for fiscal 2027 by filing by Dec. 31. The town assessor’s office calls it the Senior Property Tax Exemption, under Clause 41C. Dec. 31, […] The post Williamstown, Mass. homeowners 60 and older with income up to $44,000, or $66,000 if married, can get a $1,000 property-tax exemption by filing by Dec. 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Williamstown, MA · 1d

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Drury High Students Get a Taste of Local Beef

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School students don't have to ask "where's the beef" from, now that the school has partnered to bring local meat into its food service system. Nonprofit Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) is partnering with Mass Farms to School to bring locally produced ground beef...

North Adams, MA · 1d

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Football Recap: Greenfield Comes Up Short Against Smith Vo-Tech + How To Watch

If Greenfield was riding high off their 26-0 takedown of Athol last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Green Wave took a 28-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Smith Vo-Tech Vikings on Thursday. Over their last two games the Green Wave have scored 50 points, more than the 32 that came over the four games before that.

Greenfield, MA · 2d

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Permission to pursue a passion

NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. — While growing up on her family’s western Massachusetts dairy farm, Emily Everett dreamed of writing for Hoard’s Dairyman one day. Instead, Everett has built a career that includes writing novels about her life experiences. Her debut novel, “All That Life Can Afford,” was Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick for April 2025.

Williamsburg, MA · 2d

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Wahconah Pulls Away in Second Half of Tourney Opener

DALTON, Mass. – Leo Stringer scored a pair of goals Saturday to lead the Wahconah boys soccer team to a 5-1 win over Sci-Tech in the preliminary round of the Division 4 State Tournament. Eli Yetman and Ethan Dudley each scored a goal, and Joey Fontaine and Matt Oakes...

Dalton, MA · 1d

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Community Contra Dance in Williamstown

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass — North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance on Saturday, Nov.14. The evening will open with an introductory lesson at 7:15 PM, followed by the main dance at 7:30 PM. Live New England fiddle music will keep the hall cheerful and full of fun.

Williamstown, MA · 2d

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Adams Street & Sidewalk Improvement Project to Resume in Spring

ADAMS, Mass. — Work on the paving and sidewalk improvement project along Smith, Randall, and Cherry streets was underway and is expected to continue in the spring. The town awarded the project to Warner Bros. LLC, the lowest responsive bidder out of the four bids, with a base bid of $491,595, which included repaving a 1.5 inch mill and overlay and a five-and-a-half foot monolithic sidewalks on both sides of Cherry and Smith Street.

Adams, MA · 2d

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Winner of community media award for Mass. docuseries, local producer talks local access, Main Streets and more

Earlier this year, a director working in western Massachusetts collected a top community media honor. Thomas Draudt is no stranger to awards – he’s collected at least one Emmy and several nominations for his work on the series "This Old House" – and one nomination for "This New House."

Northampton, MA · 1d

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Amherst Joins Blue Tidal Wave | With the Exception of Ballot Question 7, Local Results Mirror the Rest of the State

Almost 58% of Amherst’s 14,296 registered voters cast ballots in the November 3 midterm election. With the exception of Question 7, the ballot initiative to reduce the required minimum lot size for single-family homes to 5,000 square feet, Amherst voted with the state majority. However, Amherst voters skewed substantially more toward Democrats than the state at large and joined the blue tidal wave that saw Democrats chalk up resounding, and often shocking, wins across the nation.

Amherst, MA · 2d