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CLOSING SCOOP: Joey'z Shopping Spree closing in West Hartford, Waterbury, West Springfield, and Springfield

Joey’z Shopping Spree is closing at least 4 of its discount stores by the end of the year. The discount store chain will be closing Connecticut locations in West Hartford & Waterbury, as well as Massachusetts locations in Springfield & West Springfield. Store closing sales are now underway with additional savings.

West Hartford, CT · 2d
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Smith & Wesson Names President of Savage Arms

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported that Adam Ruonala, formerly at Century Arms/Canik USA, will join the company as president of its recently acquired Savage Arms business, effective November 16. Most recently, Ruonala served as VP of sales, business development & marketing for Century Arms/Canik USA. He previously held marketing...

Westfield, MA · 3d
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CT Insider

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Owner of recently closed The Charles in Wethersfield embroiled in lawsuits, owes tens of thousands

The Charles in Wethersfield surprised many when its closure was announced on Monday after six years of operation.

Wethersfield, CT · 3d

MassLive.com

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Conservation Commission seeks agricultural preservation restrictions on three properties

SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission approved applying for Community Preservation Act funding to purchase agricultural preservation restrictions on three parcels, including one within the Sofinowski Preserve. “Well, at least me personally, I think this would be a no-brainer to acquire the [187 Mort Vining Road property]. It’s within a...

Southwick, MA · 2d
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USPS hiring in Springfield with starting pay of $19 per hour

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is looking to fill immediate job openings in Springfield, offering starting wages of $19.02 per hour and opportunities for career advancement. The USPS will host a hiring event on Friday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...

Springfield, MA · 6d

Yahoo!

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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

CT Insider

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Former Nathan Hale School in Enfield will become 38 senior apartments

A local developer wants to retrofit the circa-1962 school building with age-restricted units.

Enfield, CT · 1d

WWLP

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From Kenya to Holyoke: Local baseball bat maker celebrates 10 years in business

A Holyoke business is celebrating 10 years of turning raw wood into baseball bats, combining craftsmanship with an unexpected journey that began thousands of miles away in Kenya.

Holyoke, MA · 3d

WBEC AM

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Here's When Spirit Christmas Will Open Near The Berkshires (Fun Video Tour)

The location is not from the Berkshires and makes for a fun day out.

Berkshire County, MA · 4d

theberkshireedge.com

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Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Here’s what we have for you this week in The Edge Real Estate section:. Property of the Week – Sheila Thunfors of Stone House Properties offers a remarkable contemporary residence with sweeping views and beautifully curated gardens. Transformations – If you are ready to consider selling the family...

Berkshire County, MA · 3d

hoodline.com

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PopUp Bagels Picks Hadley's Mountain Farms for First Western Mass Shop

A Connecticut-born bagel chain known for its tear-apart, dip-it-yourself approach is setting up shop at Mountain Farms in Hadley, marking its first location west of Boston. PopUp Bagels plans to open the new shop at 7 South Maple St., Suite 20, with a grand opening celebration running from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.

Hadley, 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

wamc.org

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Small colleges are in trouble

Private institutions are especially vulnerable to changes in attitudes about higher education, drops in enrollment, and rising costs associated with higher education. On today’s program, we’ll explore strategies to get young people interested in pursuing a degree, and what challenges lie ahead. Read the full transcript below:. Lucas...

Amherst, MA · 2d

theberkshireedge.com

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West Stockbridge receives Seasonal Communities grant, continues work on affordable housing

West Stockbridge — The town of West Stockbridge was among six Berkshire County towns recently awarded a Seasonal Communities grant on October 20. The town received $60,567 “to develop zoning bylaw revisions, support the Affordable Housing Trust, implement Housing Production Plan strategies and advance pre-development activities for housing on town-owned land (10 units).”

West Stockbridge, MA · 1d

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McGovern on the midterms, The Rendezvous goes co-op, Clarkdale Fruit Farms on CiderDays

Change is afoot, because whatever shade you wanna call it, blue came out en force on Tuesday. So of course, we’ve gotta get Congressman Jim McGovern’s opinion on the election results, and where he saw them. But, also we start looking at what his party needs to do with this power they’ve wrested back. We hear about some of the key issues that are on his radar including leadership in the party, the walking back of the Executive Branch’s bravado in the wake of the flip, and questions from constituents about the next steps.

Franklin County, MA · 2d

We Are Berkshires

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Here's When Spirit Christmas Will Open Near The Berkshires (Fun Video Tour)

The location is not from the Berkshires and makes for a fun day out.

Berkshire County, MA · 4d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Amherst Town List Prices Rise Sharply as Homes Spend More Time on the Market

Amherst Town list prices rose sharply while homes spent more time on the market, giving patient buyers a real opening to negotiate.

Amherst, MA · 3d

hoodline.com

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Springfield's AIC Burns Through Endowment, Faces Accreditation Showdown in January

American International College — Site of Endowment and Accreditation Concerns. American International College’s audited financial statements show a sharp contraction in its finances during fiscal year 2025. By June 30, the Springfield school had $841,244 in endowment funds without donor restrictions, after withdrawing $9.2 million from that account during the year. The figures come as AIC works to stabilize its finances ahead of a January 2027 accreditation hearing.

Springfield, MA · 5d

businesswest.com

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Kavanagh Insurance Opens New, Independent Agency in East Longmeadow

EAST LONGMEADOW — Kavanagh Insurance has officially opened its doors at 6 North Main St. in East Longmeadow, offering comprehensive, independent property and casualty insurance solutions to individuals, families, and commercial clients throughout Western Mass. Brian Kavanagh established Kavanagh Insurance to provide transparent, client-focused risk management and insurance coverage....

East Longmeadow, MA · 3d