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Retirees Are Quietly Moving To This Western Massachusetts River Town Where Homes Still Cost Less Than Boston Condos

A Boston condo can cost more than a whole house in some corners of Massachusetts, and plenty of retirees have started doing that math. Out west, past the city traffic and the tight parking spots, there is a small river village where life moves at a slower pace. It has...

Montague, MA · 8d
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Big E’s supermarket changing ownership

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - For nearly 50 years, Big E’s in Easthampton has been providing everyday groceries to customers in and around town, but now, the store is in the process of being sold, putting some community members on edge. “It’s not too big and it’s not too small....

Easthampton, MA · 3d
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Celebrity-backed bagel chain expanding in Mass. with new Hadley shop. Here's when it will open

PopUp Bagels is expanding its Massachusetts footprint and gearing up to open its first western location in Hadley this fall. The grand opening will be from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The event will feature a limited-time spiced apple cider schmear, available while supplies last on opening weekend.

Hadley, MA · 1d
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Homeowners in Massachusetts town face a $501 average property tax hike

The projected annual bill for an average single-family home is $10,457.92.

Amherst, MA · 2d

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Springfield Estimate Counts 1,128 Homes With Deceased Owners

Unresolved ownership can leave vacant homes stalled, making repairs or sales difficult to pursue. Gerry McCafferty, who works on Springfield's housing policy, said unresolved ownership issues are complicating the Maynard Street property's path forward, according to MassLive. Dina Fein, a former Massachusetts Housing Court judge who began helping nonprofits and municipalities redevelop vacant homes in 2021, described a recurring connection between vacancy, deterioration, and complicated ownership. “There seems to be overlap between vacant, abandoned, deteriorated properties” and homes tied up in probate, informal family ownership, or poorly documented transfers, Fein said, per the same report.

Springfield, MA · 3d

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North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation approves milestone financing for LaunchSpace in Athol

FITCHBURG, Mass.—Oct. 23, 2026—The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, approved financing of $195,313 for LaunchSpace, Inc., to support renovations for the construction of a new, shared-used commercial kitchen at the decommissioned Pleasant Street School, located at 1060 Pleasant Street in Athol.

Athol, MA · 2d

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This Massachusetts Flea Market Turns Into A Treasure Hunter’s Paradise Only Three Times A Year

Six days. Three months a year. Hundreds of vendors stretched along both sides of one country road, selling everything from 1800s furniture to taxidermy. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned admission is free, and the whole thing runs rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in May, July, and September.

Massachusetts · 2d

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Transmitter power restored for Western Mass News

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Broadcast transmission has been restored following a power outage at the Western Mass News transmitter site in Holyoke, but antenna viewers must take action to regain access to programming. The outage temporarily disrupted over-the-air signals for viewers watching ABC 40, Fox 6, and CBS 3 with...

Holyoke, MA · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Cannabis dispensary owner on ballot Q 8, Lit Salon, Northampton Survival Center

The 2016 ballot question that legalized adult marijuana use in Massachusetts envisioned a business model where marijuana could be used in licensed cafes and lounges. Almost seven years later, Cannabis state regulators are on a fact finding mission to develop policies based on how other states are building businesses. It's...

Northampton, MA · 2d

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Cannabis Business Owners Relieved as Sales Remain Legal in Massachusetts

BOSTON — Massachusetts voters resoundingly rejected ballot Question 8 on Tuesday, which aimed to repeal the state’s marijuana legalization law, with just over 75% voting no. If approved, the measure would have repealed laws allowing the regulated commercial sales of recreational cannabis and home cultivation while maintaining legal...

Massachusetts · 1d

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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 · 2d

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In 1935, 18-year-old Curtis Blake and his brother borrowed $547 from their parents to open an ice cream shop; 44 years later, they sold Friendly’s to Hershey for $164 million

Friendly grew from a single ice cream shop into a 500-location restaurant chain.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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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 · 15h

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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 · 1d

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After Triumph’s sale, workers on picket line say they fear another change is coming to aerospace manufacturer

After two days on strike, UAW-represented workers at aerospace manufacturer Triumph's facility in West Hartford said they are still willing to negotiate with the company.

West Hartford, CT · 2d

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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 · 2d

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A New Chapter for Local Banking

How Beacon Bank is strengthening—and scaling up—what a community bank can do for the Berkshires. When Berkshire Bank's green signs quietly changed to Beacon Bank, the Berkshires braced for a familiar story: a homegrown institution swallowed by something bigger and even more removed. In fact, going bigger is bringing the bank closerto its roots. The merger, driven by CEO Paul Perrault, has strengthened the bank’s local focus, creating a regional institution that maintains a hometown, neighborhood feel.

Pittsfield, MA · 3d

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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 · 12h

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Berkshire County Businesses, Organizations Awarded Workplace Safety Grants

BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced $800,000 in grants to help nearly 7,000 workers at 187 organizations across Massachusetts stay safe on the job. The grants, administered by the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA), support workplace safety training and education to help prevent injuries and reduce risks for workers.

Berkshire County, MA · 1d