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Diane H. Esser Memorial Portrait Fundraiser and Commemoration Event
The Franklin County Bar Association Community Fund has been working to honor the work and memory of Diane Esser in the legal community. Since her death a little over 2 years ago, the Franklin County Bar Association’s Community Fund worked to create a lasting tribute to her. Funds have been raised from thirty-six local donors for a professional portrait that will hang in the front vestibule of the Greenfield Courthouse. The portrait artist, Paul
FirstLight Power Announces Limited Reopening of Recreation Facilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2020 Contact: Len Greene, Director of Government Affairs & Communications (860) 795-4310 Northfield, MA – FirstLight Power today announced updates to the availability of its recreation facilities in Massachusetts in accordance with Governor Baker’s Phase I reopening guidelines, effective immediately. The facilities at Northfield Mountain, Riverview Park, and Barton Cove are now open for trail and open space use only. Restroom facilities and picnic tables at these parks
Greenfield Cooperative Bank Reopening Procedures
May 20, 2020Our Plans for Re-Opening Lobbies Starting June 1st To Our Valued Customers: I am sure you have seen news articles about the Governor’s plan for re-opening Massachusetts for business. It will occur in 4 phases over the coming weeks and months. The Governor is allowing some businesses (manufacturing & construction) to be open as of yesterday, and on Monday the 25th many other service businesses (hair salons, barbers and some curbside retail). The next phase
Andy's and the Oak Shoppe retail stores opening for curbside pick up only starting May 27th!
Per Governor Baker and the 4 phases of reopening the economy, The Andy's Family of Stores are currently closed to the public.We will open for curbside pick up only beginning May 27th , with the schedule of Wed – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. . We will also be able to do large furniture order pick-ups and shed consults on premises by appointment.Please visit us online at andysoak.com and homespunbyandys.com . We will be putting information as to what we have available in the store for curbside pickup for
Zoar Outdoor Opens for Season May 25th
Our season is officially starting on Memorial Day, May 25th! Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with the kids, or as friends, you will have a private tour guide all to yourself. While we are grateful for the opportunity to meet friends from all over the world, we will do so from a healthy distance.BOOK YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE! If you're like us, it's clear people are yearning for human connection. We believe that we can satisfy that need for connection while maintaining a healthy distance. We've worked
Diemand Farm Smokehouse Dinners - Social Distancing Style!
Diemand Farm StoreSmokehouse--Social Distancing Style!Many customers have been asking about our Smokehouse Dinners and requesting the delicious smoky goodness. In this time of social distancing, we want to offer you the familiarity of our Smokehouse from past years, while also keeping everyone safe. We will begin by offering smoked baby back rib meals on Mondays from June 1st thru June 22nd. Meals will be available for hot pick up Mondays from 1pm-3pm or for cold pick up the next day from 9am-4pm. Contact
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - NEW 2020 SUMMIT PASS DEFERRAL POLICY
NEW SUMMIT PASS 2020 DEFERRAL POLICY AND EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! NEW Berkshire Summit Pass 2020 Deferral Policy To ensure you can buy your Berkshire Summit Pass with confidence this 2020-21 season, we have created a deferral policy that gives you flexibility in the case of any winter season shut down decided by our state governments. Decide if you want to defer pass value by December 10th 2020 and carry the full value of your Summit pass over to the next season. Deferred pass holders will receive 30%
$10,000 climate action donation in honor of 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Greenfield, MA – On the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, local solar company and worker-owned cooperative PV Squared is donating $10,000 to the climate non-profit, 350.org. This donation will support 350.org’s climate action initiatives to aid the transition to 100% renewable energy and stop fossil fuel projects. "Supporting environmental and social justice organizations has always been part of PV Squared's mission, and it will continue to be so in the future. It's in moments like these that we are reminded
Zoar Outdoor Named Top 5 Rafting Company by USA Today
For Immediate Release: 7/25/2019Media Contact: Brad Moss, brad@activetravelmarketing.com Zoar Outdoor Named Top 5 Rafting Company by USA Today Charlemont, MA… With 15 rafting outfitters nationwide chosen from an expert panel by USA Today, readers voted Zoar Outdoor, a New England rafting company based in Charlemont, MA as a Top 5 rafting company in the Nation. “We couldn’t be prouder.” Says Bruce Lessels, President and Co-Founder. “I believe we have the best guides and guests in the world and now it’s
Hinds, Chamber members, call for greater promotion of the region’s outdoor recreation
By RICHIE DAVIS Recorder Staff Saturday, January 27, 2018 GREENFIELD — Glancing out at the snowy “great outdoors” just beyond the windows at the Country Club of Greenfield on Friday, state Sen. Adam Hinds pointed to an obvious resource that he said shouldn’t be taken for granted. “My god! Is that something to tap into or not?” asked Hinds, the Pittsfield state senator and West County native who was speaking to nearly 120 Franklin County Chamber of Commerce members at Terrazza Ristorante. “It’s hard
MA State Senator Adam Hinds to Headline Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
Greenfield, Mass. – MA State Senator Adam Hinds (D-Pittsfield) is scheduled to speak at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly public breakfast on January 26, 2018. Hinds was elected State Senator of the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Senate District in 2016 and represents the largest geographic territory in the Legislature, comprised of 52 western communities. He serves as the Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development and the Senate
My Turn: Importance of Shopping Local
I recently sat down at the counter of the Brass Buckle in Greenfield to grab some breakfast and catch up on some emails. I had busily been working away when I was distracted by a conversation happening only a few feet away.In the bustling atmosphere, I heard owner Anika Balaconis greet a customer, “Good morning, Steve! How’re you doing? You want that coffee with milk to go this morning?” Anika paused and grinned, “And that cranberry scone you like?” After a brief conversation with Anika, Steve took the
The Importance of Shopping Local
I recently sat down at the counter of the Brass Buckle in Greenfield to grab some breakfast and catch up on some emails. I had busily been working away when I was distracted by a conversation happening only a few feet away.In the bustling atmosphere, I heard owner Anika Balaconis greet a customer, “Good morning, Steve! How’re you doing? You want that coffee with milk to go this morning?” Anika paused and grinned, “And that cranberry scone you like?” After a brief conversation with Anika, Steve took the
Cannabis Control Commissioner Jen Flanagan to Speak at November Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Greenfield, Mass. – Cannabis Control Commissioner Jen Flanagan is scheduled to speak at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly public breakfast on November 17, 2017. Commissioner Flanagan was appointed to the Cannabis Control Commissioner (CCC) in August 2017 by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. Flanagan is the only gubernatorial appointee to the five-member Cannabis Control Commission. Established by a 2016 ballot initiative and signed into law by Governor Baker in July 2017, the
Leading Cybersecurity Expert to Speak at Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Breakfast
Greenfield, Mass. - The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Dr. Brian Levine, a leading cybersecurity expert, will speak at its monthly breakfast series on Friday, October 27th, at Greenfield Community College. “Every click of your mouse and stroke of your keyboard affects your online security,” said Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Natalie M. Blais. “With more and more individuals, organizations and businesses placing sensitive information online, it has
