If you're trying to decide if you should make updates or renovations before you sell your house, your agent is your expert guide. They know what's worth it in your market and how much it could impact your sale price. The graph below shows remodeling paybacks for some common [...]
New England’s sugaring season is now in full swing. Around the Pioneer Valley, you’ll find sap buckets to tap the maple trees, steam coming out of bustling sugarhouses, and fresh maple syrup for sale in local farm [...]
Here in New England, we commonly refer to this time of year as mud season. During late winter and early spring, the dirt becomes muddy from melting snow and we feel stuck between two seasons. The land is filled with neither shimmering white snow, nor blossoming flowers, but instead there’s just mud.
To help us through this less favorable season, the Shea Theater in downtown Turners Falls has put together a one-day music festival just when we need it most, Mud Season! This Saturday, March 19th, 2022 from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm, you can enjoy live music performed by musicians from around the region. The lineup includes some of the best roots Americana artists in the valley, such as Love Crumbs, the Barnrocket Racketeers, and Cloudbelly.
Check out the full lineup of bands at mud-season.com. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Purchase tickets in advance here.
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Franklin County has a multitude of amazing biking trails for all to enjoy. From mountain biking down Berkshire East in Charlemont to road biking along the Mohawk Trail, to the Canalside Rail Trail in Turners Falls, there is something for everyone. With so many routes for you to enjoy, you’ll want to make sure your bike is in good repair and ready for the next adventure.
Matt Sullivan has been in the bike and ski repair industry for over 20 years. Now, he has started his own business at 334 High Street in Greenfield plus a mobile bike service. Outer Limits Cycles is committed to bringing a convenient, high-quality bike service to the awesome people of New England. With Matt’s mobile shop, you don’t have to worry about transporting your bikes back and forth to the shop - he will come to you at your home, on the road, or at the end of the trail.
Call Matt at 413-325-5143 or email [email protected] and check out his website, outerlimitscyclesmobile.com, for more information.
Be sure to also check out the Outer Limits Racing team!
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This Saturday, March 12, 2022 join Relay for Life Franklin County for their Kick-Off Event. Whether you have already signed up for the Relay for Life event in June or are considering it, this a great opportunity to learn more about the event and meet other [...]
Visit Artspace’s Annual Pottery & Arts Sale on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 and purchase beautifully crafted items made by local artists. At the sale you’ll find a variety of unique crafts such as pottery, wood items, fiber art, jewelry, and more at accessible prices. While you shop, you’ll enjoy art demonstrations and performances by Artspace [...]
Avery’s General Store in Charlemont is one of the oldest general stores in New England. Opened in 1861, the store was passed down through five generations of Averys. Today the store is an employee-owned and employee-run business. Although it has changed hands over the years, it has always maintained its classic New England charm, proudly wearing the slogan “If you can’t find it at Avery’s, you probably don’t need it.”
Over the years, the store has served the surrounding hilltown residents, making it easy to stop in for some quick groceries, rather than having to take the drive to Greenfield. At Avery’s you can find fresh house-made sandwiches and more fresh meat at their deli, local produce and groceries, hardware items, and more. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly and they will always try to help you get what you’re looking for, even if they don’t have it on-hand at the moment.
During these difficult times, Avery’s has maintained flexibility to be able to support the community and continue to provide its products and services. They offer contact-free curbside-pickup. Just call ahead and they will bring out your order to your vehicle. Avery’s is open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Support this local business which has been a staple of our community for over 160 years so that it can continue to run for many more years.
Avery’s is located at 127 Main Street in Charlemont. Contact them at 1-413-339-4915 or [email protected]. Visit averysgeneral.store for more info!
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Here in Franklin County, we are so lucky to have a variety of delicious eateries, who use fresh, local products. Wells Provisions in Charlemont is no different in that category. They use all local products such as coffee from Barrington Coffee Roasting Company, meat from Freeman Farms in Heath, vegetables from Good Bunch Farm, maple syrup from Winston Sugar House and more. Yet on top of all that, Wells Provisions brings a whole new flavor to the area.
Wesley and Levi Janssen moved their family of five to Western Mass last year from New Orleans, where they had built their careers in the restaurant business. Now they are offering their fine dining New Orleans style dishes in a casual Western Mass hilltown environment.
The menu at Wells Provisions includes classics from their home in the South such as Gumbo, Po-Boys, cajun poutine, and shrimp & grits. You can stop in for a delicious meal or pick up a gourmet ready-to-heat meal from their fridge and bring it home to enjoy. They offer a full breakfast menu, lunch menu, and they even have an ice cream window for scoops of local Maple Valley, Bart’s, and Snow’s ice cream.
Check out my Community Video below showing my own visit to Wells Provisions with some words from Wesley and Levi. I highly recommend visiting this wonderful addition to our local business community.
Visit their website at wellsprovisions.com for more information such as the menu, hours of operation, and stories from the Janssens in their blog.
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Now you can enjoy fresh Tree House Brewing craft beer without having to drive all the way to Charlton. Local favorite brewery, Tree House Brewing, opened a new location in Deerfield a few weeks ago. Tree House offers a variety of award-winning fresh beer, cold brew, and seltzer. Now, it’s even easier to enjoy their delicious beverages fresh from the tap with their new location in Franklin County.
The new location is ideally situated near activities like rafting or fly fishing on the Deerfield River, hiking at Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, cycling along scenic Route 5 or the Mohawk Trail, skiing at Berkshire East and more. It’s a great place to visit to enjoy a fresh, locally made craft beer after a day outside or visiting beautiful places like Historic Deerfield or the Village of Shelburne Falls.
Visit the new tasting room at 1 Community Place, South Deerfield, MA. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time. Bookings are essential at this time in order to visit the taproom. Once inside the brewery, you can also order a house-made pizza to enjoy with your drinks. It’s also easy to pick up an order of their delicious brews with their online ordering system. To make a reservation, place an order, and see their hours of operation, visit treehousebrew.com/visiting-deerfield.
Cheers!
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This weekend, you can be a part of a 100-year-old Greenfield tradition. The Greenfield Winter Carnival Centennial Celebration is happening this Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6, 2022 with events all over Greenfield, Mass and even some events happening all month [...]
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