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When it comes to decluttering your space and responsibly disposing of unwanted items, M&M Removal Service stands out as the premier choice in Western Massachusetts. With over two decades of experience, this locally-owned business has been serving Franklin County and [...]

Maple sugaring, also known as maple syrup production, is an age-old tradition in Western Massachusetts. This process involves tapping maple trees to collect their sap, which is then boiled down to produce maple [...]

Flowers are always a nice way to brighten up someone’s day or to let someone in your life know that they are special to you. The next time you want to surprise someone with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, shop local at Floral Affairs of [...]

Local favorite restaurant, The Farm Table, in Bernardston, was reopened in June this year after shutting its doors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Turner Falls native Ashley Evans approached the owner of Kringle Candle, Michael J. “Mick” Kittredge III, about reopening The Farm Table while she was home visiting family. Evans is already an [...]

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office Regional Dog Shelter opened over 10 years ago as the vision of Sheriff Christopher Donelan. Donelan saw the lack of sheltering facilities for dogs in the community. In 2012, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office was awarded a grant of $20,000. With this grant money and the work of inmates in the [...]

As an avid gardener myself, I am so excited to highlight Shelburne Farm & Garden for this week’s Feature Friday. Shelburne Farm & Garden has been a staple in the community for over 20 years, helping locals to find the right products and advice for their gardens. Formerly owned by Pat Schmidt, the torch has been passed on to Maria Topitzer of [...]

For this week’s Feature Friday, let’s head to Charlemont, Massachusetts to an excellent cafe and market, Wells Provisions. Opened in 2021, Wells Provisions has already become a staple of the small downtown Charlemont area. It’s the perfect place to stop in for a fresh coffee in the morning, or to purchase a craft beer or wine [...]

With Valentine’s Day approaching next week, remember to support local Franklin County businesses when shopping for special gifts for your loved ones. If you want to surprise someone with delicious handmade chocolates, stop by Richardson’s Candy Kitchen in Deerfield. They offer a beautiful selection of chocolates and specialty [...]

The Annual Trolleyfest in Shelburne Falls is a celebration of the restoration of Trolley No. 10, which at one time was an active trolley in Shelburne Falls. Hosted by the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum, Trolleyfest is happening on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 from 11 am to 5 pm. During Trolleyfest, get a discounted all-day pass at $4.00 per person and enjoy lots of fun activities. 

As always, there will be trolley car rides and pump car rides. In addition, there will be lots of fun Trolleyfest activities such as Speeder (aka Motorcar) Rides, wooden and electric trains, sending messages via telegraph, hands-on demonstrations of trolley-era activities, railroad movies, and more. There will also be food for sale and a Railroad Tag sale. 

See a full list of Trolleyfest activities and learn more about the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum at sftm.org.

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Just up the road from Montague Center, at the corner of Greenfield Rd and Turners Falls Rd, remains a small grist mill from 1834 on the Sawmill River. Overlooking the river, you’ll find a small conglomerate of locally owned shops and eateries, which provides a scenic getaway any day of the [...]