As a native of Heath, Massachusetts, I look forward to the Heath Fair every year. This community event, filled with music, food, and agricultural-inspired activities, truly emanates the spirit of the Town of Heath and the surrounding Hill Towns. The 2017 Heath Fair, happening Friday, August 18 to Sunday, August 20, is extra special because [...]
The 39th Annual Bridge of Flowers Road Race is this Saturday, August 12 – less than a week away! For almost 40 years, this event has been a staple of Shelburne Falls. Over a thousand runners come from near and far to compete in either the 3K Walk/Run or on one of the toughest 10K courses in New England. The course starts on the Iron Bridge, overlooking the Bridge of Flowers, and then winds through the village of Shelburne Falls, back over the Deerfield River, up the infamous Crittenden Hill (also known as Heartbreak Hill!), up Route 112, and then back down to the village. The course’s figure 8 loop makes it viewer-friendly. So even if you can’t brave Heartbreak Hill, you can come out and cheer on the runners.
Over 130 volunteers make this event possible. They can be spotted in their brightly colored race shirts directing traffic, setting up the finish line, serving food, timing the runners, and more. Some of the volunteers come from one of the five charities supported by the race. This year’s supported charities are DIAL/SELF, Cancer Connection, The Art Garden, Friends of Children, and Academy at Charlemont. The race is also a fundraiser for the Greater Shelburne Falls Area Business Association, who coordinates this event.
If you haven’t already registered for the race, online registration is open until Wednesday, August 9 at ShelburneFalls.com. Runners get a free race shirt, spaghetti dinner on Friday night, and access to the post-race party/awards ceremony; plus other free goodies donated by sponsors. Speaking of sponsors, Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont Realtors is proud to be a sponsor of this wonderful race, which brings so many new people to our beautiful village. Look for our logo on the mile markers along the racecourse. Good luck to all the runners!
An article recently published by Mass Live announced that the Pioneer Valley is moving into a “seller’s market”. This means that the real estate market is currently favoring sellers, rather than buyers. The lack of homes for sale puts pressure on buyers to move quickly in their purchasing actions, or else risk losing out on getting the [...]
Last Saturday, June 10 was the start of Western Mass Beer Week, a week long celebration of craft beer and those who create it, support it, and love it. Only in its second year, Western Mass Beer Week has over 50 participating breweries, restaurants, venues, and more, covering four counties: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire [...]
Living in the country does not get any better than this. Come take a look at this impeccably maintained quality built brick Cape on 11 beautiful acres that overlooks protected land & picturesque views. It is the ideal setting to have animals, gardens or just sit back and enjoy the fabulous setting. The interior features a very nice kitchen w/cherry cabinetry, a center island, granite counter tops and it is open to the dining area. There is a large living room w/cathedral ceiling and a handsome brick fireplace. In addition this home has a fabulous sunroom, first floor bedroom & full bath, pantry, laundry, and a second floor master bedroom complete w/walk-in closet and full bath. If more space is needed, the full walk-out basement has two finished rooms that make a great family and recreation room. The bonus is an in-law apartment located above the 2-car garage that is perfect for guests or can be used as a studio or home office. Located 30 min to Northampton & the Berkshires. Located in Plainfield, Mass. Asking $349,000 Must See!
Ever dream of owning your own timber frame home that is perfectly sited on a gorgeous south facing hilltop setting? This is the one for you. The massive oak frame is exposed throughout every room in the home and comes with cathedral ceilings, oak hardwood floors and a handsome center brick fireplace. The 10.25 acres has open rolling meadows [...]
Enjoy the country life in this Antique Colonial settled on 20 picturesque acres of protected (APR). The land comes with open meadow, maple trees, and stone walls. Located on 8A in Heath makes for a low traffic count, with a total population of approximately 706. This house has the character of being built c.1808, but the livability of a [...]
Nestled in the woods on a quiet country road is this charming Contemporary Style Saltbox home that is ready for immediate occupancy. It does need some work but well worth your efforts. The interior has a large living area with cathedral ceiling, galley kitchen, dining area, first floor master bedroom, and study. The second floor has two [...]
A river stone walkway leads you to a sweet and charming Post & Beam cottage that is nestled in the woods and sited on top of a knoll overlooking a beautiful countryside setting. You cross a wooden bridge to access the secluded and tranquil 4.6 acre site that has mature trees, stonewall, and seasonal views of the hills beyond. Local lumber [...]
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