GLOBAL EVENTS RENTAL
4/1/2024
| KEITH O'CONNOR
Who doesn’t love a good party?
If you are the one throwing the shindig, it can take plenty of planning, time and effort to put something special together for your guests whether a relatively simple child’s birthday party to a full-blown wedding and reception.
But it doesn’t have to be
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GREATHORSE
4/1/2024
| STASSI HEROPOULOS
When you travel the long and winding driveway off Wilbraham Road in Hampden, red lettering on a black sign spells out what’s next — “Now leaving Western Massachusetts,” not literally, but in spirit.
“We love the game of golf but since we don’t love the attitude at most club
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MARY'S MARKET
4/1/2024
| HOPE E. TREMBLAY
The charming, rustic shops at 62 South Rd., Somers, offer customers three different, yet complimentary, shopping experiences.
The building, owned by Judy and Bruce Cox, is comprised of J. Howard Cox, an equestrian specialty shop, Mary’s Market, which focuses on unique rustic farmhouse items, and Foxglov
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FALLEN LIMB DESIGNS
4/1/2024
| H
A fallen tree limb from a severe storm during the coronavirus pandemic became the impetus for a second career for Nate Mutti.
The retired Air Force Master Sergeant took that wood and created beautiful and functional works of art that resulted in the creation of his business, Fallen Limb Designs.
Mutti
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CAULIFLOWER TACOS
4/1/2024
| NATE BLAIS
CAULIFLOWER TACOS
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
12 Corn Tortillas1 Large Head of Cauliflower1/2 Cup Green Salsa1 Tbsp Olive oil1 Tbsp CuminOnion and Cilantro, garnishSalt and pepper to taste
HOW YOU'LL MAKE IT
IPrehe
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THE NEST
3/1/2024
| MIASHA LEE
Milestones are significant events in your life; the beginning of a brand new chapter. At The Nest on 60 Shaker Rd. in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, owner Nancy Sousa Giza helps customers celebrate all the different milestones in their life. “The nesting stages,” as she calls it. Flying the nest: gradua
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THE BRA LADIES
3/1/2024
| HOPE E. TREMBLAY
Eleni Barbieri is not just the owner of The Bra Ladies Boutique, she started out as a customer.
“I opened the shop in 2014 because my mom and I faced a significant challenge in finding a well-fitting and comfortable bra,” Barbieri said. “Frustrated, I initially gave up on the search. However
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EXIT 7 THEATER
3/1/2024
| KEITH O'CONNOR
There is a lot of drama going on at 37 Chestnut St. in Ludlow.
But it is to be expected.
The site is home to the Exit 7 Theater where members of the Exit 7 Players stage their plays and other special events for the enjoyment of their audiences.
Beginning with a production of Agatha Christie&rsqu
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GRAPEVINE PIZZERIA
3/1/2024
| HOPE E. TREMBLAY
George and Liz Kollias opened Grapevine Pizzeria at 753 Maple Rd., in Longmeadow, Massachusetts in November of 1997 and don’t see themselves retiring any time soon.
In fact, a few years ago, they purchased the building and expanded the business.
“We moved from the Albany, New York region in
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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
2024-04-02
| Payton North
Boy oh boy do we have a jam-packed issue of Go Local this month.
But — before I get into the amazing businesses we are featuring — I must participate in a bit of self-promotion and welcome readers and businesses to attend our first-ever Go Local Marketplace event.
We are so excited to host
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GOLF PROS TEE TIPS
4/12024
| STASSI HEROPOULOS
When golfers hit the links this year, there may be a range of expectations from new players who dream of sinking their first hole in one, to veterans trying to lower their handicap.
But the key word this year isn’t drive, hook, or slice — it’s forgiveness.
Jen Sawka is the instruction
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