R. MICHELSON GALLERIES

1/3/2026 | TINA LESNIAK

For more than four decades, R. Michelson Galleries has stood as a beacon of creativity in downtown Northampton, redefining what fine art can look like and who it is for. From museum curators and collectors to families with young children, the gallery welcomes visitors into a world where illustration, sculpture, and ...

BOOK CLUB ON THE GO

1/3/2026 | DEBBIE GARDNER

It’s everything people love about a bookstore, only there’s no brick-and-mortar building. Book Club on the Go may call South Windsor, Connecticut, home base, but bibliophiles will find its unique blend of books and local artisan-crafted gifts at myriad places, from a library author event to a pub- ...

KIL'N IT POTTERY STUDIO & TIPSY PAINT BRUSH

1/3/2026 | SOPHIE MARKHAM

New Year’s resolutions are personal goals we make at the start of the year, so for 2026 let’s challenge ourselves, step outside of our comfort zone and try new experiences. At Kil’n It Pottery Studio & Tipsy Paint Brush in Enfield, CT, anyone can come in, become creative and get in touch with t ...

GRAZE CRAZE

12/4/2025 |

Life can be very hectic with juggling work, family and career; having the time to cook may not be an option. If you’re looking for something that’s affordable, high-quality and versatile for a holiday extravaganza, a corporate business meeting, a small family get-together or an individual meal for yourse ...

GRINCHMAS AT THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS

12/04/2025 |

Celebrating the beloved characters in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Dr. Seuss’s classic tale of the true spirit of Christmas, has been a part of the holiday festivities at the Springfield Museums since the Dr. Seuss Museum opened at the Quadrangle in 2017. But in 2022, the museums took t ...

BREGHAN CREATIONS

12/4/2025 | TINA LESNIAK

A birthday gift has blossomed into a thriving small business that’s bringing personalized creativity to homes across western Massachusetts. For Meghan O’Donnell, owner of Breghan Creations in Southampton, what started as a casual crafting hobby has grown into a deeply fulfilling passion — and a com ...

CALABRESE MARKET & DELI

11/4/2025 | MIASHA LEE

Family legacy can be a treasure chest of traditions and memories you share with loved ones, especially during the holidays. Food is one legacy that celebrates the love and union of families. With Thanksgiving approaching, some folks may not have any family or have the time to prepare a traditional turkey dinner, but ...

THE ARBORS AND THE IVY

11/4/2025 | TINA LESNIAK

For more than three decades, Sara Robertson and her family have worked to reimagine what senior living can — and should — be. As CEO of The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities and The Ivy Assisted Living Residential Communities, Robertson leads a family of businesses — including Integra ...

FERRINDINO MAPLE

11/4/2025 | DEBBIE GARDNER

It’s about to become the busiest time of the year for family-owned Ferrindino Maple LLC of Hampden, Massachusetts. “Out of our roadside stand, we do a good portion of our sales going into Christmas,” said Andrew Ferrindino, co-founder of the business, during a late-fall tour of the sugarhous ...

CHICKEN MEATBALLS

2026-01-03 | NATE BLAIS

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 1 pound ground chicken1 1/2 cup bread crumbs3/4 cup pop puréed onion2 garlic clovesBasil1 tbsp olive oil3/4 cup pasta sauce1/2 cup whole milk1 egg, beaten1/2 cup parmesan1 tsp oregano1 teaspoon onion pow ...

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

2026-01-02 | TRENT LEVAKIS

Happy New Year, Go Local readers! I am not one for putting all my eggs in the basket off, “New Year, new me,” with each mark of our trip around the sun, but I at least can admit the turn of the yearly calendar is always a good reflection point amidst the pace of everyday life in these modern times ...