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New Owners of Chicks Bar & Grill Get License Transfer

The Selectmen have approved the transfer of an all-alcohol license to the new owners of the former Chicks Bar and Grill.

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North Adams Peebles Store Changing Name, Focus

Peebles Department Store in the downtown is going to be turned into a Gordmans, a discount retailer, early next year.

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Gray Raven Farm Moves to Center of Lanesborough

Gray Raven Farm has moved its store to the center of town. Dan and Sharon Bergeron have moved their store to 65 North Main Street, filling a vacant storefront across the street from the police station. The two had been leasing the former Bradley Farm.

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Oasis Liquor Store in Adams Under New Management

Michael Mazzeo took over the Spring Street store a few months ago because he saw an opportunity to expand in the area.

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Moresi & Associates Expands, Looks to New Ventures

The local developer hadn't planned on moving offices, or buying a 100,000-square-foot historic mill, or being engaged in a half-dozen (at least) different ventures ranging from restaurants to college housing. Rather than a straight line, Moresi and his company have taken a circuitous path, shifting and adapting as the economy has changed and opportunities arose.

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Linda's Cafe Owner Keeps Founder's Spirit While Infusing Own Flair

Her passing just over a month ago could have meant the end of the one of the city's favorite breakfast. But Lefaver wasn't going to let all her hard work in making Linda's Cafe a success disappear: She found someone willing to continue her legacy.

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Bissaillon Takes Over at Adams Insurance Agency

David Bissaillon, new owner and president of Smith Bros.-McAndrews Insurance Agency, is happy to be on Park Street serving North Berkshire County.

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Computer Bug Offers Expanded Services in New Location

The Computer Bug offers a wide variety of services including free diagnostics, repair and service of both Mac and Windows PCs, and the sale of new and used computers, parts, and accessories.

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Investment Firm Moves Into Former White Horse Inn

The firm is celebrating its 20th year. It was established by David Milligan in 1998 as Colt Investment Services, and purchased the South Street location earlier this year. The firm specializes in retirement income strategies.

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The Spin-Off Yarn Shop Opens in Norad Mill

Phelps was previously located in Williamstown but opened shop in the Norad Mill on Roberts Drive in October. Nestled on the third floor in Suite 302, Phelps said she has already seen an uptick in business.

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Bella Sky Gifts and Adams Therapeutic Massage Team Up

Although the two Summer Street businesses have found success on their own, owners Ashley Priester and Sarah Raschdorf decided to relocate under the same roof and utilize the natural synergy between their two stores.

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Mad Macs Moving From North Street to Allendale

After seven years on North Street, Mad Macs is moving to the Allendale Shopping Plaza. Founder Scott Kirchner announced last week that the company plans to renovate the former Optical Center space into a larger retail store and expanded service and training area.
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