 New Owners of Shine Wire Say Company Will Stay in AdamsFormer Shine Wire owner Greg Shine and John Tayloe, vice president of manufacturing solutions at ComSonics, informed the Board of Selectmen of the merger on Wednesday. Shine, which has operated in Adams since 1989, has about 45 employees and plans to add more in the future.  Patrick's Pub Open for Lunch and Dinner St. Patrick's DayIt will serve a special St. Patrick's Day lunch and dinner menu with items such as bangers and mash, Irish nachos and corned beef and cabbage. The pub will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday for dining in and takeout.  Shire Donuts to Open Second Location in DaltonJeff and Heather King opened their doughnut shop in Adams more than a year ago. Now they're expanding their operation to central Berkshire County because of its popularity.  Christo's Famous Pizza Opens Under New OwnershipChristo's Famous Pizza is under new management and new owner Duncan Russell hopes to improve a community favorite.  Patrick's Pub For Sale After Almost 40 Years in BusinessThe owners of the popular Patrick's Pub, the Powell family, have decided to sell the business after 20 years of running and then owning it.  Mielke Confections to Open Second Shop in Historic StockbridgeOwners Steven and Trent Kinney decided to expand the Great Barrington candy operation when a storefront on the street that was famously captured by painter Norman Rockwell in "Home For Christmas" became available.  Carr Hardware Expanding With the Purchase of Lee HardwareCarr Hardware will continue operating as Lee Hardware True Value with no interruption in service.  Harry's Supermarket Sold to New Owners; No Changes PlannedThe century-old business is being turned over to another local family who say they will keep it mostly the same and continue its legacy as a generational venture.  North Adams Shop's Enchanted Windows Hide 'Secret Stash'The mural on the four front windows at Secret Stash are designed to entice customers to find out exactly what's inside 27 Eagle St. by not giving them any preview.  Lipton Energy Adds Propane DivisionThe company opened its doors to this new venture last August and has been in the process of installing two 30,000-gallon liquid propane storage tanks at the Pittsfield facility.  Whitney's Farm Reopens H.D. Reynolds With Expanded Product LinesThe Route 8 location features an expanded showroom and shops, employs an additional mechanic, and will be taking on new and different product lines to better serve customers.  Gateways Inn in Lenox Gets a Design MakeoverManaging Director of Mill Town Carrie Holland said the interior redesign is about 97 percent complete with finishing touches left. The inn and guest house reopened for February and is taking reservations.  New Chef Jackson Changing Up Menu at Williams InnJackson, who moved back to the area this summer, has more than 25 years of culinary experience. He most recently was a private chef for a former U.S. ambassador. His assignments brought him to exclusive destinations throughout the United States, where he planned and executed a wide range of events for dignitaries and celebrities.  A-Mart Convenience Store Officially Reopens: A Look InsideA-Mart officially reopened to the public on Tuesday. Owner Yogesh Patel said the store itself hasn't changed much besides the expansion of retail space in what used to be a barbershop in the L-shaped building. |
