Game by Kristin Palpini, Kyle Olsen, Jennifer Levesque, and Hunter Styles
In celebration of the Annual Manual — a condensed version of the Advocate’s yearly Best of the Valley Readers’ Poll — we’ve created a board game featuring some of the Best Of winners. Race your friends and family around the board and try to collect items/complete tasks from each color category. The first one to collect items from all six categories wins! Click the image for a full-size printable game board, or scroll down to get right to the Annual Manual.
HOW TO PLAY: Get a penny, a spare button, and a gum wrapper — whatever you want to use as pieces to move around the board — and one dice. (Failing that, download a random number generator on your phone.) Roll the die and move however many spaces it dictates. Players collect the item/color from each square on which they land. Keep score on the handy chart at the bottom. Everyone takes turns, going around the board as many times as needed, until someone wins the game by being the first to collect — and hold on to — items from all six color categories.
GET OUT!
PLACE TO SEE LOCAL BANDS
1. Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton
2. The Parlor Room at Signature Sounds, Northampton
3. Luthier’s Co-op, Easthampton
NEW BAR
1. The Green Room, Northampton
2. The Library, Easthampton
3. ConVino Wine Bar, Northampton
PLACE FOR KARAOKE
1. World War II Club, Northampton
2. Amy’s Place, Easthampton
3. Bishop’s Lounge, Northampton
NEIGHBORHOOD BAR
1. Amy’s Place, Easthampton
2. Packards Bar, Northampton
3. The Brass Cat, Easthampton
BREW PUB
1. Northampton Brewery, Northampton
2. The People’s Pint, Greenfield
3. High Horse Brewing, Amherst
WINERY
1. Black Birch Winery, Southampton
2. Mineral Hills Winery, Florence
3. Amherst Farm Winery, Amherst
BAR FOR BEER SELECTION ON TAP
1. The Dirty Truth, Northampton
2. McLadden’s , Northampton
3. The Moan & Dove, Amherst
PLACE FOR MARGARITAS
1. Mama Iguana’s, Northampton
2. Mission Cantina, Amherst
3. Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant, Hadley
PLACE FOR MARTINIS
1. The Tunnel Bar, Northampton
2. Alina’s Ristorante, Hadley
3. The Green Room, Northampton
ART MUSEUM
1. Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton
2. Springfield Museums, Springfield
3. Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst
PLACE TO SEE LIVE THEATER
1. Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton
2. Majestic Theater, West Springfield
3. New Century Theatre, Northampton
CHARITY EVENT
1. Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage, Northampton
2. Monte’s March to Benefit the Foodbank of Western Mass
3. The Relay For Life, various locations
LOCAL FESTIVAL
1. Green River Festival, Greenfield
2. North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival, Orange
3. The Big E: Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield
RESTAURANTS
RESTAURANT
1. Paul and Elizabeth’s, Northampton
2. Alina’s Ristorante, Hadley
3. Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering, Sunderland
NEW RESTAURANT
1. Hearty Eats, Shelburne Falls
2. Bread & Butter, Amherst
3. Meatball Kitchen, Wilbraham
CREATIVE AMERICAN FARE
1. The Alvah Stone, Montague
2. Center Square Grill, East Longmeadow
3. Coco & The Cellar Bar, Easthampton
CHINESE RESTAURANT
1. Ginger Garden, Amherst
2. Great Wall, Florence
3. Oriental Flavor, Amherst
FRENCH RESTAURANT
1. Chez Albert, Amherst
2. Bistro Les Gras, Northampton
3. Gypsy Apple Bistro, Shelburne Falls
GERMAN RESTAURANT
1. Munich Haus German Restaurant, Chicopee
2. Student Prince/The Fort, Springfield
3. Hofbrahaus, West Springfield
GREEK RESTAURANT
1. Filos Greek Taverna, Northampton
2. El Greco, Greenfield
3. Parthenon Restaurant, South Hadley
INDIAN RESTAURANT
1. India House, Northampton
2. Pintu’s Indian Palace, West Springfield
3. India Palace Restaurant, Northampton
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1. Alina’s Ristorante, Hadley
2. Mulino’s Italian Restaurant, Northampton
3. Spoleto, Northampton
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
1. Osaka Japanese Restaurant, Northampton
2. Zen, Northampton (now closed)
3. Moshi Moshi Japanese Restaurant, Northampton
MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
1. Amanouz Café, Northampton
2. Mosaic Café, Northampton
3. Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill, Springfield
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1. Mission Cantina, Amherst
2. Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant, Hadley
3. Bueno Y Sano, various locations
PORTUGUESE RESTAURANT
1. Primavera Café Restaurant, Ludlow
2. Europa Restaurant, Ludlow
3. Tony & Penny’s Restaurant, Ludlow
THAI RESTAURANT
1. Thai Garden, Northampton
2. Thai Blue Ginger, Greenfield
3. Siam Square Thai Restaurant, Northampton
VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
1. Banh Mi Saigon, Northampton
2. Miss Saigon, Amherst
3. Pho Saigon, Springfield
STEAKHOUSE
1. Caminito Argentinean Steakhouse, Northampton
2. LongHorn Steakhouse, West Springfield
3. Opa Opa Steakhouse & Brewery, Southampton
DINER
1. The Bluebonnet Diner, Northampton
2. Miss Florence Diner, Florence
3. Whately Diner, Whately
RESTAURANT FOR DESSERTS
1. La Fiorentina Pastry Shop, various locations
2. The Alvah Stone, Montague
3. Paul and Elizabeth’s, Northampton
RESTAURANT FOR SEAFOOD
1. Paul and Elizabeth’s, Northampton
2. Eastside Grill, Northampton
3. Webster’s Fish Hook Restaurant, Northampton
BREAKFAST
1. Sylvester’s, Northampton
2. Jake’s, Northampton
3. The Green Bean, Northampton
LUNCH
1. Paul and Elizabeth’s, Northampton
2. Esselon Café, Hadley
3. Sylvester’s, Northampton
SUNDAY BRUNCH
1. Sylvester’s, Northampton
2. Jake’s, Northampton
3. The Delaney House, Holyoke
LATE-NIGHT DINING
1. Local, Northampton
2. The Sierra Grille, Northampton
3. Sam’s Pizzeria and Café, Northampton
SERVICE/WAITSTAFF
1. Alina’s Ristorante, Hadley
2. Center Square Grill, East Longmeadow
3. Paul and Elizabeth’s, Northampton
WINE LIST
1. ConVino Wine Bar, Northampton
2. Alina’s Ristorante, Hadley
3. Center Square Grill, East Longmeadow
PLACE FOR ROMANTIC DINING
1. Alina’s Ristorante, Hadley
2. Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering, Sunderland
3. The Alvah Stone, Montague
OUTDOOR DINING
1. Northampton Brewery, Northampton
2. The Alvah Stone, Montague
3. Esselon Café, Hadley
FOOD AND DRINK
RIBS/BARBECUE
1. Bub’s BBQ, Sunderland
2. Wildwood Barbeque, Hadley
3. Theodores’ Blues, Booze and BBQ, Springfield
SOUTHERN/CAJUN FOOD
1. Chef Wayne’s Big Mamou, Springfield
2. Eastside Grill, Northampton
3. Wildwood Barbeque, Hadley
PLACE FOR APPETIZERS/ TAPAS
1. Ibiza Tapas Wine Bar, Northampton
2. Galaxy, Easthampton
3. Center Square Grill, East Longmeadow
GRINDERS/SANDWICHES
1. State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits, Northampton
2. Serio’s Market, Northampton
3. The Black Sheep Deli, Amherst
HAMBURGERS
1. Local, Northampton
2. Black Cow Burger Bar, Turners Falls
3. Riff’s Joint, Easthampton
HOT DOGS
1. Nick’s Nest, Holyoke
2. Tom’s Famous Long Hot Dog & Grill, Whately
3. White Hut, West Springfield
PIZZA
1. Antonio’s Pizza, various locations
2. Hillside Pizza, various locations
3. Joe’s Café, Northampton
FRENCH FRIES
1. Local, Northampton
2. The Sierra Grille, Northampton
3. Riff’s Joint, Easthampton
SALADS
1. Paul and Elizabeth’s, Northampton
2. Judie’s Restaurant, Amherst
3. Riff’s Joint, Easthampton
PLACE FOR SOUP
1. Smithsonian Café and Chowder House, various locations
2. Paul and Elizabeth’s, Northampton
3. Panera Bread, various locations
SUSHI
1. Osaka Japanese Restaurant, Northampton
2. Zen, Northampton (now closed)
3. Moshi Moshi Japanese Restaurant, Northampton
VEGETARIAN
1. Paul and Elizabeth’s, Northampton
2. Bela Restaurant, Northampton
3. Hearty Eats, Shelburne Falls
WINGS
1. The Hangar Pub & Grill, various locations
2. Toasted Owl, Northampton
3. Wings over Springfield, Springfield
DELI
1. State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits, Northampton
2. Serio’s Market, Northampton
3. River Valley Co-op, Northampton
BAKERY
1. Small Oven Bakery, Easthampton
2. Hungry Ghost Bread, Northampton
3. Tart Baking Co., Northampton
CHOCOLATIER
1. Richardson’s Candy Kitchen, Deerfield
2. Heavenly Chocolate, Northampton
3. Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium, Northampton
CANDY STORE
1. Sweeties, Northampton
2. Richardson’s Candy Kitchen, Deerfield
3. Captain Candy, Northampton
ICE CREAM
1. Herrell’s Ice Cream, Northampton
2. Mt. Tom’s Ice Cream, Easthampton
3. Flayvors of Cook Farm, Hadley
GOURMET FOOD STORE
1. Provisions, Northampton
2. River Valley Co-op, Northampton
3. Whole Foods Market, Hadley
LOCAL MARKET/GROCER
1. River Valley Co-op, Northampton
2. Serio’s Market, Northampton
3. Big E’s Supermarket, Easthampton
LOCAL FARM STAND
1. Atlas Farm, Deerfield
2. Golonka Farm, Whately
3. Red Fire Farm, Granby
LOCAL CSA
1. Mountain View Farm, Easthampton
2. Red Fire Farm, Granby
3. Crimson & Clover Farm, Florence
PLACE FOR TEA
1. Dobra Tea, Northampton
2. Tea Guys, Whately
3. Crepes Tea House, West Springfield
INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSE
1. Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters, various locations
2. Esselon Café, Hadley
3. Haymarket Café, Northampton
LOCAL COFFEE ROASTER
1. Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters, various locations
2. Esselon Café, Hadley
3. Pierce Brothers Coffee, Greenfield
FARMERS MARKET
1. Amherst Farmers Market
2. Northampton Tuesday Market
3. Greenfield Farmers Market
LIQUOR STORE
1. Liquors 44, various locations
2. Ryan & Casey Liquors, Greenfield
3. Table & Vine, West Springfield
STORE FOR WINE SELECTION
1. Table & Vine, West Springfield
2. Provisions, Northampton
3. Liquors 44, various locations
STORE FOR BEER SELECTION
1. Ryan & Casey Liquors, Greenfield
2. Table & Vine, West Springfield
3. Provisions, Northampton
LOCALLY CRAFTED BEER
1. Lefty’s Brewing Company, Greenfield
2. Berkshire Brewing Company, South Deerfield
3. Abandoned Building Brewery, Easthampton
DOMESTIC BEER
1. Sam Adams
2. Budweiser
3. Yuengling
IMPORTED BEER
1. Guinness
2. Stella Artois
3. Corona
WHEELS
NEW CAR DEALER
1. TommyCar Auto Group: Country Hyundai, Country Nissan and Northampton Volkswagen, various locations
2. Steve Lewis Subaru, Hadley
3. Balise Auto Group, various locations
USED CAR DEALER
1. Nicky D’s, Easthampton
2. Pleasant Journey, Northampton
3. Country Nissan, Hadley
MOTORCYCLE DEALER
1. Harley Davidson of Southampton, Southampton
2. Valley Motorsports, Northampton
3. Ray’s Cycle Center, Greenfield
AUTO GLASS REPLACEMENT
1. JN Phillips Auto Glass, various locations
2. Greenfield Glass Co., Greenfield
3. Safelite Auto Glass, West Springfield
AUTO SERVICE SHOP
1. Full Tilt Auto Body, Easthampton
2. E.S.P. Auto Inc., Easthampton
3. Pelham Auto, Belchertown
BODY WORK/AUTO PAINTING
1. Full Tilt Auto Body, Easthampton
2. ACME Automotive, Northampton
3. Ed’s Auto Body & Repair Inc., Easthampton
PLACE TO BUY TIRES
1. Town Fair Tire, various locations
2. Pete’s Tire Barn, various locations
3. Tire Warehouse, Greenfield
AUTO DETAILING
1. Full Tilt Auto Body, Easthampton
2. Josh’s Auto Detailing, South Deerfield
3. Alternative Detailing Solutions, Bernardston
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK
1. Look Park, Florence
2. Nonotuck Park, Easthampton
3. Forest Park, Springfield
TOURIST SPOT IN THE VALLEY
1. Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation, South Deerfield
2. Yankee Candle Flagship, South Deerfield
3. Summit House at Skinner State Park, Hadley
TOURIST SPOT IN THE BERKSHIRES
1. Tanglewood, Lenox
2. MASSMoCA, North Adams
3. The Clark, Williamstown
TOURIST SPOT IN SOUTHERN VERMONT
1. Downtown Brattleboro
2. Mt. Snow, West Dover
3. Vermont Country Store, Weston
SUGARHOUSE
1. North Hadley Sugar Shack, Hadley
2. Gould’s Maple Sugarhouse, Shelburne
3. Davenport Maple Farm Restaurant, Shelburne Falls
LOCAL CHILDREN’S TOY STORE
1. A2Z Science and Learning Store, Northampton
2. The Toy Box, Amherst
3. Kiddly Winks, Longmeadow
LOCAL CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE
1. Once Upon a Child, West Springfield
2. A Child’s Garden, Northampton
3. Wilson’s Department Store, Greenfield
MATERIAL WORLD
ANTIQUE SHOP
1. The Trading Post, Amherst
2. Whitney Hill Antiques & Auctions, Greenfield
3. Vintage Cellar, Northampton
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE
1. Broadside Books, Northampton
2. Raven Used Books, Northampton
3. World Eye Bookshop, Greenfield
CARPET & FLOORING STORE
1. Summerlin Floors, Amherst
2. National Floors, Easthampton
3. Hilltown Hardwood Flooring, Colrain
LOCAL APPLIANCE STORE
1. Manny’s TV & Appliances, various locations
2. Besko Appliance, Easthampton
3. Salemi Appliance, Springfield
LOCAL COMPUTER STORE
1. Yes Computers, Northampton
2. Green Earth Computers, Northampton
3. LeftClick, Amherst
LOCAL FURNITURE STORE
1. Fly By Night, Northampton
2. Andy’s & the Oak Shoppe, Greenfield
3. Danco Modern, West Hatfield
LOCAL MATTRESS STORE
1. Yankee Mattress Factory, various locations
2. Fly By Night, Northampton
3. Sleepy’s, various locations
FLORIST
1. Forget Me Not Florist, Northampton
2. Nuttelman’s Florist, Northampton
3. Florence Village Flower & Gift Shop, Florence
GARDEN CENTER/NURSERY
1. Hadley Garden Center, Hadley
2. Sixteen Acres Garden Center, Springfield
3. Andrew’s Greenhouse, Amherst
PLACE FOR GIFT BASKETS
1. Atkins Farms Country Market, Amherst
2. State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits, Northampton
3. Frigo’s Foods, East Longmeadow
PLACE FOR FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS
1. Ten Thousand Villages, Northampton
2. River Valley Co-op, Northampton
3. Whole Foods Market, Hadley
CONSIGNMENT SHOP
1. Urban Exchange, Northampton
2. Cinderelli’s Consignment Boutique, South Hadley
3. New 2 You Family Boutique, Sunderland
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SHOP
1. Downtown Sounds, Northampton
2. Gerry’s Music Shop, South Hadley
3. Luthier’s Co-op, Easthampton
PET SUPPLY STORE
1. Dave’s Soda & Pet City, various locations
2. Petco, various locations
3. A.W. Brown’s, East Longmeadow
PICTURE FRAMING
1. Big Red Frame, Easthampton
2. Hope & Feathers Framing & Gallery, Amherst
3. Michael’s, various locations
PLACE FOR USED CDS/RECORDS
1. Turn It Up!, various locations
2. Platterpus Records, Easthampton
3. Mystery Train Records, Amherst
VAPE OR SMOKELESS TOBACCO SHOP
1. The Enthusiast, Greenfield
2. Jim Buddy’s Vape Shop, Chicopee
3. Voltage Vape Shop, Springfield
ADULT NOVELTY STORE
1. Oh My Sensuality Shop, Northampton
2. Adam & Eve, Greenfield
3. Bookends, Enfield
WELL WORN
LOCAL JEWELRY STORE
1. Silverscape Designs, Northampton
2. Hannoush Jewelers, various locations
3. Murduff’s Jewelry, Florence
USED CLOTHING STORE
1. Salvation Army, various locations
2. Cancer Connection Thrift Shop, Northampton
3. Goodwill, various locations
PLACE TO BUY LINGERIE
1. Gazebo, Northampton
2. Victoria’s Secret, Holyoke
3. Adam & Eve, Greenfield
BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
1. The Bridal Barn & Tux Shoppe, Deerfield
2. Pearl Bridal Boutique, Holyoke
3. Aliber’s Bridal, Greenfield
TUXEDO SHOP
1. The Bridal Barn & Tux Shoppe, Deerfield
2. Men’s Wearhouse, various locations
3. Aliber’s Bridal, Greenfield
HAIR SALON
1. The Lift, various locations
2. Salon 241, Northampton
3. Salon 180 East, Easthampton
NAIL SALON
1. Peter’s Nails, Hadley
2. Kristy’s Nails, Northampton
3. Brooks & Butterfield, Northampton
TANNING SALON
1. Tropical Tan Tanning Salon, Easthampton
2. Golden Booty Tanning Resort, Amherst
3. Darker Image Tanning Salon, Agawam
TATTOO SHOP
1. Off The Map Tattoo, Easthampton
2. Lucky’s Tattoo & Piercing, Northampton
3. Haven Body Arts Piercing & Tattoo, Northampton
BODY PIERCING SHOP
1. Lucky’s Tattoo & Piercing, Northampton
2. Haven Body Arts Piercing & Tattoo, Northampton
3. Bang Bang Body Arts, Northampton
GET PHYSICAL
BICYCLE SHOP
1. Valley Ski & Bike Werks, Hadley
2. Northampton Bicycle, Northampton
3. Full Circle Bike Shop, Florence
SKI/SNOWBOARD SHOP
1. Competitive Edge Ski & Bike, Holyoke
2. Valley Ski & Bike Werks, Hadley
3. Theory Skateshop, various locations
LOCAL SKI AREA
1. Berkshire East, Charlemont
2. Blanford Ski Area, Blandford
3. Butternut Ski Area, Great Barrington
GOLF COURSE
1. The Ranch Golf Club, Southwick
2. Southampton Country Club, Southampton
3. Northfield Golf Club, Northfield
HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER
1. Pioneer Valley Crossfit, Hadley, various locations
2. 50/50 Fitness/Nutrition, Hadley
3. Northampton Athletic Club, Northampton
PERSONAL TRAINER
1. Mael Walkowiak/Pioneer Valley Crossfit, various locations
2. Justin Killeen/50/50 Fitness/Nutrition, Hadley
3. Jon Manley/Teamlink Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Northampton
OUTDOOR GEAR/CAMPING SHOP
1. Don Gleason’s Camping Supply, Inc., Northampton
2. Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters, various locations
3. Eastern Mountain Sports, Hadley
PLACE FOR PILATES
1. The Pilates Studio, Hadley
2. 50/50 Fitness/Nutrition, Hadley
3. Renew Pilates, Easthampton
PLACE FOR YOGA
1. Nirvana Yoga, various locations
2. Yoga Sanctuary, Northampton
3. Heartsong Yoga, East Longmeadow
GROUP FITNESS TRAINING CENTER
1. Pioneer Valley Crossfit, various locations
2. 50/50 Fitness/Nutrition, Hadley
3. Teamlink Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Northampton
ROAD RACE
1. Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage, Northampton
2. Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race, Holyoke
3. Bridge of Flowers Road Race, Shelburne Falls
TO YOUR HEALTH
HOSPITAL
1. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton
2. Baystate Medical Center, Springfield
3. Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield
URGENT CARE FACILITY
1. AEIOU Urgent Care, Amherst
2. On Call Urgent Care, Northampton
3. Baystate Urgent Care Northampton, Northampton
BIRTHING CENTER
1. Cooley Dickinson Childbirth Center, Northampton
2. Wesson Women & Infants at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield
3. The Birthplace at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield
PLACE FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
1. Elements Hot Tub Spa, Amherst
2. The Healing Zone, Hadley
3. Pioneer Valley Pain Relief Therapies, Hadley
COSMETIC SURGEON
1. Dr. Glen S. Brooks/ Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Longmeadow
2. Dr. Roger Allcroft, Northampton
3. Dr. Simone Topal/Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Plastic Surgery, Florence
DENTIST (INDIVIDUAL)
1. Dr. James Clayton/Clayton & Canby Dental, PC, Northampton
2. Dr. Martin Wohl/Wohl Family Dentistry, Northampton
3. Dr. Sue Keller/Strong & Healthy Smiles, Florence
ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
1. Rigali & Walder Orthodontics, various locations
2. Demaio Orthodontics, various locations
3. Dr. R. Scott Smith Orthodontics, various locations
EYE DOCTOR
1. Dr. Eric Dostal/Dostal Eyecare, Easthampton
2. Dr. Nancy Balin/Balin Eye & Laser Center, various locations
3. Dr. Maribeth Erb/Optical Studio, Northampton
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
1. Clinic Alternative Medicine, Northampton
2. Northampton Wellness Associates, Northampton
3. Greenfield Community Acupuncture, Greenfield
HEALTH FOOD STORE
1. River Valley Co-op, Northampton
2. Cornucopia, Northampton
3. Whole Foods Market, Hadley
DAY SPA
1. Brooks & Butterfield, Northampton
2. Elements Hot Tub Spa, Amherst
3. East Heaven Hot Tubs, Northampton
AT YOUR SERVICE
VETERINARIAN
1. Northampton Veterinary Clinic, Northampton
2. Valley Veterinary Hospital, Hadley
3. North King Animal Clinic, Northampton
PET GROOMING
1. Furs’-A-Flyin’ Pet Grooming, Easthampton
2. The Green Groomer, Northampton
3. Amherst Dog Wash, Amherst
PET DAY CARE/BOARDING
1. Valley Inn For Pets, Hadley
2. The Good Dog Spot, Chicopee
3. Bow Wow Bathhouse Resort & Daycare, South Deerfield
PLACE FOR DOG TRAINING
1. Animal Alliances, Northampton
2. It’s PAWSible! Dog Training Center & Day Camp, Westhampton
3. Sandy Meadow Farm, Westfield
HOTEL/INN
1. Hotel Northampton, Northampton
2. The Lord Jeffery Inn, Amherst
3. D. Hotel, Holyoke
BED & BREAKFAST
1. Brandt House, Greenfield
2. The House on the Hill Bed & Breakfast, Greenfield
3. Black Walnut Inn, Amherst
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE
1. Holyoke Community College, Holyoke
2. Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield
3. Greenfield Community College, Greenfield
LOCAL BANK
1. Florence Bank, various locations
2. Easthampton Savings Bank, various locations
3. Greenfield Savings Bank, various locations
CREDIT UNION
1. UMass Five College Federal Credit Union, various locations
2. Freedom Credit Union, various locations
3. Polish National Credit Union, various locations
LOCAL INSURANCE AGENCY
1. Finck & Perras Insurance Agency, various locations
2. Webber & Grinnell Insurance, Northampton
3. Whalen Insurance Agency, Northampton
LOCAL TAX SERVICE
1. Liberty Tax Service, Amherst
2. Daniel W. Polacheck, P.C., Northampton
3. Dove Business Associates, Inc., Williamsburg
LAW FIRM
1. Bacon Wilson, various locations
2. Burrows Weiss Mintz & Lippiello LLP, Northampton
3. Parker & O’Grady, various locations
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
1. Canon Real Estate, Easthampton
2. Taylor Real Estate, Easthampton
3. Maple and Main Realty, Florence
CATERER
1. Seth Mias Catering, Leeds
2. Hillside Organic Catering, Bernardston
3. Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering, Sunderland
WEDDING/EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Dani Fine Photography, Northampton
2. Jessica Marie Photography, Hatfield
3. Sandra Costello Photography, Holyoke
BANQUET FACILITY/ RECEPTION HALL
1. The Log Cabin, Holyoke
2. Garden House at Look Park, Florence
3. Quonquont Farm, Whately
EVENT/WEDDING DJ
1. Bobby C’s DJ Service, Montague
2. Cloud 9 Productions, Northampton
3. Steve Nagle Mobile DJ Service
EQUIPMENT/PARTY RENTALS
1. TJ’s Taylor Rental, various locations
2. Northampton Rental, Northampton
3. Michael’s Party Rental, Ludlow
LANDSCAPER
1. Snow & Sons Landscaping, Greenfield
2. North Country Landscapes, Westhampton
3. Treefrog Landscapes, Inc., Northampton
SOLAR INSTALLATION
1. Northeast Solar, Hatfield
2. PV Squared: Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative, Greenfield
3. SolarCity, Agawam
COMPUTER/ELECTRONIC REPAIR
1. Green Earth Computers, Northampton
2. Yes Computers, Northampton
3. LeftClick, Amherst
LOCAL GREEN BUSINESS
1. River Valley Co-op, Northampton
2. Cancer Connection Thrift Shop, Northampton
3. Green Earth Computers, Northampton
LOCAL NONPROFIT
1. Cancer Connection, Northampton
2. Dakin Humane Society, various locations
3. Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Hatfield
INFORMATION AGE
LOCAL BLOG
1. Hilltown Families
2. Dave Hayes the Weather Nut
3. Larry Kelley, Only in the Republic of Amherst
LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY
1. Monte Belmonte
2. Bax & O’Brien
3. Joan Holliday
LOCAL TV PERSONALITY
1. Dave Madsen
2. Barry Krieger
3. Brittany Decker
LOCAL METEOROLOGIST
1. Dave Hayes the Weather Nut
2. Brian Lapas
3. Nick Bannan
