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Best Local green business 2019 – River Valley Co-op
River Valley Co-op Best Local green business Address: 330 N. King St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 584-2665 Website: http://www.rivervalleymarket.coop River Valley Co-op is celebrating its 11th anniversary in Northampton and is doing as much looking ahead at the...
Best Computer/electronic repair 2019 – Yes Computers
Yes Computers Best Computer/electronic repair Address: 196 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 585-0007 Website: http://www.yescomputers.com If you want a new computer but don’t want to go to a big box giant, Yes Computers gives you an alternative without...
Best Local non-profit 2019 – Dakin Humane Society
Dakin Humane Society Best Local non-profit Address: 171 Union St., Springfield, MA Second location:163 Montague Rd. Leverett MAPhone: (413) 548-9898 Phone: (413) 781-4000 Website: http://www.dakinhumane.org Dakin Humane Society celebrates 50 years of being a community...
Best Roofer 2019 – Florence Roofing
Florence Roofing Best Roofer Address: 77 West St., West Hatfield, MA Phone: (413) 585-9171 Website: http://www.florenceroofingwma.com Florence Roofing has been in business for 13 years. Owner Phil Andrikidis worked for a contractor named William Gnatek for 15 years....
Best Window/door installation 2019 – Pella
Pella Best Window/door installation Address: 240 Mohawk Trail, Greenfield, MA Second location:69 Ashley Ave. West Springfield MSPhone: (413) 736-9239 Phone: (413) 774-7231 Website: http://www.pella.com Al Herringshaw of Pella says they have been in business since...
Best Carpet & flooring store 2019 – Summerlin Floors
Summerlin Floors Best Carpet & flooring store Address: 322 College St., Amherst, MA Phone: (413) 253-9022 Website: http://www.summerlinfloors.com Since 1968, Summerlin Floors has been the “home town flooring experts,” says the owner, Ann Bronner. Summerlin...
Best Electrician 2019 – Dan Whiteley Electric
Dan Whiteley Electric Best Electrician Address: 52 Cottage St., Easthampton, MA Phone: (413) 527-1440 Website: http://www.whiteleyelectric.net This is the third year Whiteley has been voted Best of the Valley. A man of few words but hard work, Whiteley’s dad started...
Best Plumber 2019 – Hartnett Plumbing
Hartnett Plumbing Best Plumber Address: 184 Jacksonville Rd., Colrain, MA Phone: (413) 624-0044 Website: In 1986, Timothy J. Hartnett started his plumbing company in a little pickup truck and has never stopped. His everyday routine includes getting up early in the...
Best House painter 2019 – J. Greene Painting Service
J. Greene Painting Service Best House painter Address: , Leeds, MA Phone: (413) 584-1987 Website: Home Jason Greene wound up in a career in sales originally, but found that he had a much better time painting as a part of his father’s business during summers and...
Best Handyperson 2019 – Stan-The-Fix-it-Man Home Repairs
Stan-The-Fix-it-Man Home Repairs Best Handyperson Address: , , MA Phone: (413) 585-9070 Website: Handyman Services If you need repairs on windows, doors, screens and locks, Stan-The-Fix-it-Man Home Repairs is the one to call. Owner Stan Pollack received his master’s...
Best Landscaper 2019 – Snow & Sons Landscaping
Snow & Sons Landscaping Best Landscaper Address: 221 Leyden Rd., Greenfield, MA Phone: (413) 774-2604 Website: http://www.snowandsons.com Entering its 40th year of being in business, Snow & Sons continues to try new products, plant varieties, and equipment...
Best Chimney sweep 2019 – Superior Chimney Sweep
Superior Chimney Sweep Best Chimney sweep Address: 151 Wayside Ave., West Springfield, MA Phone: (413) 529-9436 Website: http://www.superiorchimneysweep.com Sweeping chimneys may not be a glamorous line of work, but master sweep Robert LeBlanc at Superior Chimney...
Best Tree service 2019 – Dostal Tree Service
Dostal Tree Service Best Tree service Address: 88 South Main St., Florence, MA Phone: (413) 478-3659 Website: http://www.dostaltreeservice.com Dan Dostal says, “I’m humbled — shocked,” when asked how he felt about winning best tree service in the Valley. But winning...
Best Wedding/event photographer 2019 – Dani Fine Photography
Dani Fine Photography Best Wedding/event photographer Address: 150 Main St. (Thornes Marketplace), Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 341-3031 Website: http://www.daniphotography.com Owner and lead photographer, Dani Klein-Williams, has been photographing weddings events...
Best Banquet facility/reception hall 2019 – The Log Cabin
The Log Cabin Best Banquet facility/reception hall Address: 500 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke, MA Phone: (413) 535-5077 Website: http://www.logcabin-delaney.com At a wedding held at The Log Cabin, the view is almost as breathtaking as the bride. Opened in 1997, The Log...
Best Event/wedding DJ 2019 – Bobby C’s DJ Service
Bobby C’s DJ Service Best Event/wedding DJ Address: , Montague, MA Phone: (413) 834-4222 Website: http://www.bobbycdjservice.com Bobby C, also known as Bobby Campbell, has been a DJ for more than 35 years. Starting out by doing high school dances at his high...
Best Equipment/party rentals 2019 – Hilltown Tents
Hilltown Tents Best Equipment/party rentals Address: , Ashfield, MA Phone: (413) 628-4577 Website: http://www.hilltowntents.com If you’re invested in renting pole and frame tents for special occasions, Hilltown Tents is the place to go. Along with tents, they provide...
Best Real estate agency 2019 – Canon Real Estate
Canon Real Estate Best Real estate agency Address: 199 Northampton St., Easthampton, MA Phone: (413) 527-8311 Website: http://www.canonre.com Robert Canon has owned Canon Real Estate since 1983 and has watched the Valley grow and change. His company has grown and...
Best Home builder 2019 – Wright Builders, Inc.
Wright Builders, Inc. Best Home builder Address: 48 Bates St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 586-8287 Website: Home Do you want to build your dream home, but don’t know where to start? For over 40 years, Jonathan Wright and his team have built the homes, businesses,...
Best Home improvement contractor 2019 – Valley Home Improvement, Inc.
Valley Home Improvement, Inc. Best Home improvement contractor Address: 340 Riverside Dr., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 584-7522 Website: http://www.valleyhomeimprovement.com The secret to Valley Home Improvement’s success? “Listening to clients throughout the design...
Best Kitchen design 2019 – Classic Kitchens & Baths
Classic Kitchens & Baths Best Kitchen design Address: 20 Colrain St., Greenfield, MA Phone: (413) 774-4714 Website: http://www.classic-kitchens.com Classic Kitchens was established in 1987 in Greenfield by Jonathan and Carol Rastallis. The current owner, Erica...
Best Heating/air conditioning installation or repair service 2019 – Richard’s Fuel & Heating
Richard’s Fuel & Heating Best Heating/air conditioning installation or repair service Address: 79 Union St., Easthampton, MA Phone: (413) 527-0194 Website: Home After 52 years, Richard’s Fuel & Heating knows what it takes to be successful in the...
Best Caterer 2019 – Seth Mias Catering
Seth Mias Catering Best Caterer Address: 410 North Main St., Leeds, MA Phone: (413) 695-4874 Website: http://www.sethmias.com Leeds-based Seth Mias Catering recently celebrated its 11th year in a row ranking first for the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley. Trish...
Best Law firm 2019 – Bacon Wilson Attorneys at Law
Bacon Wilson Attorneys at Law Best Law firm Address: 33 State St., Springfield, MA And various locations Phone: (413) 781-0560 Website: http://www.baconwilson.com “The firm is almost 125 years old and we pride ourselves in doing good deeds for the community as well as...
Best Local tax service 2019 – Liberty Tax Service
Liberty Tax Service Best Local tax service Address: 362 College St. (Rte. 9), Amherst, MA And various locations Phone: (413) 570-3585 Website: http://www.libertytax.com Liberty Tax Amherst has been offering tax preparation services for the past eight years. President...
Best Local insurance agency 2019 – Finck & Perras Insurance Agency
Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Best Local insurance agency Address: 63 Main St., Florence, MA Second location:6 Campus Ln. Easthampton MAPhone: (413) 527-3000 Phone: (413) 584-1970 Website: http://www.insuringyourway.com Veterans of the industry, Finck &...
Best Credit union 2019 – UmassFive College Federal Credit Union
UmassFive College Federal Credit Union Best Credit union Address: 200 Westgate Center Dr., Hadley, MA Second location:225 King St. Northampton MAPhone: (413) 256-5500 Phone: (413) 256-5500 Website: http://www.umassfive.coop Begun as a credit union in the Draper Hall...
Best Local bank 2019 – Florence Bank
Florence Bank Best Local bank Address: 85 Main St., Florence, MA And various locations Phone: (413) 586-1300 Website: http://www.florencebank.com Founded in 1873, Florence Bank is best known for a commitment to customer service. “This is our top priority,” senior vice...
Best Private/charter/alternative school 2019 – Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament Best Private/charter/alternative school Address: 1945 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA Phone: (413) 532-0713 Website: http://www.blessedsacramentholyoke.org Blessed Sacrament School opened in 1923 as an elementary school for grades 1-3 with three...
Best Two-year college 2019 – Greenfield Community College
Greenfield Community College Best Two-year college Address: One College Drive, Greenfield, MA Phone: (413) 775-1000 Website: http://www.gcc.mass.edu GCC continues to offer new courses, begin new initiatives, and enter into collaborations every year. A new...
Best Hotel/inn 2019 – Hotel Northampton
Hotel Northampton Best Hotel/inn Address: 36 King St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 584-3100 Website: http://www.hotelnorthampton.com Ashley Fillion is head of human resources and is the executive assistant to Hotel Northampton’s owner Mansour Ghalibaf. Ghalibaf has...
Best Place for dog training 2019 – Animal Alliances
Animal Alliances Best Place for dog training Address: 137E Damon Rd., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 585-5868 Website: http://www.animalalliances.com For the fifth year in a row, Animal Alliances is the Valley’s favorite place for dog training. Animal alliances runs...
Best Pet day care/boarding 2019 – The Good Dog Spot
The Good Dog Spot Best Pet day care/boarding Address: 35C North Chicopee St., Chicopee, MA Second location:139 King St. Northampton MAPhone: (413) 534-1333 Phone: (413) 534-1333 Website: http://www.gooddogspot.net For 12 years, the Good Dog Spot has been the most...
Best Veterinarian 2019 – Valley Veterinary Hospital
Valley Veterinary Hospital Best Veterinarian Address: 320 Russell St. (Rte. 9), Hadley, MA Phone: (413) 584-1223 Website: http://www.valleyvethospital.com Since 1976, the Valley Veterinary Hospital has been providing compassionate care for pets throughout Western Mass...
Best Pet groomer 2019 – Furs’-A-Flyin’ Pet Grooming & Day Camp
Furs’-A-Flyin’ Pet Grooming & Day Camp Best Pet groomer Address: 69 Ferry St., Unit 19, Easthampton, MA Phone: (413) 529-2275 Website: Home “We try to treat all the animals like they are our animals and not just another dog walking through the door,”...
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