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Feature
THE PLOT THICKENS
Cannabis industry expands its roots in Western Mass.. ............ 6
WHAT’S NEW?
CCC unveils latest round of pro- posed revisions to regulations.9
AN UPHILL BATTLE
Strategies for protecting trademarks used on CBD products ...................................................................... 10
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Easthampton relies on grit to weather the pandemic... 11
COVID-19
MAKING DO
For manufacturers, COVID-19 changes ... everything ............ 15
CURRENT EVENTS
For utilities, COVID-19 has been
a different kind of storm surge ................................... 18
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Departments
OPINION...12
PICTURE THIS...58
COURT DOCKETS...61
AGENDA...62
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE...63
COMPANY NOTEBOOK...64
INCORPORATIONS...65
DOING BUSINESS AS CERTIFICATES...65
BANKRUPTCIES...66
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS...66
BUILDING PERMITS...70
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The Plot Thickens
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THE PLOT THICKENS
Cannabis industry expands its roots in Western Mass ...6
SAFE AT HOME
Home-improvement businesses thrive during pandemic .................................................... 22
A TEMPORARY SETBACK
Governor pauses phase 3 of reopening as infections tick upward ....................................... 24
Senior Planning Guide
GETTING STARTED
Follow these five steps when it’s time to talk about care ............................................................................ 10
HAVING THE TALK
Ten tips on how to approach a difficult topic ......... 12 Does your parent need help? Some scenarios.......... 12
IS IT DEMENTIA OR NORMAL AGING?
Understand the difference, and seek
help if it’s needed ...................................................... 14
READING THE SIGNS
How will you know if your older parents need help? .. 15
LIVING AND CARE OPTIONS
There are many, so understand your alternatives... 16
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Some questions and answers about home-care services....................................................................... 20
A DOSE OF GOOD ADVICE
Eight tips for medication management for seniors..... 23
PAYING FOR CARE
Many options are available for seniors and their families...................................................................... 25
‘THE UNSOLVED PROBLEM’
Five things to know about long-term-care insurance ... 26 Budget worksheet...................................................... 28 Senior resources ........................................................ 29
MAKING THE CHANGE
Five steps to take when your parents
need assisted living ................................................... 30
WHAT IS HOSPICE CARE?
It’s not about giving up, but about quality of life.... 31
DISPELLING ESTATE-PLANNING MYTHS
It’s important to act based on facts, not what you think you know ......................................................... 32
WHY MAKE A WILL?
It’s helpful ... like driving with Google Maps .......... 33
BE PREPARED
Consider these important estate-planning documents................................................................. 34
Law
RED INK
Bankruptcies expected to skyrocket in the months to come............53
A STERN TEST
Businesses, employees face range of back-to-school challenges ...... 56
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