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The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the parties listed, or the court, for more information concerning the individual claims.
CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
INSA Inc. v. Harmony of Massachusetts Inc.
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $8,758.36 Filed: 5/26/23
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INSA Inc. v. Heka Inc.
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $20,595.30 Filed: 5/26/23
Carmen Sierra v. Anthony Munoz and Atlantic Courier Service LLC Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury, negligent entrustment: $41,863.83+
Filed: 6/9/23
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Double Edge
with Co-Artistic Director Carlos Uriona’s sociocultural and personal background; and
• The Surrealist Cycle (2017-present) three perfor- mances, loosely woven together, relating to the Latin American Cycle and research into surrealism.
In addition, the Ashfield Town Spectacle & Culture Fair (May 2017) and We the People (summer 2017 and 2018) were a duet and ode to the history of Ash- field and the surrounding hilltowns of Western Mass. Eighty local artists and groups participated in each two-day event, which took place throughout the entire town of Ashfield, ending in a 700-person parade and an aerial flight over the Ashfield Lake.
Clearly, a sense of place and culture is a constant
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theme here, and Double Edge itself is a model for a living community. About 10 years ago, the ensemble started thinking about ‘greening’ and the necessity
of moving off the grid, “not only as giveback for what we receive from nature, but also as a model for the- aters around the country and other organizations who are themselves modeling unsustainable building and operating practices,” the organization notes.
With that in mind, single-use plastic was banned from the farm for our students, audiences, and daily living, and the property has also started using solar energy and wants to replace all its heating systems, with the dream of building a solar farm and multi-acre apiary and wildflower sanctuary.
So, yes — this is a theater company with a lot on its mind, one that takes a holistic approach to art and life, striving to find the critical connections that often get lost in today’s world.
“I’m always in the intersection of economic devel- opment and the creative arts, and how those things come together,” Rechtschaffen said. “It’s a constant process of figuring out how to communicate that in a way that every sector can understand. I think that’s something that we do incredibly well and have an opportunity to do even more — to figure out how to grow that impact.” BW
The picking of grapes has become an event at Glendale Ridge, one that draws a growing number of eager volunteers.
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Vineyard
month, preparations were being made for a surprise 60th birthday party and a retirement party, as well as the Sunset Series, all starting at 5 p.m.
“We have a lot going on Fridays,” Mary said, add- ing that, among her many responsibilities, she is charged with filling the calendar with events and gath- erings, starting around Valentine’s Day and ending on New Year’s Day.
In addition to these private events, the vineyard now hosts a number of concerts, including the popu- lar Sunset Series, which runs most Friday and Sun- day evenings.
July’s series offerings are typical, Mary said, adding that a mix of music genres is preferred. On July 7, the Buddy McEarns Duo, described as ‘blue roots rock ‘n’ roll,’ and a regular at Glendale Ridge, performed. On July 9, guitarist and vocalist Dan Goldwaite visited the vineyard, and on July 14, the OverEast Jazz Band took the stage.
Beyond the Sunset Series, the vineyard hosts a number of larger concerts as well, Mary said, not- ing that, in addition to the ABBA tribute band, called Dancing Dream, the Wild Heart Tribute to Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac is scheduled for Septem- ber. She added that the vineyard, which many have praised not only only for its setting but its acoustics, has been described by some as a ‘mini-Tanglewood.’
In addition, the vineyard hosts food trucks a few days a week on average, as well as programs such as a bouquet class with Finch Flower Company and restorative yoga with the Traveling Yoga Company. Meanwhile, Tim Beaudry, the wine steward at Glen- ridge, will host programs on the various types of wines, what goes into making them, and how to pair them with food.
The vineyard is located near Northampton, Holy- oke, Westfield, and Easthampton, Mary noted, mak-
ing it central location in the region. Meanwhile, wine adds a different and appealing element to many differ- ent types of over-21 gatherings.
Vine and Dandy
“Every bottle tells a story.” That’s the marketing slogan for Glendale Ridge, or one of them, anyway.
Actually, each bottle tells several stories, but espe- cially the one about the couple that skipped the busi-
ness-plan part of the entrepreneurship process and, as Ed said, are “following where this thing takes us.” It’s taken them in many different directions, but
mostly, Glendale Ridge has become a true destination — a place where passions collide and you can view something special, no matter which way you happen to be looking. BW
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