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Northampton, MA 01060
tel: (413) 586-7350
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Springfield, MA 01105
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WRSI 93.9 The River, Northampton, MA - The Valley's Progressive Radio. The River's Green Team uses the airwaves and their website to keep green in the forefront of listeners' awareness. Through regular broadcasts and interviews on green issues and events, and by sharing practical steps listeners can take to live more sustainably, the Green Team is working to make our Valley a cleaner, safer environment. And, they walk the talk by taking part in community cleanup actions, too!
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Green businesses are good for a healthy economy and the environment. Please patronize the businesses on this page. They have joined New England GreenStart or the New England Wind Fund, and are helping promote clean energy.Supporting renewable energy is a simple and important step toward a greener future for all of us. To learn more about how your business can support renewable energy, and how you can get a listing on this page, contact Tomasin Whitaker or read more about it.
What's green continues to grow - check back often for updates!
Pioneer Valley
Retail
Andrew Quient Pottery
Atkins Farms Country Market, Amherst - Scenic market adjacent to local apple orchard, offering freshest and highest produce, cider, maple products, flowers, appetizers, desserts and meats, and deli
Bart's Homemade/Snow's Nice Cream, Greenfield - Local manufacturers and distributors of premium and superpremium ice creams and locally made food products
Broadside Bookshop Inc., Northampton - Bookstore
Cornucopia Foods
Craigieburn Farm Alpacas, Shutesbury - Gentle alpacas with color and fineness
Downtown Sounds, Northampton - A full-service musical instrument retail store founded in 1976 by Joe Blumenthal, with top brand name guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, PA and recording equipment, woodwinds, brass, string instruments and sheet music, as well as a full line of accessories for the instruments we sell. Brands include Fender, Yamaha, Pearl, Seagull, Godin, Taylor, Zildjian, LP, Gold Tone, Alesis, Roland, Boss, Tascam and Spector.
Essence Woodworks, Williamsburg - fine cabinetry and furniture
(413) 268-9347
Half Moon Books, Northampton - used, rare and paperback books
(413) 586-3988
Hawley Street Tapestry Studio, Northampton - hand made tapestry
The Hempest, Northampton - hemp clothing and accessories
Michael Humphries Woodworking, Warwick/Northfield - Two Western Mass woodshops providing fine custom designed furniture, cabinets, and millwork to all of New England
Modern Myths, LLC - comic books, graphic novels and hobby games
Mountain Goat, Northampton - High quality, durable, comfortable gear in a range of your favorite brands, including casual clothing, yoga wear, sport footwear for adults and kids, bags, maps, books, and more.
Northampton's Pride & Joy, Northampton - LGBT books, gifts, entertainment and more
Raven Used Books, Northampton - Over 30,000 books in stock, including children's, history, fiction, philosophy and more
Media
The Women's Times, Northampton and Great Barrington -
Award-winning regional publication for women in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley
(413) 528-5303 or (413) 585-0733
Restaurants/Food
Herrell's Ice Cream, Northampton - Made fresh on the premises
Indigo Coffee
Northampton Brewery, Northampton - Brewpub with fine food, ales and lagers
The People's Pint, Greenfield - Greenfield Massachusetts' downtown brewpub, serving local food, beer and desserts
Organizations
The pool at Loomis Communities, a division of Applewood
Center for International Studies, Northampton - Study abroad opportunities for students 18 years old and over
Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst - The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and to promote justice, peace, and love
Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, Northampton
Pioneer Valley Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, Northampton - Educating and encouraging Pioneer Valley citizens, businesses, and governments to Think Local First
Services
Center for Ecological Technology (CETsm), Northampton, Pittsfield and Springfield - We're members, too!
Chambers Advisory Group, Northampton - Cost savings for towns, businesses and non-profits in the area of telecommunications and health benefits
Collective Copies, Florence, Amherst, and Belchertown - Full-service, worker-owned copy shops with environmentally-friendly practices, printing only on recycled or tree-free papers and donating 10% of profits yearly to community groups
Dressell's Service Station, Granby - auto repair and gas station (413) 467-9411
Global Routes, Northampton - Summer Teen Community Service
G Q Machine, East Longmeadow - machine shop
(413) 525-4461
Cathy Hunter, Northampton - Experienced buyer agent for residential real estate in the Pioneer Valley
Jagfly, Web hosting
Mary Kraus and Laura Fitch of Kraus-Fitch Architects
Marketplace Associates, Northampton - rental property management
Pedal People, Northampton - A human-powered, emissions-free bicycle delivery and hauling service for the Northampton area, with services including recycling, compost and trash hauling, pedicab service, grocery delivery and chemical-free, people-powered yard care
John Pohanka Fabrication and Design, Williamsburg - fine cabinetry and creative design solutions
(413) 374-3739
Reuven Goldstein, Healing Touch Acupuncture Clinic, Northampton -
Holistic and complementary healthcare for adults and children
(413) 585-5773
Strategic Resolution, Florence - Full-service qualitative market research firm
(773) 580-5049
True Directions, Northampton - Business and life coaching, teambuilding programs, 3-month transformative experience for women
Windhorse Associates, Northampton - Alternative therapeutic community focused on significant recovery from major mental disturbances
We thank the following businesses for their generosity in helping to promote green power through New England GreenStart or the New England Wind Fund, and/or for donating prizes for clean energy campaigns.
Co-op Power, Greenfield - Consumer-owned energy cooperative
Don Gleason's Camping Supply, Northampton - camping supplies and gear
Pinch Pottery, Northampton - Fine handmade artisan pottery, jewelry and gifts
The Berkshires
Retail
Barbara Coperine Furniture, Great Barrington -
Custom furniture and cabinetry with traditional joinery and local hardwoods
(413) 528-8300
Grenadier Pottery
Joe Baker, Monterey - Freelance software and web developer
Mahaiwe Harvest CSA, Housatonic - Community supported agriculture
New England Modern: The Mill River Low Table
Sproutman & Co.
River Valley Farm, Lenox - Sheep farm selling wool and meat
Wild Oats Community Market, Williamstown - A community marketplace supporting local agriculture: natural, organic, GMO-free, and whole foods - plus an in-house bakery and a Grab and Go deli
Media
(413) 528-5303 or (413) 585-0733
Accommodations
The barn apartment at Conroy's B&B
Organizations
(413) 229-3321
E. F. Schumacher Society, Great Barrington - Building sustainable local economies by linking people, land and community
Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge - The world's largest and most significant collection of works by Norman Rockwell, including more than 700 paintings, drawings and studies, and an archive of more than 150,000 photographs, letters and materials
Services
Berkshire Hearth Realty, Great Barrington - Exclusive buyer broker
James Bruenn, West Stockbridge - CPA financial advisor
(413) 232-8534
Clark & Green Architects
ESCO Energy Services Co., Lenox - lighting retrofit specialists
Everyone's Invited Consulting and Training, Sheffield - Helping businesses become more accessible to people with disabilities
Revolutionize! Retirement, Stockbridge - Inspired retirement consulting
Roberts & Associates Realty, Inc., Lenox - realtors
Roger the Jester
John Seakwood, Hancock - Photography, wedding and photojournalism
Stonehouse Properties, West Stockbridge Office - Full service real estate company
Peter Vallianos, Great Barrington - Attorney at law & real estate
(413) 528-0055
We thank the following businesses for their generosity in helping to promote green power through New England GreenStart or the New England Wind Fund, and/or for donating prizes for clean energy campaigns.
Appalachian Mountain Club - Promoting the protection, enjoyment and wise use of the northeast outdoors
Arcadian Shop, Lenox - Outdoor specialty store
Berkshire Co-op Market, Great Barrington - Locally-grown produce and groceries
Canyon Ranch, Lenox - Wellness lifestyle resorts and spas
John Seakwood Photography
Guido's Marketplace, Great Barrington - Produce, pasta, fish, meat, deli, flowers and bakery items
Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light - Energy efficiency for houses of worship
Mountain Goat, Williamstown - Outdoor clothing and gear
Saint Paul's Church, Stockbridge - House of worship
Ward's Nursery
Wild Oats Food Co-op, Williamstown - Cooperatively-owned community market