Tom Cusano News Today

TURNERS FALLS — After more than a year of twists, turns and bumps in the road, Sadie’s Bikes will shift back into gear on Feb. 4.Owner Nik Perry said “it’s been a really interesting last year” following a tenancy that turned sour at the shop’s...

MONTAGUE — The Selectboard discussed opening Strathmore Mill Building 11 to proposals after receiving interest from the owner of the former Southworth building, Tom Cusano.The former Strathmore mill is regarded by many as a town icon, with its...

Pot company hoping to operate in former Southworth mill holding outreach meeting A new marijuana grower is aiming to move into the former Southworth paper mill in Turners Falls, which has been empty since 2017. Staff File Photo/Paul Franz Related stories TURNERS FALLS — Hydroflower, the marijuana grower expected to move into the former Southworth building, will be discussing its plans and taking questions from the community in an online meeting on March 23, at 6:30 p.m. The online discussion ...

Former Southworth paper mill in Turners Falls could see new life with marijuana company A new marijuana grower is aiming to move into the former Southworth paper mill in Turners Falls, which has been empty since 2017. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ Related stories TURNERS FALLS — A marijuana grower is aiming to move into the former Southworth building, bringing new business to the location for the first time since the paper company abruptly closed in August 2017. The grower, a new company called...

Nine-month Strathmore cleanup nears completion Boston Chimney & Tower Co. employees lower their scaffolding as they take down the smokestack at the former Strathmore paper mill in Turners Falls. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Boston Chimney & Tower Co. employees take down the smokestack at the former Strathmore paper mill in Turners Falls brick by brick on Wednesday. Staff Photo/Paul Franz The smokestack at the former Strathmore paper mill in Turners Falls is expected to be totally gone by the end of t...