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Baby, You’re A Star: Reader Raves 2024!

BY TIERA N. WRIGHT

Special to The Republican

Readers have raved again, and now our coveted awards season is here!

Last year we raised a glass and cheered for 10 years of Reader Raves; and this year we are shining bright with a night amongst the stars. Who needs an Oscar when community support and a Reader Raves plaque is up for grabs. Among the 100 categories, our shining stars include new winners like 6 Brick’s for Best CBD Shop/Dispensary and Loomis Communities for Best Retirement Living Community. While the winners for Best Electric Company and Local Food Truck, Goodless Electric and Macken’s Sliders, respectively, have multiple gold stars under their belts from past years’ wins.

While bragging rights have their merits, this year’s Reader Raves Walk of Fame inductees will take the stage when they are honored at the annual Read-

er Raves Celebration, which will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. In addition to accepting their award, Reader Raves 2024 winners and their guests will enjoy a celebratory evening of food, fun, and plenty of surprises. Reader Raves winners receive two complimentary tickets, with tickets thereafter available for purchase for $75 each by visiting ReaderRavesCelebration.com, or by contacting Coleen Dunn at 413-788-1250 or cdunn@repub. com. Monday, October 2 is the last day to RSVP, but don’t wait – tickets are going fast!

Amassing over 62,000 category votes, voting for Reader Raves 2024 commenced on Sunday, June 4, 2023 and concluded on Monday, July 31, 2023. Throughout that period, participants were able to vote for their favorite businesses (once per valid email address on ReaderRaves.com) falling

under Recommended Services, Where to Shop, Food, Fun & Fitness, and Ask a Local.

Reader Raves recipients are not the only winners! Participants who voted in 25 or more categories, won gift certificates to a Reader Raves category winner of their choice. Congratulations go out to our grand prize winner Robin Nagle, who won a $500 gift certificate as well as our second-place winner, David Sanders who won a $250 gift certificate. Both elected to use their gift certificate at Big Y, with Robin Nagle opting to generously donate hers to the Springfield Rescue Mission. Lastly, Deb Gauthier won a $150 gift certificate for West Side Bar & Grill in West Springfield.

As always, Reader Raves would not come together without the team of Republican staff behind it. Most notably, special thanks and recognition are extended to Dave Brinnel (Dave’s Creative), Coleen Dunn,

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Michelle Johnson, Gretchen Halasi-Kun, Curtis Panlilio, Jenell Smith, Michele Tingley, yours truly, Tiera Wright and Reader Raves emcee, Mark French.

So, let’s roll out the red carpet as we present and congratu-

late the 2024 Reader Raves winners!

Special thanks to the photographers for this Reader Raves Special Section: Don Treeger, Hoang ‘Leon’ Nguyen , Steve Smith and Coleen Dunn.

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Best Fair The Big e PHOTO BY DON TREEGER

the many residents of western the nation’s foremost manufacThe Big E has everything, and including authentic Mardi Gras Massachusetts who make The turers presented their products more, found at smaller local floats. More livestock competiBig E part of their September at the Industrial and Export fairs, but on a much grander tions and agricultural exhibits There is no denying the poprecreation each year. We have conference in Exposition Park. scale - thus The “Big” E. Big than you can ever imagine. And ularity of hometown fairs with hosted five or more generations And, in the fall of that same name entertainment this year that’s just for starters. local folks, but when it comes of fairgoers in our 107 years, and year, the very first Eastern States like Third Eye Blind, BTO, and Tickets at the gate are $20 to voters in The Republican/ we look forward to seeing all of Exposition was opened to the Chris Young in special ticketed for adults, $12 for children ages MassLive Reader Raves 2024, our local friends, September 15- public. A total of 138,000 people concerts and free daily entertain- 6-12, and free to kids 5 and they have voted The Big E as October 1, for our best Big E yet,” gathered at what would become ment at the Court of Honor Stage under. Opening day is “Be A Kid Best Fair. said Gene Cassidy, President and an enduring tradition: the annual including O-Town, Dokken, Jose for A Day” when all ages are “We are honored and humCEO, Eastern States Exposition. September event now known Feliciano and other great acts. admitted for $12. bled to have been selected by The culmination of a visionary as The Big E, “New England’s A big menu to munch on from Visit thebige.com for addiMassLive and The Republican one end of the fair to the other. A tional ticket specials and a full readers as Best Fair. People have idea first expressed by Joshua L. Autumn Tradition.” More than Brooks, his big idea took shape one million people now attend world-class circus under the Big line-up of everything happening numerous options for enterTop. The Big Parade every day at this year’s fair. tainment and we are grateful to in the spring of 1917, when 122 of the annual 17-day Big E.

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Special to the Republican

Reader Raves

Voting Winners!

These winners were randomly selected from everyone who voted in over 25 categories for this year’s 2024 Reader Raves Winners!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

2ND PLACE WINNER

Robin Nagle

David Sanders

$500 Big Y Gift Card

$250 Big Y Gift Card

3RD PLACE WINNER

Deb Gauthier

$150 West Side Bar & Grill Gift Card

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Best Auto repair & best car dealer Balise Motor Sales

BY KEITH O’CONNOR Special to the Republi

“You’ll do better at Balise.”

That’s the promise the folks at Balise Motor Sales, headquartered in West Springfield, makes to their customers - you hear and see it in commercials and on their website, and in what they practice every day for those coming through their doors.

For that very reason, voters in The Republican/ MassLive Reader Raves 2024 gave Balise Motor Sales two wins in the categories of Best Auto Sales and Best Auto Repair.

“It is exciting to be recognized in two categories

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to all our Loyal Customers for voting us

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experience as “painless as possible.”

“We only fix what the customer truly needs to have done, then get it back to them as soon as possible so that they can get on with their busy life,” she said, noting all their technicians are fully trained and licensed to properly repair any auto no matter the make or model.

Balise is a third-generation family-owned company dedicated to serving loyal customers since 1919.

In the years since, they have grown from a small garage in Hatfield to 24 new and pre-owned car dealerships, two credit-assisting preowned car outlets, four

“It is exciting to be recognized in two categories for our sales and for our repair service. Our team is dedicated to doing the right thing for every one of our customers. You’ve heard what we say, ‘You’ll do better at Balise.’ We are always trying to make that slogan ring true...” for our sales and for our repair service. Our team is dedicated to doing the right thing for every one of our customers. You’ve heard what we say, ‘You’ll do better at Balise.’ We are always trying to make that slogan ring true, and these awards tells us that those who voted for us are doing better at Balise,” said Alex Balise, Director of Marketing for Balise Motor Sales.

No one likes to have their car repaired and being without it for a time.

Balise said they make the

collision repair centers and three car washes. They are one of the largest automotive dealers in New England and one of the top 100 dealer groups in the United States representing a large variety of bands including, Ford, Chevrolet, Buick, Genesis, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

For more information on hours of operation and phone numbers at their various locations, visit baliseauto.com.

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Best Local Family Destination, Best Bakery & Best Place for Live Music

The Apple Place “It’s a peaceful place..... more of a natural environment with muted lighting.

People aren’t on their cells.

Kids are eating ice cream and dancing. Bands love it as opposed to being in a noisy bar, it’s a totally different experience for them,” Normandin said.

Best Bakery Best Place For and Live Music Best Local d n a Destination

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apples and also grow peaches and pears. They are a bakery Voters in The Republican/ with their taste-tempting MassLive Reader Raves 2024 pastries made every day on think so much about their fa- the farm, including cider vorite place to go to that they donuts, all kinds of pies, mufhave recognized The Apple fins, scones, cookies, breads, Place with not one, not two, turnovers, and other delights, but three awards in the catas well as quiche, soups, and egories of Best Local Family lemonade, iced teas, coffee Destination, Best Bakery and and more to wash it all down.

Best Place for Live Music.

They are a creamery where “We are thankful to our cus- they scoop locally-churned tomers for their votes. They ice cream from Maple Valley are the ones who make this Creamery in Hadley. And they place what it is. They support are a farm with pigs, roosters us by coming here repeatedly and chickens to see up-close. to have a good time and their Live music during the kind words always lift us up,” warmer weather months, said Cindy Normandin, owner set to the picturesque backof The Apple Place with her ground of the orchards, is an husband Neal Normandin. additional draw for families.

The Apple Place has been “It’s a peaceful place..... a family run fruit farm since more of a natural environ1971, and the property has ment with muted lighting. been farmed since the early People aren’t on their cells.

1800s. They are an orchard Kids are eating ice cream and with over 50 varieties of dancing. Bands love it as opBY KEITH O’CONNOR

Special to the Republican

The Apple Place 540 Somers Rd., RT 83 East Longmeadow, MA -Established in 1971Authentic New England Farmstand

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“Thank you to all our loyal customers!”

posed to being in a noisy bar, it’s a totally different experience for them,” Normandin said.

When fall arrives, the Normandins open their sixacre “Hometown Carnival” themed corn maze on the weekends through Oct. 29.

“It’s very interactive with games to play throughout the maze, so it doesn’t get boring just looking for the next turn,” Normandin said.

Located on 540 Somers Road, Route 83, in East Longmeadow, The Apple Place is open from April through Thanksgiving. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

They are closed on Mondays.

For more information, visit theappleplace.net or call 413348-9628.

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Best Flower shop Durocher Florist service and quality product, and the award tells us that If only flowers could our customers appreciate speak, they would say so our great work and we apmany things. preciate their loyalty,” said I love you. Hope you feel owner Heather Sullivan. better. Forgive me. Happy Whether you are ordering birthday. Sorry for your loss. flowers for a wedding, fuIt’s a beautiful day. And so neral, anniversary, birthday, much more.

Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Visitors to Durocher Day and many other occaFlorist - rated Top Florist in sions, the flower artists at The Republican/MassLive Durocher Florist apply careReader Raves 2024 - will ful attention to every detail find a seasoned staff with when creating a bouquet or over 150 combined years of arrangement they make. experience, who are ready And it’s not just about to assist customers pick out ordering flowers. just the right design that Durocher Florist always says something special for has a fresh supply of cash every occasion. and carry arrangements, or “It’s a great honor and we even just a single rose, to love being part of the Read- select from in the store. er Raves family consistently Along with flowers and for many years. We take plants, Durocher Florist also great pride in our customer offers gourmet food items

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Special to the Republican

and fruit baskets, memory lamps and numerous gifts for loved ones, friends, or even to gift yourself.

Durocher Florist is located

at 184 Union St. in West Springfield. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and

Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information visit durocherflorist.com or call 413-785-5148.

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Best Day Spa

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Puffer’s Salon and Day Spa

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BY CORI URBAN

Special to the Republican

This is the 11th time Puffer’s Salon and Day Spa has received the Best Day Spa recognition in the annual Reader Raves poll

conducted by The Republican and Masslive.

“Everybody is so happy!” said owner Judy Puffer.

She credits the multiple wins to staff members

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who are “always ready to learn what’s new and stay ahead” and to appreciative guests who “keep us going” and wanting always to do better.

The salon and spa are dedicated to enhancing guests’ well-being and helping them to feel renewed in a relaxing atmosphere where they are invited to soothe their senses. “(It’s a) great atmosphere — comfortable and relaxing,” one client said.

Services include massage, skin aesthetics, hand and foot care, waxing, hair care, color, highlights, styling and make up. Derma plane, hydra facials and

Himalayan salt massages also are available as are rooms for couples’ pedicures.

“We also do blow drying and styling (at the end of a spa visit) to finish the whole look,” Puffer said.

Salon and spa services are for men too.

The annual Reader Raves poll of favorite local businesses continues the tradition of readers voting in 100 categories like Best Outdoor Dining, Family Run Business, Nursery or Garden Center, College or University, School Principal, Local Bank and Charity Event.

The annual Reader Raves banquet will take

place at the Log Cabin in Holyoke on Oct. 18. Reader Raves 2024 winners and their guests will enjoy a celebratory evening of food, fun and surprises as they accept their awards.

Puffer’s Salon and Day Spa, at 56 Southwick Road, Westfield, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and closed Sunday.

For an appointment, call 413-568-9000.

More information is available online at pufferdayspa.com.

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Best Deli Frigo’s

gift baskets, pates, imported pastas, olive oils, meats, “We’ve always tried to keep aged balsamic vinegars and our standards high. We’re a much more. They also offer small family business, not a catering services for business franchise, so you get that per- functions as well as special sonal touch. We were taught celebrations like baptisms, years ago to always buy the graduations, work events, best product to serve to our weddings and fun family and customers, even if it costs us friend get togethers. a little more,” said owner Joe The history of Frigo’s dates Frigo. back to the early 1900s.

For those reasons and That’s when the family began more, voters in The Republi- immigrating to Chicago from can/MassLive Reader Raves Italy, later opening a cheese 2024 have once again voted factory in Wisconsin. Years Frigo’s Gourmet Foods as later Amadeo Frigo wanted Best Deli. to expand sales and began “We don’t take the award selling cheese in Connectifor granted. It’s a great honcut, before opening a store in or.....like a pat on the back as 1950 in Springfield’s South

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“We don’t take the award for granted. It’s a great honor.....like a pat on the back as thanks for doing a good job. It means a lot that people support us, and it is great motivation to keep us going, knowing that our efforts are not going unnoticed,” Frigo said. thanks for doing a good job.

It means a lot that people support us, and it is great motivation to keep us going, knowing that our efforts are not going unnoticed,” Frigo said.

When visiting Frigo’s, customers will find a unique offering of imported groceries, cheeses from Italy, wines and a vast array of prepared foods from chicken parmesan to fried Brussel sprouts to seafood pasta and more, as well as scrumptious sandwiches like Joe’s Favorite, Smokey & the Bandit, Court House Special and dozens more made right on the spot.

The store carries beautiful

End. With the arrival of fall, Frigo said they are busy increasing their inventory for the holidays with chocolates, panettone from Italy which is an Italian Christmas sweet bread, special olive oil from Sicily available only once a year, gift baskets and more.

In addition to its Springfield location on 90 William St., Frigo’s has a second deli on 159 Shaker Rd. in East Longmeadow. For more information and hours, visit frigofoods.com or for Springfield call 413-732-5428 or Longmeadow at 413-5259400.

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Best College or University Holyoke Community College

BY CORI URBAN Special to The Republican

Question: What do respondents in the annual Republican/Masslive Reader Raves poll think is the Best College or University?

Answer: Holyoke Community College.

Best College or University was but one of 100 categories in the poll that asked for “the best” of things in such categories as Where to Shop; Food, Fun and Fitness; and Recommended Services.

“It is an honor to be named best college or university by Reader Raves and is especially exciting to repeat the honor for the second year,” said Holyoke Community College President George Timmons.

“This is a credit entirely to our faculty, staff, board lead-

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ership, alumni and donors who create the environment in which our students can succeed and thrive.”

The college — begun in 1946 as the city-sponsored Holyoke Junior College — now is housed on a

multi-million-dollar, 135acre campus, equipped with state-of-the-art technology in specialized learning facilities.

In addition to academics, it also provides a variety of recreational and cultur-

al activities from sports programs to music festivals for students and community members alike.

An innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success are

the values that have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades and are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today’s challenges.

“Our values of innovation, collaboration, kindness, inclusion and trust guide everything we do, and when you are rooted in your values, that is felt by the greater community,” Timmons said.

Holyoke Community College’s mission is to educate, inspire and connect.

The annual Reader Raves banquet will take place at the Log Cabin in Holyoke on Oct. 18. Reader Raves 2024 winners and their guests will enjoy a celebratory evening of food, fun and surprises as they take the stage to accept their awards.

Thank you for voting Holyoke Community College 2024 Best College or University in Western Massachusetts!

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Best Yoga Studio Heartsong Yoga

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BY KEITH O’CONNOR

Special to the Republican

If you are looking for peace and relaxation away from the daily grind at work, away

from taking care of the kids or grandkids at home, or just from all the stress and craziness in today’s world - you might want to consider yoga.

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Folks who have found peace from taking yoga classes at Heartsong Yoga in East Longmeadow have voted them Best Yoga Studio in the annual The Republican/ MassLive Reader Raves 2024.

They recognize Heartsong studio as a safe, warm and welcoming place for everyone to come and learn about yoga, meditation, mindfulness and healthy living.

“We really love being recognized as excellent in what we do. It validates our work in the community for the past 30 years,” Sheila Magalhaes, owner of Heartsong Yoga with her husband Tony Magalhaes, said.

“Our staff is truly experienced in what they do. They are well-trained and certified and many have been with us since we opened,” she added.

Magalhaes likes to remind her students that “yoga is not just about the physical body.”

“It’s more than exercise

and movement, it is also attention to cultivating kindness and compassion and acceptance of self and one another,” she said.

Heartsong offers Kripalu Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa

body, and a calm and quiet mind, or as Magalhaes is fond of saying, “something for ‘every-body.’”

Heartsong Yoga is located on 264 North Main St. in East Longmeadow.

“We really love being recognized as excellent in what we do. It validates our work in the community for the past 30 years.”

Yoga classes for beginners to more advanced students.

Ashtanga Yoga is a hot, vigorous, flowing practice for those looking for a more physically challenging pace. Ashtanga combines breath and movement in a specific sequence to create an intense internal heat and purifying sweat, and the result is improved circulation, a light and strong

For more information about Heartsong Yoga’s live stream and in-studio schedule, specialty classes such as “Meditation and Very Gentle (Chair Friendly) Yoga” and others, as well as special events and workshops, visit heartsongyoga.com or call 413-525-0720.

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Best LocaL RecoRd shop Joe’s Albums

BY KEITH O’CONNOR

Special to the Republican

Amazingly today the sales of vinyl records are back on the rise, hitting a new high in 2022 accounting for 71% of all physical music format revenue, as CD sales slouched by 18%.

Joe Demers knows the answer why, and he just happens to be owner of Joe’s Albums in Northampton, voted in this year’s The Republican/MassLive Reader Raves 2024 as Best Local Record Shop.

“I went down to the basement one day and pulled my dormant record collection upstairs, hooked up my old turntable and fell in love again with the warm sound you get from listening to vinyl records,” Demers said. “I saw a void for selling vinyl in the local area, which eventually

led to my opening our first store in Worcester in 2012,” he said.

“As nostalgia reigns, others my age are also rediscovering their old vinyl records and experiencing the sound they once enjoyed. And they are turning once again to buying new and used records. Even the younger crowd who enjoy streaming or other services, a certain population prefers more tangible goods and CDs aren’t quite as aesthetically pleasing,” Demers said.

Joe’s Albums has a unique vibe and isn’t one of those stores that cropped up years ago with nothing but racks of used vinyl for sale - no matter what the quality.

“Our focus is on high quality used records which go under rigorous cleaning and a good listen to from us before selling them,” Demers said.

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And it’s not just used vinyl.

They are a full-service record store selling an extensive line of newly-released vinyl records and a small selection of used compact discs. Joe’s Albums also sell music-related

apparel, mugs, memorabilia and more, including serving as an authorized dealer of Backgroove turntables, amps and other stereo accessories.

Joe’s Albums expanded to their Northampton site

on 5 Market St. in late 2021.

The store is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, visit joesalbums.com or call 413341-3452.

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Atty. Rachel Fancy Hannah Salvietti Paula Chizmar Gladys Perez

Patricia Osborne Atty. Christina Turgeon Atty. John Drost Atty. Bradford Martin

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to everyone who voted for the

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THE ARBORS ASSISTED LIVING AWARDED READER RAVES 2024 BEST ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY! This marks the second year in a row we have been honored to win this prestigious award; which is a true testament to the commitment of helping seniors in our communities. It’s a tradition that goes back to 1966 when our grandfather started his own company. The family has evolved and spans three generations of hands-on commitment to our residents, their families, and our communities. We feel honored and grateful to be awarded Best Assisted Living in the area. We understand the importance of family, especially during the elder years and we are a family looking out for other families. Thank you to everyone who voted, to all the families, residents, and to our employees who we consider our extended family!

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RECOMMENDED SERVICES ACCOUNTING FIRM Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY The Arbors

ATTORNEY Fitzgerald Law, P.C. AUTO BODY SHOP Rick’s Auto Body AUTO REPAIR Balise Auto

Thank you to all who voted for us

10 Y Years of the Best

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CATERER Hamel’s Creative Catering

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CHIROPRACTOR Valley Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

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CREDIT UNION Polish National Credit Union DAY CARE/PRESCHOOL Square One DENTIST OR ORTHODONTIST Kasperowski Family Dentistry

Taekwondo Classes:

Monday - Friday 5PM - 9PM East Longmeadow’s premiere martial arts location teaching Children 5yrs+, Teenagers and Adults. Olympics Style Sparring, Combatives, Wrestling and Self Defense.

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DRY CLEANER Belmont Laundry ELECTRICIAN Goodless Electric

New England’s Pest Control Experts

MORTGAGE LENDER PeoplesBank

LOCAL INSURANCE VETERINARY CLINIC Spruce Hill Veterinary AGENCY Phillips Insurance Agency Clinic

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CANDY SHOP Pete’s Sweets

ITALIAN RESTAURANT Red Rose Pizzeria

BAKERY The Apple Place

DAY SPA Puffer’s Salon & Day Spa

BARTENDER Heather, Center Square Grill

DELI Frigo’s

LOCAL FAMILY DESTINATION The Apple Place

BEAUTY SALON Vivid Hair Salon & Spa BREAKFAST PLACE Memo’s Restaurant BURGER SPOT Classic Burgers BUTCHER North Elm Butcher Block

ENTERTAINMENT VENUE MGM Springfield FAIR The Big E GOLF COURSE Springfield Country Club HOMEMADE ICE CREAM Elsie’s Creamery at Randall’s Farm

LOCAL FOOD TRUCK Macken’s Sliders LOCAL MICROBREWERY Treehouse Brewing Company LOCAL SPORTS TEAM Thunderbirds LOCALLY MADE CUPCAKES Pete’s Sweets

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YOGA STUDIO Heartsong Yoga

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We are honored to be named a Reader Raves winner for Best Retirement Community.

Thank you for selecting the Loomis Communities as the Best Retirement Community in the Pioneer Valley.

It’s a standard our team works hard to live up to every day.

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I am honored and humbled for the belief, faith, trust and the vote of confidence the voters of Reader Raves have in me and my administration – “10 years in a row, a decade of caring!”

Thank you to Reader Raves and to all who voted; receiving this prestigious award and recognition for 10 years now is truly meaningful and deeply appreciated. As the longest serving Mayor in Springfield’s history, I love and live this job 24/7 and accept this award again on behalf of my tested and true staff, cabinet and department heads, and down to our rank and file. I am proud and grateful to serve as Mayor for our great City of Springfield.

Thank you and go Team Springfield!”

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Best Dentist or Orthodontist Kasperowski Family Dentistry

BY KEITH O’CONNOR Special to the Republican

PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

Going to the dentist isn’t anybody’s idea of fun, but the team at Kasperowski Family Dentistry is making people smile with their painless and anxiety-free dentistry.

The staff ’s warm and welcoming manner from the front desk to the dentist chair makes every patient’s visit enjoyable and informative. They believe that a combination of gentle dental techniques, cutting-edge technology, and patient education can minimize nearly any dental fear.

For those reasons and more, voters in The Republican/MassLive Reader Raves 2024 have voted Kasperowski Family

Dentistry in Westfield as Best Dentist or Orthodontists.

“It’s an honor no doubt, but mostly it’s a reflection of our amazing team and of our core focus to be patient centric,” said Dr. Bryan Kasperowski, DMD FAGD. Dentistry has come a long way today in making dental work painless.

“Technology has certainly made procedures more predictable and comfortable, but our biggest asset is our people.

They are very professional, compassionate, experienced, and friendly. This certainly creates a very warm and caring environment which can go a long way to alleviate anxiety,” the popular dentist said.

In addition to Dr. Kasperowski, the dental team includes Dr. Alison Leecock and Dr. Meghan Kelley, who are assisted by a highly-qualified team of dental assistants and hygienists.

Kasperowski Family Dentistry provides comprehensive preventative, restorative, cosmetic and implant dentistry services, as well as Invisalign clear aligner therapy.

Kasperowski Family Dentistry is located at 79 Broad St. in Westfield.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Closed weekends.

For more information, visit drkasperowski. com or call 413-213-2182.

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Best special event/Wedding venue The Log Cabin

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BY KEITH O’CONNOR

Special to the Republican

Once upon a time, a much-beloved woman by the name of Edna Williams, operated one of the most popular restaurants of the day in Holyoke. It was a

special place particularly because of its spectacular panoramic view of the valley from its perch on the top of Mt. Tom. And the food was great, too.

Today, the new Log Cabin completely rebuilt into a

banquet facility mixing old with new by owner Peter Rosskothen and chef/partner Mick Corduff, stands as a reminder of the restaurant’s glory days still serving up super food with a rotunda bearing the restaurant’s original fireplace, and, of course, that sensational view.

Voters in The Republican/ MassLive Reader Raves 2024 have chosen The Log Cabin as Best Special Event/ Wedding Venue.

“People save for a long time to choose us as their host. It’s all about ‘delivering their day, their way,’” Corduff said.

At the outdoor Upper Vista, a luxury reception tent stands on a peak above The Log Cabin with panoramic

vistas and valley views.

The gorgeously maintained grounds offer the perfect spaces for idyllic, private ceremonies, open-air cocktail hours, and stunning sunset receptions. If nature isn’t your thing, there are also a number of beautifully-appointed rooms indoors, where their award-winning wedding planners will see that your wedding is done exactly your way.

But they don’t just do weddings - their doors are open to business events, fundraising events, holiday parties, or anniversary, birthday, bar mitzvah, retirement or any other occasion.

If, for some reason, The Log Cabin isn’t for you, Rosskothen and Corduff also operate Holyoke’s fine

dining restaurant - the historic Delaney House. It, too, offers beautiful rooms and outdoor space for wedding, pre-wedding and post-wedding events, including bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and so much more such as business events, and family get-togethers, to mention just a few. And, they also have their own adjacent hotel for guests traveling from afar.

“Without our dedicated staff there would be no Log Cabin or Delaney House,” Corduff said.

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Best Budtenders

Locally owned and operated small family business.

JimBuddy’s Rec Shop 1269 Memorial Drive Chicopee, MA 413-331-2954

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Best Local Farm Stand McKinstry’s Market Garden

“We are excited and thrilled to know once again that our customers have chosen us Best Farm Stand. It tells us that our customers are loyal and here to support our family farm and will continue to be with us as we pick fresh daily. It’s just amazing to be recognized for what we do.”

Thanks to all who voted for us!

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Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm Sunday 8am-6pm

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McKinstry’s Market Garden in Chicopee is true to their motto: “Picked Fresh Daily.” And their customers know it.

That’s why voters in this year’s The Republican/ MassLive Reader Raves 2024 have let their feelings be known - McKinstry’s Market Garden is Best Farm Stand.

“We are excited and thrilled to know once again that our customers have chosen us Best Farm Stand.

It tells us that our customers are loyal and here to support our family farm and will continue to be with us as we pick fresh daily. It’s just amazing to be recognized for what we do,” said Nicole McKinstry, owner of the farm along with her husband Willard McKinstry.

Visit their website mckinstryfarms.com for a chart by month of fruit and vegetables available at the store and what they are currently picking.

The farm currently operates on many acres of land throughout the Pioneer Valley, where they grow all types of fruits and vegetables, specializing in early corn and tomatoes during the New England growing season. They grow 40-50 different varieties of corn, mostly yellow and white.

And they are still picking.

“It’s an exciting time for us right now. We are in the midst of harvesting all of our winter squash and some 20 varieties of pumpkins in different colors. We will be picking sweet corn until mid-October and tomatoes hopefully into November, all depending on the first

frost,” McKinstry said.

Speaking of the weather, McKinstry noted it is a farmer’s best and worst friend.

“We had 16 acres of crops in Hadley flooded with the heavy rain this summer,” she said.

McKinstry’s Market Garden also sells flowers, operates a bakery, and serves ice cream.

Located on 753 Montgomery St. in Chicopee, McKinstry’s Market Garden no longer closes for the season in October and is now open all year long from Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, visit mckinstryfarms.com or call 413-536-2043.

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Best entertainment Venue MGM SprinGfield

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BY KEITH O’CONNOR

Special to the Republican

its many choices, and the famous Wahlburgers chain.

And, if you decide to stay the night or longer the casino’s hotel, inspired by its location in Springfield, offers the most modern upto-date amenities.

Upcoming events at Symphony Hall include Brit Floyd - 50 Years of Dark Side on Oct. 29, Maverick City Music on Oct. 31, Chelsea Handler on Nov. 18, Joe Bonamassa on Nov. 24, and Cirque Musica Holiday

Wonderland on Dec. 6, while MassMutual Center has comedian Bill Burr on Oct. 1.

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You don’t have to be a gambler, but it helps, to visit MGM Springfield.

On the occasion of celebrating five years in downtown Springfield, MGM Springfield has been named as Best Entertainment Venue by voters in The Republican/MassLive Reader Raves 2024.

“Five years in Springfield. This is a time of great excitement and reflection for all of us at MGM Springfield. We are incredibly proud of the positive impact we continue to have on the city and the region. That includes bringing worldclass performances such as Aerosmith, Jay Leno, Cher and more recently Bill Burr, Santana, and Bruno Mars.

What a thrill it is to feel the energy and excitement throughout our downtown on show nights. We look forward to building on this amazing momentum as we look to the rest of 2023 and beyond,” said Chris Kelley, President, MGM Springfield.

In addition to its popular casino offerings, including slots, table games, poker room and BetMGM Sportsbook, MGM Springfield offers visitors plenty of entertainment to choose from both inside and outside. There are concerts and more at MassMutual Center and Symphony Hall and in their ARIA Ballroom, as well as Roar! Comedy Club inside the refurbished Armory. During the warm weather months, there is Free Music Fridays with bands performing outdoors on The Plaza. Also, Commonwealth Bar and Lounge with its handcrafted cocktails, The Knox Bar with gaming, and Lobby Bar for after-work socializing or a drink before dinner, provide an active nightlife at the casino.

When it is time for a snack, light lunch or some fine dining, hungry visitors will find delicious meals at The Chandler Steakhouse, as well as Italian classics at Costa, or TAP Sports Bar. The casino also is home to the South End Market with

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Lorenzo M. Gardner has built a successful handyman and remodeling business, Mr. Fix It Handyman & Remodeling Services — so successful that it was named Best Home Improvement Contractor in the recent Reader Raves poll conducted by The Republican and Masslive.

Founder, owner and president of “the original” Mr. Fix It Handyman & Remodeling, he said what makes the business stand out is its ability to handle more than one job.

With construction supervisor and home improvement licenses, Mr. Fix It can handle a variety of residential and commercial exterior and interior jobs including decks,

fences, siding, painting, woodworking, carpeting, stairs, replacement windows, basement remodeling, bath and kitchen remodeling, entry doors and flooring.

No job is too small.

But also key to the business’ success is quality work.

“When we complete the job, it’s done so it lasts,” Gardner said. “We basically have zero call back” for repairs.

But it’s not just quality work that customers appreciate. Gardner said “it’s the whole ball of wax” including punctuality and returning calls.

Reader Raves showcases the many local businesses, organizations and individuals who make the region an amazing place to live, work and play and are the best at

what they do.

Gardner called it an honor to be recognized as the Reader Raves Best Home Improvement Contractor.

“There are a lot of other contractors out there who are very, very good, so it feels nice to get this recognition,” he said. “I look at it as I’m one of the best.”

The business serves the metro Springfield area but will consider work in the greater Springfield area.

Mr. Fix It — at 34 Front St., Indian Orchard — is offering new customers discounts for a limited time, just mention “quick fix,” when calling cell number 413-219-6528.

For more information, visit mrfixitspfld.com.

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Best LocaL Bank

New Valley BaNk aNd TrusT PHOTO BY HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN

By CORI URBAN

SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN

New Valley Bank and Trust has a strong commitment to its current generation of business owners but also to the up-and-coming generation of leaders, said Chief Executive Officer Jeff

Sullivan.

“We are grateful to be in a nexus of a lot of exciting things,” he added, pointing to generational wealth transfer and new wealth creation.

“We are happy to be part of their team.”

And New Valley Bank and

Trust customers obviously are happy to have the bank as part of their team, voting it Best Local Bank in the annual Republican/Masslive Reader Raves poll.

“I’m absolutely thrilled” with the award, Sullivan said.

“It’s a testament to all the

work our staff does to go the extra distance.”

The annual poll has 100 categories like Best Outdoor Dining, Family Run Business, College or University, School Principal, Home Improvement Contractor and Charity Event.

This is the bank’s second Reader Raves win. “Our brand of doing banking is getting out there and getting noticed,” Sullivan said.

New Valley Bank, a community bank, is focused on common-sense financial lending, excellent customer service and remaining a local Western Massachusetts bank.

It offers personal loans plus loans for businesses, non-profit organizations, healthcare industries, education and opportunity zones.

Other products include savings and checking accounts, credit cards, debit cards and online banking.

A wide network of Western Massachusetts-based shareholders and business customers fuels the bank’s sustainable model, promoting loyalty and profitability for its customers. As a community touchstone it is committed to a positive economic and social impact for all businesses and lives in the region.

New Valley Bank and Trust has administrative headquarters and a branch at One Monarch Place in Springfield plus branches and drive ups at 1930 Wilbraham Road in Springfield and 333 Elm St. in West Springfield.

For more information, go to banknewvalley.com.

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Best School Principal Sister Patricia Hottin

BY CORI URBAN Special to The Republican

Sister Patricia Hottin entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1967, at a time when the order was predominantly a teaching community. She anticipated becoming a teacher, but she never thought she would become a principal much less “the best principal.”

She is the latest winner of the Republican/Masslive Reader Raves “Best School Principal” award.

“I was touched by the recognition,” she said. “To be recognized is a gift.”

A Springfield native who graduated from Cathedral High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in education from The College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee

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and a master’s in early education from Wheelock College in Boston. She has spent her entire professional career in education.

She has taught on all levels from preschool to college.

For 19 years she was the director of the Mont Marie Child Care Center in Holyoke, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph. For 15 years she was associate dean of students at Elms College and

taught first-year students in a seminar on Peace in our World.

“I love every level. I love education,” enthused Sister Hottin, who has been principal of the West Springfield

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school for 14 years.

At an age when many of her contempories are retired, she continues as principal because of her love for education, her desire to carry on the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and “the beautiful people” with whom she works.

“I love to watch each one of the children grow, and I love each age and the way they challenge me with their questions,” she said. “I truly believe that we make such a difference with Catholic education we do make a difference in our world.”

For more information about St. Thomas the Apostle School, go to stthomasapostleschool.org or about the Sisters of St. Joseph, go to ssjspringfield.org.

to St. Thomas the Apostle for Best Private School & Sr. Patty Hottin for Best Principal!

Growing in Faith & Service.

Inspiring Greatness.

Challenging the Mind

Accepting new students Pre-K-8.

Learn more about St. Thomas the Apostle School Go to: StThomasApostleSchool.org 75 Pine Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 • 413-739-4131

10 Years of the Best

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CHEERS TO

11 YEARS

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Wow, what an incredible journey it has been! For 11 years in a row, the Springfield Regional Chamber has proudly held the coveted title of ‘Reader Raves’ Best Chamber of Commerce.’ It’s not just an achievement; it’s a testament to the steadfast trust and support you’ve bestowed upon us.

As a regional Chamber, our purpose has always been to foster connections among leaders, fueling growth and sparking collaborations that elevate our entire community. And thanks to our dedicated members, we’re not just thriving; we’re thriving together.

So, here’s to you, our incredible supporters, for 11 years of unwavering belief, confidence, and commitment.

Together, we’ve achieved greatness, and together, we’ll continue to shape the future of the Greater Springfield region.

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Best Charity Event

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Rays of Hope

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BY KEITH O’CONNOR

Special to The Republican

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. While advanced breast cancer is not curable, a better understanding in the scientific world of the molecular and genetic characteristics of breast cancer have led to new treatments with improved survival

rates that can be found at the Baystate Regional Cancer Program.

Each year during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Rays of Hope - Walk and Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer, which is this year’s Best Charity Event in The Republican/MassLive Reader Raves 2024, steps off to bring attention to

the disease and the many courageous breast cancer survivors in the community.

Rays of Hope 2023 will be held on October 22 beginning at Temple Beth El at 979 Dickinson St. in Springfield.

This year’s Rays of Hope is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since its inception in 1994, Rays of Hope has been helping individuals in the fight against breast cancer by walking alongside them on their cancer journey. Through the Baystate Health Breast Network, Rays of Hope cares for the whole person from diagnosis and beyond by supporting research at the Rays of Hope Center

for Breast Cancer Research, providing funding for state-of-the-art equipment, breast health programs and outreach and education throughout Baystate Health, support to patients and survivors, as well as providing grants for complementary therapies and cancer programs to community partners throughout western Massachusetts.

“It’s especially poignant to receive Reader Raves recognition on the occasion of our 30th year of Rays of Hope - Walk and Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer. From the start, the generous people of western Massachusetts have stepped up to sup-

port their family, friends and neighbors dealing with breast cancer. To the hundreds of thousands of individuals who make this event what it is each and every year, funding local research, community programs and support for survivors, we gratefully send them a great big pink hug,” said Kathy Tobin, Director of Annual Giving and Events for the Baystate Health Foundation.

For more information about this year’s Rays of Hope - Walk and Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer, held rain or shine, call 413-794-8001 or visit baystatehealth.org/raysofhope to register and begin your fundraising.

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Best Charity Event!

Rays of Hope Walk & Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer

Please join us Sunday, October 22, 2023 All funds stay LOCAL Register. Fundraise. Donate. Give HOPE Baystatehealth.org/Raysofhope

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Best Auto Body shop

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Rick’s Auto Body shop

“We never tell anybody to vote for us.

We have no ballots here,” Tarpinian said. “We do it organically.

We feel really proud of that.”

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BY CORI URBAN Special to The Republican

in business, and our owner and founder is still here every day,” Tarpinian said.

“We take pride in all our work and being someone people can count on.”

Customer trust “is what it comes down to,” she said of the success of the business: “the quality of our work and our service — we are friendly and nice to everyone.”

In fact, the Golden Rule is Rick’s motto: “Treat everyone the way you’d want to be treated.”

Rick’s Auto Body Shop is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 413-796-3368 or go online to ricksauto-body. com

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“We love what we do, and we want to make our customers happy,” said Mari Tarpinian, co-owner of Rick’s Auto Body Shop.

And judging by this year’s Republican/ Masslive Reader Raves poll, customers are happy with the service at Rick’s, which again was voted Best Auto Body Shop.

“We never tell anybody to vote for us. We have no ballots here,” Tarpinian said. “We do it organically.

We feel really proud of that.”

Rick’s Auto Body is a 40,000-square-foot facility that was the former Grossman’s Lumber building at 375 Pasco Road,

Springfield.

According to the business website, “Today’s vehicles are high tech machines that require the highest level of experience and training. From I-Car, Toyota, ASE Mercedes-Benz, to BMW cars, we can do it all. We make sure all of our service technicians and managers are experts and keep up with the newest technology.”

Rick’s offers a lifetime warranty on all repairs as long as you own the vehicle.

Rick Recor began the business in 1973, hiring two technicians. The business now has about 50 employees.

“We are in our 50th year

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Best Photographer

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“Being chosen for the 11th year in a row truly reinforces our commitment to quality, creativity, and personalized service, and customers appreciate it,” Susanna Zemba, President, Robert Charles Media

evolution, our organization has grown to include many In case you didn’t realize it, new services beyond our Robert Charles Photography award-winning photography.

- voted Best Photographer in These include commercial The Republican/MassLive video, drone imaging, and Reader Raves 2024 - is now augmented reality – just to called Robert Charles Media. name a few,” Zemba said.

“The win is an incredibly “As we have expanded into humbling recognition for these new categories, we our company. It serves as a have developed relationships testament to the hard work, with businesses of all sizes, dedication, and passion including a few Fortune 100 that our team gives to every companies. The demand client. It signifies the deep for high-quality traditional connection we’ve built with photography and video, inteour customers. Being chosen grated with new visual media for the 11th year in a row solutions such as Augmented truly reinforces our commit- Reality has continued to ment to quality, creativity, grow rapidly. Globally, there and personalized service, simply aren’t that many and customers appreciate it, agencies who have the experSusanna Zemba, President, tise to provide these services.

Robert Charles Media, said. And this has presented severThere are a number of rea- al exciting opportunities for sons for the update to their our organization,” she added. name.

Founded over 30 years ago “The visual media indusby Robert Charles Zemba try has continued to evolve - who in 2005 handed the over time. As part of this reins over to his sons Robert

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and Edward - the company is well-known for its portrait art, especially for families, commercial photography, and senior portraits.

In 2021, Susanna, the daughter-in-law of Robert Charles Zemba, helped to continue his legacy so that both Robert and Edward could spread their wings in other areas.

“Edward and my oldest son, Giuseppe, continue in the visual media industry by kicking it up a notch by virtualizing how media works in extended reality. Our founder would be proud,” she said.

Robert Charles Media is located at 33 Prospect St. in East Longmeadow. Studio hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. by appointment only.

For more information, visit robertcharlesmedia.com or call 413-525-4264.

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Best Private School

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St. Thomas the Apostle School PHOTO BY DON TREEGER

tered learning environment with a foundation in gospel When Sister of St. Joseph values. Academic excellence, Patricia Hottin got the news character development that the school where she and commitment to service serves as principal was voted challenge students to reach Best Private School in the their full potential in an evannual Republican/Masslive er-changing world.

Reader Raves poll, she got so “We are pretty excited excited she jumped up and about the depth of our acadown. demics,” Hottin said.

“I’m kind of over the moon St. Thomas the Apostle about it,” said the principal School also provides students of St. Thomas the Apostle with vibrant extra-curricular School in West Springfield. experiences. Students engage “I believe in my school so across grade levels to explore much.” ideas, stretch their imaginaShe praised the “outstand- tions, build community and ing, committed” faculty. At serve others. These include a time when many schools running and skiing opportuare struggling to fill all their nities, Student Council and teaching vacancies, she has clubs. a teaching staff that loves Founded in 1932, St. Thomthe school, the children and as the Apostle School offers being a part of the school small class sizes, state-ofcommunity. “It’s a ministry the-art technology and a staff for them,” she said of teachdedicated to helping each ers and staff members. child succeed.

The mission of St. Thomas “For the past 14 years, I the Apostle Catholic School have had the privilege of servcommunity is to nurture each ing as principal of St. Thomas child from preschool to grade the Apostle School,” Hottin eight in a peaceful, faith-cen- said. “The charism of the

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Sisters of St. Joseph is ‘That All May Be One,’ and it is the school’s charism as well.”

She explained that the Sis-

ters of St. Joseph seek to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God. “At the school, we build community

and bring people together … and hopefully we bring people to God.”

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“Best Local Pet Groomer“ New Leash On Life Dog Grooming is the Top Dog!

10 Years of the Best

Fur 2 Years in a Row...

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We are senior and disabled dog friendly!

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Best Nursery or gardeN ceNter Sixteen AcreS GArden center

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Special to the Republican

The reputation of Sixteen Acres Garden Center continues to grow as it keeps on winning the Best Nursery or Garden Center award in the annual Republican/Masslive

Reader Raves poll.

“We have won the Reader Raves contest ever since its inception,” said Office Manager Judith Ann Bordenuk, who owns the business with her sister, Floral and Gift Manager Debra Borde-

nuk Trimboli, and General Manager Steven Bordenuk.

“We are very honored to be chosen by our patrons as the best garden center in Western Mass.”

The annual Reader Raves poll of favorite local busi-

nesses continues the tradition of readers voting in 100 categories.

Since 1962 Sixteen Acres Garden Center has been providing a great selection of top-quality products and plants grown in Sixteen Acres Garden Center’s greenhouses.

The retail store offers a wide selection of gardening products including hardto-find items that are often sought by serious gardeners.

Sixteen Acres Garden Center also offers landscape design services backed by a nursery fully stocked with a vast selection of trees, shrubs and perennials. And the full-service floral shop provides custom floral designs for all occasions including weddings, funerals and special parties and has a unique gift shop with collectibles and

specialty gifts for the gardener.

“We try to give exceptional customer experience at our store by providing the best advice, service, products and plants along with a unique selection of items.”

She thanked the center’s professional staff for their commitment to the company and to its customers. “Together we have been helping our customers feed their happy hobby and passion for plants. There is nothing better than surrounding yourself with beautiful plants throughout the seasons,” she said.

Sixteen Acres Garden Center is at 1359 Wilbraham Road, Springfield.

For more information, call 413-783-5883 or go online to 16acresgardencenter.com.

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We’re proud to announce that MHA has been recognized as Best Nonprofit and Best Place To Work for six years running!

Thank you to our supporters!

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We Thank Our Valued Patients for Voting Us Best Chiropractor!

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Thank you for 40 years in business!

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We Are Proud To Be Recognized In The Pioneer Valley As The

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Best MuseuM

Springfield MuSeuMS “We are so grateful to our members, our visitors, and all of the loyal fans who have chosen the Springfield Museums as their favorite museum once again.

Thank you so much. Your votes mean the world to us...”

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Voted Best Museum 11 Years Running

by Republican and MassLive Readers!

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Special to the Republican

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The Springfield Museums are not one, not two, not three, not four, but five world-class museums located in the heart of Springfield.

Visitors can stroll through the Springfield Science Museum, George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, and the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum along with the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.

For their ability to inspire exploration, spark curiosity, generate awe, and sustain a love of learning through exhibits and hands-on activities, voters in the Republican/ MassLive Reader Raves 2024 recognize the Springfield Museums as #1 in the Best Museum category.

“We are so grateful to our members, our visitors, and all of the loyal fans who have chosen the

Springfield Museums as their favorite museum once again. Thank you so much. Your votes mean the world to us and they reaffirm our commitment to keep bringing relevant, interesting, and fun exhibits, programs, and events to our beautiful Quadrangle in downtown Springfield,” said Kay Simpson, President, Springfield Museums.

Fine Arts on November.

2. And, of course, there is everyone’s favorite Grinchmas, complete with the Grinch’s Grotto, a gingerbread house display, and our Quad tree lighting the day after Thanksgiving,” she said.

Located on 21 Edwards St. in Springfield, the Springfield Museums are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to

“There is always something to do at the Springfield Museums, no matter your age or interest.

Simpson invites everyone to visit the Springfield Museums this fall.

“There is always something to do at the Springfield Museums, no matter your age or interest. In October, we have Oktoberfest on October 5, and a fantastic new women’s art exhibit opening on October 14.

We also have a wine-tasting fundraiser in our D’Amour Museum of

5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

One ticket admits visitors to all five museums - adults are $25, seniors age 60 and over as well as college students are $16.50, youth ages 3-17 are $13, and children under three are free.

For more information, visit springfieldmuseums.org or call 413-2636800.

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