Florida Volunteer Fire Department to Host Annual Haunted Hayride

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FLORIDA, Mass. — The Florida Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Haunted Hayride this Saturday, Oct. 24, offering community members a night of festive autumn fun while supporting local emergency responders.

The event will take place at Chilson’s Pond, located at 80 Tilda Hill Road in Florida. Rides are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 per person, and children ages 5 and under can attend for free. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Florida Volunteer Fire Department.

Attendees can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, hot cider, and popcorn. Additional baked goods will be available for purchase, and attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in prize raffles.

 

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Boutique General Store Opens on Holden Street in North Adams

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A newly opened boutique general store on Holden Street offers local and regional products along with a curated selection of gifts, wines and artwork. 
 
"It's just a lot of my favorite makers and small brands that I've, in my mind, collected over the years because I've wanted to do this for I don't even know since forever," owner Hannah Blazejewski said. "I'm trying to keep as much of the product at least local to New England as I can." 
 
The name for the Diving Horse at 26 Holden St. was inspired by one of her favorite movies, "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken," the story of a girl who joins a diving horse stunt show during the Depression.  
 
Blazejewski found the current space earlier this year before moving back to the county in March. It was formerly North Adams Yoga, so when she moved in she repainted the place and also worked with Outlook Builders to build the shelving and her dream "mousehole" wall.
 
The store showcases local goods from throughout New England, and she described it as a general store and gift boutique built around a personal collection of favorite makers, small brands, and hard-to-find products.
 
Her shop also includes children's items, artwork, stickers, home decor, cheeses, non-perishable items, wines and a selection of Scandinavian candy.
 
She said she hopes to contribute to the local economy, connect with other businesses and artists, and respect the city's history and culture.
 
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