Entertainment

Keeping the Fun in our Lives

Day and Night Party Rental Article by Wade Rivest | Photography by Day and Night Party Rental Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with Dan Gagnon, owner of Day and Night Party Rental, and his General Manager Morgan Proulx, about what drives them, and some offers we may have not even known they had.  With over 15 years in the business, Day and Night Party Rentals has proven to be the local go-to for your get together entertainment.    One other thing I learned after this great conversation…...

April 2024

Education

Generational Nurturing

Creative Kids Stands Test of Time Article by Virginia Maldonado | Photography by Creative Kids Creative Kids in Westfield was established in 1986 by Fran Frere and Sherri Morini who are still operating this unique preschool. They both continue to cultivate a special place for working parents to leave their children with familiar faces every day. The preschool cares for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a nurturing and educational environment, challenging their little minds in each age...

April 2024

Beauty

Basia Belz - Stylist with a Mission

Taking Action Though "Hairapy" Article by Amanda Waterfield | Photography by j81 Studios From behind the stylist’s chair, Basia Belz, owner of Vivid Salon and Spa, serves as a “hairapist” – someone who is privy to the highs, lows, and challenges of the clients who sit in her chair. This access gives her a unique insight into the struggles that young people face in terms of bullying and feeling accepted. Basia has taken on the cause of bullying by serving as a longtime board member of the...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

The Perfect Blend

Congamond Coffee & Café is one woman’s dream come true Article by Maureen Sullivan | Photography by Willow and Grace Photography Pam Sclafani had always dreamed of owning a coffee café. After many years of working in real estate marketing, Pam realized her dream when the owners of the café that was formerly in the historic building at 108 Congamond Rd. in Southwick, put the business up for sale. The spacious building, located along the Southwick Rail Trail, is the perfect setting for...

April 2024