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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Season 7 Episode 58 | 26m 46s

Opened in the late 1800s, Wilbraham's Rice Fruit Farm served town residents fresh produce & baked goods for decades. Mayor Morse talks about the economic benefits legalized marijuana sales could bring to the city of Holyoke. North Adams, MA has been chosen as a finalist for the Small Business Revolution, an online competition to earn $500,000 towards downtown revitalization.

Aired: 02/14/17
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