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Don't miss this year's Open House at South Hadley (And Enter To Win a Fire Pit & more prizes🔥Right Here)

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on May 10, 2023 2:18:33 PM

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the South Hadley store, located at 489 Granby Road, welcomes the community to stop by and celebrate the beauty of granite and stone – take a tour, meet the team, see product demonstrations, grab a bite with lunch provided by BB's Hot Spot, and much more.

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Topics: fire pit, Open house, Massachusetts

The Medway Store Has a Love of Stone, Top Notch Customer Service and All Things New England

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Jan 25, 2021 8:00:00 AM
 
Nestled in the historic area of Norfolk County, Massachusetts sits the Swenson Granite Works Medway store. All four men on the team have a love and appreciation for natural stone, and all things New England.
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Topics: Granite, New England, Massachusetts, Store Spotilght

Finding Common Ground Along Boston’s North & South Shores Through Swenson Granite Works Stores

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Jul 13, 2020 9:37:34 AM

It’s a rivalry that goes back to colonial days pitting Pilgrims vs. Puritans, but hundreds of years later, denizens of Boston’s North and South shores remain two distinctly separate areas. Residents rarely cross borders to travel to the opposite Massachusetts shore, although some dispute just what towns make up each territory.

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Topics: History and Heritage, Massachusetts, Hanover, Rowley

A Visit to the Swenson Granite Works Shrewsbury Store is an Experience for the Whole Family

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Apr 30, 2020 8:55:42 AM

Friendly. Family and community oriented. Up and coming.

Those are just a few of the things that come to mind for John Proulx when he thinks of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, where he manages one of Swenson Granite Works’ newest retail stores.

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Topics: Granite, New England, Massachusetts

Original Western Mass Home Show Features Something for Everyone

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Mar 11, 2020 9:45:03 AM
 
Please note: The Original Western Mass Home and Garden Show slated for March 26-29, 2020 has been postponed due to COVID-19. Show organizers are currently working to establish new dates for the show. 
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Topics: Granite, garden, Massachusetts

Laying a Foundation Back Home in South Hadley, Massachusetts

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Jan 29, 2020 11:02:14 AM

South Hadley native Dan Richard has come full circle. He grew up in this small town, not far from Springfield, and after working at the Medway Swenson Granite Works store in eastern Massachusetts, found his way back home in 2018 to manage the newest retail store.

The Swenson Granite Works South Hadley store, located on Granby Road on the site of an abandoned restaurant that had become “an eyesore,” brings locally-sourced, natural stone products to Western Massachusetts as a heartier — and more beautiful — alternative to wood and concrete products.

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Topics: Granite, New England, Massachusetts

Real Estate Market Trends and Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home Through Curb Appeal

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on May 6, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Updated on August 31, 2021

Like a handshake with a new acquaintance, the curb appeal of your home gives a lasting first impression. It can tell people if your home is well cared for, provide a hint into its charm and style, and bring you a higher return on investment when it's time to sell.

South Hadley, Massachusetts realtor Aimee Kelly knows this. She shows homes to potential buyers every day and sees the looks on their faces when they get their first glimpse of a house for sale. Cracked front steps or a mailbox sitting on a rotting wood post can speak volumes and instantly turn buyers away.


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Topics: mailbox posts, curb appeal, Massachusetts

Celebrating the “Beauty of Balance” at the Boston Flower and Garden Show

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Mar 6, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Attendees and exhibitors from across the Northeast will be attending the Boston Flower and Garden Show, one of the largest horticultural events in New England, from March 13-17, 2019 at Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center.

The show will feature brilliant indoor garden displays and vibrant floral designs from dozens of the region’s leading nurseries, landscapers, and florists.

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Topics: New England, garden, Massachusetts, Hardscape, Softscape

New Swenson Granite Works Retail Locations Opening in Western and Central Massachusetts

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on May 7, 2018 8:53:00 PM

Ready for some exciting news? Swenson Granite Works is opening two new locations this May in Shrewsbury and South Hadley, Massachusetts. Now there are nine convenient locations in the New England area, each with a dedicated team who is ready to help you complete your next home project.

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Topics: Outdoor living, fire pit, Open house, Massachusetts

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