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Happy June, Go Local readers!
Summer is almost here and as I write up my editor’s note for this edition, I can’t help but be reminded how fast time flies. I have now been editor of Go Local for a full half year and, so far, it has been a welcome addition to my work with Reminder Publishing.
Being able to connect with and help shine a light on some of the region’s best and unique businesses has been a pleasure, but the best thing has really been getting to meet and learn more about the people running the businesses across our communities themselves.
As our world has changed and cell phones can dominate our attention, we often can lose sight of the importance of community as we fall into habits of isolation. I fall into that trap too, but just getting out in the world and engaging in it is a great way to reground ourselves in the world and communities we live in.
Each month, I spend time driving around Western Mass. and Northern Connecticut trying to identify potential future features for the magazine, and as someone who grew up in the same area, I didn’t quite appreciate how much the area has to offer. In Massachusetts, especially people from the eastern part of the state can often act as if there isn’t much out here outside of farmland, but that could not be further from the truth.
The number of people and their businesses that make up our uniquely collective communities is the power and foundation of what makes the region so special for those who choose to live in it. Despite the crazy world we live in, we live in a special region of the country. For the most part, people here care for their communities and efforts are made to support one another. I am thankful to live and be a member of society here and am happy to be part of a publication highlighting so many great people and the businesses that make it the place it is.
Continuing with this in mind, this month’s Go Local features three locally owned and operated businesses making waves in their communities not only as viable businesses but as community-oriented spaces.
Ludlow Coffee is growing as a hub for morning drinks as well as community gatherings, Mindful Necessities in Springfield is committed to offering herbal wellness options for the community and Mario’s Pizza in Somers is celebrating five years in the community they are proud to call home as a go-to for families and pizza lovers.
Let this edition of Go Local be another reminder and celebration of the great regional community we all share!
Thanks for reading,
Trent Levakis, Editor