FLORENCE, MASSACHUSETTS

Florence, Massachusetts is a charming neighborhood village in Northampton with a rich history dating back to 1657. It's known for its historic Main Street district, which is home to many local businesses, and its scenic location near state parks and forests. Florence also has access to the Northampton Bikeway, a 2.5 mile trail for walking and biking that connects it to downtown Northampton. 

Florence's architecture includes 19th century homes and mid-20th century Cape Cods and ramblers. Some notable residents of Florence include Samuel L. Hill, a founder of the Northampton Association of Education and Industry (NAEI) who lived in Florence in 1841. Hill's home at 31-35 Maple Street was a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Florence, Massachusetts has many types of businesses, including:

• Hometown services

• Retail and restaurants

• Fresh food and drink

• Banking, insurance, and professional services

• Contractors, automotive, and industrial

• Other businesses 

• Florence Civic & Business Association

• Directory - Florence Civic & Business Association

• Florence Business Directory. ... Hometown Service(33) Retail & Restaurants(16) Fresh Food & Drink(13) Banking, Insurance & Professional Services(12) Contractors, Automotive, & Industrial(10)

• Indeed

• Companies in Florence, MA | Indeed.com

• Companies in Florence, MA · Friendly's · Pizza Factory · Behavioral Health Network, Inc. · Cooley Dickinson Health Care · POAH Communities · Stavros · Clinical & Support Options · Sunderstorm Inc.

• Daily Hampshire Gazette

• Daily Hampshire Gazette - Business 2018: One Block: Parsons Block, Maple Street, Florence

• Feb 4, 2018

The Parsons Block at 76–96 Maple Street in Florence is home to many businesses, including:

• Herlihy's Clothing, a women's boutique

• Books

• Clothing

• Beer and liquor

• Lottery tickets

• Massage business

• Laundromat

• Pizza place 

NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Northampton, Massachusetts is a city in the Pioneer Valley between the Connecticut River and the Berkshires foothills. It's known for its arts scene, liberal values, and thriving lesbian community, and has been recognized as a top arts destination, family-friendly town, and historic preservation site. 

Northampton offers a lifestyle rich in cultural, artistic, academic, and business resources. Our downtown center is one of the most vibrant in New England. The superb quality of life in Northampton contributes to a strong and diversified economic base. Northampton is unique in the number of independently owned businesses that make up our business community.

Northampton's blend of traditional neighborhoods, forged by the great care of generations of good neighbors, and a lively and sophisticated cultural community would make any great city proud. The city has been recognized in recent years by numerous publications as a top rated town for the arts, for families, for historic preservation and for outdoor activities. Located in the heart of the Five-College area, and home to prestigious Smith College for women, education has always been a priority here. You will find not only a great public school district but also a plethora of opportunities for lifelong learning in Northampton.

We have worked hard to blend the needs of a growing economy with our many buildings of historic significance. We honor our traditions, retaining the historic character of downtown and the mill villages of Florence, Leeds, and Bay State. We are proud to have been home to many generous and thoughtful individuals, whose legacies continue to inspire us: Jonathan Edwards, Sojourner Truth, Leonard Baskin, Lydia Maria Child, Amelia Earhart, Calvin Coolidge, Sylvia Plath and Richard Yarde, among others who have called this city home.

As you browse through our website, in addition to information about city government, I hope you will find what many of us have found - a lively, caring community where people from all walks of life feel welcome and empowered to participate in the work of maintaining this remarkable, diverse city.